Tallinn University’s Professor Birgit Poopuu receives the 2026 Emma Goldman Award
On March 5, the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna hosted the annual Emma Goldman Awards, co-organized with the Netherlands-based FLAX Foundation.
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INCITE-DEM Advances Democratic Innovation with Open-Access Toolkit and Game
Across Europe, democracies are facing mounting pressures – from declining political engagement and rising polarisation to eroding trust in public institutions. The international research project INCIT...
One-Minute Lecture: Can a small nation's language be an advantage?
Some nations can get by with just one language. For us, however, the key to success is the ability to speak different languages. Merilyn Meristo, Professor of Language Didactics at Tallinn University,...
Tallinn Winter School 2026 becomes the largest in its history
In January 2026, Tallinn University hosted the Tallinn Winter School, an international short-term study programme that brought together students and young professionals from around the world for intensive academic courses combined with a cultural pro...
Tallinn University will host a delegation as part of the International Summit on the Teacher Education
Estonia will host the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2026 from 8 to 11 March, bringing nearly 20 ministers of education from top-performing PISA countries, representatives of t...
Doctoral thesis: The Faust legend lives on in contemporary literature
The Faust legend has shaped European culture for centuries, evolving alongside the intellectual pursuits of each era. In his dissertation, Mihails Čebotarjovs demonstrates that classical myths also re...
Tallinn University School of Educational Sciences Hosts the ISTP 2026 International Delegation
On 9 March 2026, the School of Educational Sciences (HTI) at Tallinn University will welcome a delegation of the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP 2026).
Who and How Spreads Disinformation on Social Media? Researchers at the School of Digital Technologies at Tallinn University Developed a System to Detect It
Professor David Lamas, Associate Professor Sónia Sousa and Junior Researchers Debora Conceicao Firmino De Souza, and Gabriela Beltrão from the School of Digital Technologies (DTI) at Tallinn Universit...
One-Minute Lecture: Is a nation born from words?
Some nations are born of war, some of hope, and some of chance. Marek Tamm, Full Professor of Cultural History at Tallinn University—can a nation also be born from words?
Digital Explorers II: second cohort begins their internship and study journey in Tallinn
Last week, we welcomed the second cohort of Digital Explorers II from Kenya to Tallinn. Twenty IT students from Strathmore University and Kenyatta University have now begun their internship and study journey at Tallinn University.
One-Minute Lecture: How Many Friends Does It Take to Be Happy?
You have a phone in your pocket, and in it, a hundred, a thousand, or perhaps even ten thousand friends. Stella Täht-Vaik, a doctoral student at Tallinn University, answers how many friends do we actu...
WISH project kicks off international collaboration
On February 4–6, the WISH (Work-Life Integration Starts Here) project kick-off meeting will take place, launching international collaboration aimed at supporting primary school teachers in integrating...
Doctoral dissertation provides designers with practical tools to create effective digital health solutions
Designing digital health interventions that help people adopt healthier habits requires more than just creating an app or interface. Farhat-ul-Ain developed a method that guides designers in systematically integrating insights from behavioural scienc...
Thesis: good results in maths require real-life experience
In a recent research paper, Hardi Sigus argues that numeracy and literacy alone are not enough to do well in maths. Students also need real-life knowledge to solve problems.
University Seeks a New Urban Design Solution for Its Narva Road Frontage
Tallinn University and the Estonian Association of Architects have announced an architectural competition to redesign the section of Narva Road in front of the university into a representative, multif...
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Finding My Way Back to School - Through Social Entrepreneurship
When I finished my bachelor’s degree in 2017 and my first master’s degree in 2019, I was certain tha...
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My name is Gabriel Anderson, and I’m a second-year MA student at Tallinn University, majoring in Est...
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Learning Through Play, Changing Through Games: Master's in Digital Learning Games
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Tallinn University Recognised in International Sustainability Rankings
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Connecting European and American Perspectives on Language and Identity: Professor Zabrodskaja’s Erasmus+ Mobility at the University of Kentucky
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Water, Memory, and Vulnerable Bodies
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TÜHI Research Seminar Series – Spring 2026
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Understanding Culture Across Media
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Designing for People: The Human-Computer Interaction Master’s Programme
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Exploring Design and Technology: The Human-Computer Interaction Master’s Programme
Estere Estella Mitule, a second-year student in Tallinn University’s Human-Computer Interaction mast...
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Design in Action: Hands-On Design Sprint Workshops in Cabo Verde
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A New Perspective on Eastern Europe
An interview with Kapitolina Fedorova, head of the programme of the new East European Studies major ...
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Designing Better Digital Experiences: The Master’s in Interaction Design
Tair Safiulin, fresh graduate of Tallinn University’s Interaction Design Master’s programme, wanted ...
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From Costa Rica to Europe: The Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies
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From Teaching to Learning Games: The Master’s in Digital Learning Games
Digital Learning Games master’s programme first-year student at Tallinn University, Pariya Akhavass,...
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7 Days in 2025 I Will Never Forget
It is the last day of the calendar year 2025, so it’s a good time to reflect on what the year has gi...
Reet Sillavee
Education alumna, Estonian, International Education Development Coordinator
Tallinn University gave me the opportunity to grow into the person I am today.
Amir Zare Pashaei
Iran, Human-Computer Interaction alumnus Developer & UX/UI Designer
Tallinn University gave me the skills to find a better job.
