Sustainability news
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
Taavi Tuvikene explains at the Starry Night how stars get their names
On April 4 at 19 cosmologist Taavi Tuvikene will talk about how names are given to stars.
LERU-CE7 rectors met in Tartu to discuss the future of European research and education
On 14–15 March, rectors from the partnership programme LERU-CE7 between the League of European Research Universities and a group of seven leading Central European universities (CE7) gathered at the University of Tartu.
Recording: professor of Functional Ecology Carlos Pérez Carmona gives his inaugural lecture on a trait-based approach to biodiversity
On 19 March, Carlos Pérez Carmona, Professor of Functional Ecology, will give his inaugural lecture entitled “A trait-based approach to biodiversity” in the university's assembly hall.
Public online lecture series on mobility analysis and planning for human-scale cities
The online lecture series features leading experts and scholars in mobility and transport from Estonia and beyond.
Barlova science night will focus on teaching language to computers
On March 17 at 19:00 we will discuss with Mark Fišel, the Professor of Language Technology at the University of Tartu about the challenges and possibilities of teaching language to computers.
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, at 19:00, the third University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
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.
Come to Blood Donor Day on 2 April!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre on 2 April, from 10:30 to 14:30.
University has opened a channel for breach reporting
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.
Professor of Behavioural Genetics Uku Vainik gives his inaugural lecture on integrating behavioural sciences and genetics
On Thursday, 13 March, at 16:15 in the University of Tartu assembly hall, Professor of Behavioural Genetics Uku Vainik gives his inaugural lecture on the links between behaviour and genetics.
Health technologies promising longer life often solve secondary problems
Entrepreneurs interested in developing new health technologies should focus on ensuring evidence-based practices, said Taavi Tillmann.
Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked among top five in “Science in 3 Minutes” competition
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.
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.
University of Tartu contribution to society award went to Move Lab
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.
University of Tartu language award is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages
The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.
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.
A climate exhibition will open at the University of Tartu Natural History Museum in April
In April 2025, we will open the exhibition "A climate you can touch. What will become of us?". The exhibition will be on display at the University of Tartu Natural History Museum until November 2025, after which it will travel as a travelling exhibition.
Elmo Tempel will talk at the next Starry Night about the lonely Milky Way in the vast universe
7. märtsil tähtede õhtul räägib kosmoloog Elmo Tempel galaktikatest ja universumist.
Seven University of Tartu researchers received national research awards
The government of Estonia has approved the laureates of this year’s national research awards. Seven researchers of the University of Tartu were recognised with annual awards.
