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Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesJakobi 2, r 116-121, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJakobi 2, IV korrus, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJakobi 2, III korrus, ruumid 302-337, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 16, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 18, 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTLossi 3, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTPosti 1, 71004 Viljandi linn, Viljandimaa ESTJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTFaculty of Social SciencesLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJakobi 5, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTLossi 36, ruum 301, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNäituse 2, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNäituse 20 - 118, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRaekoja plats 2, 20307 Narva linn, Ida-Virumaa ESTRingi 35, 80012 Pärnu linn, Pärnu linn, Pärnumaa ESTLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTFaculty of MedicineRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTBiomeedikum, Ravila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNooruse 1, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTL. Puusepa 1a, 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTL. Puusepa 8, 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTUjula 4, 51008 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRavila, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTFaculty of Science and TechnologyVanemuise 46 - 208, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRavila 14a, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRiia 23, 23b - 134, 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTObservatooriumi 1, 61602 Tõravere alevik, Nõo vald, Tartumaa ESTNooruse 1, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTJ. Liivi tn 2, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTRiia 23b/2, 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of RectorÜlikooli 18, 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Vice Rector for Academic AffairsUppsala 10, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 18b, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 18a (III korrus), 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Vice Rector for ResearchW. Struve 1, 50091 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Director of AdministrationUppsala 10, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 18, ruumid 102, 104, 209, 210, 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTÜlikooli 18A (III korrus), 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Head of FinanceÜlikooli 17, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Vice Rector for DevelopmentLossi 25, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa ESTArea of Academic SecretaryUppsala 6, Lossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa EST
Topic: for society
Fourth research seminar at the Institute of Social Studies
The seminar features presentations by members of the risk and resilience research group.
Veronika Kalmus awarded the title of academician in sociology
Professor Veronika Kalmus is an internationally recognised scholar in sociology and media studies.
Seminar draws attention to the role of disinformation, alternative medicine and chatbots in healthcare
As possible ways forward, participants proposed strengthening digital and health literacy, providing institutional support for professionals, and raising awareness among both healthcare workers and patients.
Doctoral defence: Gabriel Alberto Ceballos Rodríguez "Ethnic identity and acculturation among binational Estonian-foreign families and individuals"
This dissertation aims to bring attention other emerging groups in the Estonian society and contributes to the global study of “mixed” individuals and families.
Doctoral defence: Mihhail Kremez "Constructing and sending Russia-related news frames by different media and their perception among various audiences"
Mihhail Kremez studied framing Russia in Estonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Latvia, Finland, the USA, and China’s news media, and the perception of Russia-related news frames by Russian-speaking audiences in Estonia and Cyprus.
Doctoral defence: Kristi Nero "Dynamic vulnerability in the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of the socially marginalised in Europe"
The findings reveal that shortcomings in the functioning and accessibility of public support structures and crisis communication during the pandemic worsened the situation of people already in precarious circumstances.
Come to Blood Donor Day on 6 November!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre on 6 November, from 10:30 to 15:00.
28 October 2025
for society
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
The European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive will benefit consumers but bring additional work for businesses
Presentation of misleading environmental claims has become one of the major communication problems.
Doctoral defence: Helina Maasing "Measuring immigration-related conflict risk: A case of Estonia"
The aim of the doctoral research was to assess societal vulnerability – to identify which regions are more susceptible to immigration-related tensions and why these might escalate.
