Topic: for society

New Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO
About new Estonian-French project on disinformation supported by NATO
University textbook “Rakubioloogia” given the 2023 language award by Ministry of Education and Research
On Friday, 15 March, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas recognised the recipients of the language awards for 2023.
19 March 2024 recognition for society
University of Tartu experts to advise Ida-Viru municipalities on the action plans of the county’s green plan
The transition of Ida-Viru County to a more sustainable economic model requires changes in the mindset of the local population as well as in the current patterns of the local governments and businesses in the region.
Why western universities are a valuable source for Russia’s covert operations
In the wake of an espionage scandal, a former vice rector of the University of Tartu examines how universities across the EU have become targets in Russia’s hybrid war - and how they should defend themselves.
18 March 2024 for society
Practical ethics handbook compiled by Kadri Simm won the best Estonian-language university textbook award 2023
On 15 March, “Praktilise eetika käsiraamat” received the best university textbook award 2023 at the Language Deed appreciation event of the Ministry of Education and Research.
20 March 2024 recognition for society
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru County
Development of data-driven technologies in manufacturing in Ida-Viru county
The University of Tartu continues to contribute to the defence of Ukraine and welcomes new volunteers to join the effort
The University of Tartu continues to contribute to the defence of Ukraine and welcomes new volunteers to join the effort
01 February 2024 for societyuniversity
Unique winter school unravels the interactions between humanity and planet survival
From 29 January to 2 February, the international winter school "Survivance and Survival: Theory and Method" will focus on the question of the survival of humanity by looking at it from the perspective of the humanities.
23 January 2024 for society
Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence to start work in Estonia
The Estonian Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, led by the University of Tartu’s Institute of Computer Science, will address scientific issues of importance to Estonia. The government will support the centre of excellence with 7 million euros over seven years.
09 January 2024 researchfor society
Alan Tkaczyk presented to the president a science-based view on the possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia
15 November, the Office of the President of the Republic organised a nuclear technology seminar, where President Alar Karis was briefed about the specifics of nuclear energy production
14 December 2023 for society