Topic: governance
Experts debated the future of higher education funding
On 26 April, experts gathered to start a discussion on the development of a long-term plan for financing higher education.
Preparation of the university's new strategic plan begins
The strategic plan A2025 period is coming to an end and the university has set up a committee to prepare a new strategic plan.
Mihkel Tammo to head the University of Tartu Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
As of 1 April, Mihkel Tammo, who has previously led the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre of Enterprise Estonia and the metal industry company Estanc and was one of the founders of the Green Tiger platform, will start as the Head of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tartu.
Professor Mart Loog was elected Director of the Institute of Bioengineering
On 9 February, the council of the Institute of Bioengineering elected Professor of Molecular Systems Biology Mart Loog as Director of the institute.
Rector’s Office members met with EU research policymakers in Brussels
Members of the university’s Rector’s Office were in Brussels on 7 and 8 February to get an overview of the European Union’s research and higher education policy trends.
Reet Kurg was re-elected as Director of the Institute of Technology
25. jaanuaril valis Tartu Ülikooli tehnoloogiainstituudi nõukogu aastateks 2024–2026 instituudi direktoriks praeguse juhi, molekulaarse biomeditsiini professori Reet Kure, kelle uus ametiaeg algab 1. veebruaril.
Professor Mait Metspalu was re-elected as director of the Institute of Genomics
The Council of the Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu re-elected Professor Mait Metspalu as the institute's director for 2024–2026.
University to invest in halls of residence, academic and research buildings and energy efficiency in 2024
In 2024, the University of Tartu plans to invest 17 million euros in its buildings. We spoke to Director of Administration Kstina Noormets about the university’s plans for this year and the years ahead.
Toomas Plank to continue as Director of the Institute of Physics
Toomas Plank to continue as Director of the Institute of Physics
Maia Kivisaar to continue as Director of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
On 7 November, the council of the University of Tartu Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology re-elected Professor of Microbial Genetics Maia Kivisaar as the director of the institute for 2024-2026.
