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13 November Andreas Ventsel will give his inaugural lecture "The semiotics of deterrence and strategic communication in the field of security" in the White Hall of the University of Tartu Museum.
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The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre.
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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.
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Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.
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On 15 October, entrepreneurship leaders of the University of Tartu met the leaders of Eesti Energia, who presented the company’s new developments and possible areas of cooperation.
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Leelo Muru will be the new manager of the University of Tartu Foundation from 7 November.
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On 10 October, MTÜ Peaasjad gave recognition to organisations that value mental health. At the conference focusing on mental health and well-being at work, the University of Tartu received a silver label. 
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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.
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On 17 October, Rector Toomas Asser accompanied President Alar Karis to the flag-raising ceremony at the headquarters of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
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On Thursday, 17 October, the University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital signed a framework agreement for industrial doctorate to provide doctoral student places for Tartu University Hospital staff members who want to pursue a doctoral degree alongside their clinical work.
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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.
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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.
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As of 31 August 2024, the ENLIGHT RISE project funded by the EU research and innovation funding programme Horizon 2020 is officially closed. The project focused on increasing the potential and innovation in research. Within three years, various accomplishments were achieved that remain accessible for those interested. 
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From 3 to 10 October, University of Tartu researchers and Rector Toomas Asser participated in a science and technology forum in Japan.
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On Friday, 18 October, starting at 18:00, the final gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' English-language competition “Science in 3 minutes” will take place.
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On October 25 at 10:15 Daniela León Velandia will defend her doctoral thesis "Mycorrhizal trait distribution and composition in plant communities under natural gradients"
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Professor Emeritus Mati Erelt, the grand old man of Estonian syntax, passed away on 12 October at the age of 83.
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On 10 October, the City of Tartu presented awards to the best entrepreneurs at the gala in Athena Centre. Vectiopep OÜ, a company operating in the field of health technology, was awarded the title of the University of Tartu spin-off of the year 2024.
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On October 18th, the University of Tartu's eighth Hydrogen Day will focus on finding opportunities to accelerate investments and applications in hydrogen technology. The event can be followed on Zoom.
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Both students and academic staff are expected to follow the guidelines for using artificial intelligence applications for teaching and studies.
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