Topic: for society

University of Tartu experts to advise Ida-Viru municipalities on the action plans of the county’s green plan
The transition of Ida-Viru County to a more sustainable economic model requires changes in the mindset of the local population as well as in the current patterns of the local governments and businesses in the region.
Why western universities are a valuable source for Russia’s covert operations
In the wake of an espionage scandal, a former vice rector of the University of Tartu examines how universities across the EU have become targets in Russia’s hybrid war - and how they should defend themselves.
18. March 2024 for society
Doctoral defence: Viivika Eljand-Kärp “Effective Interviewing Practices in News Interviews. Achieving Comprehensive Topic Coverage in Expert and Experience Interviews”
Viivika Eljand-Kärp will defend her doctoral thesis “Effective Interviewing Practices in News Interviews. Achieving Comprehensive Topic Coverage in Expert and Experience Interviews”.
18. March 2024 researchfor society
Practical ethics handbook compiled by Kadri Simm won the best Estonian-language university textbook award 2023
On 15 March, “Praktilise eetika käsiraamat” received the best university textbook award 2023 at the Language Deed appreciation event of the Ministry of Education and Research.
20. March 2024 recognition for society
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru County
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru county
Doctoral defece: Olena Zamora "Impacts of plant hormones on controlling stomatal conductance"
On 15 March at 14:15, Olena Zamora will defend her doctoral thesis in biomedical technology "Impacts of plant hormones on controlling stomatal conductance"
08. March 2024 researchfor society
Juan Urrutia Pérez explains what gravitational waves tell us about the universe
Our guest is Juan Urrutia Pérez from the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (KBFI).
06. March 2024 for society
Antti Tamm reveals the darker side of the universe
What color is dark matter? Does dark matter affect us? Is it good for building something? These and many other questions will be answered by cosmologist and director of the Tartu Observatory, Antti Tamm.
05. March 2024 for society
Public lecture on Mother Tongue Day: come and find out whether Wikipedia has a place in schools and universities
On 14 March at 13, all university members and language lovers are welcome to the university assembly hall to celebrate Estonia’s Mother Tongue Day.
06. March 2024 for society
An orchid exhibition from March 1st to March 10th in the University of Tartu Botanical Garden
Orhideenäitusel saab sel aastal vaadelda põnevaid orhideeliike otse Ecuadorist. Näituse osana toimub ka orhideekonkurss, millest on võimalik oma orhideega osa võtta. Näituse programm on sisustatud põnevate ürituste, töötubade ja ekskursioonidega.
21. February 2024 for society