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Ragne Kõuts-Klemm re-elected as Head of the Institute of Social Studies
Ragne Kõuts-Klemm plaanib ka uuel juhtimisperioodil toetada ja arendada silmapaistvat teadus- ja õppetööd.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Social Work Judit Strömpl – “In Social Work, Theory, Practice and Research Intertwine”
For decades, Judit Strömpl has been dedicated to the study of the rights and well-being of children in vulnerable situations, the introduction of the life story work method in Estonia, the education and supervision of students, and the dissemination of social work research methodology through both academic publications and professional engagement with practitioners in the field.
May Thorseth's presentation on surveillance capitalism and artificial intelligence
On Tuesday, 27 May at 16:15 at the University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18–1025), an English-language colloquium will take place, exploring how surveillance capitalism and AI algorithms restrict individual autonomy by turning human behaviour into data that is predicted, directed, and monetised.
How do we define and perceive threats? Disinformation cooperation platform explores the link between securitisation and information disorder
Key presentations were delivered by Professor of Sociology Kairi Kasearu and Visiting Professor of Security Politics Arnold Sinisalu.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Register to the citizen science and open educational resources workshop
15. aprillil kell 11.00 toimub viimane MEDALi töötuba avatud teaduse teemal, mis keskendub sel korral kodanikuteadusele ja avatud haridusressurssidele.
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
Andra Siibak’s Lecture on Growing Up in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
On Tuesday, 8 April, at 16:15, an Estonian-language colloquium will take place at the University of Tartu’s Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18, room 1008), discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on childhood.
New programme provides in-depth knowledge of disinformation issues
Last spring, Jorgen noticed information about the one-year English-language programme Disinformation and Societal Resilience.
Dr. Nikhil Mahant lecture on dogmas of AI doomsayers
On March 3 at 16:15, at Delta building, room 1008 (Narva mnt 18), Dr. Nikhil Mahant will deliver a talk titled “Two Dogmas of AI Doomsayers”. The lecture can also be followed live via Zoom. Dr. Nikhil Mahant is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University and is currently a resident at Susimetsa Philosophicum.
University of Tartu contribution to society award went to Move Lab
On the initiative of the University of Tartu Move Lab, a new physical education syllabus was created and implemented in Estonian schools at the beginning of this school year.
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
Crisis Preparedness Improves Through Understanding Vulnerable Groups and Learning from from Collective Experiences
The Risk and Resilience Research Group develops solutions to help officials and community leaders engage residents and coordinate communication and volunteer activities during crises.
University of Tartu researchers are developing a novel disaster preparedness assessment system
The system is being created based on lessons learned from worst-case scenario-based workshops in Estonia and the Netherlands.
Career conference focuses on the value of PhD in the labour market
On 11 February, the University of Tartu organises the Estonian Doctoral School’s second Career Conference, The Value of a Doctoral Degree in the Job Market, in the university library.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Be Strengthened by the “Disinformation Cooperation Platform”
With support from the University of Tartu Development Fund, various units at the University of Tartu have initiated interdisciplinary collaboration in the study and teaching of information disorders.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Be Strengthened by the “Disinformation Cooperation Platform”
With support from the University of Tartu Development Fund, various units at the University of Tartu have initiated interdisciplinary collaboration in the study and teaching of information disorders.
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
ERC grant to explore how excessive confidence in science and technology is blocking the deep sustainability turn
European Research Council has awarded a Consolidator Grant to Laur Kanger, Associate Professor of Technology Research at the University of Tartu, to investigate why future technologies can aggravate environmental problems rather than solve them.
