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Record amount of digital waste was deleted during the university’s Digital Cleanup Month
This year’s digital cleanup campaign at the university lasted for almost an entire month. In total, university members freed up 4,313 GB of space on their devices and discarded 93.5 kg of old external data carriers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University's 2024 Christmas e-card symbolises equality
The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.
Rector: raising an educated nation does not mean grinding down the top, it is about lifting up the lows
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
Just Transition Forum envisions the future of Ida-Viru county, discussing sustainable industry, the self-learning factory and flexible labour market
On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.
Headliner of the anniversary ball of Estonia’s national university is Trad.Attack!
Come celebrate with us the beginning of higher education in Estonian!
WATCH RECORDING! Building bridges between science and society. Why and how to do cross-disciplinary research?
On 20 November, the University of Tartu Library hosted a conference focusing on the particulars of interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary cooperation.
Lectures on identity-building of Estonian residents after restoration of independence
On the 3rd, 10th, ja 17th of October at 15.30 - 17.00
Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September
Nominations can be submitted via the web form until 20 September.
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.
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.
