The August edition of the Global Estonian newsletter has landed — and it’s another rich read for anyone curious about what’s happening in the worldwide Estonian family. This month’s issue is full of surprises and includes stories of space psychology, mushroom wisdom and adventures with Estonian robots.
Some stories for you to discover — and much more:
- Extreme psychology: Estonian researcher Andres Käosaar explores human behaviour in isolation and space-like conditions.
- Teachers abroad return to the source: a summer school in Põltsamaa brought together 40+ teachers of Estonian culture and language — including Marin Hicks and Elen Ellervee from Australia.
- Robots, bears and steam rooms: Sydney-based Mathew Thompson’s witty outsider’s guide to Estonia.
- ESTO reflections: HEIA’s own feature From Perth to Narva spotlights first-time participant Donna Mak’s magical journey through ESTO 2025 and Laulupidu.
- Business on the rise: Estonian-founded app Lightyear secures $23M to expand AI investment tools in Europe.
- Honouring cultural leaders: Minister Heidy Purga thanks diaspora choir and dance leaders at the Song and Dance Celebration “Iseoma” — including cultural leaders from our Estonian Australian communities.
- Mushroom wisdom: embrace Estonia’s favourite autumn pastime with the “Seeneabi” (Mushroom Help) app, now also in English and Finnish.
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