Institute of Social Studies

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51003 Tartu linn,
Tartu linn, Tartumaa
EST
+372 737 5188
yhiskonnateadused@ut.ee
Ragne Kõuts-Klemm
Head of Institute, Associate Professor in Sociology of Journalism, Programme Director
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 5346 0357 (3197)
Karen Ann Randolph
Visiting Professor
PhD
Andra Siibak
Deputy Head of Research and Development, Professor in Media Studies, Programme Director
PhD (Media and Communication)
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Kairi Kasearu
Deputy Head of Academic Affairs, Professor of Empirical Sociology, Programme Director
PhD (Sociology)
+372 737 5932
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Veronika Kalmus
Professor of Sociology, Programme Director
PhD (Sociology)
+372 737 6591
+372 5662 3583 (3189)
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Halliki Harro-Loit
Professor of Journalism
Dr. rer. pol. (Political Sciences)
+372 737 5189
+372 506 6826 (5189)
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Triin Vihalemm
Professor of Communication Studies, Programme Director
PhD (Mass Communication)
+372 504 5720 (3194)
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Jean Pierre Lambert Wilken
Visiting Professor
PhD (Social Sciences)
Epp Lauk
Visiting Professor 0.4 p
PhD (Journalism)
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Dagmar Kutsar
Associate Professor in Social Policy
PhD (Psychology)
+372 737 5951
Mare Ainsaar
Associate Professor in Sociology and Social Policy
PhD
+372 737 5936
+372 517 8132
Judit Strömpl
Associate Professor in Social Work Research
PhD
+372 5801 6361 (5928)
Kati Orru
Associate Professor of Sociology of Sustainability
PhD
Margit Keller
Associate Professor in Social Communication
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 506 2801
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Marko Uibu
Associate Professor of Social Innovation, Programme Director
PhD (Theology)
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Maria Murumaa-Mengel
Associate Professor of Media Studies
PhD (Media and Communication)
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Mai Beilmann
Associate Professor of Empirical Sociology
PhD (Sociology)
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Kadri Rootalu
Lecturer of Data Analysis 0.3 p
PhD (Sociology)
+372 737 5931
Krista Lepik
Lecturer in Information Science
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 737 5955
+372 5883 7388 (7388)
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Dagmar Narusson
Lecturer of Community Work 0.35 p, Research Fellow of Social Innovation 0.65 p
PhD (Sociology)
Toomas Saarsen
Lecturer in Analysis of Information Processes 0.9 p, Programme Director
PhD (Computer Science)
Ave Kovaljov
Lecturer in Sociology, Programme Director
PhD (Sociology)
+372 737 6156
Signe Ivask
Lecturer of Journalism 0.5 p, Research Fellow Sociology of Journalism 0.5 p
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 737 5189
Kristjan Kikerpill
Lecturer in Information Law and Digital Sociology
PhD (Sociology)
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Maris Männiste
Lecturer in Critical Data Studies, Programme Director, Programme Director
PhD (Media and Communication)
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Merle Linno
Junior Lecturer in Social Welfare, Programme Director, Programme Director, Programme Director
mag (Social Work)
Ene Selart
Junior Lecturer in History of Journalism 0.5 p
mag (Interpreting)
Kadri Soo
Junior Lecturerof Social Policy
MA (Sociology)
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Tiiu Taur
Junior Lecturer of Practical Communication
MA (Communication Management)
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Indrek Soidla
Junior Lecturer of Social Analysis
MA (Sociology)
+372 737 6136
Katrin Kannukene
Junior Lecturer in Information Science, Programme Director
MA
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Kaspar Kruup
Junior Lecturer in Communication Sciences 0.8 p, Programme Director
MA (Communication Management)
Karen-Pauliin Konks
Junior Lecturer in Social Welfare 0.5 p
MA (Social Work and Social Policy)
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Külliki Seppel
Junior Lecturer in Media and Social Theories 0.1 p, Programme Director, Programme Director
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Brit Laak
Teacher of Television Journalism, Programme Director
MA (Journalism)
+372 5866 7706
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Eleri Lõhmus
Teacher of Audiovisual Production
MA (Journalism)
+372 526 7080 (7080)
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Kertu-Kätlin Käis
Teacher of Practical Communication 0.5 p
MA (Communication Management)
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Aune Unt
Teacher 0.5 p
MA (Journalism)
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Signe Opermann
Research Fellow in Sociology of Media
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 737 6592
+372 5647 7951
Oliver Nahkur
Research Fellow of Research of Social Well-being
PhD (Sociology)
Avo Trumm
Research Fellow
PhD (Sociology)
+372 737 5929
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Marju Himma-Kadakas
Research Fellow in Journalism Research
PhD (Media and Communication)
+372 5341 0997 (6119)
Maiu Reinhold
Specialist for International Relations
+372 737 5697
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Virge Näkk
Specialist in Academic Affairs
+372 737 5935
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Ebe Pilt
Junior Research Fellow in Communication Studies
MA (Communication)
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Merle Purre
Junior Research Fellow in Sociology 0.5 p
MA (Semiotics and Culture Studies)
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Diana Poudel
Junior Research Fellow
MA (Communication Management)
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Marit Napp
Junior Research Fellow 0.65 p
MA (Sociology)
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Kadi Kass
Junior Research Fellow in Community Work
MA (Community Development and Social Well-being)
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Kristjan Silm
Junior Research Fellow in Sociology
MA (Sociology)
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Sten Torpan
Junior Research Fellow in Crisis Sociology 0.7 p
MA (Sociology)
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Virgo Siil
Junior Research Fellow in Sociology of Journalism
MA (Journalism)
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Kristi Nero
Junior Research Fellow in Crisis Sociology
MA (Internal security)
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Liina-Mai Tooding
Senior Consultant in Data Analysis 0.5 p
cand (Philosophy)
+372 737 5932
+372 527 4712
Tiina Kukkes
Specialist for Project Finance and Administration 0.25 p
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Anna-Kati Pahker
Project Communication Specialist 0.5 p
MA (Communication Management)
Kristi Juurik
Academic Affairs Coordinator
MA (Journalism)
+372 737 5190
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Häli Tarum
Consultant of Social Policy 0.75 p
MA (Social Work and Social Policy)
Gea Kiisk
Coordinator of Continuing Education 0.5 p
+372 737 6593
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Kadri Kangro
Visiting Lecturer