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This week’s results of the waste water monitoring study led by the University of Tartu show that the overall coronavirus concentrations are fairly stable. However, the initial analysis of virus strains in waste water detected the Omicron variant in several places in Estonia.

Today, at December 3rd the nine ENLIGHT rectors signed a joint Sustainability Engagement on the occasion of the ENLIGHT General Meeting. With this joint Sustainability Engagement the ENLIGHT members want to make a strong claim to be key contributors of sustainable development and to lead by example with concrete actions in governance, education and research. Main elements of the ENLIGHT Sustainability Engagement are:

In November, a new international cooperation project UnivEntre was launched led by the University of Tartu Startup Lab. The project focuses on improving the efficiency of the Ukrainian higher education system to promote the country's innovation capacity and the quality of education. Over the next two years, Startup Lab will educate business lecturers at Ukrainian universities and share Estonia's experiences on how to make cooperation between universities and the business sector effective. The project will run until 1 June 2024.

This week’s results of the waste water analysis led by the University of Tartu show that the amount of coronavirus has notably decreased throughout Estonia since last week. The situation has also markedly improved in south-east Estonia.

Today, on 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Estonian-language university. On the anniversary, the Rector of the University of Tartu, Professor Toomas Asser announced the laureate of the Contribution to Estonian National Identity award, composer Erkki-Sven Tüür.

The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research. Social Sciences What is the value system like in early childhood?

The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research. Social Sciences Determining one’s own working hours does not increase general flexibility in employment relationships

Lecturers are invited to apply for a quality label for their e-course. Applications can be submitted until February 2nd 2022 (incl.) In the application round "E-course quality label 2022".

As part of The Guild's virtual seminar series dedicated to the findings of the Insight Paper “Reimagining Research-led Education in a Digital Age”, The Guild and the University of Tartu invite you to join the conversation on the role of universities in integrating international graduates into the local labour market.

This week’s results of the waste water monitoring study led by the University of Tartu show that while the overall virus situation remains fairly stable, regional variations can be observed. South Estonia continues to stand out with higher virus amounts, but no virus was found this time in samples from the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.

Starting from this Sunday, everyone can explore the Mars Rover's Test Base at the Town Hall Square in Tartu. The test base is located in a glass pavilion and in it, a miniature rover will be driving on a surface that mimics the one of the red planet. The test base will bring Mars closer to people as it might be the second planet in our Solar System that human will set foot on.

On 18 and 19 November 2021, the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference “Learning from and with each other – peer learning across all levels of the university” takes place in Ghent. The opening session, keynote speech and the Teaching and Learning Award Ceremony are held and livestreamed and can be viewed by anyone interested on 18 November.

A recent article published by researchers at the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu in the journal Human Reproduction described new links between polycystic ovary syndrome and genetics.

The ENLIGHT Interdisciplinary Proposal-Writing Workshop “Equity and Sustainability” will take place on 14–18 February 2022 at the University of Tartu. The event aims to provide a platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration for the ENLIGHT network universities’ researchers. With the anchor topic “Equity and Sustainability,” participants are invited to collectively look for solutions to the challenges indicated by the topics of the labs. During the event, five teams will be formed, each comprising two senior researchers and up to seven PhD students.

The Estonian health technology enterprise Antegenes has signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Everything Genetic Ltd to introduce the genetic tests used for cancer prevention to the healthcare system of the United Kingdom. Together with the agreement, the Estonian enterprise received an investment of 500,000 euros.

This week's results of the waste water analysis led by the University of Tartu indicate that the concentration of coronavirus in waste water is slowly decreasing. The situation is finally starting to improve also in Põlva County, which has stood out with the highest infection rates in the current wave.

This week’s results of the waste water analysis led by the University of Tartu show an increase in virus levels. Compared to the index describing the average situation in Estonia, the virus level is the highest in the waste water of places in southern and central Estonia. Larger cities in Ida-Viru County stand out by low levels of the virus.

On Thursday, 18 November, Academic Heritage Day is celebrated across Europe. On that occasion, the University of Tartu Museum, Natural History Museum, Botanical Garden and Library will set up a special installation in the city centre for a week.

This week’s results of the waste water study led by the University of Tartu indicate that coronavirus concentration in waste water has stabilised at a very high level. Compared to the rest of the country, south-east Estonia continues to stand out, with virus levels several times higher than elsewhere.

Latvian President Egils Levits paid a working visit to Estonia on Friday and had a meeting with President Alar Karis. In the afternoon, the two presidents visited the University of Tartu, where they were welcomed by Rector Toomas Asser, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk, and Vice Rector for Research Kristjan Vassil.