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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.

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.

The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.

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.

Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.

Uues arengukavas aastani 2035 on kavandi järgi kolm arengusuunda: rahvusvaheliselt konkurentsivõimeline teadusülikool, ühiskondlikult mõjukas ülikool ning parima õpi- ja töökeskkonnaga ülikool.

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.

On 14 March, the University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day.

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.

On March 13–14, the Tartu Science Night will take place at Biomedicum.

The Estonian Doctoral School has received a lot of good feedback after its first year of activity from partner universities, doctoral students and supervisors.

Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.

Now, the internal reporting channel of the University of Tartu in FaceUp can be used to send breach reports confidentially and, if requested, anonymously. It is no longer possible to report by email.

This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Tartu showed a nearly five-fold enrichment of hereditary cancer variants in infertile compared to fertile men.

Entrepreneurs interested in developing new health technologies should focus on ensuring evidence-based practices, said Taavi Tillmann.

Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 21 February 2025.

Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked in top five on 19 February in the final competition of “Science in 3 Minutes” organised by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.

On the initiative of the University of Tartu Move Lab, a new physical education syllabus was created and implemented in Estonian schools at the beginning of this school year.

The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.