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Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesJakobi 2, r 116-121, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJakobi 2, IV korrus, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJakobi 2, III korrus, ruumid 302-337, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaÜlikooli 16, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaÜlikooli 18, 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaLossi 3, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaPosti 1, 71004 Viljandi linn, ViljandimaaJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJakobi 2, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaFaculty of Social SciencesLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJakobi 5, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaLossi 36, ruum 301, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNäituse 2, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNäituse 20 - 118, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRaekoja plats 2, 20307 Narva linn, Ida-VirumaaRingi 35, 80012 Pärnu linn, Pärnu linn, PärnumaaLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaLossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaFaculty of MedicineRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaBiomeedikum, Ravila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNooruse 1, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaL. Puusepa 1a, 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaL. Puusepa 8, 50406 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaUjula 4, 51008 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRavila, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRavila 19, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaFaculty of Science and TechnologyVanemuise 46 - 208, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRavila 14a, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRiia 23, 23b - 134, 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNooruse 1, 50411 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaJ. Liivi tn 2, 50409 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaRiia 23b/2, 51010 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of RectorArea of Vice Rector for Academic AffairsUppsala 10, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaÜlikooli 18b, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaÜlikooli 18a (III korrus), 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of Vice Rector for ResearchW. Struve 1, 50091 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of Director of AdministrationÜlikooli 18, ruumid 102, 104, 209, 210, 50090 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaÜlikooli 18A (III korrus), 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of Head of FinanceÜlikooli 17, 51005 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of Vice Rector for DevelopmentLossi 25, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaVanemuise 46, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaNarva mnt 18, 51009 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, TartumaaArea of Academic SecretaryUppsala 6, Lossi 36, 51003 Tartu linn, Tartu linn, Tartumaa
Topic: sustainability
University of Tartu students invited to apply for ENLIGHT Inclusion and Sustainability Awards
Bachelor’s and master’s students of the University of Tartu are invited to apply for the ENLIGHT Inclusion and Sustainability Awards that will be presented at the Teaching and Learning Conference in Bern on 22-24 October 2026. The awards acknowledge students who have demonstrated dedication to promoting diversity, inclusion, accessibility and sustainability through their projects, initiatives or research.
Study on the impact of human activity on biodiversity received the most public attention this past year among University of Tartu research
In 2025, the study that drew the most attention in public digital channels was led by Professor of Botany Meelis Pärtel and confirms the negative effect of human activity on wildlife biodiversity.
ERC Grant helps Velle Toll quantify the impact of anthropogenic air pollution particles on climate
University of Tartu Associate Professor in Climate Physics Velle Toll received the Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to quantify the extent to which air pollution particles cool the Earth’s climate. The results of Toll’s work would help fill a gap in our detailed understanding of human-induced climate change and improve the accuracy of climate projections.
90% of mycorrhizal fungal biodiversity hotspots lie outside protected areas
New data reveal a major conservation gap for networks of underground fungi that sustain plants, carbon flows, and soil health.
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.
Urban sheep moved to Maarjavälja
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjamõisa district is becoming an urban nature oasis partially maintained by Gotland sheep.
Square in front of university’s main building will get a fresh look this summer
The renovation of the area in front of the university’s main building has begun. The work will be done in several stages and last until early autumn.
University staff and students are invited to communal work in Maarjavälja green area
On 21 and 26 May, university members are welcome to take part in communal work in the Maarjavälja green area. Volunteers can plant local species and build fencing for urban sheep.
13 May 2025
sustainability
Maarjavälja green area will have sheep, meadows and berry bushes
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjavälja district will become an urban nature oasis where residents can experience a rich natural environment without leaving the city.
