Topic: research

Citizen science is one of the ways of doing research in which the public can be involved in collecting scientific data. This benefits both top-level researchers and amateur scientists alike. At the University of Tartu, the Natural History Museum leads several citizen science activities. A number of research groups of the University of Tartu use citizen science to collect data for research.

On 20 March 2020, at the start of the corona pandemic in Estonia, the Government Committee on the emergency situation convened a Scientific Advisory Board. The board collects and analyses expert information on coronavirus and advises the government. Risk level indicators and codes of conduct for every risk level have been established based on the recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Board. The board's role is an advisory one; the government decides on restrictions. The work of the Scientific Advisory Board is coordinated by the Government Office.

The European University Association (EUA), which presently has 850 members from 47 different countries, is the umbrella organisation of European higher education institutions and national Rectors’ Conferences.

Internationally excellent research requires good networking and mobility opportunities between research institutions and sectors of society. The University of Tartu participates in a number of strategic partnerships and collaborative networks that broaden our researchers’ opportunities for networking, professional development and participation in international projects.

The university's career model for academic staff gives clear guidance on how to progress on the career path.