Topic: research
University of Tartu coordinates major project for smarter use of cancer data in Europe
The UNCAN-Connect project (Decentralized Collaborative Network for Advancing Cancer Research and Innovation), led by the Estonian Cancer Network (ESTCAN) at the University of Tartu, aims to establish an international cancer data sharing platform to facilitate cancer prevention, monitoring, research, and treatment.
Researchers investigate the presence of environmental chemicals in the bodies of Estonian people
Tartu Ülikooli teadlased hakkavad uurima, kui palju kahjulikke aineid on Eesti eri piirkondade inimeste organismi ümbritsevast keskkonnast sattunud.
Doctoral defence: Biplabi Bhattarai „Soil warming effect on belowground dynamics in subarctic grasslands: responses of roots, rhizomes, and rhizobiomes“
Doctoral defence: Biplabi Bhattarai „Soil warming effect on belowground dynamics in subarctic grasslands: responses of roots, rhizomes, and rhizobiomes“
Doctoral defence: Eleri Lillemäe “Pragmatic conscription: Perceptions and experiences of conscripts in Estonia”
22. augustil kell 14.00 kaitseb Eleri Lillemäe sotsioloogia erialal doktoritööd „Pragmatic conscription: Perceptions and experiences of conscripts in Estonia“ („Pragmaatilise ajateenistuse kujunemisest Eesti ajateenijate kogemuste põhjal“).
Gravity theory conference 2025
Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2025
Experimental apparatus developed in collaboration with Tartu Observatory was sent to International Space Station
The Axiom Mission 4 was launched from Kennedy Space Center on 25 June at 9:31, delivering volcanic algae to the International Space Station (ISS) for an experiment for which key electronic components were developed at Tartu Observatory.
ERC grant will support placement of tens of thousands of previously unknown fungi on evolutionary tree
Leho Tedersoo, Professor of Mycorrhizal Studies at the University of Tartu, has received the Advanced Grant from the European Research Council to systematise and describe members of the 95% majority of previously unclassified microscopic fungi, and other eukaryotic organisms not yet included in the current tree of life system. Using the kingdom Fungi as an example, a new system for DNA-based classification of organisms can then be created.
Doctoral defence: Sandeep Thayamkottu "Ecosystem scale modelling of carbon and nitrogen cycles in peatlands"
On the 26th of June at 14:15, Sandeep Thayamkottul will defend his doctoral thesis "Ecosystem scale modelling of carbon and nitrogen cycles in peatlands".
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.
New exhibition introduces researchers receiving European Research Council grants
On Thursday, 12 June, the exhibition “Exciting Minds: Estonian Research Excellence Showcase – ERC Grants Across the Years” will open at the University of Tartu Library.
