2023
Mariann Raisma
Muuseumi võim. Muuseum kollektiivse mälu kujundajana Eestis 20. sajandi murranguperioodidel
(The Power of the Museum. Shaping Collective Memory in Estonia during the Turning Points of the 20th Century)
Supervisors: prof dr Linda Kaljundi (Estonian Academy of Arts) and dr Anneli Randla (Esonian Academy of Arts)
Pre-reviewers: dr Anu Kannike (Estonian National Museum) and dr Marleen Metslaid (Estonian National Museum)
Opponent: dr Anu Kannike (Estonian National Museum)
2019
Maris Mändel
Tehiskivimaterjalid Eesti 20. sajandi arhitektuuris. Kasutuslugu ja väärtustamine
(Bricks, blocks and panels commonly used in 20th century Estonian architecture. The story of their use and value)
Supervisors: prof dr Mart Kalm (Estonian Academy of Arts) and prof dr Lembi-Merike Raado (Tallinn University of Technology)
Pre-reviewers: prof dr Karl Õiger (Tallinn University of Technology) and dr Kurmo Konsa (University of Tartu)
Opponent: prof dr Karl Õiger
2013
Kadri Kallaste
(Ajalooliste tapeetide säilitamine interjööris. Ajalooliste tapeetide konserveerimise problemaatika käsitlus Austrias, Eestis ja Rumeenias läbiviidud projektide põhjal)
Supervisors: prof dr Krista Kodres (Estonian Academy of Arts) and Markus Krön, MA (Institut für Papier-Restaurierung, Schloss Schönbrunn, Wien)
Pre-reviewers: prof emer. Anne van Grevenstein-Kruse (University of Amsterdam) and dr Hilkka Hiiop (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Opponent: prof emer. Anne van Grevenstein-Kruse (University of Amsterdam)
Defended as external student
2012
Urve Sinijärv
(Art and Nature in Parks: Combining Design Objectives and Biodiversity Conservation Objectives in Park Restoration and Maintenance on the Basis of Case Studies of Protected Parks in Saare County)
Supervisor: prof Juhan Maiste (University of Tartu)
Consultants: dr Jaan Liira (University of Tartu) and dr Merit Otsus (Estonian Ministry of the Environment, Tallinn)
Pre-reviewers: dr Kristiina Hellström (Estonia) and prof Kalev Sepp (Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu)
Opponent: prof Kalev Sepp (Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu)
Riin Alatalu
(Heritage Protection in Transitional Society 1986–2002: From Nation’s Conscience in the Estonian SSR into the Harasser of Private Owner in the Republic of Estonia)
Supervisor: prof dr Mart Kalm (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Pre-reviewers: dr Jaak Valge (University of Tartu) and dr Tamás Fejérdy (Hungary)
Opponent: dr Tamás Fejérdy (Hungary)
Hilkka Hiiop
(Contemporary Art in the Museum: How to Preserve the Ephemeral? The Preservation Strategy and Methods of the Contemporary Art Collection of the Art Museum of Estonia)
Supervisors: Sirje Helme, MA (Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn) and dr Anneli Randla (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Pre-reviewers: dr Heie Treier (Tallinn University) and Kristi Harva, MSc
Opponent: dr Heie Treier (Tallinn University)
* 1st prize at the 2013 Estonian National Contest for University Students (in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences, on the level of doctoral studies), organized by the Estonian Research Council together with the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research
2010
Lilian Hansar
Linnast muinsuskaitsealaks. Linnehituslike struktuuride muutused Eesti väikelinnades 13.–20.sajandil
(From Town to Heritage Conservation Area: Transformation of Town Structures in Estonian Small Towns from the 13th to 20th Century)
Supervisor: dr Kaia Lehari (Estonian Academy of Arts)
Consultant: Kaur Alttoa, MA (University of Tartu)
Pre-reviewer: dr Kaisa Broner-Bauer (University of Oulu)
Opponent: dr Juhan Maiste (University of Tartu)