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Topic: international
Ambassador of Brazil visited the University of Tartu
On 8 August, the Ambassador of Brazil to Estonia, Mrs Rosimar da Silva Suzano, visited Tartu and met with Rector Toomas Asser.
Rector spoke at the international Glion Colloquium about how universities can rebuild trust in science
From 25 to 29 June, the Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser participated in the 15th international higher education think tank "Trust and Truth – How they impact the complex Relationship between Science and Society” in Glion, Switzerland.
Conference "Law's Many Users" explores how different professionals interpret legal norms
The conference “Law’s Many Users: Legal Interpretation Within and Beyond Legal Institutions” will take place on 12–14 November 2025 at the University of Tartu. It will focus on how professionals in various roles interpret legal norms within the constraints and affordances of their organisational contexts.
The ENLIGHT network introduces its brightest stars
As part of the ENLIGHT campaign Faces of ENLIGHT, members of the network who exemplify excellence in their professional achievements and personal attributes are being introduced over a three-year period. The University of Tartu is highlighting six individuals, the third of whom is Rando Simson, Vice President of Student Body.
Gravity theory conference 2025
Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2025
Genome of Europe Launched Public Awareness Survey on Genomics Across Five EU Countries
The Genome of Europe (GoE) has launched a public awareness survey across five European countries (Estonia, France, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia) to assess citizens' understanding and attitudes towards genetics and genomics-based personalized medicine. The survey is part of a wider scientific and societal effort to ensure that all Europeans can benefit from the promises of modern genomic medicine.
The 14th International Congress for Finno-Ugric Studies will take place at the University of Tartu in August
18.–23. augustini toimub Tartu Ülikooli eesti ja üldkeeleteaduse instituudis 14. rahvusvaheline soome-ugri kongress (Congressus Internationalis Fenno-Ugristarum ehk CIFU). Registreerumine on avatud 30. juunini.
MEDAL’s final conference focuses on innovative approaches to linguistic data
On 9–10 October 2025, the University of Tartu will host the final conference of the MEDAL project, “Methodological Excellence in Data-Driven Approaches to Linguistics: New Challenges, Novel Approaches.” Registration is now open.
Take part in the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference 2025
Staff and students of the University of Tartu are invited to apply for the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference 2025, which will be held in Uppsala from 8 to 10 October. The central theme of this year’s conference is Playfulness in the Future of Higher Education.
New season of podcast for international students “Tiksu to UniTartu”
The University of Tartu’s podcast for prospective international students, “Tiksu to UniTartu”, is back this summer with a second season.
