Tallinn University Student Podcast

People generate more and more data than ever before but now, it can be accessed much easier and used by many. How aware are we about what we put out there on the internet or apps? What kinds of laws protect us and how do they differ around the world?  Or how about dating apps? The use of them has shot up in recent years as it is convenient and easy to use them. But how do we use them? Does ou...

Have you been considering applying to master’s studies abroad? In this episode, two master’s students share their experiences about studying at Tallinn University. Study programs introduced are Communication Management and Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies . Both students share similar backgrounds, having previously studied in the UK. But what made them continue to MA studies in Estonia?...

Have you been considering Bachelor studies abroad? Perhaps you would be interested in studying in Estonia? In this episode, three international students at Tallinn University share experiences about their studies at TLU, about living and studying in Estonia and give tips for those considering studies abroad. So, if you’d like to know more about study programs of Crossmedia and Politics and Governa...

We are all hoping to give something to this world, to do something different, that has never been done before. But with it we also have the fears, what will others think about it, because deep down we all hope to get others approval with everything we do. Either we want it or not, it's in our nature. The more fear, the more dissatisified we become to be something different, because fear is buildin...

This episode is about a burning debate on personal responsibility regarding minimizing our carbon footprint on the environment in the context of western society and democratic states. The aim is to present the ongoing debate on different approaches regarding how to solve the Climate Crisis. The hosts and also the fierce debaters are Marianna Vaga and Klaas de Boer. According to Marianna's argument...

The highly sensitive trait is a trait that exists in about 20% of the global population. And despite that huge percentage, many of us are unaware of such a trait. You could be a Highly Sensitive Person who responds differently to emotions, yet you’re unaware of it. Are you sensitive to loud noises? Do you notice things that other people tend to miss? Are you often misunderstood? Have you heard of...

What part does Erasmus have in the unification of Europe and the identities of students who participate in this program? Is unification a good thing and do we need it? What cultural and political aspects does a semester abroad have? We try to answer these questions in this episode, with the help of our guests Sabina Sägi from Estonian Education and Youth board and a student from Italy, Lucya Passi...

Despite Estonia’s small number of received asylum seekers, ‘immigration’ is object to heated discussion and instrumentalization in national politics. The state’s institutions, on the other hand, which are set up to deal with immigrants in fact – the asylum and detention centers – remain largely invisible in the public sphere. In this podcast episode, Tallinn University PhD student Timothy Andersen...

Censorship has been around since we learned how to communicate. Over that time it has taken many different forms and was used for different reasons. Although the connotation around censorship in modern times is rather negative, so is the now politicised idea of “freedom of speech”, once a hallmark of western civilization. Surely there must be a benefit to it to some extent? Why else do we still us...

To be happy in life we need to keep expanding and learning. Knowing how to adapt lifelong learning into our life can raise our quality of life and bring a more conscious approach to studies and living. So, what does lifelong learning really mean and why is it such a popular term in the nowadays educational field? We have invited two guests, Piret Jeedas and Triin Roosalu to join us in the studio a...

This episode of the Tallinn University Student Podcast covers mobility of goods, people and information. In the last months/ year, we have seen a fundamental change in the patterns and directions of mobility. We will outline some broad developments and concepts in mobility research by talking to experts in the field Tauri Tuvikene and Ingrid Hinojosa. Our main research references are:  König,...

“Brain Games ” we will take a dive into how playing games can help with Cognitive Development for young Children, Adults, special needs and individuals with Brain Disorders. We will host a panel discussion and  A more practical view will be provided by the experts :  for this podcast our guests are Javier Ortin and Anastasia Martsenyuk. Script and guest coordination: Thomas Reed and Kath...

Do high school prepares students for university? What possibilities students have to be more prepared? What should we change in Estonian educational system? In this episode you can find anwsers for those questions and more. Our guest is wonderful Hanna Pentsa, student from TalTech, who is preparing high school students for final math exam.   For additional reading: teeviit.ee   Host: Hen...

In this podcast episode our team decided to delve into the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning since nowadays we are living in times where everything is remote, we decided to study the question of how to make distance learning the most enjoyable and effective for students. In this podcast we discuss the challenges of teachers and students facing distance learning in universities and...

In this podcast episode, we tackle a topic that is very present in our society and has a lot of ramifications. Populism per se has been present across the globe for decades now which resulted in multiple definitions and characteristics, methods and rhetorics, etc. creating disputes within academia. In this podcast, we discuss and compare the populist rhetoric used by Latin American leaders and/or...

“Game of life” we will take a more social approach discussing how playing games can help people settle in a new environment and how it helps expand horizons. In this podcast we will also discuss the different social stereotypes surrounding gamers and whether or not they hold any merit in this context. A more practical view will be provided by the experts :  for this podcast the founder of MAB...

One of our episodes for our podcast project was about anxiety among students in the time of the pandemic, we made an attempt to give more insights about how to understand what could go wrong during this period, what actions should be taken and how to avoid anxiety in future by talking to an expert Erlend Arras who has a masters degree in psychology. He gave enlightening suggestions which would be...

In this podcast episode, What is stress? How do people get to the edge of burnout or how they totally burnout what it means to be burned out? What are the things that one can do to prevent such situations? These are the questions that our host Mirell discussed with special guest Partel. Host: Mirell Pollumae Great thanks to special guests: Partel Poopuu Produced by: Jayneet Yiting Xu Mirell Põllum...

<i>"Superspreader", "state of emergency", "Chinese virus", "Operation Haircut", "war against COVID-19"...</i>  Have you wondered what we talk about when we use these terms? For this episode, Professor Daniele Monticelli joins us as we dive into historical accounts of pestilence to pinpoint how the narrative of illness has progressed and what it reveals about the way we think. <...

Join Hassan and Sasha as they talk to Peadar Callaghan about games! One of the world's leading entertainment industries, we've come to rely on gaming now more than ever. But there's a lot more to games than just entertainment, with applications in improving mental and physical health, and beyond.  Warning tags: This episode contains references to PTSD, medical treatment, surgery, drugs, and c...

Hi,  In this podcast we talk about working while studying with our hosts Isadora and Einar. We are joined by 2 guests to discuss the topic with us.  First guest, Liina Vallimäe works at Tallinn University Career and Counselling Centre. Our second guest, Kristina Piliste is from the organization Study In Estonia. https://www.studyinestonia.ee/ Academic sources to take information from: &n...

Episode 19 - Guidelines for lockdown and self-isolation This podcast episode covers the mental health-related aspects of lockdown and self-isolation, coping methods and the role of digital technologies.  The focus is on consequences, like boredom, lack of motivation, depression and anxiety. We will also cover problems and conflicts that can arise from being cooped up with other people, like a...

In the tough time we're collectively going through, it can get hard to not feel alone. Join Sasha, Diana, and Ying as they discuss experiencing and coping with loneliness, with guests Siiri Maasen, lecturer at Tallinn Health Care College, and John Preston, Professor of Philosophy at Reading University.  The episode draws in experiences from others gathered via interviews. Credits: This episod...

What do we talk about when we talk about the pandemic? In this episode, you’ll meet three people with three different narratives: Elin Pesur, who was on an exchange year in Japan when the coronavirus wave hit; Associate Professor Dirk Hoyer, who offers a dystopian frame to the current state; and Gift Nana, who shares her experience being pregnant during lockdown. Additional reading https://www.res...

In this episode hosts Isadora and Hui will be discussing the mentioned topic and it's effect on people. They are also sharing their own experiences and have Phillip, Baran and Martin joining as guests to give their input on the matter.  Here are some links if you want to read more on the topics discussed in this episode. *The dynamic nature of cultural identity throughout cultural transitions...