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Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
University of Tartu won this year’s Student Winter Games
From 31 January to 2 February, the 9th edition of the traditional Student Winter Games took place in Kääriku.
President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 157 people, twelve of whom are members of the university family.
We must learn from Tartu Peace Treaty to ensure just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Parliament speakers of five countries who met to mark the 105th anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty discussed what kind of a peace treaty is needed to end the war and attain lasting peace in Ukraine. They also talked about the universities’ role in ensuring lasting peace.
RECORDING: Parliament speakers from five countries gathered at the University of Tartu to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
On 3 February, speakers of the parliaments from five countries will visit the University of Tartu to discuss in the assembly hall from 11:00–12:00 how to achieve peace in Ukraine and Europe.
Join the University of Tartu Open Doors Day 2025
The University of Tartu welcomes all prospective bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Doors Day on 27 February 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
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.
Dr. Frank Ursin and Dr. Cristian Timmermann will give a lecture on medicine and artificial intelligence
On Monday, 3 February, at 4:15 PM, a lecture on medical artificial intelligence will take place in the University of Tartu Delta Study Building (Narva mnt 18-2048). The speakers are Dr Frank Ursin and Dr Cristian Timmermann from Germany. The lecture, titled “Levels of Explicability: How to Overcome Epistemological and Normative Barriers in Medical AI”, is organised by the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu, Department of Philosophy, and the Estonian Centre of Excellence in AI (EXAI).
Career conference focuses on the value of PhD in the labour market
On 11 February, the University of Tartu organises the Estonian Doctoral School’s second Career Conference, The Value of a Doctoral Degree in the Job Market, in the university library.
Recording: Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
President of the Republic of Maldives visited the University of Tartu during his state visit
On 15 January, the President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu visited the University of Tartu and met Rector Toomas Asser.
University of Tartu announced recipients of awards in the field of teaching
At the conference “Teaching for Learning 2025: Journey Towards Valued Teaching”, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk presented the 2024 teaching awards and the teaching quality award.
Kaja-Triin Laisaar to continue as Head of Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health
Peremeditsiini ja rahvatervishoiu instituudi nõukogu valis 10. detsembri koosolekul uuesti instituudi juhatajaks epidemioloogia teadur Kaja-Triin Laisaare.
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
University of Tartu debunks myths about deep tech entrepreneurship at Startup Day
29–31 January sees the 9th Startup Day business festival. The University of Tartu will showcase its entrepreneurial research activities in the demo area, discuss the myths of the deep tech business on the main stage, and lead and organise seminars and side events.
Faculty of Medicine Enhances Doctoral Supervision with International Training
On November 21–22, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu hosted a transformative Research Supervisor Support and Development Programme (RSSD), led by internationally renowned expert Dr. Janet Carton.
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
Join the Virtual Open Day 2025 on 16 January
Join us for a Virtual Open Day where we will cover the admission process, important deadlines, English requirements, student life and much more for 2025 applicants.
