Topic: sustainability

Recovery colleges enable people to strengthen their well-being through learning and personal recovery
The aim of recovery colleges is to support personal recovery among people experiencing mental health challenges, drawing on principles of co-production and adult learning.
Study on the impact of human activity on biodiversity received the most public attention this past year among University of Tartu research
In 2025, the study that drew the most attention in public digital channels was led by Professor of Botany Meelis Pärtel and confirms the negative effect of human activity on wildlife biodiversity.
23 December 2025 sustainabilityresearch
The European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive will benefit consumers but bring additional work for businesses
Presentation of misleading environmental claims has become one of the major communication problems.
ERC grant to explore how excessive confidence in science and technology is blocking the deep sustainability turn
European Research Council has awarded a Consolidator Grant to Laur Kanger, Associate Professor of Technology Research at the University of Tartu, to investigate why future technologies can aggravate environmental problems rather than solve them.
04 December 2024 sustainabilityresearch
University of Tartu and the city of Tartu are looking for solutions to develop sustainable mobility
University of Tartu and the city of Tartu are looking for solutions to develop sustainable mobility
Six Estonian universities celebrate Diversity Week together for the first time
The University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner celebrate the Diversity Week from 6 to 12 May, under the title “Diverse Estonian universities”.
University brings top professionals and future technologies to Ida-Viru County
Alongside the creation of new technologies, Ida-Virumaa's transition to a sustainable economic model requires diversified skills and support for the development of research-intensive businesses.
New Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO
About new Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO