Tallinn University Student Podcast

Episode 63 dives into the topic of pop-culture as a motivator for a language acquisition. Pop-culture is a necessary and fairly important part of any language-learning journey. In this episode we explore two global and yet so different languages – Japanese and English. Together with the guests, Valeria Ohata and Paul Rüsse, we will prove you that watching anime or Marvel movies is not procrastinat...

In this episode, we delve into the vast potential of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in revolutionizing the field of education. Join us as we explore how AI can be a game-changer for both students and educators, providing instant access to information, fostering innovative learning methods, and transforming the educational landscape. While AI has come a long way in understanding human language, there is...

Welcome to our panel discussion on an increasingly relevant topic in today's digital age: social media detox. Joining us are project members Hans Jürgen Teras, Anano Ghibradze, Hyo Jeong Chang, Ksenija Jaanika Kurn, Sarthak C. Gautam, and Francis Akunwanne, who are passionate about exploring the why and when behind this vital practice. We'll delve into the impact of social media misuse, hi...

Welcome to our new episode! Today we will disscuss such topics as: the state of LGBT+ minorities in Estonia, it's history and how things are changing right now. Also, we'll talk about the most recent event in Estonia: the equal marriage legislation which will come into force in January 2024. In this episode we also have a guest speaker - Kelly Grossthal, who is the Head of Strategic Ligita...

In this episode we have a special guest who shares her own personal experience with a cult. Cults don’t advertise themselves as cults - how can you even recognize you or your loved one might be under the dangerous manipulation of a cult leader? What to do and what to avoid if you want to help your loved one who you think has fallen into a cult? References: Galanter, M. (1990). Cults and zealous se...

Welcome to the new season of the TLU student podcast. In the first episode we discuss the topic of cults. We are joined by two experts - Tõnu Lehtsaar, a professor from TU who focuses on psychology of religion, and Polina Tšerkassova, who focuses on cultural anthropology. Come on a journey with us to understand what a cult is. References: Galanter, M. (1990). Cults and zealous self-help movements....

As early as the first microcomputers in the late 1970s, gaming and education have gone hand-in-hand. Game-based learning is a process of teaching where students analyze the relevant aspect of games in a learning context designed by teachers. In this episode, host Boonsita Limworaphan and Co-host Cynthia Enemosah talk to Peadar Callaghan, Gamification Lecturer at Tallinn University about the role o...

More than one-fifth of all college students are student parents, according to estimates by the National Center for Education Statistics. That's nearly 4 million college students with children. This episode highlights student parents' challenges as they try to balance family life and school work. Student parents have to balance school and family needs with work without access to family support, aff...

In this episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast, we discuss the effect of an active lifestyle on people's personalities. We had a special guest, Kristjan Port from the Tallinn University Institute of Health Sciences, who gave us an overview and with whom we will discuss this interesting topic even further. Whether you work out regularly or go on a few relaxing walks every once in a while...

In this episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast, we will talk about the negative sides of veganism. DISCLAIMER: The podcast is not intended to promote or stimulate hatred against vegans or those who support veganism. By listening to it, you may educate yourself and prevent health issues on the road to becoming a vegan. The entire podcast is based on scientific research in order to inform...

In this episode we addressed “Translingualism” as a relatively new approach in linguistics and intercultural communication studies. To dive deeper into the topic we had a great discussion with Karin Luiga, a professional specialist at marketing services, growing brand value, and constructing corporate identity who has given lectures in marketing strategy and public relations theory at Tallinn Univ...

In this podcast episode we talk about plant-based food and its impact on the environment compared to meat production. Discussions include the impact in terms of environmental problems such as climate change, biodiversity, well-being of animals and soil pollution. Although we focus on the environment, the guest speaker Kristina Mering also brings attention to health benefits of choosing plant-based...

In this episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast, we discuss the genre of true crime, covering its history, and the reasons for its past and current popularity. In addition we take an extended look into some of the theories behind why the genre seems to resonate particularly with female listeners. This episode was hosted by Joosep Soekõrv and Karmel Markov. Extra credits for research and...

There is no other human behaviour more stigmatized across cultures than suicide. According to the World Health Organization, an estimate of 700 000 people take their own lives each year, and there are a lot more who only attempt to do so. In a lot of cases, there is a child who is left wondering: why did my parent do this? The following podcast takes a deep dive into the effects growing up with a...

The following episode discusses the positive and negative effects of social media through the lens of our hosts Laura Ragel and Jennifer Cohen and guest Maria Murumaa-Mengel. Covering topics such as social comparison, FOMO, social monitoring, internet regulations, and more.  This episode was hosted by Laura Ragel, Jennifer Cohen and Maria Muramaa-Mengel as a guest. Recorded by Jonathan Cohen...

The working environment's ethics. working from home vs.  working from office during and after the Covid-19. There was a major shift in the workplace during the Covid-19 outbreak in the year 2020, the world’s response to this outbreak has caused in the most rapid transformation of the work environment, and working from home was the option employed by lot...

In this podcast episode we talk about food and how it all affects our bodies.  Can veganism be unhealthy?   Who lives in our stomach and other interesting questions that our quest Diana Zintsenko will answer. Diana Zintsenko from Estonian Association of Nutrition Advisers, is a nutritionist with two years of experience in nutritional counseling. Diana shares her knowledge on the topic of...

Even today crow intelligence and habits remain highly understudied. How close these creatures actually are to humans in intelligence and what impact does it have on the way we treat corvid societies? In this episode, we discuss the intelligence and social behavior of corvids, as well as their relationship with humans.  This episode was made by Maxwell Olney, Jana Mežujeva, and Fiona Siiv. We...

The following podcast intends to explain what voluntary childlessness is and how many people in the world are voluntarily childfree. Different aspects of the childfree lifestyle are covered, including the effects of having a child due to economic situation, social norms, religion, career and many more. Together with our guest Sille-Kadri Simer we also speak about her history of being childfree and...

In today's world, the role of media is evidently manifesting in every sphere of human existence. Society is heavily influenced by media in a positive and negative way due to the fact that the information we consume shapes our opinion and judgement on various matters of concern. Today we have a large quantity of misinformation that is traveling within the both fields of media.  In this episode...

Dive in to the mind of cyberbullies and why the world has to learn to live with them.  Why do people bully and how we can fight against cyberbullying to make a better and safer online experience... Or can we? We discuss this and many other interesting questions about cyberbullying with Erik Rüütel in this podcast episode. Erik Rüütel is a psychologist, trainer, manager and doctoral student of...

Today there are many grading systems in schools. But why do we still get grades in universities? In this episode we are discussing formative and inclusive assessments in university. What are the positive effects on students and what are the possible threats to this sort of grading system. With us sharing her thoughts was Tallinn University's Junior researcher Gertha Teidla-Kunitsõn. This episode i...

Have you ever landed the job in 20 minutes ? Piret Jamnes will share the story about how people have done this and also give useful tips such as the concept of Ikigai. This episode is a short guide on how to land a job as a student or even as a non-student during Covid-19. We will be discussing how the work environment has changed over the past 2 years. Guest: Piret Jamnes from talent agency Fonte...

In 2021 the Estonian government announced a 42% cut in funding for film production in the upcoming year. After negotiations, the government agreed to keep the extra support, which is 2 million euros. However, we believe a cut in the budget for the Estonian Film Institute is a bad trend that will have a negative effect not only on our filmmakers but also on the Estonian audience and culture as well...

This podcast aims to provide an overview of what issues are linked to some forms of masculinities that may have some adverse effects on men's mental health. In what ways changes in masculinity can be seen in our society? The podcast also discusses briefly what emotional skills are and how they are useful in everyday life. In the end we connect masculinity and emotional skills together and we seek...