Topic: for society

University of Tartu contribution to society award went to Move Lab
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.
17. February 2025 recognition for society
Doctoral defence: Alessandra Dezi "Функции иноязычных вкраплений в интернет-дискурсе русскоязычных жителей Италии и Эстонии: сопоставительный аспект"
On 7 March at 12:15, Alessandra Dezi will defend her doctoral thesis "Функции иноязычных вкраплений в интернет-дискурсе русскоязычных жителей Италии и Эстонии: сопоставительный аспект" ("Functional aspects of interlingual translanguaging in the internet communication of Russian speakers in Italy and Estonia: a comparative study") for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Russian Language.
14. February 2025 researchfor society
On February 19, Toomas Hendrik Ilves will give a public lecture at the University of Tartu
Toomas Hendrik Ilves will speak at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies about the impact of the new U.S. president taking office on Euro-Atlantic security.
11. February 2025 for society
Doctoral defence: Eleonora Beccari "Mapping and exploring trait spaces across the tree of life"
On February 21 at 10:15 Eleonora Beccari will defend her doctoral thesis "Mapping and exploring trait spaces across the tree of life" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
11. February 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
11. February 2025 cooperationstudiesfor society
Doctoral defence: Lona Päll "Bridging the Disconnections: An Ecosemiotic Approach to Place-Lore in Environmental Conflict Communication"
On 31 March at 10:15 Lona Päll will defend her doctoral thesis "Bridging the Disconnections: An Ecosemiotic Approach to Place-Lore in Environmental Conflict Communication" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Semiotics and Culture Studies).
10. February 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Jack Royd Hall "Dissolved organic carbon dynamics of Baltic Sea macroalgae: production, bioavailability and ecosystem effects"
On 21 February at 14:15 Jack Royd Hall will defend his doctoral thesis "Dissolved organic carbon dynamics of Baltic Sea macroalgae: production, bioavailability and ecosystem effects" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Hydrobiology and Fisheries).
06. February 2025 researchfor society
We must learn from Tartu Peace Treaty to ensure just and lasting peace in Ukraine 
Parliament speakers of five countries who met to mark the 105th anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty discussed what kind of a peace treaty is needed to end the war and attain lasting peace in Ukraine. They also talked about the universities’ role in ensuring lasting peace.
05. February 2025 for society
Doctoral defence: Rauno Sedrik “Synthesis and investigation of polymers from different cyclic bio-based monomers”
On 19 February at 13.15 Rauno Sedrik will defend his doctoral thesis “Synthesis and investigation of polymers from different cyclic bio-based monomers”.
04. February 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Irina Khrustaleva "Architecture of the 5th and 4th millennia BC in the northwestern part of the East European Plain"
Doctoral defence: Irina Khrustaleva "Architecture of the 5th and 4th millennia BC in the northwestern part of the East European Plain"
31. January 2025 researchfor society