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Mari-Liisa Parder is a Research Fellow at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics, Centre for Ethics (0.60 position) and a lecturer-teacher at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences, Health Education Centre (0.30 position). She also serves as Coordinator for research projects at the Centre for Ethics (0.20 position). Her academic work bridges philosophy, communication studies, and public health ethics, with a particular focus on ethical dimensions of research and digital communication.
Education:
- Doctor's Degree (2020), University of Tartu, on alcohol consumption practices among Estonian adolescents
- Master's Degree (2011), University of Tartu, on communication about alcohol with teenagers
- PhD studies in media and communications (2012-2020), University of Tartu
- MA studies in communication management (2008-2011), University of Tartu
- BA studies in philosophy (2005-2008), University of Tartu
Mari-Liisa Parder's research spans the intersection of communication ethics, research ethics, and social philosophy. She focuses on dialogic communication ethics, press freedom, and the ethical dimensions of public health interventions. Her work often addresses how communication practices shape ethical decision-making in both academic and public contexts, with particular attention to youth-related issues and digital environments. She has developed innovative educational tools like digital discussion games on values to enhance ethical reasoning and has made significant contributions to Estonia's national research integrity system.
Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on research ethics systems across European contexts. She has conducted comparative studies of national approaches to research integrity, developed training materials for early-career researchers, and examined ethical considerations in digital environments, particularly regarding youth protection. Her work consistently combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, especially in educational settings and policy development.
Scientific Awards:
- 2024 Recognition of the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics for long-term and successful work in international projects
- 2024 University of Tartu Badge of Distinction
- 2015 Kristjan Jaak Scholarships for part-time studies at Aarhus University
Mari-Liisa Parder has supervised three Master's theses on healthcare topics and serves as Principal Investigator for the "Mobilizing European Communities of Practice in bio-based systems" project. She is actively involved in numerous European research projects including Alliance4Life, Fostering capacity building for civic resilience, and INspiring and ANchoring TrUst in Science. Her grant work focuses on ethics in research, communication, and public health, with substantial funding from European Commission and Estonian Research Council.
She is a key member of the Centre for Ethics at the University of Tartu, contributing to the development of Estonia's national research integrity system. She collaborates extensively with international teams across Europe on projects addressing research ethics, digital communication, and civic engagement. Her work with the Estonian Association of Sociologists further extends her impact on social science research in Estonia, while her role on University of Tartu's Appeals Committee for Academic Affairs demonstrates her institutional leadership.