Topic: for society

Experts debated the future of higher education funding
On 26 April, experts gathered to start a discussion on the development of a long-term plan for financing higher education.
Millennials might prefer to live abroad due to Eastern European mentality in Estonia
However, most young people who have moved across the border still consider it important to identify as Estonian.
15 May 2024 researchfor society
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.
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
New Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO
About new Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO
University textbook “Rakubioloogia” given the 2023 language award by Ministry of Education and Research
On Friday, 15 March, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas recognised the recipients of the language awards for 2023.
19 March 2024 recognition for society
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
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
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.
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru County
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru county