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UT Centre for Sustainable Development facilitates interdisciplinary cooperation
The University of Tartu Centre for Sustainable Development seeks solutions for key societal issues arising from the ever-increasing conflict between the planetary boundaries and the human impact.
University of Tartu-led consortium embarks on European Galactic Astronomy project
The University of Tartu has a long history of astronomy research. Its Old Observatory, or Tähetorn, is considered a landmark in Estonia’s second largest city and academic hub. The modern observatory s
06 December 2022 research
Wise and the University of Tartu Foundation launch a scholarship to encourage women to study IT
Women in bachelor's and master's studies at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science now have the opportunity to apply for a €1,000 scholarship.
05 December 2022 cooperationstudies
IN MEMORIAM. Tiit-Rein Viitso
Professor Emeritus Tiit-Rein Viitso – long-time researcher of Finnic language history and phonology – passed away on December 2nd.
05 December 2022 InMemoriam
Professor Piret Ehin: democracy is not self-evident in today's world
At the ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of Estonia's national university, Piret Ehin, gave the anniversary lecture entitled "The state of democracy in Europe and beyond".
02 December 2022 for society
01 December 2022 for society
"Contribution to Estonian National Identity" award presented to writer Viivi Luik
On 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of establishing the Estonian-language university.
01 December 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professors is granted to Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp
The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
01 December 2022 recognition 
Researchers found that around a third of genes for allergic and autoimmune diseases were important for human adaptation
A new study published found that genetic factors for a range of autoimmune and allergic disorders were important for human adaptation.
01 December 2022 research
Heisi Kurig is the new head of Institute of Computer Science
The council of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science elected Heisi Kurig as the head of the institute at the meeting on 30 November.
30 November 2022 governance
Members of the University of Tartu’s Iranian community invite everyone to a peaceful rally for Iran
Members of the University of Tartu’s Iranian community invite everyone to a peaceful rally for Iran, to support women, life and freedom.
29 November 2022 for society
Broadcast: the ceremony of the 103rd anniversary of Estonia's national university
On Thursday, 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of Estonia’s national university.
30 November 2022 university
Record high number of participants in 3-minute thesis competition
Twenty-eight doctoral students took part in this year’s competition with 29 presentations, including nine in Estonian and 20 in English.
29 November 2022 research
Prestigious grant helps the University of Tartu study the development of the human immune system over its long history
The European Research Council (ERC) supports Christiana Lyn Scheib's research with a Starting Grant of nearly €1.5 million.
24 November 2022 research
An Estonian-Dutch study: Financial well-being can be achieved anywhere
Research in Estonia's summary about a study by Leonore Riitsalu and W. Fred van Raaij, elaborating on what really matters when it comes to financial well-being
24 November 2022 researchfor society
Coronavirus prevalence remains high due to a new Omicron subtype and a declining sense of danger
The results of the November wave of the University of Tartu-led coronavirus prevalence study show that the virus spread remains consistently high for the fourth month.
22 November 2022 research
Estonia’s nano technology company UP Catalyst is creating a ’green’ battery and heading for Mars
Estonia’s scientists have come up with an environmentally friendly solution for batteries and started looking for investments to build a factory.
21 November 2022 entrepreneurship
Universities in central and eastern Europe want more say at EU level
The CE7 coalition of seven universities hopes a new partnership with the League European Research Universities will give them more influence in shaping EU policy to better suit their needs.
21 November 2022 international
University of Tartu natural scientists continue among the world's most influential researchers 
The analytics company Clarivate revealed its 2022 list of Highly Cited Researchers, which includes two natural scientists from the University of Tartu.
21 November 2022 research
Viljandi Culture Academy has joined NGO Slava Ukraini’s charity campaign to collect woollen items for Ukrainians
Viljandi Culture Academy has joined NGO Slava Ukraini’s charity campaign to collect woollen items for Ukrainians. Knitted items are collected until 30 November 2022.
25 November 2022 cooperation