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The text is based on the presentation at the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”.

This week, barriers will be installed around the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral to prevent movement in the immediate vicinity of the ruins. The condition of the cathedral ruins has gradually deteriorated over the years, and it may not be safe to be under or near the walls of the ruins.

The analytics company Clarivate revealed its 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers, which includes four researchers affiliated with the University of Tartu.

The report on the implementation of the administrative contract between the University of Tartu and the Ministry of Education and Research for 2022–2025 confirms that the university has fulfilled its main obligations and achieved the set goals. The ministry, however, has not met some of its funding commitments.

From 8 to 10 October, the annual ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference took place in Uppsala. The University of Tartu was represented by 23 staff members and seven students.

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On 11 November, the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (EIT) selected the consortium to lead a new Knowledge and Innovation Community in the field of water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems (EIT Water). Among the founding partners is the Estonian Marine Institute of the University of Tartu.

On 12 November, the Estonian Research Council recognised outstanding science communicators at its annual science communication conference.

On 12 November, at the Estonian Research Council’s annual science communication conference, the traditional science popularisation awards and special prizes were presented to those who speak about science in an inspiring way.

The opinion piece is based on the presentation at the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”.

The opinion piece is based on the presentation at the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”.

Aigi Rahi-Tamm is the new head of the Institute of History and Archaeology

From the University of Tartu, 110 students and 205 staff members signed up for the step challenge that took place from 1 to 31 October.

Estonia, under the lead of the University of Tartu, has become the first member state of the consortium developing the European Spallation Source to deliver all in-kind contributions for ESS construction.

The University of Tartu Pärnu College building has undergone a major renovation. The refurbished building, offering a contemporary, energy-efficient and learning-friendly environment, will soon be opened.

University of Tartu Professor of Nanomedicine Tambet Teesalu has become the first Estonian researcher to receive a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council, which supports collaboration of top-level research teams in tackling highly complex and ambitious scientific challenges.

On 17 September, the University of Tartu signed a cooperation agreement with Gelatex Technologies OÜ, a technology company operating in the field of materials science. The partnership focuses on research and development, knowledge transfer, and traineeship and study opportunities for students.

The opinion piece is based on the presentation at the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”.

At the Estonian Best Enterprises Awards Gala on 1 November, the innovation centre Kobar – established by the Pärnumaa Development Centre and the University of Tartu Pärnu College – was presented with the Entrepreneurship Promotion Award.