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Ene-Margit Tiit received lifetime achievement award for popularisation of science
On 12 November, at the Estonian Research Council’s annual science communication conference, the traditional science popularisation awards and special prizes were presented to those who speak about science in an inspiring way.
Students of University of Tartu Faculty of Science and Technology logged most steps among universities in step challenge
From the University of Tartu, 110 students and 205 staff members signed up for the step challenge that took place from 1 to 31 October.
Doctoral defence: Hannes Vallikivi "The rule of law and legal protection of political freedoms in Estonia 1918–1940"
On 4 December at 15:00 Hannes Vallikivi will defend his doctoral thesis "The rule of law and legal protection of political freedoms in Estonia 1918–1940"
UT Pärnu College building redesigned as a modern learning and collaboration centre
The University of Tartu Pärnu College building has undergone a major renovation. The refurbished building, offering a contemporary, energy-efficient and learning-friendly environment, will soon be opened.
Pärnumaa Innovation Centre Kobar received an award for promoting entrepreneurship
At the Estonian Best Enterprises Awards Gala on 1 November, the innovation centre Kobar – established by the Pärnumaa Development Centre and the University of Tartu Pärnu College – was presented with the Entrepreneurship Promotion Award.
Recipients of honorary decorations talk about meaning of University of Tartu
We asked four recipients of honorary decorations to share what makes the University of Tartu special to them.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. The recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have also been selected.
Delta Trends Day 2025: Hybrid Security Learning and Action at Europe’s Eastern Border
On December 8, we will once again organise the international Delta Trends Day at the University of Tartu, the theme this time is ”Hybrid Security Learning and Action at Europe’s Eastern Border”.
Professor of Educational Technology Emanuele Bardone gives his inaugural lecture on the role of artificial intelligence in shaping future education in Estonia
On Tuesday, 18 November at 16:15, Professor of Educational Technology Emanuele Bardone gives his inaugural lecture in the White Hall of the University of Tartu Museum.
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.
Academia Gustaviana 393┃Public Discussion: "(Mis)measuring Human Prosperity? Reconciling Economic Growth with Environmental Well-being"
On October 24, as part of Academia Gustaviana 393, a public discussion took place on the topic “(Mis)measuring Human Prosperity: Reconciling Economic Growth with Environmental Well-being.”
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.
Rector acknowledged the Solaride team
On 20 October, Rector of the University of Tartu, Toomas Asser, recognised the Solaride team, which had recently achieved second place in the world championships in Australia.
Come to listen to doctoral researchers’ three-minute lectures
The University of Tartu three-minute thesis competition offers everyone the opportunity to learn in simple language how the research of current doctoral researchers contributes to making the world a better place to live in the future. The competition will be held on Wednesday, 22 October at 10:00 in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.
University celebrated its 393rd anniversary
The University of Tartu was founded on 25 October 393 years ago. This year, the anniversary was marked by memorial ceremonies, a concert and other events.
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
University’s autumn orienteering course marks 160 years of meteorology in Tartu
From 13 October to 16 November, the university family and all others are invited to complete the orienteering course “160 years of making sense of weather observations”.
Members of Swedish parliament’s Committee on Education visited the university
On 7 October, members of the Committee on Education of the Swedish parliament (Riksdag), accompanied by the Swedish Ambassador Charlotte Wrangberg and the Swedish Honorary Consul Madis Kanarbik, visited the University of Tartu.
Ambassador of the Czech Republic and vice-rector of Masaryk University visited the University of Tartu
On 2 October, the UT Vice Rector for Research Mari Moora and Professor of Cell Biology Toivo Maimets met with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic Zdeněk Beránek, the Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies of Masaryk University Šárka Pospíšilová and Professor Michael Doubek.
University of Tartu and Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences launch collaboration in intersectoral doctoral studies
The University of Tartu and Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences have strengthened cooperation in intersectoral doctoral studies to support academic succession at the professional higher education institution and enhance its research capacity. In September, the first intersectoral doctoral researcher began their studies in the collaboration between the two institutions.
