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Council of Europe Development Bank and Nordic Investment Bank to co-finance construction of University of Tartu’s new academic and research building in Maarjavälja
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the University of Tartu have agreed on up to 100 million euros financing for the construction of the university’s academic and research buildings in Tartu and Tallinn, Estonia.
What sights can we see in Tartu along Struve Geodetic Arc?
From 12 June to 21 September, all University of Tartu staff and students and everyone else are welcome to complete the orienteering course “Exploring Tartu along Struve Geodetic Arc”.
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.
University website’s news page has a new look
The university website’s news page now displays news divided into different sections, making it easier to read and find interesting news by topic.
Construction project for new Tallinn building of University of Tartu was completed
Over the years, the building has deteriorated and become too small for the needs and possibilities of teaching and studies, so it will soon undergo renovation. After that, the building will also house the University of Tartu Tallinn office.
Urban sheep moved to Maarjavälja
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjamõisa district is becoming an urban nature oasis partially maintained by Gotland sheep.
Square in front of university’s main building will get a fresh look this summer
The renovation of the area in front of the university’s main building has begun. The work will be done in several stages and last until early autumn.
University of Tartu together with the Estonian Defence League came first in the pre-exercise for international cyber defence exercise
At the beginning of April, the team of the UT Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology Office, together with the Estonian Defence League Cyber Defence Unit, participated in the cyber defence exercise Locked Shields 2025 Partners Run and came first among 14 teams.
Writer Viivi Luik is University of Tartu’s next Professor of Liberal Arts
Next academic year, the professorship of liberal arts will be held by poet, children’s author and prosaist Viivi Luik.
University of Tartu is seeking a uniform building signage solution
The University of Tartu has announced a design competition to find a solution for building signage in university buildings across Estonia. Designs are expected by 1 September 2025.
