Tallinn University Research Year 2025: Bringing New Knowledge into Real Life
The year 2025 at Tallinn University was characterized by a clear focus on knowledge transfer – research results that can be applied to addressing real-life challenges.
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Tallinn University researchers among the nominees for the 2026 National Research Awards
The National Research Awards Committee has announced the nominees for the 2026 National Research Awards, among whom are ten researchers affiliated with Tallinn University. Tallinn University is repres...
Applications Open for International Master’s Programmes at School of Digital Technologies
On 5 January 2026, Tallinn University opens applications for international programmes.
The twelfth issue of Slavica Revalensia has been published
Tallinn University Press is proud to announce the publication of the twelfths volume of Slavica Revalensia, an Estonian scholarly journal in Russian and Slavic Studies established and edited by Dr. Grigori Utgof of Tallinn University.
At the Ministry of Culture of Estonia, AISS students presented work with significant impact potential to stakeholders
Students in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme (EMJM) in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS) at Tallinn University presented their projects, which were developed in colla...
One-minute lecture: Why are the smells of spruce and gingerbread associated with Christmas?
Why do the smells of spruce and gingerbread evoke Christmas? This is explained by Kristjan Port, Professor of Health Behaviour and Sport Biology at Tallinn University.
The admission process for the international master's program FilmMemory will continue until January 20th.
FilmMemory is an Erasmus Mundus joint master's programme taught by the Tallinn University Baltic Film, Media and Arts Institute (TU BFM) together with three other partner universities from Belgium, Portugal and Ireland. The programme focuses on the r...
A Doctoral Dissertation Produces a Handbook for Planning Comprehensive National Defence in Small States
On 15 December 2025, Ivo Peets will defend his doctoral dissertation at Tallinn University. The dissertation analyses defence planning in small states in situations where limited resources must cover ...
New Interactive Platform Brings a Modern and Playful Approach to Traffic Safety Education in Schools
The Centre for Educational Technology at Tallinn University, in cooperation with the Transport Administration, has developed a new web-based collection of learning resources that makes integrating tra...
Doctoral dissertation: The Estonian film industry needs a more conscious and audience-centric approach
Although in the European film industry people increasingly talk about audience engagement, Sten Kauber's thesis shows that the Estonian film industry relies too much on gut feeling and lacks a systematic understanding of audience expectations.
Katrin Niglas: science means responsibility – not just to discover but to share, explain and serve
On 28 November 2025 Tallinn University conferred doctoral degrees on 22 new graduates who had defended their dissertations during the past year. The Vice-Rector for Research Katrin Niglas said in her ...
One-minute lecture: How can video games help the world?
Computer games are blamed for addiction and wasting time, but how could the same technology make us smarter, safer, and more connected? Junior Research Fellow Peadar Callaghan from Tallinn University ...
University of Hradec Králové visiting lecturer Lukáš Vízek explores mathematics education and collaboration at Tallinn University
Lukáš Vízek, a mathematics education researcher from the University of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, is visiting Tallinn University this week to explore collaboration opportunities and learn more about our approach to teaching mathematics and...
Tallinn University School of Educational Sciences participated on a Kick-off Seminar of the APEL-WB in Albania
The kick-off meeting of the APEL-WB project “Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Capacity-Building in the Western Balkans” took place from 20 to 22 November 2025 under the lead of LOGOS Unive...
TLU School of Humanities launched the DIGHT-Hub for Digital Cultural Heritage Research
On 1 December 2025, Tallinn University’s School of Humanities officially launched the DIGHT-Hub, an international research and training environment for advancing digital cultural heritage studies. The...
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Exploring Design and Technology: The Human-Computer Interaction Master’s Programme
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Design in Action: Hands-On Design Sprint Workshops in Cabo Verde
Iuliia Paromonova and Gabriela Beltrão visited Cabo Verde to run intensive design sprint workshops a...
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From Astana to Tallinn: Visiting PhD Student Dinara Imanova on a Research Internship and Academic Collaboration
Dinara Imanova is a third-year PhD student at L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana,...
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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
Cristal Denise Rivera Picado is a student in the 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
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Film programs and lectures series on Palestine
Scholars and students of TÜHI, ÜTI, the BFM organized this semester two significant initiatives dedi...
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English Studies Research Seminars Broaden Disciplinary Horizons in a Pleasant Atmosphere
The year 2025 concluded with the 12th English Studies Research Seminar, which brought together lectu...
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Navigating Diplomacy and Strategy: Tallinn University Hosted the 30th UNICA IRO Meeting
From December 10 to 12 Tallinn University had the honour of welcoming International Relations Office...
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Preliminary Results of the Year of the Estonian Book 2025 Reading Study
On 26 November, Marju Lauristin presented the first results of the large-scale research project “Yea...
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The Estonian Language in the Wide World
What else is there to do in November if not to set off to Europe for some self-improvement? Erasmus+...
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Tallinn University School of Humanities students and supervisors recognised in the National Student Research Competition
The results of the National Student Research Competition have been announced, and students of the Sc...
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PhD Student Aida Kuderinova Completes Research Internship at Tallinn University
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Shaping Responsible AI Futures: The Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies
Ligia Ribeiro Dos Anjos, current student of The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme (EMJM) Artif...
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Tallinn University Research Project Staff Deepen Expertise in Research Management at the University of Bologna
A group of eight project support staff from Tallinn University (TLÜ) concluded a successful two-day ...
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Tallinn University Hosted Guest Lectures by Kobe University Scholar Dr. Asami Nakamura
Tallinn University Baltic Film, Media and Arts School welcomed Dr. Asami Nakamura, a lecturer in Eng...
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Study visit to Ireland: how does a university of applied sciences become a university of the (creative) industries?
This year, the Strategy Office of Tallinn University linked its development seminar with an Erasmus ...
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Tallinn University continues its collaboration in the Digital Explorers II programme
Tallinn University’s School of Digital Technologies is once again participating in the Digital Explo...
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From Tallinn to Maputo: Strengthening Digital Transformation Through Academic Partnership
A delegation from Tallinn University’s School of Digital Technologies visited Universidade Eduardo M...
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.
