With beaming eyes, Tiksu listened to his stories of science, studies and students who were just as curious as Tiksu. The big-footed ornithologist came to the forest every week until the end of summer, and their friendship grew over delicious seed mix and story-telling.

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Aug 30, 2021 · Today, at the opening of the academic year of the University of Tartu in front of the university’s main building, the mascot Tiksu met the university family for the first time. On Saturday, the new mascot was also present at the Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament.

Tiksu jälgis teraselt külalist, rinnus põksumas põnevus. Viis, kuidas mees silitas puutüvesid, uuris võrastikku ja silmitses laululinde, jättis mulje, et mets oli ka tema pere. Äkki osanuks tema Tiksu küsimustele vastata?

Please welcome Tiksu – the winner of our mascot contest! According to the legend, Tiksu is an exotic bird that is said to have accompanied students at the window of a lecture hall during three autumn and spring semesters.

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Tiksu on Tartu Ülikooli maskott, kelle ülesanne on esindada meie tudengeid, töötajaid ja vilistlasi. Ta on energiline ja vahva lind, kes on täis suurt õpihimu. Praegu annab Tiksu oma välimusele viimast lihvi ja sätib kõik sabasuled korda, et peagi algav õppeaasta vastu võtta.

Sep 17, 2021 · Tiksu has now been called a depressed queen, the students’ spirit animal, as well as the cutest chick of Tartu. Even our rector, Professor Toomas Asser, wanted to have a photo with Tiksu. For our Estonian-speaking readers, we recommend reading this humorous article on Tiksu’s well-being.

Mug with Tiksu in the botanical garden.

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