Topic: research

Ülo Mander was elected as member of the Academy of Sciences in global change
At an annual meeting of the general assembly of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, Ülo Mander was elected as a member of the academy in the field of global change.
18 April 2024 researchrecognition 
University of Tartu Linguistics is among the top 200 in the world
The results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject have just been published, where Linguistics achieved a particularly outstanding result among the fields of research at the University of Tartu.
University brings top professionals and future technologies to Ida-Viru County
Alongside the creation of new technologies, Ida-Virumaa's transition to a sustainable economic model requires diversified skills and support for the development of research-intensive businesses.
One of the largest male infertility genetic studies improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of andrology patients
Approximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these cases are due to male infertility – either caused by the complete absence or low number of mature sperm.
15 April 2024 research
New technology to help sequence whole genomes from 10,000 gene donors
The Core Facility of Genomics at the Institute of Genomics received new PacBio HiFi RevioTM sequencers. These will soon be used to analyse the whole genomes of 10,000 gene donors to the Estonian Biobank.
04 April 2024 research
Science Barometer confirms Estonians’ trust in science and researchers
The recent Estonian Science Barometer survey, commissioned by the Estonian Research Council, revealed that the Estonian population’s trust in science and researchers remains relatively high, exceeding 70%, similar to four years ago
02 April 2024 researchfor society
Estonia’s full CERN membership expands University of Tartu’s research collaboration opportunities
CERN has admitted Estonia as its full member. For the University of Tartu, this means expanding its existing research, education and business collaboration opportunities.
A new approach has the potential to double the efficiency of energy storage devices.
Scientists from the University of Tartu and the University of Copenhagen have reached a theoretical description of an ideal electrocatalysis process.
27 March 2024 cooperationresearch
European Commission funds research to tackle long-term COVID-19 health impact
1. jaanuaril algas Euroopa Komisjoni projekt POINT, mille raames uuritakse Covid-19 pikaajalist tervisemõju.
22 March 2024 research
Estonian children see too many unhealthy food and beverage advertisements on TV
The University of Tartu, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), conducted a study to analyse how much Estonian children and adolescents see food advertisements on television.
06 March 2024 research