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About 15% of couples in fertile age have experienced fertility problems. Men contribute to 50% of the cases when a couple cannot achieve the desired pregnancy. The proportion of overweight men has tripled in parallel with the increase in fertility problems worldwide. The doctoral thesis conducted at the University of Tartu Institute of Clinical Medicine confirmed that central obesity affects fertility parameters negatively. To alleviate their fertility problems, men should pay attention to their lifestyle.

On 14 June, the proposal writing workshop “SpaceTEM – Space will fund you” will take place in Tartu, aiming to develop project proposal writing skills, find partners for future projects and strengthen networks in the space industry of Estonia and Latvia. The focus of the event is on writing proposals in the space sector (IT, physics, chemistry, astronomy, materials, etc.). However, the workshop will also be useful for the general audience interested in Horizon2020, Interreg and national funding schemes.

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On Wednesday, 5 June Ilmar Raag handed over his job as the current Professor of Liberal Arts of the University of Tartu to artist Kärt Summatavet, whose creative work is inspired by the mythological world view of Estonians and other Finno-Ugric peoples. Dean of the UT Faculty of Arts and Humanities Margit Sutrop says that Kärt Summatavet is an excellent example of how research and creative work can be combined. “Research on the cultural heritage of Estonia has added depth and expressiveness to her jewellery creations,” said Sutrop.

The unique business development programme NGAL® (Network Globally, Act Locally) takes place for the fifth time already. This year’s programme starts in Tartu on 2 June, continues in Tallinn and ends in Charleston, USA, on 14 June.

On 1 July, Erkki Leego will take office as the new head of Information Technology Office, as well as the Chief Digital Officer at the university. His tasks will include ensuring high-quality IT support service and cyber security at the university, designing the university’s digital strategy and coordinating the digitalisation process.

At the Estonian Genome Centre, the geneticist and her team are investigating the impact of genetic variations on drug metabolism and adherence to prescriptions.

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The Development Conference of the University of Tartu was held in the main hall of the university on 17 May, where Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser awarded the Skytte Medal to Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University Eva Åkesson. The university's senate decided to recognise Åkesson with the medal for her services in promoting international cooperation at the University of Tartu and supporting its management as a member of the Council.

The participants will not only have joyful reunions, but are also offered tours, concerts, brainstorming sessions, a mass sing-along and a grand alumni party featuring well-known musicians.

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At a meeting of the LERU-CE7 network at the University of Tartu on 3 & 4 May the rectors of the Central European universities belonging to the network discussed what needs to be done to increase the financing of research and people’s awareness of the need for scientific investment and to support the spread in society of opinions rooted in fact.

The exhibition The World in a Rucksack by the University of Tartu Natural History Museum, is scheduled to open on 26 April at Tallinn Zoo and dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Estonia’s national university. The exhibition will open at UT Natural History Museum on 27 November 2019.

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On Thursday, 11 April at 14:30, the President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis will deliver a public speech in the Assembly Hall of the University of Tartu. The event is open to everyone. Even though the state visit schedule of the Head of Latvia is tight, he wishes to address the public with a speech „Defending our freedoms – the role of knowledge“. Everyone from university students and employees to the citizens of Tartu and other interested parties is welcome to attend.

Even though the importance of solar and wind energy is ever increasing, we are still dependent on burning fuels in the transportation sector as well as in the production of electricity and heat. The main environmental problem associated with the combustion of fuels is related to the exhaust gases produced in the process.

On 19 March, an interactive seminar on innovative learning methods was conducted by the University of Tartu Idea Lab at the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science in Kyiv, with the audience comprising nearly 200 lecturers of universities all over Ukraine. The seminar was organised in collaboration with the Ukrainian partner organisation.

On 20 March, the board of directors of the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) approved the University of Tartu as a full member of ECSO. The main objective of ECSO is to support all types of initiatives or projects that aim to develop or promote cybersecurity in Europe. In particular, the organisation deals with the following:

On 18 May, the University of Tartu’s biggest alumni get-together will take place. The get-together is about happy reunions and meetings, excursions, and concerts. The day will end with a large-scale alumni party where famous Estonian artists will perform.

UT IdeaLab invites teams with early-stage startup ideas to apply for the NGAL®international business development programme taking place from 2–14 June in Tartu, Tallinn and Charleston, USA. Application deadline is 24 March.