1 December marks 107 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.
On 1 December at 12:00, the anniversary ceremony takes place in the assembly hall. The university’s doctorates and honorary doctorates are conferred and the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award will be presented.
On 1 December at 17:00 will be the traditional torchlight procession and anniversary ball takes place in Vanemuine Concert Hall at 19:00.
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On 27 November the University of Tartu honorary decorations will be presented in the university’s assembly hall.
Honorary doctors
At the senate session on 29 May 2026, the University of Tartu senate appointed four new honorary doctors.
- Mikko Ketola
- Mihkel Mats Tombak
- Seppo Kalevi Meri
- Flyura Djurabekova
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