Topic: recognition 

Martin Zobel receives lifetime achievement award in research. 16 more researchers from University of Tartu recognised with annual awards
This year’s lifetime achievement award is granted to Martin Zobel. The annual awards for research completed and published over the last four years go to 16 researchers from the University of Tartu.
05 February 2026 recognition 
President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 203 people, 16 of whom are members of the university family.
02 February 2026 recognition for society
Graduation ceremonies at the School of Law 2026
Mark the graduation ceremonies of the University of Tartu School of Law in the calendar.
University of Tartu Foundation awarded over €200,000 in scholarships in autumn semester
On 23 January, the University of Tartu Foundation recognised the scholarship recipients of the autumn semester of 2025 and thanked the foundation’s donors in the White Hall of the University of Tartu Museum. Scholarships were awarded from 33 funds in a total amount exceeding €200,000.
27 January 2026 recognition 
Faculty of Social Sciences Act of the Year Award goes to Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
During the Faculty of Social Sciences Winter Days, the recipients of the Outstanding Societal Contribution Award and the Act of the Year were announced.
University of Tartu recognised teaching quality promoters and announced teaching awards of the year 
At the conference “Teaching for learning 2026”, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk presented the teaching awards and the teaching quality award of 2025.
Maria Murumaa-Mengel named Best Communicator of Science and Technology
The engaging and research-based explanations byMaria Murumaa-Mengel's help diverse audiences better understand information disorder and the impact of social media.
University members are invited to propose nominees for annual awards until 20 December
With the annual awards, the university aims to recognise its employees’ and students’ outstanding achievements in teaching, doing research and serving society.
02 December 2025 recognition 
University of Tartu announced the first teaching excellence ambassadors
On 27 November, the University of Tartu announced its teaching excellence ambassadors, who set an example for the entire university community. The title is given to recognise 20 academic staff members who develop their teaching based on evidence and support an open teaching culture that values learning.
27 November 2025 recognition 
Photo gallery: Toomas Asser presented the University of Tartu honorary decorations
On 21 November, Rector Toomas Asser handed over the university’s this year’s 123 honorary decorations. This marked the beginning of the traditional events of the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university.
21 November 2025 recognition