Topic: for society
Doctoral defence: Tarmo Puurand “Human genome studies with k-mer frequencies”
On 2 September at 14:15 Tarmo Puurand will defend his doctoral thesis “Human genome studies with k-mer frequencies” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Bioinformatics.
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“).
City of Tartu invites everyone to communal work at Maarjavälja green area and Jaamamõisa stream
In June, all interested are invited to communal work in the Maarjavälja experimental area (between Viljandi road and the University of Tartu Physicum) and at Jaamamõisa stream.
Workshop on ethics of artificial intelligence will take place in Tartu
On 25–26 August, the workshop on the ethics of artificial intelligence, "Ethics of AI: Navigating Challenges to Values, Society, and Human Welfare," will be held at the University of Tartu.
Doctoral defence: Débora Aguiar Gomes „Theoretical and astrophysical aspects of extended general relativity“
On 19 June 2025 at 14.15, Débora Aguiar Gomes will defend her doctoral thesis „Theoretical and astrophysical aspects of extended general relativity“.
Doctoral defence: Jorma Rahu „Novel insights into aerosol-cloud interactions by analysing the temporal evolution of strong anthropogenic cloud perturbations“
On 12 June 2025, Jorma Rahu will defend his doctoral thesis "Novel insights into aerosol-cloud interactions by analysing the temporal evolution of strong anthropogenic cloud perturbations".
Doctoral defence: Kadi Kähär-Peterson „Garlieb Merkel’s Political Thought: A Baltic Perspective on Enlightenment“
Doctoral defence: Kadi Kähär-Peterson „Garlieb Merkel’s Political Thought: A Baltic Perspective on Enlightenment“
Doctoral defence: Yehor Yatsiuk "Large tree-cavities as key structures for forest biodiversity"
On 9 June at 10.15 Yehor Yatsiuk will defend his doctoral thesis "Large tree-cavities as key structures for forest biodiversity" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Zoology and Ecology).
Sexuality, menstruation and motherhood: Estonian Women’s Health Study makes women’s voices heard
Today, the University of Tartu Women’s Clinic publishes the results of the Estonian Women’s Health Study, which, among other topics, provides insights into women’s sexuality, menstrual health, menopause, and attitudes towards motherhood. Representatives of the research team introduce the results at the webinar on Monday, 26 May, at 15:00.
Research and innovation gap in Europe is narrowing, but its elimination requires continuous support and improvements
Over the past decade, widening countries (those with lower research and innovation performance) have made substantial progress in increasing their participation in European research and innovation programmes. However, differences have emerged in the development capacity and needs of research institutions in these countries.
