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Tiiu Jaago is an Associate Professor of Estonian and Comparative Folklore at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, currently serving in a part-time capacity (0.50) within the Institute of Cultural Research. Her career spans over four decades, beginning with roles as a senior lecturer and advancing to academic leadership positions. She holds a Doctorate in Folklore Studies from the University of Tartu (1991).
Her educational background includes a degree in Estonian Philology (1983) followed by postgraduate studies in Folklore (1983–1990). She has held administrative roles such as Member of the Academic Folklore Society and associated membership in the Centre of Excellence in Estonian Studies (CEES).
Jaago's research focuses on oral history, Estonian folk song traditions, and the social-historical context of folklore. She has contributed to projects like 'Eesti regilaul: koguteos' (2024–2026) and explored topics including trauma theory in life narratives, cultural memory, and the intersection of folklore with political ideologies. Her work bridges ethnology, cultural anthropology, and historical analysis.
Her awards include the University of Tartu Medal (2021) and the Estonian Folklore Collection Award (2020). She has published extensively in journals like Folklore: Electronic Journal of Folklore and Mäetagused, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural theory and memory studies.
Jaago has advised numerous students and contributed to grants totaling over €2 million. She collaborates with institutions like the Estonian Literary Museum and the Estonian Folklore Archives, fostering projects that preserve cultural heritage and analyze traditional practices.
