Topic: research

University of Tartu researchers have found a way to give old smartphones a new life
A recently published article by researchers at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science introduces a novel approach to reducing electronic waste and advancing sustainable data processing: turning old smartphones into tiny data centres
04 June 2025 research
Professor of Botany Meelis Pärtel elected as member of Academia Europaea
Meelis Pärtel, Professor of Botany at the University of Tartu, was elected to Academia Europaea, the Pan-European Academy of Humanities, Letters and Sciences. Pärtel will be active in the academy’s Ecology and Evolution section, where he sees strengthening connections between ecology and other research fields as his most important task.
29 May 2025 researchrecognition 
Postdoctoral research at the University of Tartu
Estonia, a hub of innovation and cutting-edge research, offers a vibrant ecosystem for postdoctoral researchers.
25 February 2025 research
Help choose the best Estonian-speaking AI
Estonian researchers have created the AI Barometer where users can compare the responses of language models and assess their proficiency in Estonian. Everyone is welcome to try out the barometer at baromeeter.ai. The researchers aim to collect at least 50,000 comparisons by the end of June.
08 May 2025 researchfor society
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
22 April 2025 admissionsresearch
Dark diversity reveals global impoverishment of natural vegetation 
A study recently published in Nature indicates that human activities have a negative effect on the biodiversity of wildlife hundreds of kilometres away.
02 April 2025 sustainabilityresearch
Doctoral defence Artjom Stepanjuk: "Function of adhesion molecules and signalling pathways in human endometrial and embryonic models"
On April 25 at 12:15 Artjom Stepanjuk will defend his doctoral thesis "Function of adhesion molecules and signalling pathways in human endometrial and embryonic models" (in Cell Biology).
25 March 2025 researchfor society
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25 March 2025 researchfor society
AS Medisoft and the University of Tartu are simplifying the work of general physicians
AS Medisoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Computer Science and AIRE, is testing the use of large language models to automate the documentation of general physician's (GP) visits.
Estonian Journal of Education invites submissions of articles on international cooperation
Estonian Journal of Education invites submissions of articles on international cooperation
17 March 2025 internationalresearch