Podcasts about Tartu

Estonia's ‘AI Leap' initiative is being praised as a world-leading attempt to integrate AI into schools. Emanuele Bardone (University of Tartu) talks about how the Estonian government has been able to take this approach … and why their efforts might not be easy to replicate in other countries. Recommended reading >>> Bardone, E. &  Forsler, I. (2026). The Estonian AI leap: navigating uncertainty through the production of education futures, Learning, Media and Technology, DOI: 10.1080/17439884.2026.2720813

Selle aasta juulis möödus 100 aastat eesti ajaloolase, Tartu Ülikooli professori ja ühiskonnategelase Sulev Vahtre sünnist.

Sel sügisel möödub 35 aastat Tartu Ülikooli usuteaduskonna taasavamisest.

„Aš turiu tokį trumpą gyvenimą ir turiu tiek daug padaryti, nes tiek daug žmonių yra verti istorijos“, – sako prodiuserė, „Šeimos dokumentikos“ kūrėja Monika Grundhauser. Vaizdo įrašo formatu ji įamžina žmonių pasakojimus tam, kad ateityje jų artimieji turėtų prisiminimą apie savo šeimos narį bei giminės istoriją.Domanto Razausko muzikinėse naujienose – vieno ryškiausių šių dienų pianistų sero Andráso Schiffo atliekama vėlyvoji Johanneso Brahmso kūryba, kompozitoriaus Adamo Rudolpho tarpžanriniai ieškojimai ir naujausias Emmeto Coheno albumas.Jonavos kultūros centro fojė atidaryta paroda „Pasiklydęs Kosmosas“, kurioje susitinka septynių menininkų kūryba ir autentiška, parodos dalimi tampanti erdvė. Ekspozicija kviečia šiuolaikinį meną patirti neįprastame kontekste ir atrasti „kosmosą“ visai šalia.Šiandien Kultūros ministerijoje vyks konkursas, kuriame turėtų būti išrinktas naujasis Lietuvos nacionalinės filharmonijos generalinis direktorius ar direktorė. Kokią Filharmoniją po dvidešimties metų darbo palieka Rūtą Prusevičienė?Prieš metus Šeduvoje atidaryto muziejaus „Dingęs štetlas“ komanda naujam gyvenimui ruošiasi prikelti apleistą sinagogą Šiauliuose.Praėjusią savaitę Tartu vyko tarptautinis iliustracijos festivalis. Jame dalyvavo Lietuvos iliustratorių asociacijos „ėėė“ delegacija, kurią sudarė Korina Vaičikonė, Ona Vidūnaite ir Rita Vinčiūnaitė.Vakar įvyko LRT Klasikos radijo spektaklio „Senelių pataisos namai“, kurį režisavo Gildas Aleksa, premjera. Spektaklyje pasakojama apie vyresnio amžiaus žmones, kurie dėl vienatvės ir kitų socialinių problemų pradeda daryti nusikaltimus tam, kad patektų į specialiai senjorams skirtas pataisos įstaigas.Ved. Marius Eidukonis

Estonia es mucho más que Tallin. Enrique Domínguez Uceta recorre para Onda viajera el interior del país hasta las orillas del lago Peipus, en el este, pasando por Tartu y por un territorio rural donde conviven la cultura tradicional estonia, los Viejos Creyentes procedentes de Rusia y la memoria de la nobleza báltico-alemana.El viaje coincide además con el comienzo del otoño, cuando los bosques empiezan a cambiar el verde por tonos amarillos, ocres y rojizos.El audio completo se puede escuchar en Onda viajera, el programa de viajes de Onda Cero que se emite sábados y domingos de 12:00 a 14:00 h, presentado por Carles Lamelo, en este reportaje elaborado por Enrique Domínguez Uceta.

Kodune korvpallihooaeg on alanud. Tartu Ülikooli ja Bigbank/Kalevi vastasseisus jäi kindlalt peale Tartu, Eesti klubid on väljakul käinud ka eurosarjas. Milline on Eesti klubide seis hooaja hakul?

Mida näitab Aura Veekeskuse 25 aastane kogemus, kus ja mida pakub Teadlaste Öö festivali raames AHHAA teadustuur ning kuidas on kavas kasvatada Tartu ja Lõuna-Eesti noorte ettevõtlikkust?

Seekordses "Ilmaparandaja" saates on külas sisulooja ja saatejuht Sidni Tomson, kellega räägime sellest, kuidas noortega rääkida kliimast ja loodusest. Mida peaks jagama sotsiaalmeedias, keda tegelikult kuulatakse ja kas noori üldse see teema huvitab. Lisaks on pikalt pausilt tagasi ka Tartu Ülikooli Loodusmuuseumi Rukkiräägu rubriik, kus seekord juttu muuseumi uue direktori Sergei Põlmega. Saatejuht on Mart Valner.

„Autotunni“ esimene avalik salvestus sai linti ning teemaks 140 aastat autot.Külalisteks on vabakutseline autoajakirjanik Tõnu Korrol ning juba 35 aastat erinevate vanade ja haruldaste autode taastamisega seotud olnud ettevõtte Benefit asutaja ja müügijuht Peeter Sarevet. Et seda hiidteemat kuidagigi piiritleda, võtsime inspiratsiooniks Tartu Motoshow'l auto juubelile pühendatud näitusel olnud sõidukid ning püüdsime nende näitel leida erinevate ajastute olulisemad arengud ja tähtsamad leiutised.Peeter Sareveti ja Tõnu Korroli teadmised ja kogemused andsid tulemuseks vägagi hariva ja huvitava vestluse.Saatejuht on Tarmo Tähepõld Autogeeniuse portaalist.

Kuidas tahab Tartu tõsta kestlike liikumisviiside populaarsust, mida arvavad oma tööst jalatsitootja ja rahvaspordispordiürituste korraldaja,kelle jalajäljed lisandusid Tartu Teerajajate Alleele ning kui palju rattureid tuleb sel nädalavahetusel Tartu Rattamaratoni distantsidele?

Tartu Ülikooli vabade kunstide professor on 2026/2027.

“Kinnisvarajutud” podcasti 309. osas oleme külla kutsunud ettevõtja ja investori Priit Solovjevi, kes räägib oma teekonnast kinnisvaramaailmas nii üksi ponnistades kui ka üle nelja aasta tagasi meie saates käinud äripartneriga koos tegutsedes. Priit räägib, kuidas ta rohkem kui kümme aastat tagasi oma investeerimisportfellile aluse pani ning kuidas esimesed objektid läksid saatuse tahtel "vahetusse" – koduks ostetud korterist Tartus sai investeering ning Pärnusse investeerimise eesmärgil soetatud korterist kodu. Lisaks Eestis Tartu-Pärnu-Rapla-Tallinn trajektooril asuvale üürikinnisvarale tuleb juttu ka Priidu kinnisvaraseiklustest välismaal, kus lõpuks jäi pärast erinevate riikide külastamist tema jaoks sõelale Dubai, kus esimesed rahad on "likku" pandud ning ostetud korter peaks valmima järgmisel suvel. --- Podcast “Kinnisvarajutud” võtab luubi alla Eesti kinnisvaraturu ning üritab erinevad teemad sügavuti lahti võtta. Eesmärk on rääkida kinnisvarast kui varaklassist (väike)investori vaatenurgast ning olla valdkonnast huvitatutele abimeheks ja meelelahutuseks. Saatejuhid on investor ja kinnisvarahuviline Siim Semiskar ning Uus Maa Pro partner ja kinnisvaramaakler Algis Liblik. Kuulajad saavad kaasa rääkida, küsimusi küsida või saate kohta tagasisidet anda Facebooki grupis Kinnisvarajutud. Jälgi meid ka Instagramis: www.instagram.com/kinnisvarajutud/ Toeta meie tegemisi Patreonis ja saa ligipääs boonusepisoodidele ja muule lisamaterjalile: www.patreon.com/kinnisvarajutud

Annemieke Bosman praat met schrijver Kairi Look over haar roman Dans het stof uit de vloer. Terwijl Estland zich losmaakt van een pijnlijk verleden groeit een meisje op in de beschermende aanwezigheid van haar overgrootmoeder; de dagen zijn gevuld met kleine rituelen en familieverhalen. De buitenwereld sijpelt spaarzaam binnen en langzaam ontdekt ze wat vrijheid betekent, niet alleen voor een land, maar ook voor een mens. Jaren later woont ze in het buitenland en probeert ze, tussen twee talen en twee landen in, een nieuw thuis te vinden. Dans het stof uit de vloer is een ingetogen en poëtische roman over opgroeien, familie, verlies en veerkracht. Kairi Look studeerde fysiotherapie en bewegingswetenschappen in Tartu en Amsterdam en werd in Estland bekend door haar kinderboeken. Haar debuutroman voor volwassenen Dans het stof uit de vloer was bij verschijning in Estland meteen een sensatie. Het werd door de twee grootste boekhandelsketens benoemd als de beste roman van 2025. Ze werd in 2025 uitgeroepen tot Schrijver van het Jaar. Ze verdeelt haar tijd tussen Tallinn en Amsterdam.

Mida arvavad õpilastest ja õpetajatest ning nende uutest ülesannetest Tartu noorim koolidirektor ja 44 aastat ametis olnud juht ning millele ja kellele panustab Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkooli uus rektor, kes toimetab ka Narvas? Saatejuht on Madis Ligi.

Kas kõik lapsed on saanud koolikohad, milline on Tartu linna hariduskoostöö lähivaldadega ja kui palju gümnasiste tuleb mujalt? Mida toob uus õppeaasta Tartu Erakoolile ja millele paneb rõhku vabariigi Koolijuhtide Ühendus? Kui kaua kestab kultuurikeskuse Siuru ehitushange?

Kuidas tähistab Tartu taasiseseisvuspäeva ja tegutseb 20. Augusti Klubi, mis seisab Tartu Ülikooli ning Tartu Maratoni koostööleppes ja mida näitab lodjasuvi Emajõel ning Peipsil?

Mis seisab Tartu linna ja toidupäästjate koostöölepingus ehk kuidas viiakse ellu kaasava eelarve võiduidee, kes on oodatud Eesti Rahva Muuseumi kolahoovi ja kus ning kuidas tähistab maaülikooli rahvatantsuansambel Tarbatu oma 75. sünnipäeva?

Konservatiivses vestlusaates "Vaba sõna" räägivad EKRE poliitikud Anti ja Evelin Poolamets seekord Tartu vanglasaarest, rändekriisist Hispaanias ja olukorrast Eesti presidendi määramise rindel.

Kuhu tuleb Tartu uus elurajoon ja golfiküla ning kui kaua kestab planeeringu avalik arutelu. Millal toimub Tartu toidu- ja veinifestival ning mis seisab programmis ja millest kutsub osa saama kahenädalane vanalinna festival Sumin?

Raamattutunti 05.08.2026: Jouni Tajasvuo

Vilniaus Šventų Jonų bažnyčioje vyksta atsisveikinimas su buvusia Lietuvos ministre pirmininke, Kovo 11-osios akto signatare Kazimira Danute Prunskiene. Amžinojo poilsio palydėti buvusios bendražygės atvyko pirmojo atkurtos Lietuvos Vyriausybės nariai, dabartiniai valstybės vadovai.Netoli Vokietijos Leipcigo oro uosto lėktuvas ore susidūrė su neatpažintu objektu ir buvo nukreiptis leistis kitame oro uoste. O Leipcigo oro uoste rastas dronas su sprogmenimis, patvirtino NATO. Per incedentą niekas nenukentėjo.Pastaruoju metu didelio visuomenės dėmesio sulaukusi ukmergiškių Žlabių šeima neįsileido į namus Vaiko teisių apsaugos specialistų. Vaiko teisių tarnybos duomenimis, šeima šiandien sutiko, kad specialistai pas juos atvyktų penktadienį.Į Estiją atlikti laisvės atėmimo bausmių iš Švedijos atgabenami pirmi nuteistieji. Šalys susitarė, kad Tartu kalėjime bausmę galės atlikti keli šimtai Švedijoje nuteistų žmonių. Švedija Estijai už tai kasmet mokės milijonus eurų.Alytaus rajono gyventojas kreipėsi į LRT Girdi norėdamas sužinoti, kodėl Alovės kaimo kapinėse vietos valdžia nukirto sveiką ąžuolą ir maumedį. Vyras tikina, kad kapavietėms jie netrukdė, žmonės nesiskundė, o gražūs, sveiki medžiai puošė kaimo kapinaites.Ved. L. ŽelnienėRed. D. Kuodis

Tartu Folgiklubi külaline on lõõtsakuningas Rasmus Kadaja. Temaga vestleb Ants Johanson.

El próximo 12 de agosto todos y todas vamos a estar fijando la mirada en el cielo, con ese esperado eclipse solar. De esto precisamente nos viene a hablar Iñaki Armentia con una publicación muy especial: De Tartu a Vitoria-Gasteiz para observar el eclipse de 1860.

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.Feedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

"Eesti haridussüsteemi murekohad on koolivõrgus," ütleb Tartu Ülikooli õppeprorektor Aune Valk, keda peetakse üheks parimaks eksperdiks hariduspoliitika alal.

En Estonie, les députés vont voter pour entériner le transfert de prisonniers suédois vers des prisons estoniennes qui sont vides. Les premiers prisonniers sont attendus pour le mois d'août. Ils seront 600 en tout. C'est le nombre de places libres dans la prison de Tartu. Ce serait une première en Estonie, qui avait déjà évoqué le transfert de prisonniers britanniques sans que le projet n'aboutisse.  Notre correspondante dans la région, Marielle Vitureau, a pu se rendre dans la prison de Tartu, dans le sud du pays, là où leur accueil se prépare. De notre envoyée spéciale à Tartu, Dans la zone commerciale de Tartu, les cubes de béton gris font plus penser à une usine qu'à une prison. C'est là que les détenus suédois viendront purger leurs peines, à quelques mètres de magasins d'outillage. À l'intérieur, toute une aile leur sera réservée. « On va repeindre le couloir avec une couleur plus relaxante, le violet n'est pas la meilleure. Il y a deux places par cellule. Les Suédois auront la télévision. La surface est d'environ 10 mètres carrés et il y a des sanitaires », détaille Merle Ulst, la toute nouvelle directrice, qui fait la visite. L'idée de louer les prisons estoniennes à un autre État est née du constat qu'elles étaient vides. Moins de 1 500 personnes sont incarcérées en Estonie. Il y a 25 ans, elles étaient 5 000. Une baisse considérable liée à l'introduction de peines alternatives, comme le bracelet électronique. Le député Madis Timson, à la tête de la commission Justice au Parlement, trouve que la location est une bonne idée : « Nous avons trois prisons modernes en Estonie. Ce serait logique d'en fermer une car nous n'avons pas assez de prisonniers. Garder un bâtiment vide coûte aussi de l'argent. Si nous louons le bâtiment, nous pouvons créer 250 emplois. » La Suède versera 30 millions d'euros par an à l'Estonie, plus 8 500 euros chaque mois pour chaque prisonnier. La question n'est pas trop débattue dans l'espace public, mais ce transfert inédit suscite tout de même des interrogations, rappelle Anna Markina, professeur de droit criminel : « Dans la population, l'inquiétude la plus grande est que des criminels venant de l'étranger arrivent dans notre société. Comme criminologue, je me demande comment la socialisation de ces prisonniers venant de Suède va se faire. » Le député Madis Timpson se veut rassurant : « L'Estonie ne recevra pas de mineurs, de personnes âgées, de femmes, de chefs d'organisations criminelles, de terroristes et d'extrémistes. » Les détenus viendront de toutes les régions de Suède. Ils seront surveillés par des Estoniens qui parleront anglais avec eux. Ils auront certains avantages par rapport aux prisonniers estoniens. « J'espère qu'ils ne seront pas totalement contre l'idée de venir, car sinon, cela va causer des problèmes. Nos collègues suédois nous ont dit qu'ils auront la possibilité de se servir d'ordinateurs portables, c'est mieux qu'en Suède », explique Merle Ulst, la directrice. Le Parlement suédois a déjà ratifié l'accord. Les Estoniens le feront dans quelques jours. Il sera en vigueur pendant cinq ans, avec la possibilité de prolonger. À lire aussiEnvoyer ses détenus dans des prisons étrangères: une idée en vogue en Scandinavie

Tartu Folgiklubis astub üles noor muusik ja laulukirjutaja Reti Noorhani. Temaga vestleb Ants Johanson.

Europe – and the rest of the world – is currently undergoing profound change. The (geo)political landscape is shifting, raising questions about what Europe is. During the European Literature Night, we invite six authors from across the continent to reflect on what it means to transform.Europe will have to define its culture, its values and its future, a future that will hopefully be shaped and informed by taking into account as many voices as possible. It is the very reason the network of European national cultural organisations, EUNIC Netherlands, is inviting six authors from across Europe to De Balie in Amsterdam during Europe Day. In their work, these authors explore what transformation means, within literature, within society and within themselves.About the writers:Małgorzata Lebda (Nowy Sącz, Poland, 1985) is well-known as a poet, with six collections to her name. Among other major accolades, she won the prestigious Wisława Szymborska Award in 2022. Voracious, the winner of Empik's Best Newcomer in Poland and shortlisted for the Conrad, and Angelus and NIKE Prize, is her debut novel. Małgorzata Lebda is also a photographer and marathon runner. She is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of Polish Culture NL. Carolina Pihelgas (Talinn, Estonia, 1986) is an Estonian writer, poet, translator, and editor. Her collection of prose poems Valgus kivi sees (The Light within the Stone, 2019) received the Estonian Cultural Endowment Award for the best poetry book of the year. In 2020, she was appointed Tartu's City Writer Laureate. The author of seven collections of poetry published her first novel Vaadates ööd (Watching the Night) in 2022. The short novel The Cut Line is her second work of prose and her first work to be translated into English and published in February 2026. She is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of the Estonian Embassy in the Netherlands. Artem Chapeye (Kolomyia, Ukraine, 1981) is a Ukrainian writer, translator, reporter and traveller. As a translator of Mahatma Gandhi's texts and believer in non-violent political change, he took up arms and now defends Ukraine. He is author of both creative non-fiction and popular fiction. Four of Chapeye's books were shortlisted for the BBC Ukraine Book of the Year Award: Journey with “Mamayota in Search of Ukraine” in 2011, “The Red Zone” (his debut in fiction) in 2014, “Overrun” in 2015, and “The Ukraine” in 2018. He is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of the Ukrainian Embassy. Iulian Bocai (Oltenië, Romania, 1986) studied Comparative Literature at the University of Bucharest. He has a PhD in intellectual history. He has published five books and dabbles both in literature and nonfiction. His first novel, Ciudata și înduioșătoarea viață a lui Priță Barsacu (The Weird and Endearing Life of Priță Barsacu) won multiple national and international awards and came out in a Dutch translation in 2025 by Charlotte van Rooden. Before going into writing, he spent a decade translating mainly novels and children books from English, French and German into Romanian and has seen literature from both sides of the fence, working both as a writer and editor/translator. He likes writing better. He is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of the Romanian Cultural Institute for the Benelux. Amanda Michalopoulou (Athens, Greece, 1966) is the author of eight novels, three short story collections, a theater play and a novella. She has been a contributing editor at Kathimerini in Greece and Tagesspiegel in Berlin. She is a winner of the Revmata Award (1994), the Diavazo Award for her novel Jantes (1996) and the Academy of Athens Prize for her short story collection “Bright Day” (2013). The American translation of her book I'd Like won the International Literature Prize by NEA in the US (2008) and the Liberis Liber Prize of the Independent Catalan Publishers (2012). Her stories and essays have been translated into twenty languages. Her novels Why I killed my best friend and God's Wife, were short-listed for the ALTA National Translation Award in the US. Her short story Mesopotamia was selected for Best European Fiction 2018 (Dalkey Archive). She is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of the Greek Embassy in the Netherlands. Dmitrij Kapitelman (Kiev, Ukraine, 1986) came to Germany with his family at the age of eight as a “contingent refugee”. He studied political science at Leipzig University and graduated from the German School of Journalism in Munich. He works as a freelance journalist. He is at the European Literature Night at the invitation of the Goethe Institute. In collaboration with: EUNIC NetherlandsProgramme editor: Veronica BaasModerator: Viola Karsten and Veronica BaasZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria.

Helen Haas speaks with political scientist Sean Lee about the changing relationship between majorities and minorities in the Middle East, the collapse of the post-October 2023 regional order, and why questions of citizenship, identity, and political power remain at the centre of conflicts from Syria and Lebanon to Israel–Palestine. In this episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, discusses the evolving relationship between majority and minority groups in the Middle East. He argues that the minority question is not simply about ethnic or religious groups themselves, but about how political power, history, and institutions shape the categories of majority and minority. These identities are not fixed; they change depending on political and historical circumstances. Using examples from Syria, Lebanon, Israel–Palestine, and other regional conflicts, Lee explains how civil wars and political violence reshape social boundaries and reinforce divisions between communities. In Syria, for example, the post-war political transition has intensified tensions between Sunni Arab majorities and minority groups such as the Druze, Kurds, and Alawites. Lee also highlights how outside powers increasingly use minority groups as instruments in regional politics. A major theme of the discussion is the breakdown of the liberal international order after October 2023. According to Lee, this has weakened international law and increased instability in the region. He suggests that unresolved questions about citizenship and equal rights, especially in Israel and Palestine, continue to fuel conflict and resistance. Drawing comparisons beyond the Middle East, Lee argues that similar dynamics can be observed globally, particularly with the rise of ethnonationalism and populism. He concludes that long-term stability depends on moving away from systems based on ethnic or religious identity and toward citizenship-based political systems in which all individuals enjoy equal rights regardless of background. Helen Haas is a Middle East researcher at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Middle East Coordinator at the Asia Centre, University of Tartu. Her research focuses on the diversity of Islam. She teaches Turkish and courses on Islamic history and culture, and works as an interpreter and translator of Turkish literature. She is the managing editor of the Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Journal of Religion). Sean Lee is an assistant professor of political science at The American University in Cairo. His research focuses on political violence and social movements in the Levant. He is currently completing a book manuscript on minoritized communities during the civil wars in Lebanon and Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Kadri Lepasson on Eesti pärimusmuusik ja pilliõpetaja, kes on tuntud eelkõige kandletraditsiooni hoidjana. Temaga vestleb Ants Johanson.Saate toimetab Liina Vainumetsa.

This podcast episode is hosted by Mart Tšernjuk, the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia who is talking to Prof. Robert Chen, a leading scholar of Taiwanese cinema, discussing the relationship between film, history, and identity in Taiwan. Drawing on Chen's teaching experience at the University of Tartu, he highlights how Estonian students engage deeply with Taiwanese films, particularly due to shared historical experiences of colonisation and political repression. This common ground allows students to connect emotionally with themes such as trauma and national identity, especially in films addressing the White Terror period. Chen emphasises that understanding Taiwan's cinema requires strong historical awareness, as film history closely mirrors Taiwan's broader political and social development. Unlike other East Asian film industries, Taiwan's cinematic identity is shaped by its complex colonial past, multicultural society, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Language also plays a crucial role, reflecting shifts in identity from a China-centred perspective toward a distinctly Taiwanese consciousness. Aesthetically, Taiwanese cinema, especially the New Cinema movement, is characterised by realism, long takes, and a contemplative style that resonates globally. Directors like Hou Hsiao-Hsien create stories with universal themes, allowing international audiences to relate to Taiwanese experiences. Chen also discusses King Hu's films, which blend action with Buddhist philosophy, emphasising harmony with nature and the concept of emptiness. In contrast, films about the White Terror demonstrate how cinema helps process collective trauma and educate younger generations. While earlier films treated these topics with gravity, newer filmmakers approach them more lightly, making them more accessible. Ultimately, Chen suggests that films such as Dust in the Wind capture the essence of Taiwan through universal coming-of-age narratives, offering an accessible entry point into understanding Taiwanese culture and cinema. Robert Chen (陳儒修) is a Professor at the Department of Radio and Television at National Chengchi University in Taipei. He earned his PhD in Cinema-Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a prolific author, known for foundational works such as Historical Memory and National Identity in Taiwan Cinema. Throughout his career, he has taught and researched extensively on how national identity and historical trauma are projected onto the silver screen. Robert is currently visiting University of Tartu as the Taiwan Chair. He is teaching a course "Culture and Politics in Taiwan Cinema". Mart Tšernjuk is the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia Centre. He is also a lecturer in Chinese language and culture at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and President of the Estonian Academic Oriental Society. He has lived and studied in Hong Kong and Taiwan. --- Chen's selection of films for introducing yourself to the history of Taiwan cinema: The Mountain (1962) depicts young people living under a repressive atmosphere. Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979) Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995) Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) The Skywalk Is Gone (2003) explores modernity and urban alienation and shows how Taiwan undergoes similar modernisation processes as Estonia and other developed countries. The Electric Princess House (2007) brings the focus back to Taiwanese cinema itself and connects to the shared experience of watching films in theatres. As well as Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979); Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995); Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This podcast episode is hosted by Mart Tšernjuk, the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia who is talking to Prof. Robert Chen, a leading scholar of Taiwanese cinema, discussing the relationship between film, history, and identity in Taiwan. Drawing on Chen's teaching experience at the University of Tartu, he highlights how Estonian students engage deeply with Taiwanese films, particularly due to shared historical experiences of colonisation and political repression. This common ground allows students to connect emotionally with themes such as trauma and national identity, especially in films addressing the White Terror period. Chen emphasises that understanding Taiwan's cinema requires strong historical awareness, as film history closely mirrors Taiwan's broader political and social development. Unlike other East Asian film industries, Taiwan's cinematic identity is shaped by its complex colonial past, multicultural society, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Language also plays a crucial role, reflecting shifts in identity from a China-centred perspective toward a distinctly Taiwanese consciousness. Aesthetically, Taiwanese cinema, especially the New Cinema movement, is characterised by realism, long takes, and a contemplative style that resonates globally. Directors like Hou Hsiao-Hsien create stories with universal themes, allowing international audiences to relate to Taiwanese experiences. Chen also discusses King Hu's films, which blend action with Buddhist philosophy, emphasising harmony with nature and the concept of emptiness. In contrast, films about the White Terror demonstrate how cinema helps process collective trauma and educate younger generations. While earlier films treated these topics with gravity, newer filmmakers approach them more lightly, making them more accessible. Ultimately, Chen suggests that films such as Dust in the Wind capture the essence of Taiwan through universal coming-of-age narratives, offering an accessible entry point into understanding Taiwanese culture and cinema. Robert Chen (陳儒修) is a Professor at the Department of Radio and Television at National Chengchi University in Taipei. He earned his PhD in Cinema-Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a prolific author, known for foundational works such as Historical Memory and National Identity in Taiwan Cinema. Throughout his career, he has taught and researched extensively on how national identity and historical trauma are projected onto the silver screen. Robert is currently visiting University of Tartu as the Taiwan Chair. He is teaching a course "Culture and Politics in Taiwan Cinema". Mart Tšernjuk is the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia Centre. He is also a lecturer in Chinese language and culture at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and President of the Estonian Academic Oriental Society. He has lived and studied in Hong Kong and Taiwan. --- Chen's selection of films for introducing yourself to the history of Taiwan cinema: The Mountain (1962) depicts young people living under a repressive atmosphere. Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979) Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995) Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) The Skywalk Is Gone (2003) explores modernity and urban alienation and shows how Taiwan undergoes similar modernisation processes as Estonia and other developed countries. The Electric Princess House (2007) brings the focus back to Taiwanese cinema itself and connects to the shared experience of watching films in theatres. As well as Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979); Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995); Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

This podcast episode is hosted by Mart Tšernjuk, the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia who is talking to Prof. Robert Chen, a leading scholar of Taiwanese cinema, discussing the relationship between film, history, and identity in Taiwan. Drawing on Chen's teaching experience at the University of Tartu, he highlights how Estonian students engage deeply with Taiwanese films, particularly due to shared historical experiences of colonisation and political repression. This common ground allows students to connect emotionally with themes such as trauma and national identity, especially in films addressing the White Terror period. Chen emphasises that understanding Taiwan's cinema requires strong historical awareness, as film history closely mirrors Taiwan's broader political and social development. Unlike other East Asian film industries, Taiwan's cinematic identity is shaped by its complex colonial past, multicultural society, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Language also plays a crucial role, reflecting shifts in identity from a China-centred perspective toward a distinctly Taiwanese consciousness. Aesthetically, Taiwanese cinema, especially the New Cinema movement, is characterised by realism, long takes, and a contemplative style that resonates globally. Directors like Hou Hsiao-Hsien create stories with universal themes, allowing international audiences to relate to Taiwanese experiences. Chen also discusses King Hu's films, which blend action with Buddhist philosophy, emphasising harmony with nature and the concept of emptiness. In contrast, films about the White Terror demonstrate how cinema helps process collective trauma and educate younger generations. While earlier films treated these topics with gravity, newer filmmakers approach them more lightly, making them more accessible. Ultimately, Chen suggests that films such as Dust in the Wind capture the essence of Taiwan through universal coming-of-age narratives, offering an accessible entry point into understanding Taiwanese culture and cinema. Robert Chen (陳儒修) is a Professor at the Department of Radio and Television at National Chengchi University in Taipei. He earned his PhD in Cinema-Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a prolific author, known for foundational works such as Historical Memory and National Identity in Taiwan Cinema. Throughout his career, he has taught and researched extensively on how national identity and historical trauma are projected onto the silver screen. Robert is currently visiting University of Tartu as the Taiwan Chair. He is teaching a course "Culture and Politics in Taiwan Cinema". Mart Tšernjuk is the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia Centre. He is also a lecturer in Chinese language and culture at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and President of the Estonian Academic Oriental Society. He has lived and studied in Hong Kong and Taiwan. --- Chen's selection of films for introducing yourself to the history of Taiwan cinema: The Mountain (1962) depicts young people living under a repressive atmosphere. Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979) Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995) Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) The Skywalk Is Gone (2003) explores modernity and urban alienation and shows how Taiwan undergoes similar modernisation processes as Estonia and other developed countries. The Electric Princess House (2007) brings the focus back to Taiwanese cinema itself and connects to the shared experience of watching films in theatres. As well as Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979); Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995); Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

This podcast episode is hosted by Mart Tšernjuk, the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia who is talking to Prof. Robert Chen, a leading scholar of Taiwanese cinema, discussing the relationship between film, history, and identity in Taiwan. Drawing on Chen's teaching experience at the University of Tartu, he highlights how Estonian students engage deeply with Taiwanese films, particularly due to shared historical experiences of colonisation and political repression. This common ground allows students to connect emotionally with themes such as trauma and national identity, especially in films addressing the White Terror period. Chen emphasises that understanding Taiwan's cinema requires strong historical awareness, as film history closely mirrors Taiwan's broader political and social development. Unlike other East Asian film industries, Taiwan's cinematic identity is shaped by its complex colonial past, multicultural society, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Language also plays a crucial role, reflecting shifts in identity from a China-centred perspective toward a distinctly Taiwanese consciousness. Aesthetically, Taiwanese cinema, especially the New Cinema movement, is characterised by realism, long takes, and a contemplative style that resonates globally. Directors like Hou Hsiao-Hsien create stories with universal themes, allowing international audiences to relate to Taiwanese experiences. Chen also discusses King Hu's films, which blend action with Buddhist philosophy, emphasising harmony with nature and the concept of emptiness. In contrast, films about the White Terror demonstrate how cinema helps process collective trauma and educate younger generations. While earlier films treated these topics with gravity, newer filmmakers approach them more lightly, making them more accessible. Ultimately, Chen suggests that films such as Dust in the Wind capture the essence of Taiwan through universal coming-of-age narratives, offering an accessible entry point into understanding Taiwanese culture and cinema. Robert Chen (陳儒修) is a Professor at the Department of Radio and Television at National Chengchi University in Taipei. He earned his PhD in Cinema-Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a prolific author, known for foundational works such as Historical Memory and National Identity in Taiwan Cinema. Throughout his career, he has taught and researched extensively on how national identity and historical trauma are projected onto the silver screen. Robert is currently visiting University of Tartu as the Taiwan Chair. He is teaching a course "Culture and Politics in Taiwan Cinema". Mart Tšernjuk is the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia Centre. He is also a lecturer in Chinese language and culture at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and President of the Estonian Academic Oriental Society. He has lived and studied in Hong Kong and Taiwan. --- Chen's selection of films for introducing yourself to the history of Taiwan cinema: The Mountain (1962) depicts young people living under a repressive atmosphere. Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979) Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995) Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) The Skywalk Is Gone (2003) explores modernity and urban alienation and shows how Taiwan undergoes similar modernisation processes as Estonia and other developed countries. The Electric Princess House (2007) brings the focus back to Taiwanese cinema itself and connects to the shared experience of watching films in theatres. As well as Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979); Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995); Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

This podcast episode is hosted by Mart Tšernjuk, the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia who is talking to Prof. Robert Chen, a leading scholar of Taiwanese cinema, discussing the relationship between film, history, and identity in Taiwan. Drawing on Chen's teaching experience at the University of Tartu, he highlights how Estonian students engage deeply with Taiwanese films, particularly due to shared historical experiences of colonisation and political repression. This common ground allows students to connect emotionally with themes such as trauma and national identity, especially in films addressing the White Terror period. Chen emphasises that understanding Taiwan's cinema requires strong historical awareness, as film history closely mirrors Taiwan's broader political and social development. Unlike other East Asian film industries, Taiwan's cinematic identity is shaped by its complex colonial past, multicultural society, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Language also plays a crucial role, reflecting shifts in identity from a China-centred perspective toward a distinctly Taiwanese consciousness. Aesthetically, Taiwanese cinema, especially the New Cinema movement, is characterised by realism, long takes, and a contemplative style that resonates globally. Directors like Hou Hsiao-Hsien create stories with universal themes, allowing international audiences to relate to Taiwanese experiences. Chen also discusses King Hu's films, which blend action with Buddhist philosophy, emphasising harmony with nature and the concept of emptiness. In contrast, films about the White Terror demonstrate how cinema helps process collective trauma and educate younger generations. While earlier films treated these topics with gravity, newer filmmakers approach them more lightly, making them more accessible. Ultimately, Chen suggests that films such as Dust in the Wind capture the essence of Taiwan through universal coming-of-age narratives, offering an accessible entry point into understanding Taiwanese culture and cinema. Robert Chen (陳儒修) is a Professor at the Department of Radio and Television at National Chengchi University in Taipei. He earned his PhD in Cinema-Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a prolific author, known for foundational works such as Historical Memory and National Identity in Taiwan Cinema. Throughout his career, he has taught and researched extensively on how national identity and historical trauma are projected onto the silver screen. Robert is currently visiting University of Tartu as the Taiwan Chair. He is teaching a course "Culture and Politics in Taiwan Cinema". Mart Tšernjuk is the Taiwan Coordinator at the University of Tartu Asia Centre. He is also a lecturer in Chinese language and culture at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures, and President of the Estonian Academic Oriental Society. He has lived and studied in Hong Kong and Taiwan. --- Chen's selection of films for introducing yourself to the history of Taiwan cinema: The Mountain (1962) depicts young people living under a repressive atmosphere. Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979) Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995) Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986) The Skywalk Is Gone (2003) explores modernity and urban alienation and shows how Taiwan undergoes similar modernisation processes as Estonia and other developed countries. The Electric Princess House (2007) brings the focus back to Taiwanese cinema itself and connects to the shared experience of watching films in theatres. As well as Raining in the Mountain (by King Hu, 1979); Super Citizen Ko (by Wan Jen, 1995); Dust in the Wind (by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1986)

In this episode, we explore how governments can enable innovation by adapting regulation to keep pace with technological change. Johanna-Kadri Kuusk speaks with Olari Püvi and Oliver Rätsep from Accelerate Estonia about how regulatory barriers are identified and redesigned to help new ideas reach the market. The episode also features insights from Sidsel Bülow Skovborg, Digitalisation Councillor at the Danish Embassy of London, recorded at the Global Government Forum in London. Together, the discussions highlight how small states can act as testing grounds for scalable solutions, why public–private cooperation matters, and how trust, infrastructure, and clear strategy shape successful digital governance.We've also got a quick invitation: Digit x PyCon 2026, a one-day software engineering conference, takes place in Tartu on October 9. The event brings together talks, workshops, and hands-on sessions focused on how AI and LLMs are changing software development in practice. More information: digit.dev.

Krista Citra Joonas on Tartust pärit muusik, kelle põhipilliks on saanud Indiast pärit bambusflööt bansuri. Temaga vestleb Ants Johanson.

Stuudios Priit Hõbemägi, Ainar Ruussaar ja Marek Strandberg. Kaitsepolitsei aastaraamat vihjab väärikatele inimestele, nimesid nimetamata. Õiguskantsleri esinemine Riigikogus Tõnis Mölderilt saadikupuutumatuse ära võtmisel. Haridusministeeriumi infosüsteemida järjekordne, järjekorras juba 14. suur jama tabas Tartu Ülikooli sisseastujaid. Kes vastutab? Enefit müüs põlevkivivarud VKGle, ilma et oleks sellest valitsust teavitanudki. Kas see on ikka õige?

Tänast saadet alustame Anthropicu uue Claude Mythos nime kandva AI-agendiga, mis on avastanud hulgaliselt seni peidus olnud turvaauke. Räägime Gemini uutest oskustest Google Pixeli nutikelladel. Tartu linn plaanib eksperimenteerida EL-i uute droonilennutamise reeglitega. Pikemalt võtame oma kogemuste põhjal teemaks, kuidas enda e-postile ja domeenile tasuta kodu leida. Kuulakirjade rubriigis vaatame veel korra otsa ohuteavitustega seotud segadusele ning vastame küsimustele, miks Digisaade võib hetkel mõnest podcasti-äpist puudu olla.Saate teemad:Anthropic Mythos on ülinutikas koodipureja.Pixel Watch sai uusi funktsioone.Tartu plaanib testida segasevõitu droonireegleid.Glen ei tahtnud enam veebihostingu eest maksta.Kuulajakirjad: Veel ohuteavitustest ja probleemid Digisaate kuulamisega.Kui sul on meile küsimusi või tahad jagada oma kogemusi tehnikamaailmas, kirjuta meile: digisaade@geenius.ee.Saadet teevad Hans Lõugas, Glen Pilvre ja Meelis Väljamäe.Tunnusmuusika: Glen Pilvre, Paul Oja.

The team had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg about clean mobile power generation and as per usual, accidentally stepped into the zeitgeist, rediscovering those deep bonds between green molecules and energy security.Ivar has discovered a “niche” market that is actually quite large and has built a rapidly growing business, raising capital last December in a market that is reportedly “dead”. Ivar is a unique leader but perhaps one of the bright lights paving the way forward in hydrogen. About Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg:Ivar is a serial entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of PowerUP Energy Technologies. He holds a PhD in chemistry with a focus on fuel cells from the University of Tartu, completed postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley, and has nearly two decades of experience in the field. Dr. Kruusenberg works closely with governments on hydrogen strategy development and previously founded the successful scale-up UP Catalyst. Before his work in deep tech, Ivar was an Estonian national snowboarding champion.About PowerUp:Estonia-headquartered PowerUP Energy Technologies develops and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell generators that provide clean, silent, and reliable power for off-grid, backup, and portable applications. The products replace polluting diesel generators with zero-emission alternatives that can integrate seamlessly with renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and solar power. PowerUP's product range is commercially available and actively deployed across the marine, healthcare, telecom, construction, and defence sectors.PowerUP was founded in California in 2016, has raised over US$10 million and employs approximately thirty people. --LinksPowerUP Site - https://powerup-tech.com/PowerUP Blog - https://powerup-tech.com/news/

As a special partnership with Somerville College Oxford, it was my huge pleasure to be able to interview three of their Sanctuary Scholars - young academics displaced by conflict now pursuing their studies in Oxford, but at the same time making change in their own countries - rewriting the future. Dr. Hadeel Abdelseid  Hadeel was still a medical student in Sudan when the civil war broke out again in 2023. She went straight from attending lectures to treating gunshot wounds in improvised PPE, using tutorials shared via smartphone. Hadeel has since gone on to become a Director of Sudro, a developmental network providing rapid, tech-enabled health programmes to relieve crises in Sudan and across Africa as they occur. The recent projects on which Hadeel has led or contributed include treating gender-based violence during the conflict and training volunteer counsellors working with children orphaned and severely traumatised by the conflict. Despite experiencing acute trauma herself, Hadeel is a beacon of warm humanity, humour and resilience, who somehow manages to organise her directorship of Sudro and managing a network of over 80,000 Sudanese volunteer emergency care-givers all while conducting a full-time MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine! Nikita Vorobiov Nikita (Mykyta) Vorobiov is an Oxford-based political writer of Ukrainian-Russian origin, reading for an MSc in Russian and East European Studies as an EAA Qatar Sanctuary Scholar. Nikita has previously studied at the Universities of Zagreb, Tartu and Bard College, Berlin, where he gained a BA in Ethics and Politics and specialised in Russian visual propaganda. Since 2021, Nikita has been working as a political writer, publishing more than fifty op-eds for leading US think tanks, contributing monthly articles to the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and serving from 2023 to 2025 as Senior Editor at JURIST, where he helped launch the Balkan Dispatch and subsequently received the 2025 Wolmuth Award for extraordinary dedication. Nikita's research focuses on political psychology, nationalism, and military propaganda, where his Russian-Ukrainian background has enabled him to contribute in-depth analysis of highly nuanced topics and to collaborate the European Journalism Observatory (EJO), Amnesty International's Mnemonics Project and the Tamizdat Project, among others. Sonita Alizadeh At the age of 16, Sonita Alizadeh found out that she was to be sold into marriage. Facing the threat of forced marriage for the second time in her life – the first time had been when she was 10 years-old – Sonita felt compelled to do something to publicise her experience and the experiences of other women around her. The young Afghani woman turned to rap music and gained worldwide attention with her 2014 single ‘Daughters for Sale'. Her story was documented in the Sundance award-winning film Sonita, and she was offered a student visa to come and study in the United States by the Strongheart Group. In 2023, Sonita graduated from Bard College and she won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Alizadeh is the co-founder of Arezo and The Dreams Book, a secret school for Afghan girls deprived of education under Taliban rule. The first professional Afghan rapper, Sonita uses her music and her convictions to fight for the rights of women and girls all over the world. Find out about Hadeel's work here: https://sudro.org Follow Sonita on Instagram: instagram.com/sonitalizadeh/ More of Nikita's work here: cepa.org/author/mykyta-vorobiov/ If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Jaan Aru is a co-principal investigator of the Natural and Artificial Intelligence Lab at the University of Tartu in Estonia, where he is an associate professor. Jaan's name has kept popping up on papers I've read over the last few years, sometimes alongside other guests I've had on the podcast, like Matthew Larkum and Mac Shine. With those people and others, he has co-authored papers exploring how some of the pesky biological details of brains might be important for our subjective conscious experience, details like dendritic integration, and loops between the cortex and the thalamus. Turns out a recurring theme in his work is to connect lower-level nitty gritty biological details with higher level cognitive functioning. And he has some thoughts about what that might mean for the prospects of consciousness in artificial systems. And we also touch on his more recent interest in understanding the brain basis of insight and creativity, connecting some of the more mundane kinds of insights during problem solving, for example, with some of the more profound kinds of insights during mystical and psychedelic experiences, for example. Natural & Artificial Intelligence Lab Social: @jaanaru.bsky.social Related papers The feasibility of artificial consciousness through the lens of neuroscience On biological and artificial consciousness: A case for biological computationalism Cellular mechanisms of conscious processing. Realization experiences: a convergent account of insight and mystical experiences. 0:00 - Intro 4:21 - Jaan's approach 8:51 - Likelihood of machine consciousness 18:58 - Across-levels understanding 30:23 - Intelligence vs consciousness 36:27 - Connecting low-level implementation to cognition 45:42 - Organization and constraints 52:28 - Thalamocortical loops 1:04:18 - Artificial consciousness 1:14:34 - Theories of consciousness 1:23:16 - Creativity and insight 1:37:26 - Science research in Estonia

Researchers from the University of Tartu found that nearly 90% of 186 common medications affected gut composition, and almost half left long-lasting microbial changes that persisted years after use ended Antibiotics caused the strongest and most persistent gut disruption, with measurable microbial shifts still evident six months after use and cumulative effects worsening with each additional treatment course Non-antibiotic drugs like benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, glucocorticoids, and proton pump inhibitors also altered microbial composition Long-term medication use explained more variation in gut microbiome composition than current prescriptions. This shows that the gut retains a biological "memory" of past pharmaceutical exposures Restoring gut health starts by reducing unnecessary medications, avoiding vegetable oils, and eating whole foods that help beneficial bacteria recover and rebuild balance over time