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Conference „Ribosomes and antibiotics“
Welcome to the Estonian Doctoral School conference „Ribosomes and Antibiotics“! The conference is aimed at the PhD students and researchers of biomedical research and will be taking place 9-10 June.
24. April 2025 research
Tartu Student Days Spring Festival features more than one hundred diverse events
Most of the events taking place during the Tartu Student Days Spring Festival from 25 April to 3 May are organised by student organisations from Tartu’s higher education institutions.
24. April 2025 for student
Apply for the University of Tartu Asia Centre scholarship
Apply for the University of Tartu Asia Centre scholarship
22. April 2025 for student
Spring Run attracted a record number of sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line.
21. April 2025 sport
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Dylan Bailey and Nona Kiknadze’s Presentation on Rethinking Death and Suicide
On Friday, 25 April at 14:15, an English-language colloquium will take place at the University of Tartu’s Philosophicum (Jakobi 2–336), exploring the links between suicide, considered decision-making, and the stigma surrounding mental health.
21. April 2025 for society
Damian Oscar Muzzio talks in guest seminar about how immune cells adapt to pregnancy
Damian Oscar Muzzio from the University of Greifswald, Germany, will give a guest seminar on April 24 at 12:15 in room 217, Riia 23.
15. April 2025 open science
Maarjavälja green area will have sheep, meadows and berry bushes
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjavälja district will become an urban nature oasis where residents can experience a rich natural environment without leaving the city.
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral programmes
The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.
14. April 2025 admissions
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
08. April 2025 internationaladmissions
As last year, University of Tartu supports nine scientific discoveries with business potential
The University of Tartu Feasibility Fund received a record number of 53 grant applications, nine of which will receive funding in the total amount of 315,000 euros.
31. March 2025 entrepreneurship
University family is welcome to take part in step challenge Spring Steps 2025
FitSphere invites all University of Tartu students and staff to join the step challenge Spring Steps 2025. The challenge runs from 1 to 30 April and is free for everyone.
28. March 2025 university
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25. March 2025 researchfor society
Inaugural lecture of Professor in Orthodontics Triin Jagomägi suggests a new era in dentistry
On 15 April, at 16:15 in the university assembly hall, Triin Jagomägi gives her inaugural lecture (in Estonian) on understanding oral functions and their role in the development of dental anomalies.
11. April 2025 research
University council discussed the new strategic plan and offered guidance for improvement
Uues arengukavas aastani 2035 on kavandi järgi kolm arengusuunda: rahvusvaheliselt konkurentsivõimeline teadusülikool, ühiskondlikult mõjukas ülikool ning parima õpi- ja töökeskkonnaga ülikool.
28. March 2025 university
New study in the Lancet HIV highlights gaps in HPV-related cancer prevention for people living with HIV
Ajakirjas The Lancet HIV avaldatud rahvusvaheline uuring toob esile teadmiste lüngad HPV-ga seotud vähi ennetuses HIV-iga elavate inimeste seas ning määratleb vajalikud uurimissuunad tulevikuks.
14. March 2025 research
University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day
On 14 March, the University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day.
13. March 2025 university
Research involving 300,000 women started as a student project
This is the largest genome-wide association study meta-analysis of its kind, analysing data on 42 female reproductive health diagnoses from the Estonian Biobank and FinnGen.
11. March 2025 research
Tartu Science Night invites you to take a peek into researchers' laboratories
On March 13–14, the Tartu Science Night will take place at Biomedicum.
10. March 2025 research
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, at 19:00, the third University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
07. March 2025 university