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On 11 October at 16:15, the University of Tartu Professor of German Studies Marko Pajević delivers his inaugural lecture “The Access to the World. Poetic Thinking and Reality” in the university assembly hall.

The Study Department of the University of Tartu opened the doors on the new offices of its Counselling Centre to students at all levels of study this week. The centre is now based in the university’s library. The counsellors at the centre help students think about their studies and careers and draw up a personal development plan to enhance their skills and knowledge. It is important to the centre to reach every student at the university.

On 3 October at 18:00, the Finnish entrepreneur Peter Vesterbacka will deliver a public lecture “Big ideas and big mistakes. How to get back on your feet”. Peter Vesterbacka is a colourful person.

On 28 September, the University of Tartu, North Estonia Medical Centre and Tartu University Hospital signed a trilateral agreement to jointly conduct clinical research and participate in international research cooperation networks, as well as develop new research-based methods for treatment and diagnostics, and specialised care.

The Times Higher Education (THE), which is considered the world’s most reputable compiler of university rankings, published the most recent ranking of the best universities yesterday. Despite the ever-increasing competition, the University of Tartu maintains its standing in the 301–350 range.

The University of Tartu announces a design contest for the design of the rector’s chain of office, the medals (grand medal, medal, medal of the honorary doctor, medal of the honorary fellow, Skytte medal) and the badge of distinction of the university. General principles of the design of the chain of office of the rector, medals and badge of distinction: the chain of office, medals and badge of distinction correspond to the sources of identity of the University of Tartu; the design wit

On 26 September at 16:15, the University of Tartu professor of philosophy of language Juhani Yli-Vakkuri delivers his inaugural lecture “Is Meaning Arbitrary? A Philosopher Looks at Semiotics” in the university assembly hall.

The autumn season of the University of Tartu’s IdeaLab starts on 20 September with Idea Hackaton, which is also the opening event of the Starter programme and the new Fast Track Tartu programme piloted by members of the Tartu startup community.

Today, on 26 April 2018, the 263-member electoral council elected Professor of Neurosurgery Toomas Asser as rector of the University of Tartu with 187 votes.

For the first time, the University of Tartu reached the top 50 in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the reputable Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the Shanghai Ranking.

Opening ceremony of the 2018/2019 academic year took place on Monday, 3 September in the University Assembly Hall. Opening address: Professor Toomas Asser, Rector of the University of Tartu

When it comes to weight gain, the problem may be mostly in our heads and genes. Clinicians should consider how the way we think can make us vulnerable to obesity, and how obesity is genetically intertwined with brain structure and mental performance, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Aug.

University of Tartu and AS Graanul Invest signed a framework agreement last week which provides for research and development cooperation to develop wood and biomass valorisation technology in Estonia. According to the five-year agreement, the parties plan to conduct joint research studies and develop training programmes. Graanul Invest is also willing to contribute to doctoral studies in this area at the University of Tartu.

On Friday, 24 August 2018 the inaugural ceremony of the Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser was held in the University Assembly Hall. Programme:

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The first global study of soil genomics revealed a battle right under our feet. The clash between fungi and bacteria and research into this topic may benefit both farmers and the pharmaceutical industry. The microscopic fungi that inhabit soil are essential for plant growth, but they are constantly at war with bacteria in order to survive. The discovery was made by an international research team led by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the University of Tartu in Estonia.

The council of Tartu University Hospital elected Priit Eelmäe, the current chairman of the board at Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, to take over as director of the university hospital for a five-year term. Eelmäe graduated from the University of Tartu in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports sciences. In 1997, he defended his master's thesis in physical therapy at the same university.

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at an early phase of pregnancy. An advanced genetic testing laboratory location on site strengthens the diagnostics sector in Estonia.

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The members of the “conect4children” (c4c) initiative announced the start of a large collaborative paediatric network that will facilitate the development of new drugs and other therapies for the entire paediatric population in Europe.