News: Active UT

On 29 May in Tartu, during the fifth match of the Estonian basketball championship finals series, the University of Tartu's basketball team Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits defeated BC Kalev/Cramo 85–65. This secured Tartu their third win in the finals series and, after 11 years of effort, the Estonian championship title.

In the third game of the Optibet Basketball League finals, held on 23 May in Tartu, BC Kalev/Cramo defeated Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits 83-77. Tartu now leads the series 2-1 and needs one victory to secure the Estonian championship title.

On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.

The University of Tartu Spring Run, held on 15 April, featured a more varied programme and brought more than 1,000 sports enthusiasts to the banks of the river Emajõgi.

The university is launching a physical activity and wellbeing programme to support the mental and physical wellbeing of the university community and shape a learning and working environment that fosters physical activity.

From 30 January to 1 February, the 10th edition of the traditional Student Winter Games took place in Kääriku. The University of Tartu came second in the rankings with 235.7 points.

A cross-country skiing trail with natural snow has been opened in Maarjavälja, the area between Viljandi road and the Physicum and Chemicum buildings of the University of Tartu. All skiers are welcome to use the trail for free.

On 16 January, the Estonian Academic Sports Federation’s combined events tournament took place at the NET sports hall in Tartu. The University of Tartu was declared the overall winner of the competition, and the best student athletes and the universities most active in sport in 2025 were recognised.