Join us on the TLU Student Podcast as we delve into the profound question: Does music shape our identity? If so, how and why? In this episode, hosts Sigrid and Keidi explore the symbiotic relationship between music and personal identity with the expertise of Pille Rand, a seasoned music therapist specialising in Guided Imagery and Music therapy. Pi…

In this episode we discuss how sports and physical activities affect academic performance and mental state during university studies. We touch on the transition from compulsory PE classes in high school to sitting in lectures, spending hours studying and mostly having a physically passive university life. We emphasise the positive effects physical …

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 w…

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 …

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 …

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 Gros…

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? Ref…

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,…

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, Gamificati…

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 nee…

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 o…

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 …

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 st…

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 at…

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 …

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 tak…

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-Me…

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…

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…

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 Maxwe…

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 a…

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 with…

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 psychologi…

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…

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 y…

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…

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 masc…

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 …

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 …

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 stu…

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 …

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 a…

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 mis…

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…

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 episod…

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 ben…

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 J…

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 Hinojo…

“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 gu…

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 addi…

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 stud…

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 populi…

“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 e…

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…

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 P…

"Superspreader", "state of emergency", "Chinese virus", "Operation Haircut", "war against COVID-19"... 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 reve…

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 PT…

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/ Academi…

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 fr…

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 g…