Topic: UT in media

Philosophy in Action: Special Issue on the Russia-Ukraine War Gains Global Recognition
In September 2024, the Philosophy Department launched a special issue of Studia Philosophica Estonica on the Russia-Ukraine War, edited by Aaron James Wendland. The issue aimed to deepen global moral, cultural, and political understanding of the conflict while also keeping it in public discourse. We are thrilled that this public philosophy project has been featured in over 25 news outlets worldwide.
09 December 2024 internationalfor society
Exhibition “Tartu – Rich in Research” presents success stories from the history of science
The exhibition shows the discoveries of dozens of University of Tartu researchers that have significantly impacted global advancements in science and helped us better understand our surroundings.
29 January 2024
Nelly Mäekivi on radio Kuku - what is biosemiotics?
Nelly Mäekivi, researcher for the Department of Semiotics, visited Kuku radio to talk about biosemiotics and the social aspects of restoring the habitat of the European mink.
25 January 2022 for society
Media coverage
Both domestic and international media often take note of what happens in and with the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics. The following is an overview of media coverage that relates to the institute, its researchers, employees and students.
25 January 2022 recognition university
Doctoral thesis "The content and implications of nativist claims. A philosophical analysis" by Riin Kõiv covered by the state media.
On the 27th of December, Riin Kõiv successfully defender her doctoral thesis "The Content and Implications of Nativist Claims. A Philosophical Analysis". This thesis has now found coverage in the state media portal err.ee.
12 January 2022 recognition