Topic: recognition 

The University of Tartu has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor on Professor Emeritus Anthonius Johannes Maria de Jong to recognise him for promoting research in educational technology, educational psychology and instructional design and for his long and fruitful collaboration with the University of Tartu researchers in international projects.

The University of Tartu has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor on Professor emeritus Jouko Kalervo Yliruusi for his long-term and significant contribution to the development of pharmaceutical technology and physical pharmacy at the University of Tartu.

The University of Tartu has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor on Professor Sabine Andresen for her pioneering research in childhood studies and her long and fruitful collaboration with the University of Tartu social scientists in the study of child and family well-being.

The University of Tartu has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor on Professor Jussi Sakari Jauhiainen for his successful work in developing Estonian-language geography and contributing to its internationalisation, and for his long-standing leadership in Estonian-Finnish research cooperation in geography.

The University of Tartu has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor on Professor Pirkko Koski for her outstanding achievements in the field of theatre research and integrating the University of Tartu theatre researchers into the international community.

ENLIGHT has launched the campaign “Faces of ENLIGHT” to introduce those members of the community that stand out as role models with their achievements and personal traits. Over a span of three years, each ENLIGHT university will choose six people into the campaign. The first one to represent the University of Tartu is the Professor of Environmental Health Hans Orru.