Topic: 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.
University of Tartu and EU partners have developed new digital literacy tools to counter disinformation
University of Tartu semioticians Andreas Ventsel and Mari-Liis Madisson, along with Junior Research Fellow in Information Resilience Diana Poudel, have developed tools for enhancing critical digital literacy in cooperation with international partners. The practical materials are designed for use in higher education, schools, companies and organisations to support navigating the digital landscape and countering the spread of disinformation.
Recording: Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
Doctoral defence: Karmen Kalk “Using blogs to promote and predict reflection during teaching practice and induction year”
17. juunil 2022 kell 10.00 kaitseb TÜ haridusteaduste instituudi ning ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituudi doktorikraadide andmise ühisnõukogus Karmen Kalk oma doktoritööd.
18 May 2022 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Wilson Ofotsu Otchie “Social media in education: contextualizing teaching with social media in high school”
On 13 May 2022 at 15.00 Wilson Ofotsu Otchie will defend his doctoral thesis „Social Media in Education: Contextualizing Teaching with Social Media in High School“.
14 April 2022 researchfor society
RECORDING: webinar on Ukrainian language and culture
On Wednesday, 27 April, a webinar on the Ukrainian language and culture took place on Worksup.
28 March 2022 for society
Doctoral defence: David Cerulli “Investigating the teaching and learning of natural hazard disaster reduction”
On 11 March at 14:00 David Cerulli will defend his doctoral thesis “Investigating the teaching and learning of natural hazard disaster reduction”.
17 February 2022 researchfor society
Digital cleanup – a step towards greener and more secure university
The Digital Cleanup Week takes place at the university this week and all members of the university are invited to declutter their personal or their unit’s digital life to move in small but effective steps towards a greener university.
24 January 2022 for society