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University of Tartu awarded four early-stage researchers at the Independence Day ceremony
Today, at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship and the Lennart Meri award for research and for master’s thesis were presented.
Professor Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize went to Uku Tooming
On 21 February, the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize was presented at the ceremony marking the Republic of Estonia’s anniversary at the University of Tartu. The 5,000-euro prize was awarded to Research Fellow in Theoretical Philosophy Uku Tooming, whose research focuses on understanding the cultural nature of humans.
Lennart Meri awards went to Timo Aava and Hegle Pärna
On 21 February, at the Independence Day ceremony in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the recipients of the Lennart Meri award for research and the Lennart Meri award for master’s thesis were announced. The 6,000-euro award for research went to Timo Aava for his doctoral thesis in history, and the 4,000-euro award to Hegle Pärna for her master’s thesis in law.
Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship was awarded to Research Fellow in Materials Science Kristjan Kalam
On 21 February, the recipient of this year’s Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship was announced at the ceremony of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall. The 18,000-euro scholarship was awarded to Kristjan Kalam, a Research Fellow in Materials Science at the Institute of Physics.
Lecture "The deterring power of words" by Professor Andreas Ventsel
Lecture by University of Tartu Professor of Political and Sociosemiotics Andreas Ventsel at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 21 February 2025.
Toomas Asser: Europe's psychological defence must withstand currents from both East and West
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 21 February 2025.
Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked among top five in “Science in 3 Minutes” competition
Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked in top five on 19 February in the final competition of “Science in 3 Minutes” organised by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
UT Library’s system for booking group work rooms will be updated
The students can book the rooms by logging into the system with their university credentials.
Record amount of digital waste was deleted during the university’s Digital Cleanup Month
This year’s digital cleanup campaign at the university lasted for almost an entire month. In total, university members freed up 4,313 GB of space on their devices and discarded 93.5 kg of old external data carriers.
University of Tartu contribution to society award went to Move Lab
On the initiative of the University of Tartu Move Lab, a new physical education syllabus was created and implemented in Estonian schools at the beginning of this school year.
University of Tartu language award is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages
The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.
Student Union has chosen recipients of the teaching staff of the year award
The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.
University of Tartu research award went to Centre for Climate Research for discovery about anthropogenic air pollution
The University of Tartu research award 2024 went to an extraordinary discovery that in industrial hot spots, anthropogenic air pollution causes snowfall and reduces cloud cover.
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
Doctoral defence: Alessandra Dezi "Функции иноязычных вкраплений в интернет-дискурсе русскоязычных жителей Италии и Эстонии: сопоставительный аспект"
On 7 March at 12:15, Alessandra Dezi will defend her doctoral thesis "Функции иноязычных вкраплений в интернет-дискурсе русскоязычных жителей Италии и Эстонии: сопоставительный аспект" ("Functional aspects of interlingual translanguaging in the internet communication of Russian speakers in Italy and Estonia: a comparative study") for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Russian Language.
Doctoral defence: Piret Upser "Eesti hädaabikõned: tüübid, teemad ja suhtlusprobleemid"
On 21 March at 14:15 Piret Upser will defend her doctoral thesis "Eesti hädaabikõned: tüübid, teemad ja suhtlusprobleemid" ("Estonian emergency calls: types, topics, and interactional problems").
On February 19, Toomas Hendrik Ilves will give a public lecture at the University of Tartu
Toomas Hendrik Ilves will speak at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies about the impact of the new U.S. president taking office on Euro-Atlantic security.
New strategic plan defines the university’s role in a changing world
The University of Tartu’s committee for the strategic plan until 2035 is currently selecting the key topics the university should focus on in the next decade
Doctoral defence: Eleonora Beccari "Mapping and exploring trait spaces across the tree of life"
On February 21 at 10:15 Eleonora Beccari will defend her doctoral thesis "Mapping and exploring trait spaces across the tree of life" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
University of Tartu brought the largest number of international conferences to the city last year
The University of Tartu organised the largest number of international conferences in Tartu last year, and 13 of them won recognition.
