Topic: for society

On 30 January, a conference on the use of smart devices in schools will be held in Tartu
At the conference “Smart Devices in Schools – Blessing or Curse?”, researchers will discuss using smart devices in schools. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the conference on January 30.
16. December 2024 cooperationfor society
Doctoral defence: Usha Dahal “Health and well-being inequalities in industrially contaminated sites: The case of Ida-Viru County in Estonia”
Doctoral defence: Usha Dahal “Health and well-being inequalities in industrially contaminated sites: The case of Ida-Viru County in Estonia”
04. December 2024 researchfor society
A nationwide network for the development of AI ethics has been established
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has established a nationwide network to foster collaboration in artificial intelligence ethics.
29. November 2024 for society
Professor Sabine Andresen gave lecture “Ask us! Participatory research’s potential and limitations in childhood and family research”
A day earlier, professor Andresen will be appointed Honorary Doctor in Sociology of the University of Tartu.
25 November was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The university’s main building and the observatory were lit up in orange to symbolise hope for a violence-free future. This initiative, led by the President Kaljulaid Foundation, aimed to spark dialogue, increase awareness, and inspire collective efforts toward a safer society.
25. November 2024 for society
Doctoral defence: Robert Valner “Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots”
December 4th at at 13:15 Robert Valner will defend his thesis “Design of TeMoto, a Software Framework for Dependable, Adaptive, and Collaborative Autonomous Robots”
21. November 2024 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Muzayin Nazaruddin "Semiotics of Natural Disasters: the Entanglements of Environmental and Cultural Transformations"
On 16 December at 10:15 Muzayin Nazaruddin will defend his doctoral thesis “Semiotics of Natural Disasters: the Entanglements of Environmental and Cultural Transformations” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Semiotics and Culture Studies).
20. November 2024 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Martin Oja "Semiotics of Multimodal Conflict: Modes, Modalities and Audio-Visual Incongruence in Feature Film"
On 16 December at 14:15 Martin Oja will defend his doctoral thesis “Semiotics of Multimodal Conflict: Modes, Modalities and Audio-Visual Incongruence in Feature Film” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Semiotics and Culture Studies).
20. November 2024 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Kätlin Anni “Intelligence, personality, and socioeconomic outcomes in Estonia”
On 17 December at 14:15 Kätlin Anni will defend her doctoral thesis “Intelligence, personality, and socioeconomic outcomes in Estonia” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Psychology).
20. November 2024 researchfor society
UT Library and Tartu Folk High School organise a joint Christmas fair
Neljapäeval, 12. detsembril korraldab ülikooli raamatukogu koos Tartu rahvaülikooliga traditsioonilise jõululaada.
05. December 2024 cooperationculturefor society