Topic: open science

Personality profiles of hundreds of professions published in new study by University of Tartu researchers
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.
The newly published book explores children's vulnerability in various relational environments
Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.
Why does plastic decompose so slowly compared to biomolecules?
Why does an apple decompose in nature, but a plastic bag remains for hundreds of years? The answer comes from Darja Lavõgina, Associate Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry at the University of Tartu.
02. October 2024 open scienceresearch
New handbook provides support for non-Estonian-speaking parents
Professor Birute Klaas-Lang has compiled a handbook titled "My Child Learns in Estonian" („Minu laps õpib eesti keeles“).
What are different aspects of the sixth mass extinction?
The international conference "Traces of Extinction: Species Loss, Solastalgia, and Semiotics of Recovery" held on 5–7 June 2024 at UT Oecologicum (J. Liivi 2, Tartu) sheds light on the various aspects of biodiversity loss and discusses cultural, subjective, and semiotic approaches to understanding species extinction. Registration is open until 23 May.
International Experts Discuss Enhancing Community Crisis Preparedness in Tartu
On May 6th and 7th, Tartu will host over 40 experts from both Estonia and beyond to exchange insights on enhancing community crisis preparedness.
Dagmar Narusson promotes education focused on mental health recovery as part of an international project
Recovery Colleges are different types of learning institutions that base their work on a personalised recovery mindset.
07. March 2024 open science
Evan Bloom: "Governing the Arctic"
"Governing the Arctic" a Public lecture on September 19, 2023 at 12.00 - 13.00 in room 307
How biodiverse is Tartu? Tuul Sepp and Veljo Runnel talk about biodiversity in a podcast on live public broadcast
On Wednesday, 9 August, Ott Lepland's Emajõgi summer concert will take place on the Supilinn swing ground, preceded by a discussion on the city's biodiversity by zoologist Tuul Sepp and biologist Veljo Runnel.