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Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked in top five on 19 February in the final competition of “Science in 3 Minutes” organised by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.

The students can book the rooms by logging into the system with their university credentials.

On the initiative of the University of Tartu Move Lab, a new physical education syllabus was created and implemented in Estonian schools at the beginning of this school year.

The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.

The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.

The University of Tartu research award 2024 went to an extraordinary discovery that in industrial hot spots, anthropogenic air pollution causes snowfall and reduces cloud cover.

In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.

The University of Tartu’s committee for the strategic plan until 2035 is currently selecting the key topics the university should focus on in the next decade

The University of Tartu organised the largest number of international conferences in Tartu last year, and 13 of them won recognition.

On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.

Curious about daily life in a new place after being admitted to the University of Tartu? Our international student from Honduras, Jorge shares his personal journey and experiences to help you know what to expect.

From 31 January to 2 February, the 9th edition of the traditional Student Winter Games took place in Kääriku.

The government of Estonia has approved the laureates of this year’s national research awards. Seven researchers of the University of Tartu were recognised with annual awards.

The President of the Republic of Estonia honors Academician and Professor of the University of Tartu Richard Villems with the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class.

The winner of the UniTartu Deep Tech Pitch Match, Pro-1 NaNoSolutions, develops a sand-based nanocomposite filter for removing heavy metals and radioactive elements from water.

Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 157 people, twelve of whom are members of the university family.

Parliament speakers of five countries who met to mark the 105th anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty discussed what kind of a peace treaty is needed to end the war and attain lasting peace in Ukraine. They also talked about the universities’ role in ensuring lasting peace.

Astronomer Laurits Leedjärv was awarded the Golden Prize 2024 by the journal Akadeemia for his article "Life in the best possible world".

1. veebruarist 10. märtsini saab esitada avaldusi programmi „Erasmus+“ õpirändeks 2025/2026. õppeaastal. Teiste ülikoolide seas on võimalik sihtkohaks valida ka mõni Enlighti liikmesülikool.

The University of Tartu welcomes all prospective bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Doors Day on 27 February 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.