Topic: research

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.
The Estonian Academy of Sciences elected Honorary Doctor of the University of Tartu Mart Saarma as President of the Academy
The members of the Academy elected Honorary Doctor of the University of Tartu Mart Saarma as the tenth President of the Academy.
16 October 2024 research
Five international doctoral students from the University of Tartu to participate in the English-edition gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' competition “Science in 3 minutes”
On Friday, 18 October, starting at 18:00, the final gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' English-language competition “Science in 3 minutes” will take place.
15 October 2024 research
Two large book donations supplement the library’s humanities collection
In the summer, two large book donations were made to the University of Tartu Library, adding to its existing collection of books on the classical and early modern periods.
11 October 2024 internationalresearch
The Guild: we need much more Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions!
The Guild is calling for an increase in the budget of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) to support the training of the young researchers.
04 October 2024 internationalresearch
Daria Arkhipova defended her doctoral thesis "How Artificial Intelligence Recommendation Systems Impact Human Decision-Making"
On October 3, Daria Arkhipova defended her doctoral thesis "How Artificial Intelligence Recommendation Systems Impact Human Decision-Making" in semiotics and culture studies with cum laude at the joint committee of the University of Tartu and the University of Turin.
03 October 2024 internationalresearch
Doctoral students presented inspiring research stories at the three-minute thesis competition
The competition’s best short lectures focused on innovation in medicine, ancient dental calculus, the theological currents among the Estonian clergy, and six-dimensional imaging.
03 October 2024 research
Exhibition of top Estonian scientists opens in Brussels
Brüsselis avatud näitusel tutvustatakse Eesti teadlasi, kes on pälvinud Euroopa Teadusnõukogu grandi. Näitusel saab lugeda ka Tartu Ülikooli üheteistkümne silmapaistva teadlase ERC projektist.
01 October 2024 research
Why is glass so chemically durable?
Glass is even suitable for storing nuclear waste. Miriam Koppel, a junior researcher in physical chemistry at the University of Tartu, explained why glass is such a chemically durable material.
20 September 2024 researchfor society
University of Tartu and Cybernetica to jointly train industrial doctoral students starting this autumn
Tartu Ülikool ja Cybernetica AS sõlmisid lepingu teadmussiirdedoktorantide koolitamiseks, et leida teadupõhiseid lahendusi infotehnoloogia arendusküsimustele.
11 September 2024 cooperationresearchfor society