Equal treatment support persons
If you feel that you or a colleague or fellow student is being discriminated against or bullied in the workplace or studies, but you do not know how to resolve the situation or whom to turn to, you can share your concerns with an equal treatment support person. The person will listen to you and help you understand whom to contact if you suspect an equal treatment violation. The person can also explain the complaint process. All the support persons have completed the corresponding training.
Note that the support person does not deal with resolving the complaint and does not provide psychological counselling. The support person has a duty of confidentiality and will not share information with anyone without your consent.
Below, you will find a list of the equal treatment support persons and their contact details – you can choose which one you want to contact.
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Associate Professor of Management, School of Economics and Business Administration Contact: [email protected], 5625 7303 Languages: Estonian and English Target group: staff and students I believe in a values-driven, respectful work and learning environment where every member of the university community feels safe and can realise their full potential. As an equal treatment support person, I want to support both students and colleagues. You are welcome to contact me in confidence if you have experienced unequal treatment, would like to discuss a concern, or need advice on the support options available. |
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Assistant of Director, Viljandi Culture Academy Contact: [email protected], 5865 2300 Equal treatment matters to me because every person deserves respect, a safe environment, and the opportunity to be seen and heard for who they are. If you have experienced unfair treatment, workplace bullying, or are simply unsure whether something that happened to you at work was acceptable, you are always welcome to contact me. I will listen, offer support, and help you find a way forward. |
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Eva Mõtte Contact: [email protected] I think it is important that we take note of the diversity of the members of the University of Tartu. People's needs may vary, but the aim should be to treat them equally according to their needs. |
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Junior Research Fellow in Personality and Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychology Contact: [email protected], 5381 3660 It is important to me that everyone feels comfortable in their study and work environment, and that if we don’t feel good, we have the opportunity to speak openly about it, know that we are not alone, and that there is always something we can do to improve the situation. In my role as a support person, I do my best to listen, be there for you, and work together with you in a warm, collaborative relationship to seek solutions. I work as a Junior Research Fellow in Personality and Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychology. |
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Janne Susi Contact: [email protected], 737 6500, 5307 1474 A good working environment starts with the people, and for me, it is important that people feel valued and listened to.
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Research Secretary, University of Tartu Museum Contact: [email protected], 5226 980 Everyone at the university should feel safe, regardless of their position, gender, or group affiliation. The reality, unfortunately, is not always like that. As an equal treatment support person, I hope to help ensure that no member of staff or student is left alone with their concerns, and that everyone who needs support is listened to and taken seriously. |
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Kristi Kerge Contact: [email protected], 529 7677 Valuing our members and keeping them satisfied and safe is what makes our university successful and well-known. |
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Kätlin Luhamägi Contact: [email protected] 737 5357 I believe that equal treatment, as an element of fairness, is one of the cornerstones of a well-functioning organisation and industrial peace. Every team member needs to feel valued and safe in the work environment. If you do not feel that way, I encourage you to share your concerns. |
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Külli Laanepõld Contact: [email protected] I believe that the network of support persons can help draw more attention to equal treatment and raise awareness among both staff and students. It is essential that people who have experienced unequal treatment have someone they can turn to for advice and support. As a support person, I would like to contribute to reducing inequality at the university, and I consider it important for people to treat one another with greater respect. |
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Liisi Pajula Contact: [email protected] In my everyday work at the university, I work on sustainability issues, of which social justice and equality are an important part. Equal treatment is, therefore, a subject particularly close to my heart. I hope that by working together to combat discriminatory and bullying behaviour actively, we can perhaps create a world where support persons like me are no longer needed. If you have a concern or feel that someone has behaved inappropriately, please feel free to get in touch. I can listen to you, and we will together think about what you want to do next. |
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Junior Lecturer in Informatics, Teaching Excellence Ambassador, Chair of Programming Languages and Systems Contact: [email protected], 5370 7960 No one deserves a negative university experience. You have the right to fair and supportive working and learning conditions. No matter whether your relationship with the university has meant fragments of several first semesters in search of the right field of study, or whether you have spent decades advancing research within a single institute, unfair or unequal treatment is never acceptable. I am happy to listen and help you think through your situation if you feel you have experienced unfair treatment. You are also welcome to contact me if you would like to discuss your experience with someone to gain a clearer understanding. As a lecturer, I primarily work with bachelor’s students, but as a support person, I am available to students at all levels of study, as well as to university staff. |
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Sille Vadi Contact: [email protected], 737 5223 Raising awareness of equal treatment is important for me. It is precisely this that could contribute to reducing the often not malicious but rather unthinking privilege blindness, and to arriving at the realisation that equal treatment does not deprive anyone of anything or make everything and everyone the same, but on the contrary, values the uniqueness of each individual, which ultimately benefits everyone. |
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Academic Affairs Specialist, Narva College Contact: [email protected], 5199 3064 I believe it is important to promote and uphold equal treatment in every possible way. Every step, no matter how small, contributes to creating a more equal, fair, and positive working and learning environment. |
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Tene Viiburg Contact: [email protected] Lately, it often seems that the world is a scary place, and the last thing missing from our lives is that we do not have the same rights as others because we are of the 'wrong' gender, ethnicity, race or age, believe the 'wrong' things, have a different health condition, etc. If you feel you have been treated unequally, contact the university's equal treatment support person to share your concerns, find solutions together, and make the university a better place by raising awareness. |
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Triin Paaver Contact: [email protected], 737 5427 I have been working at the university since 2006, organising the day-to-day running of the UT Centre for Ethics. I have been blessed with a great working environment and wonderful colleagues. I attach great importance to a working environment, both physical and mental, that takes account of employees' individualities and needs. In 2019, I became the working environment representative at the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics, ready to stand up for equal treatment and the well-being of employees. |
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Erasmus Coordinator and Project Manager Contact: [email protected], 5391 5341 It is important to me that all students, staff, and visitors at the University of Tartu have a welcoming and supportive environment in which to work and study, and where everyone feels safe. We are all different, and this diversity is our strength. If you have concerns, I encourage you not to remain alonewith them, but to reach out to an equal treatment support person or your manager. |
