Topic: recognition 

The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.

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 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.

The President of the Republic of Estonia honors Academician and Professor of the University of Tartu Richard Villems with the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class.

Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 157 people, twelve of whom are members of the university family.

Astronomer Laurits Leedjärv was awarded the Golden Prize 2024 by the journal Akadeemia for his article "Life in the best possible world".

Aukodaniku tiitli pälvisid Tartu Ülikooli emeriitprofessor Ene-Margit Tiit ja Rahvusmõtte auhinna 2024. aasta laureaat, TÜ raamatukogu endine direktor Krista Aru.

The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.

Professor Priit Vahter, Professor of Applied Economics, and Professor Maaja Vadi, Professor of Management, have been awarded the 2024 Mihhail Bronštein Award by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.

Researchers at the University of Tartu are leading two sister projects to develop scalable methods for separating rare earth metals, potentially transforming their extraction from raw materials.