Topic: governance

Study on Leadership in Estonia 2026: Human-Centric, Innovative, and Ready for Global Challenges
A new comprehensive study on Estonian leadership, commissioned by Enterprise Estonia and conducted by the University of Tartu and LevelLab OÜ, reveals that Estonian companies are embracing a more inclusive and human-centric management style, while also adapting rapidly to technological and global changes.
07 May 2026 governancefor society
Maili Vilson heads the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
The former head, Kristiina Tõnnisson, has taken up the position of chair of the management board of the Estonian Research Council, and the institute is now led by former deputy head Maili Vilson.
01 April 2026 governance
Take the TEDx stage - Speaker application is open!
Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
University of Tartu’s new strategic plan focuses on enhancing international competitiveness and societal impact, and creating the best learning and working environment
On 16 June, the council of the University of Tartu approved the new strategic plan, which sets the direction for the university’s activities for the next ten years.
17 June 2025 governance
Ragne Kõuts-Klemm re-elected as Head of the Institute of Social Studies
Ragne Kõuts-Klemm plaanib ka uuel juhtimisperioodil toetada ja arendada silmapaistvat teadus- ja õppetööd.
12 June 2025 governance
Associate Professor of Accounting Kertu Lääts Elected as the New Head of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Tartu
At its meeting on December 18, the Council of the University of Tartu’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration elected Associate Professor of Accounting Kertu Lääts as the new Head of the Faculty.
07 January 2025 governance
Priit Pikamäe was elected Director of the University of Tartu School of Law
The newly elected director said that the University of Tartu School of Law has a special mission to ensure the raising of a new generation of Estonian lawyers.
17 October 2024 university
Kairi Kreegipuu continues as Head of the Institute of Psychology
Psühholoogia instituudi nõukogu valis 27. mai koosolekul instituudi juhatajaks senise juhi, eksperimentaalpsühholoogia professori Kairi Kreegipuu.
25 June 2024 governance
Preparation of the university's new strategic plan begins
The strategic plan A2025 period is coming to an end and the university has set up a committee to prepare a new strategic plan.
16 April 2024 governanceuniversity