Topic: research

Writer Viivi Luik is University of Tartu’s next Professor of Liberal Arts
Next academic year, the professorship of liberal arts will be held by poet, children’s author and prosaist Viivi Luik.
Doctoral defence: Igor Ahmedov "Kierkegaardian Theology of Education"
On 2 June at 16:15 Igor Ahmedov will defend his doctoral thesis "Kierkegaardian Theology of Education" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Theology).
25. April 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Cristina Barcina Pérez "Before Civilization: A Non-Evolutionist History of Community-Making in Southwest Asia"
On 26 May at 16:15 Cristina Barcina Pérez will defend her doctoral thesis "Before Civilization: A Non-Evolutionist History of Community-Making in Southwest Asia" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Religious Studies).
21. April 2025 researchfor society
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Doctoral defence: Amir Vasheghanifarahani "Poetical Features of the Peshitta Psalter: A Comparative Study of the Hebrew and Syriac Psalms"
On 28 April at 16:15 Amir Vasheghanifarahani will defend his doctoral thesis "Poetical Features of the Peshitta Psalter: A Comparative Study of the Hebrew and Syriac Psalms" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Religious Studies).
08. April 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Indrek Linnuste "Exploring the Possibility of Integrating Spirituality into Health Care and Rehabilitation System"
On 24 March at 8:15 Indrek Linnuste will defend his doctoral thesis "Exploring the Possibility of Integrating Spirituality into Health Care and Rehabilitation System" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Religous Studies).
03. March 2025 researchfor society
Religious authority and political cleavage: Sebastian Rimestad lectures on Christian Orthodoxy in Europe and the USA
On February 14 and 19, everyone is welcome to attend public lectures by Sebastian Rimestad from the University of Leipzig. He will explore topics such as Orthodox Christianity and religious authority in Western Europe, as well as the "Ortho-Bros" movement and political cleavage in the USA.
Public lecture by Sebastian Rimestad: Ortho-Bros and the Political Cleavage in the USA
On February 14 and 19, everyone is welcome to attend public lectures by Sebastian Rimestad from the University of Leipzig. He will explore topics such as Orthodox Christianity and religious authority in Western Europe, as well as the "Ortho-Bros" movement and political cleavage in the USA.
Public lecture by Sebastian Rimestad: Orthodox Christianity and Religious Authority. The Case of Western Europe
On February 14 and 19, everyone is welcome to attend public lectures by Sebastian Rimestad from the University of Leipzig. He will explore topics such as Orthodox Christianity and religious authority in Western Europe, as well as the "Ortho-Bros" movement and political cleavage in the USA.
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
31. January 2025 cooperationresearch