Topic: university
Information regarding the war in Ukraine
Information to the university family during the war in Ukraine
University of Tartu continues as Estonia’s most attractive employer in education
In the 14th survey on Estonia’s most attractive employers by CV Keskus, the University of Tartu was chosen as the most desirable employer in the field of education.
Ann Veismann elected as head of the Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics
At its meeting on 2 December, the council of the University of Tartu Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics elected Associate Professor of General Linguistics Ann Veismann as the new head of the institute.
Rector Toomas Asser: education is the strongest safeguard of the independent existence of Estonia
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu, Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2025.
Rector Toomas Asser: university achieved main objectives of administrative contract, but funding without future prospects limits development
The report on the implementation of the administrative contract between the University of Tartu and the Ministry of Education and Research for 2022–2025 confirms that the university has fulfilled its main obligations and achieved the set goals. The ministry, however, has not met some of its funding commitments.
University calls to raise funds for the Seventh Pillar Fund during charity donation week
From 26 November to 2 December, donations are invited to the University of Tartu Seventh Pillar Fund, which offers scholarships for young researchers and outstanding students.
Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo delivered academic lecture at the ceremony of the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university
On 1 December, the ceremony of the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university took place at the University of Tartu assembly hall. As part of the ceremony, the University of Tartu Honorary Doctor Professor Svante Pääbo delivered a lecture “About Neandertals, and how they live on in many of us”.
Access to cathedral ruins to be restricted
This week, barriers will be installed around the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral to prevent movement in the immediate vicinity of the ruins. The condition of the cathedral ruins has gradually deteriorated over the years, and it may not be safe to be under or near the walls of the ruins.
Bart Gaens will talk about Japan’s global “strategic partnership diplomacy”
Bart Gaens will talk about Japan’s global “strategic partnership diplomacy” beyond the Japan-US alliance
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves at the development conference: "International University of Tartu"
The opinion piece is based on the presentation at the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”.
