Topic: for society

The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has established a nationwide network to foster collaboration in artificial intelligence ethics.

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.

On 29 November at 12:15, Ülo Siirak will defend his doctoral thesis "Humaniste français Marc-Antoine Muret comme commentateur de Catulle et de Pierre de Ronsard" ("French Humanist Marc-Antoine Muret as a Commentator on Catullus and Pierre de Ronsard").

With the created learning environment and guidebook, teachers can now more effectively address socially sensitive topics.

Journalists often possess neurotic qualities, while psychologists consider themselves skilled influencers. A study by researchers at the University of Tartu and the University of Edinburgh described which personality traits are common among people in certain jobs.

Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.

Two participants from the University of Tartu made it to the top five at the finals of the first-ever English edition of the “Science in 3 minutes” contest.

The newly elected director said that the University of Tartu School of Law has a special mission to ensure the raising of a new generation of Estonian lawyers.

On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.

Glass is even suitable for storing nuclear waste. Miriam Koppel, a junior researcher in physical chemistry at the University of Tartu, explained why glass is such a chemically durable material.