European Guide to Science Journalism training - Estonia

The University of Tartu and Tallinn University are two of the biggest state universities in Estonia,
providing general graduate and postgraduate courses in journalism.

However, to date no specialisation
or programme in science journalism is offered.

The issues of science journalism are sometimes addressed within general journalism courses.

For example at Tallinn University, some basic lectures are offered on the general concept and practical side of science journalism.

The School of Science, administered by the University of Tartu, regularly organises “Science Days� for high school students.

On these occasions there are usually also lectures on science journalism.

Although the idea to initiate a science journalism programme at master’s level has been raised at the
University of Tartu, until the academic year 2008/09 this project has not yet come to fruition.

The Association of Journalists organises seminars and training programmes on a wide range of
subjects, however science journalism has not yet been included in any of the programmes.

Related sources of information:

Association of Journalists
www.eal.ee

EUSJA member organisation
Contact:
Priit Ennet,
E-mail:
priit.ennet@er.ee

University of Tartu
www.ut.ee

Tallinn University
www.tlu.ee

European Guide Scientific Training:

Edition Autumn 2008