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Estonia’s full CERN membership expands University of Tartu’s research collaboration opportunities
CERN has admitted Estonia as its full member. For the University of Tartu, this means expanding its existing research, education and business collaboration opportunities.
The mentoring programme offers a valuable experience for both students and alumni
The mentoring programme will be held again this autumn semester, welcoming students, alumni and university staff to apply until 23 September.
26 August 2024 studiesalumni
Registration for the Three Minute Thesis competition ends on 19 September
The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.
26 August 2024 research
Information Technology Office invites you to try the IT helpdesk virtual assistant
Starting from 16 August, all staff and students of the university will be able to test the virtual assistant on the University of Tartu IT wiki page, which will provide support in solving IT problems based on existing guides. The trial period will last a couple of months, during which the Information Technology Office will be able to assess the quality of the virtual assistant service.
16 August 2024 university
Sander Pajusalu studies how combinations of gene mutations cause hereditary diseases
Forte rubriigi „Tunne teadlast“ selles osas tutvustab end Tartu ülikooli kliinilise geneetika kaasprofessor Sander Pajusalu, kes uurib geenimutatsioonide koosesinemise mõju haigestumisele.
15 August 2024 cooperation
View your future classrooms, dormitory or bicycle parking possibilities on the updated virtual tour
The updated virtual tour of the University of Tartu at virtualtour.ut.ee/en enables everyone interested to get to know the university’s learning and research environment already before arriving there. In addition, the tour gives an overview of bicycle parking and accessibility at the university buildings.
23 July 2024 admissionsuniversity
University of Tartu will be home to the Estonian Cancer Centre
The Estonian Cancer Centre will be established within the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu to accelerate cancer prevention and treatment in Estonia through international cooperation.
15 July 2024 cooperationfor society
New student dashboard is now available
From 12 June, the University of Tartu’s Study Information System (SIS) features a new student dashboard, which brings important information for learners together in one environment.
13 June 2024
New mechanisms in the development of stroke were discovered
A group of researchers from the University of Tartu and international scientists discovered new mechanisms of how stroke occurs by studying changes in mouse and human cells.
11 June 2024 research
University of Tartu launches a new podcast for international students
The podcast “Tiksu to UniTartu” shares insights and tips to help future international students thrive at the University of Tartu. New episodes are release every Tuesday.
04 June 2024 admissions
Application to micro-credential programmes at the University of Tartu is now open
Adult learners can register for the University of Tartu’s micro-credential programmes starting in the autumn semester to acquire an additional specialisation or a new competence.
12 June 2024 continuing education
Mark your calendars: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students to be held on 2 October
Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.
03 June 2024 research
The Night Library will be open from May 20 to June 7
The three-week night library begins this spring on May 20th. Organized together with the UT Student Council, the night library has been offering students the opportunity to...
21 May 2024
Novel wound dressings were developed as part of the doctoral thesis of the University of Tartu
Tartu Ülikooli meditsiiniteaduste valdkonna doktoritöös arendati antimikroobseid haavakatteid, mis soodustavad haavade paranemist.
10 May 2024 research
University of Tartu involved the largest number of students in Spring Steps 2024 challenge
In total, 176 students and 111 staff members of the University of Tartu registered to participate in the challenge from 1 to 30 April. During the month, they took nearly 49 million steps.
07 May 2024
Six Estonian universities celebrate Diversity Week together for the first time
The University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner celebrate the Diversity Week from 6 to 12 May, under the title “Diverse Estonian universities”.
Testicular maldescent in infertile men may be a sign of a more severe genetic syndrome
Surprisingly high fraction of infertile men presenting congenital testicular maldescent, were revealed as stated in a recent publication by researchers University of Tartu.
25 April 2024 research
This spring, the University of Tartu will open 189 doctoral student places
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral studies from future researchers and top professionals.
18 April 2024 admissions
One of the largest male infertility genetic studies improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of andrology patients
Approximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these cases are due to male infertility – either caused by the complete absence or low number of mature sperm.
15 April 2024 research
Science Barometer confirms Estonians’ trust in science and researchers
The recent Estonian Science Barometer survey, commissioned by the Estonian Research Council, revealed that the Estonian population’s trust in science and researchers remains relatively high, exceeding 70%, similar to four years ago
02 April 2024 researchfor society