Topic: sustainability

University of Tartu celebrates the Day of Women in Science for the fifth time
From 10 to 16 February, the University of Tartu will have a thematic week for Women in Science, aiming to underline the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue a career in science. During the week, a discussion on ensuring equal opportunities is held, and the university’s gender statistics are presented. It is also possible to take a curator’s tour of the exhibition in the university’s museum and see a travelling exhibition about astronomers.
30. January 2025 sustainabilityuniversity
Record amount of digital waste was deleted during the university’s Digital Cleanup Month
This year’s digital cleanup campaign at the university lasted for almost an entire month. In total, university members freed up 4,313 GB of space on their devices and discarded 93.5 kg of old external data carriers.
17. December 2024 sustainability
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
Delta Trends Day 2024 is held on the 12th of November
Delta Trends Day 2024 is on the 12th of November, covering the topic Future Accounting and Finance: Digital and Sustainable.
WATCH RECORDING! Building bridges between science and society. Why and how to do cross-disciplinary research?
On 20 November, the University of Tartu Library hosted a conference focusing on the particulars of interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary cooperation.
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.
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On Wednesday, 10 April, at 19:00, the second University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
20. March 2024 sustainability