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Alliance4Life suggests a modern approach to Widening measures
The Alliance4Life consortium, consisting of 12 leading life science institutions from 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including the University of Tartu, hosted the conference "Widening Instruments - Participants' View".
22 December 2023 international
Condolences on the tragic events in Charles University in Prague
"On behalf of the University of Tartu community, I am expressing our deep sadness and shock over the tragic events at Charles University Faculty of Arts and extend our solidarity and support in this most difficult of situations.
22 December 2023 international
University of Tartu to procure electricity from renewable energy sources
On 22 December the university announced a framework call for tenders for electricity procurement from renewable energy sources.
22 December 2023 sustainability
16 entries were submitted to the idea competition for the reconstruction of the University of Tartu School of Law building in Tallinn 
16 entries were submitted to the idea competition for the reconstruction of the University of Tartu School of Law building in Tallinn
20 December 2023 university
Marlon Dumas: how to integrate artificial intelligence into your company?
Discover how integrating AI into your business can be transformative, as Prof. Marlon Dumas from the Institute of Computer Science explains.
19 December 2023 entrepreneurship
Hans Orru to head the Centre for Sustainable Development from 1 January
At the council meeting of the University of Tartu’s Centre for Sustainable Development on 13 December, the council appointed Professor of Environmental Health Hans Orru as the new Head of the Centre.
20 December 2023 sustainability
University of Tartu’s spin-off UP Catalyst secures €4 million in funding to reduce Europe’s reliance on Chinese carbon materials
The company will utilise the funds to scale up their local production of carbon materials and graphite derived from CO2 emissions, offering a sustainable alternative source of raw materials to European battery manufacturers.
14 December 2023 entrepreneurship
Chief information security officer explains amendments to the procedure for using email service
University of Tartu Chief Information Security Officer Risto Rahu explains the changes that will be made in the email service at the beginning of 2024.
14 December 2023
University plans to set up a subsidiary, the Estonian Multiomics Company
The University of Tartu plans to establish a subsidiary, Estonian Multiomics Company (EMC). Its aim is to bring together individuals who give access to their health data and trusted companies that analyse people’s pseudonymised health data to create innovative health services and products.
15 December 2023 university
University of Tartu and Leil Storage forge strategic partnership to drive technological innovation in data storage
The University of Tartu and Leil Storage OÜ today announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding that marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at revolutionising the field of data storage.
12 December 2023 entrepreneurshipcooperation
University to invest in halls of residence, academic and research buildings and energy efficiency in 2024
In 2024, the University of Tartu plans to invest 17 million euros in its buildings. We spoke to Director of Administration Kstina Noormets about the university’s plans for this year and the years ahead.
18 December 2023 governance
Alan Tkaczyk presented to the president a science-based view on the possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia
15 November, the Office of the President of the Republic organised a nuclear technology seminar, where President Alar Karis was briefed about the specifics of nuclear energy production
14 December 2023 for society
Three important changes in the procedure for using email service
In the first half of 2024, the university’s procedure for using the email service will be amended.
08 December 2023
“Sudoku” is the winner of architectural competition for University of Tartu’s new academic and research building
On 8 December, in UT Library, the competition jury opened the sealed envelopes with names of the authors of the winning designs for an academic and research building on the Maarjamõisa field. From the ten entries submitted to the competition, the architectural solution “Sudoku” by Kauss Arhitektuur OÜ and Väli OÜ was announced as the winner.
08 December 2023 university
Pärt Peterson was elected as member of the Academy of Sciences in biomedicine
The general assembly of the Estonian Academy of Science selected Pärt Peterson, Professor of Molecular Immunology at the University of Tartu as a member of the academy in the field of biomedicine.
07 December 2023 research
Registration for the spring semester's micro-credential programmes ends this week
Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester and delivered in block mode or online form suitable for working people. Applications can be submitted until 21 January 2024.
08 December 2023 continuing education
Fuel cell developer GaltTec OÜ has been selected to NATO's innovation accelerator
University of Tartu spin-off company GaltTec OÜ is the first startup in Estonia that has managed to get through the tough application process to the NATO innovation accelerator.
06 December 2023 entrepreneurship
Coping with future pandemics requires a considerate attitude and trust in the government
Imagining a future entirely different from today can be the most effective risk adaptation strategy. At the Scientific Advisory Board’s conference “Viirustega tulevikku” (“To the future with viruses”), a panel of top Estonian scientists and officials discussed what resources and decisions future pandemics require and what trends influence how Estonian society will cope with pandemics in the upcoming decades. The panel discussion “Pandemics in a future society” was moderated by Triin Vihalemm, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Tartu.
19 December 2023 research
University of Tartu participates for the first time in the UN climate conference in Dubai
At the conference COP28, University of Tartu scientists will present their relevant research, practical applications, and an educational programme for schools in the Estonian pavilion.
06 December 2023 sustainability
His Excellency Ambassador of Finland Vesa Vasara visited the university
On 28 November, the Ambassador of Finland Vesa Vasara visited the University of Tartu and met with the rector to discuss international cooperation in the field of student mobility.
05 December 2023 international