Topic: for society

Over 12,000 square metres of camouflage nets have been made at the University of Tartu for Ukraine
For almost three years, camouflage net weaving for the Ukranian armed forces has been taking place at the UT. We are looking for new weavers to join again this year.
22 January 2025 for society
Maaja Vadi and Priit Vahter Received the Mihhail Bronštein Award in Economics
Professor Priit Vahter, Professor of Applied Economics, and Professor Maaja Vadi, Professor of Management, have been awarded the 2024 Mihhail Bronštein Award by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
Doctoral defence: Mario Reiman “Placental transcriptome in normal and complicated pregnancies”
21. jaanuaril kell 10.15 kaitseb Mario Reiman geenitehnoloogia erialal doktoritööd.
06 January 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Antonina Martynenko „Традиции и инновации в русской поэзии второй половины 1830-х гг.: количественное исследование“
On 13 January at 16:00, Antonina Martynenko will defend her doctoral thesis "Традиции и инновации в русской поэзии второй половины 1830-х гг.: количественное исследование" ("") for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Russian Literature.
18 December 2024 researchfor society
A nationwide network for the development of AI ethics has been established
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has established a nationwide network to foster collaboration in artificial intelligence ethics.
29 November 2024 for society
25 November was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The university’s main building and the observatory were lit up in orange to symbolise hope for a violence-free future. This initiative, led by the President Kaljulaid Foundation, aimed to spark dialogue, increase awareness, and inspire collective efforts toward a safer society.
25 November 2024 for society
Doctoral defence: Ülo Siirak "Humaniste français Marc-Antoine Muret comme commentateur de Catulle et de Pierre de Ronsard"
On 29 November at 12:15, Ülo Siirak will defend his doctoral thesis "Humaniste français Marc-Antoine Muret comme commentateur de Catulle et de Pierre de Ronsard" ("French Humanist Marc-Antoine Muret as a Commentator on Catullus and Pierre de Ronsard").
06 November 2024 research
Golden Apple Award for Educational Project Tackling Misinformation and Pseudoscience
With the created learning environment and guidebook, teachers can now more effectively address socially sensitive topics.
04 November 2024 recognition for society
The newly published book explores children's vulnerability in various relational environments
Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.
28 October 2024 researchfor society
Personality profiles of hundreds of professions published in new study by University of Tartu researchers
Journalists often possess neurotic qualities, while psychologists consider themselves skilled influencers. A study by researchers at the University of Tartu and the University of Edinburgh described which personality traits are common among people in certain jobs.
30 October 2024 researchfor society