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Record high number of participants in 3-minute thesis competition
Twenty-eight doctoral students took part in this year’s competition with 29 presentations, including nine in Estonian and 20 in English.
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Coronavirus prevalence remains high due to a new Omicron subtype and a declining sense of danger
The results of the November wave of the University of Tartu-led coronavirus prevalence study show that the virus spread remains consistently high for the fourth month.
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University of Tartu honorary decorations will be presented on Friday
On Friday, 25 November at 16, this year’s University of Tartu honorary decorations will be presented at the university’s assembly hall.
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Anniversary ball takes place on Thursday
On 1 December, we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of Estonia's national university.
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Research news: effective child protection, imagining a post-pandemic future, training obese boys, and harmful microplastics
The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
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Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
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Coronavirus prevalence remains high, but people are doing less to avoid infection
This wave of the prevalence study led by the University of Tartu shows that the virus is still rapidly spreading among adults.
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University of Tartu continues rise in world university rankings
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250. 
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Doctoral students are invited to three-minute thesis competition
On 11 November, the university invites all doctoral students to the University of Tartu three-minute thesis competition to present their research to colleagues and the general public.
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Student canteen opened its doors at Hugo Treffner Gymnasium
On 12 October, a student canteen opened at the Hugo Treffner Gymnasium in Tartu.
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Recent study: third vaccine dose ensures longer protection against coronavirus
A recent study shows that after the third vaccination, the antibody count in the body persists at a higher level than after the second dose. 
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Research news: financial well-being, dialect training for computers, vitamin D, and parasitic helminths 
The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research. 
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More than 90% of adults have antibodies against the coronavirus
The results of the most recent wave of the study on the prevalence of coronavirus.
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Nominations invited for Contribution to Estonian National Identity award
Submission of candidates for the University of Tartu award “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” is open until 31 October.
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University invites everyone to support the studies of Ukrainian students
Although Ukrainians continue their education in Estonia without paying the tuition fee, many need help with living costs. Members of the university family can support them in several ways.
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Research news: children's well-being, poetry structures, gut bacteria of 100-year-olds, and forest mortality
The "Research news" section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
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New academic year of the University of Tartu starts with a student demonstration
On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.
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Government introduced restrictions concerning students who are Russian citizens
On 30 July, an amendment to the regulation of the Government came into force, restricting Russian citizens from applying for temporary residence permits or visas for studying in Estonia.
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Toni Seppälä gives a lecture about precision medicine in gastrointestinal cancer
On 25th August Dr. Toni Seppälä gives a lecture "Precision medicine in gastrointestinal cancer".
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University of Tartu Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament
Rector of the University of Tartu, Professor Toomas Asser, invites everyone interested in golf to the Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament, which takes place on 27 August at the internationally recognised Pär
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