Ethics in Estonia
Values development
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu explores the topic of ethics and values both as a part of research and teaching activities and as a part of the wider aim to contribute to the development of the Estonian society as it reflects upon the theme of ethics and values.
Strategic work
For teachers
For schools and preschools
For the general public
Good School
The Good School model comprises four areas of school life. The division into four areas is based on the internal evaluation report of Estonian schools and preschools.
Learning and observance of principles of research integrity is the obligation of every researcher.
RESEARCHER IN THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
It is essential to consider the interests and rights related to authorship, intellectual property and acknowledgement of all the researchers and cooperation partners..
In addition to collection and analysis of data, conduct of research includes the questions of safety, security and ensuring the well-being of the persons and animals involved.
Planning of research includes setting the aim of research, choice of the method, application for resources, and consideration of ethical and legal requirements
The aim of the Estonian Code of Conduct for Research Integrity is to support knowledge about, acceptance and entrenchment of research integrity in the Estonian research community.
The University of Tartu Centre for Ethics invites researchers who come into contact with personal data in their research to familiarise themselves with the Guide for data protection in research.
The Centre for Ethics and the Centre for Applied Social Sciences of the University of Tartu, in cooperation with Estonian Research Council, invite scientists to participate in a survey.
A three-year project that will reinforce efforts to promote adherence to the highest standards of research ethics and integrity and prevent research misconduct began in January 2023.
A comprehensive article entitled “Teachers’ perceptions of values-oriented dialogic communication in a multicultural learning environment“ published in Estonian Journal of Education.