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Doctoral Defence: Sanshiro Hosaka “Nothing but Politics? Explaining the Reproduction of Russian Narratives About the Events in Ukraine Among Japanese Scholars and Intellectuals 2014–2019”
On 11 April Sanshiro Hosaka will defend his doctoral dissertation “Nothing but Politics? Explaining the Reproduction of Russian Narratives About the Events in Ukraine Among Japanese Scholars and Intellectuals 2014–2019” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Political Science).
Leaders of German universities explored the digital opportunities used in teaching and research at the University of Tartu
On 19 March, the University of Tartu hosted a delegation from universities of the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
University is set to support the development of the Estonian economy in health technology accelerator Health Founders Estonia
Estonia's new ambitious goal is to become a global health technology hub. On 19 March, the Estonian Health Economy Association, the University of Tartu, Tartu Science Park and Civitta Estonia officially launched the health technology accelerator Health Founders Estonia, which will bring together science, medicine and business to help tackle some of the biggest challenges in health care.
UT Viljandi Culture Academy director candidates will meet for a debate
Anzori Barkalaja, Ott Karulin, and Kertu Saks are candidates in the regular elections for the position of director of the Viljandi Culture Academy. The candidates will introduce themselves and present their views at a public debate on 8 April from 16 to 18, which can be followed via live webcast.
LERU-CE7 rectors met in Tartu to discuss the future of European research and education
On 14–15 March, rectors from the partnership programme LERU-CE7 between the League of European Research Universities and a group of seven leading Central European universities (CE7) gathered at the University of Tartu.
Estonian Journal of Education invites submissions of articles on international cooperation
Estonian Journal of Education invites submissions of articles on international cooperation
Recording: professor of Functional Ecology Carlos Pérez Carmona gives his inaugural lecture on a trait-based approach to biodiversity
On 19 March, Carlos Pérez Carmona, Professor of Functional Ecology, will give his inaugural lecture entitled “A trait-based approach to biodiversity” in the university's assembly hall.
ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference – call for proposals open until 15 April
The students and staff can present their proposals for the fifth ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference that will take place at Uppsala University from 8 to 10 October 2025. The conference theme is Playfulness for the Future of Higher Education.
AS Medisoft and the University of Tartu are simplifying the work of general physicians
AS Medisoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Computer Science and AIRE, is testing the use of large language models to automate the documentation of general physician's (GP) visits.
University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day
On 14 March, the University of Tartu celebrated Mother Tongue Day.
Public online lecture series on mobility analysis and planning for human-scale cities
The online lecture series features leading experts and scholars in mobility and transport from Estonia and beyond.
Apply for Estonian summer courses by 30 April 2025
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Estonian language and culture this summer? We are accepting applications for the Estonian summer courses, which will take place from 28 July to 8 August 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
Doctoral defence: Pavel Kutergin "Современные творческие коллективы Шарканского района Удмуртии в деле сохранения и популяризации традиционной культуры"
Venue: Senate hall (Ülikooli 18–204) and via Zoom (meeting ID: 921 7100 9436, pääsukood: 528779)
Renovation works in the UT Pärnu College
The building of the UT Pärnu College will undergo extensive renovation, including upgrading the ventilation and heating systems and transforming the lobby into a modern collaboration and learning space. The works will begin on 5 May and end in November.
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
CANCELLED! President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to visit the University of Tartu
The planned visit of the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on 13 March to the University of Tartu and the president's public lecture will not take place.
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, at 19:00, the third University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
Harmonia Universitatis series continues with the concert “Kurt Weill 125”
The second concert in the Harmonia Universitatis series of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) “Kurt Weill 125” will take place in the university assembly hall on 1 April at 18.
Leave your mark – come join the University of Tartu Student Union!
Starting from March 24, it is possible to apply for the position of a student representative of the University of Tartu, both faculty and institute.
