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Dravings of the early philosophers on red background

14th Nordic Workshop in Early Modern Philosophy

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Title of the journal in Ukrainian flag colours blue and yellow and the journal logo

Studia Philosophica Estonica’s special issue on Russia-Ukraine war bridges the gap between academic and public discussion

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Kant 300 näituseinfo kujundus koos joonistusega Kantist

The exhibition "Kant 300 in Tartu: from manuscripts to heaven"

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From 12 June, the University of Tartu’s Study Information System (SIS) features a new student dashboard, which brings important information for learners together in one environment.
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VIII NordPhil toimub 13.–14. septembril Tartus. Korraldajad kutsuvad kõiki Põhjamaade filosoofiatudengeid esitama konverentsile ettekandeid ja kaastöid. Laiendatud kokkuvõtte ja kaaskiri tuleb saata hiljemalt 30. juuniks.
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Master thesis defenses in Philosophy in 2024 on June 10, Jakobi 2-336.
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Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.
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Scientific Instruments in History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Tartu, Estonia, 13-15 June 2024. Registration is open until Friday, May 31.
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Master Thesis Defenses in Semiotics on May 27th 2024, at Jakobi 2-306 and 305. Defences can be followed also in Zoom.
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EFAK takes place August 29–30, 2024 in Tartu and is organised by the UT Philosophy Department.
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The three-week night library begins this spring on May 20th. Organized together with the UT Student Council, the night library has been offering students the opportunity to...
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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.
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In the coming academic year, singer, pianist and composer Kadri Voorand will become the new Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Tartu, with a lecture course focusing on life-changing creation. She will be succeeded by Peeter Jalakas, former professor and director, who will participate in a public discussion titled “Feeling and meaning” in the attic hall of Tartu Cathedral on the evening of 23 May.
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The University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner celebrate the Diversity Week from 6 to 12 May, under the title “Diverse Estonian universities”.
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On 16 May, the Estonian Doctoral School Career Conference will be held in Tallinn to discuss the value of doctoral studies and the career prospects of doctoral students. All Estonian doctoral students and those interested in doctoral studies are welcome to attend.
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Kant and his Followers on Self-Determination
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The keynote speeches of the conference are given by Bogi Takács Perelmutter (University of Kansas) (US), Anindita Banerjee (Cornell University) (US) and Meelis Friedenthal (University of Tartu) (EST).
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A multidisciplinary student exhibition emerged under the leadership of Timo Maran, Professor of Ecosemiotics and Environmental Humanities, as a result of an interdisciplinary research project and a semiotics master's course. The course combined semiotics, natural sciences, and methods of creative inquiry. The exhibition, opened on 9 May, presents the Umwelten of animals to the public. It is also part of the Prima Vista and the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 programmes and will remain open until 20 June.
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University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral studies from future researchers and top professionals.
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The conference takes place 5–7 June 2024 at the Oecologicum of the University of Tartu, Juhan Liivi 2, Tartu. The sixth mass species extinction is one of the greatest ecological threats of our time. This conference focuses on cultural, subjective and semiotic approaches to extinction.
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The event will take place on 23 April at 16.15.
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Yesterday's and today's semioticians who are studying and have studied are all welcome to gather on May 17th.
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On 18 May, thousands of University of Tartu alumni met in the student city again after five years. The alumni get-together “Back to the university” included lectures and tours of institutes across the city, a sing-along and welcoming speeches in front of the main building, a procession and a grand party in the sports hall.
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