Topic: sustainability

This year’s Tartu Hydrogen Days focus on the role of hydrogen in energy security and national defence
9.–10. oktoobril toimub Physicumis ja Chemicumis 9. vesinikupäev mis toob kokku teadlased, ettevõtjad ja poliitikakujundajad, et arutleda vesiniku võtmerolli üle Eesti energiajulgeoleku tagamisel.
Buy or sell your second-hand bicycle at Mobility Week’s bicycle market
On 22 September from 17:00–20:00, a bicycle market takes place on Vabaduse pst in Tartu, offering the opportunity to buy a reasonably priced second-hand bicycle or to sell your working condition bicycle.
16 September 2025 sustainabilitycooperation
Conference explores adapting to climate change
On 27–28 November, the conference „Climate Compass 2025: The Art of Adaptation in the Light of Science" will take place in Tartu, marking 160 years since the beginning of meaningful weather observations in Estonia.
29 August 2025 sustainabilityresearch
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.
07 August 2025 sustainabilityresearch
University of Tartu recommendations for sustainable living
Everyone should strive for a sustainable lifestyle, and the university community can set an example for others.
19 June 2025 sustainability
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.
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.