Topic: research

Media Literacy Research Group Developed a Digital Competence Enhancement Web Repository
The web repository features practical educational and informational materials that encourage young people to test their digital skills.
03 July 2024 research
Geoinformatics community gathers in Tartu to discuss wider use of free and open-source software
The international geoinformatics conference “Free and Open Source for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Europe 2024” will take place in Tartu, Estonia, from 1 to 7 July.
What is ENLIGHT and what it offers to universities
ENLIGHT is a network of ten European universities created in 2020. Promoting equitable quality of life, sustainability and global engagement through higher education transformation, the network offers various opportunities for students, professors, researchers, and staff members. The project focuses on six cross-cutting challenge domains: health and wellbeing, digitalisation, climate change, energy and circular economy, equity, and culture and creativity.
Karl Kruusamäe paves the way for human-robot collaboration full of possibilities
Karl Kruusamäe is fascinated by science at the frontiers of human knowledge: anything is possible. In his work, he is committed to developing collaboration between humans and robotics.
Estonian Biobank launched a portal for more than 210,000 biobank participants
On 11 June, the Estonian Biobank, University of Tartu, launched the portal MinuGeenivaramu.
12 June 2024 researchfor society
Researchers need Widening to offer more than just networking
Researchers need Widening to offer more than just networking.
07 June 2024 internationalresearch
Mark your calendars: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students to be held on 2 October
Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.
03 June 2024 research
Scientists made a soft robot that mimics a spider's leg
Researchers I. Must and K. Valdur have created a robot leg modelled after the leg of a cucumber spider. A soft robot was created in cooperation with the Italian Institute of Technology
23 May 2024 research
Industrial doctoral student combines work and studies
The industrial doctorate offers a unique opportunity for companies, universities and doctoral students to work together.
22 May 2024 studiesresearch
Doctoral defence: Sirelin Sillamaa "The role of helicases Hmi1 and lrc3 in yeast mitochondrial DNA maintenance"
On 11 June at 10:15 Sirelin Sillamaa will defend her doctoral thesis “The role of helicases Hmi1 and lrc3 in yeast mitochondrial DNA maintenance“.
16 May 2024 for society