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University of Tartu law students made history at reputable Willem C. Vis moot competition
Representative team of the University of Tartu School of Law made it to the top 32 in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
Australian inclusive education expert gives guest lecture on 14 strategies for student engagement
On May 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Associate Professor Ingrid Harrington from the University of New England, Australia will hold a guest lecture at University of Tartu on the award-winning project “Commencing Student Success Project”. The project provides 14 strategies aimed at helping all students feel supported at university and enhancing their academic success.
Doctoral Defence: Eoin Micheál McNamara “The Risk Society’s Stabilisation Failure? An Analysis of NATO and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan”
On 9 May at 13:00 Eoin Micheál McNamara will defend his doctoral dissertation "The Risk Society’s Stabilisation Failure? An Analysis of NATO and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan".
University of Tartu’s Career Hub supports conscious career development
The new Career Hub website of the University of Tartu provides information and advice to support learning paths and careers planning.
Spring Run attracted a record number of sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Maarjavälja green area will have sheep, meadows and berry bushes
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjavälja district will become an urban nature oasis where residents can experience a rich natural environment without leaving the city.
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral programmes
The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.
Doctoral defence: Marianne Kivastik "Heterostylous plants in an era of global change: the role of local, landscape and climatic factors"
On May 9 at 10:15 Marianne Kivastik will defend her doctoral thesis "Heterostylous plants in an era of global change: the role of local, landscape and climatic factors"
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
Doctoral defence: Kalev Koppel "Advancing Urban and Agricultural Monitoring Using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar Data"
On the 5th of May at 12:15, Kalev Koppel will defend his doctoral thesis.
The values and philosophy book is featured in Estonia's top selection at the Bologna children's book fair
The children's book on values and philosophy „Mis on sulle kallis?“ („What do you hold dear?“), by Tiia Kõnnussaar (writing under the pen name Tia Navi) and Kadri Simm, has been selected as one of the 25 gems of Estonian children's literature featured in Estonia’s catalogue at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
ENLIGHT offers funding for joint initiatives in spring 2025
The ENLIGHT network invites the University of Tartu staff and students from 1 April to submit joint projects to foster cooperation within the network. It is possible to apply for funding under three calls: ENLIGHT Incubator Grants, ENLIGHT Thematic Networks and ENLIGHT+.
Dark diversity reveals global impoverishment of natural vegetation
A study recently published in Nature indicates that human activities have a negative effect on the biodiversity of wildlife hundreds of kilometres away.
The Industrial Master's Programme in IT received a record amount of companies and students this year
The Industrial Master’s Programme in IT attracted a record number of applicants. A total of 18 companies are participating, and 54 master’s students applied for the available positions.
Join UniTartu Summer School 2025
The University of Tartu Summer School 2025 will take place from 28 July to 8 August, offering 10 interdisciplinary courses across a variety of fields.
The specialists from the University of Tartu create unified and secure access to Europe's supercomputers
The specialists from the University of Tartu create unified and secure access to Europe's supercomputers
As last year, University of Tartu supports nine scientific discoveries with business potential
The University of Tartu Feasibility Fund received a record number of 53 grant applications, nine of which will receive funding in the total amount of 315,000 euros.
Kick off event of the project “Digital Text Scholarship”: Prof Maciej Eder’s public lecture on April 22
22. aprillil kell 16.00 toimub projekti „Digitekstide uurimiskeskus“ (DigiTS) avasündmus, mille peaesineja on Tartu Ülikooli digihumanitaaria külalisprofessor Maciej Eder.
Professor of Political Theory Eva Piirimäe gives her inaugural lecture on the history of self-determination of peoples
On 10 April, Eva Piirimäe, Professor of Political Theory at the University of Tartu, gives her inaugural lecture (in Estonian) on the self-determination of peoples in historical perspective.
