University of Tartu celebrates its 392nd anniversary

On 25 October, the 392nd anniversary of the founding of the University of Tartu is celebrated.

At 16:45, flowers are placed at the monument to Johan Skytte, the founder of the idea of the university and the first chancellor of the University of Tartu, and at the monument to King Gustavus II Adolphus.

At 18:00, there is a concert “When Academia Gustaviana was founded” in the university assembly hall. Ken Ird, Research Secretary of the UT Museum, talks about the founding of the University of Tartu, and the Rondellus ensemble performs love songs and dances from England and Italy from the era the university was founded, on baroque instruments and in period costumes. The concert is free.

All are welcome!

The University of Tartu was founded in 1632 when King Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden signed the deed founding the Academia Gustaviana. The opening ceremony took place on 15 October 1632, that is on 25 October according to the currently used Gregorian calendar.