Topic: for society

What happens when a critical friend comes to the kindergarten?
The role of the critical friend is discussed by Kristina Mägi, Director of Kohila Kindergarten Sipsik since 2006, and Kätlin Kaljas, Director of Põlva Lõunakaare Kindergarten since 2019. Their experience shows that initial caution is soon replaced by understanding: the critical friend does not come to impose change, but rather to help create clarity and support existing work.
03 February 2026 for society
Formulating ethical principles for extracurricular education teachers and youth workers
Developing a code of ethics for youth workers and interpreting the teachers’ code of ethics for extracurricular education teachers
10 April 2026 for society
Ongoing projects
Ongoing value development projects of the University of Tartu Centre for Ethics
10 April 2026 for society
The values and philosophy book is featured in Estonia's top selection at the Bologna children's book fair
The children's book on values and philosophy „Mis on sulle kallis?“ („What do you hold dear?“), by Tiia Kõnnussaar (writing under the pen name Tia Navi) and Kadri Simm, has been selected as one of the 25 gems of Estonian children's literature featured in Estonia’s catalogue at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
07 April 2025 for society
Paving the Way to a Values-Based Education (2023)
Centre for Ethics’ wide experience with values-based education is described and provided with useful resources.
30 January 2025 for society
Handbook for a Good Kindergarten (2024)
The Handbook for a Good Kindergarten invites readers to reflect on what makes a kindergarten truly excellent and how supportive leadership and teacher ethics contribute to creating the best developmental and growth environment for every child.
05 December 2024 for society
A nationwide network for the development of AI ethics has been established
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has established a nationwide network to foster collaboration in artificial intelligence ethics.
29 November 2024 for society
Games about Values and Ethics
Tartu Ülikooli eetikakeskuse välja töötatud väärtuste mängud
08 October 2024 for society
The discussion game about ethics allows important topics in Estonian society to be introduced to an international audience
The discussion game developed by researchers at the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has received a remake – the game is now available in English.
08 October 2024 internationalfor society
Humanitarian field is also represented at sTARTUp Day
The discussion game created by experts from the University of Tartu Ethics Centre has made its way to the demo area of sTARTUp Day.
24 January 2024 entrepreneurshipfor society