Topic: cooperation

ENLIGHT short-term blended mobility courses
Blended Intensive Program (BIP) combines online learning with a short-term study mobility period at a partner university. By participating in a BIP, you will study alongside international peers and spend 1-2 weeks on site at one of the universities within the ENLIGHT network.
Public lecture by Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, former President of the European Research Council, at the University of Tartu
On 15 May, from 10:15 to 11:45, he gives a public lecture “Applying for ERC grants. The future of European research” in the building of the Institute of Cultural Research (Ülikooli 16–216).
30 April 2026 cooperationinternational
European Doctoral Day highlights the value of the doctoral degree
European Doctoral Day is held on 13 May to inspire students to pursue doctoral education, increase employers’ awareness of the value of doctoral degrees, and showcase the diverse career opportunities.
11 May 2026 cooperation
New health data-based models help identify heart disease risk earlier
Together with international colleagues, Laura Lõo, Junior Research Fellow of Public Health at the University of Tartu, has developed new models that help identify disease risk even before symptoms appear.
Cross-country skiing opportunity in Maarjavälja
A cross-country skiing trail with natural snow has been opened in Maarjavälja, the area between Viljandi road and the Physicum and Chemicum buildings of the University of Tartu. All skiers are welcome to use the trail for free.
27 January 2026 cooperation
Call for applications for Three Rectors’ Scholarship competition 2025/26 is now open
All full-time students of the University of Tartu, the University of Latvia and Vilnius University may apply for the 2,000-euro scholarship if their proficiency in one of the Baltic countries’ languages is at least at C1 level and in the other two languages at least at A2 level. Visiting international students who study at one of the three universities in both semesters of this academic year may also apply.
15 December 2025 cooperationinternational
Seminar draws attention to the role of disinformation, alternative medicine and chatbots in healthcare
As possible ways forward, participants proposed strengthening digital and health literacy, providing institutional support for professionals, and raising awareness among both healthcare workers and patients.
Researchers created Estonian Health Communication Network
Selged ja adressaadiga arvestavad, teaduspõhised, ent inimeste toimevõimekuse suhtes lugupidavad sõnumid toetavad suhtluses osalejate vastastikust usaldust ning abistavad inimesi informeeritud terviseotsuste tegemisel.
10 December 2025 cooperationfor society
Intersectoral doctoral studies in Faculty of Medicine
Teadmussiirde doktorantuur meditsiiniteaduste valdkonnas
22 October 2025 research
University of Tartu is the most successful applicant for Horizon Europe funding in Estonia
A recent overview published by the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) reveals that Estonia has performed exceptionally well in the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe (2021–2027). Among Estonian institutions, the University of Tartu has been the most successful participant in the programme, receiving almost €90 million in funding.