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On Thursday, 17 October, the University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital signed a framework agreement for industrial doctorate to provide doctoral student places for Tartu University Hospital staff members who want to pursue a doctoral degree alongside their clinical work.
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On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.
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The newly elected director said that the University of Tartu School of Law has a special mission to ensure the raising of a new generation of Estonian lawyers.
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As of 31 August 2024, the ENLIGHT RISE project funded by the EU research and innovation funding programme Horizon 2020 is officially closed. The project focused on increasing the potential and innovation in research. Within three years, various accomplishments were achieved that remain accessible for those interested. 
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From 3 to 10 October, University of Tartu researchers and Rector Toomas Asser participated in a science and technology forum in Japan.
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On Friday, 18 October, starting at 18:00, the final gala of the Estonian Academy of Sciences' English-language competition “Science in 3 minutes” will take place.
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On October 25 at 10:15 Daniela León Velandia will defend her doctoral thesis "Mycorrhizal trait distribution and composition in plant communities under natural gradients"
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Professor Emeritus Mati Erelt, the grand old man of Estonian syntax, passed away on 12 October at the age of 83.
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On 10 October, the City of Tartu presented awards to the best entrepreneurs at the gala in Athena Centre. Vectiopep OÜ, a company operating in the field of health technology, was awarded the title of the University of Tartu spin-off of the year 2024.
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On October 18th, the University of Tartu's eighth Hydrogen Day will focus on finding opportunities to accelerate investments and applications in hydrogen technology. The event can be followed on Zoom.
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Both students and academic staff are expected to follow the guidelines for using artificial intelligence applications for teaching and studies.
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The members of the Academy elected Honorary Doctor of the University of Tartu Mart Saarma as the tenth President of the Academy. 
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On 21 October 2024, Mart Noorma will be our special guest at the Barlova Science Night, where he will discuss the topic of cyber defence.
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In the summer, two large book donations were made to the University of Tartu Library, adding to its existing collection of books on the classical and early modern periods.
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On 20-21 November, a short course on building competences for transdisciplinary collaboration will be held at the University of Tartu Library.
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Delta Trends Day 2024 is on the 12th of November, covering the topic Future Accounting and Finance: Digital and Sustainable.
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From 8 May to 20 October, all UT employees, students, alumni and all others interested are welcome to complete the orienteering course and reconnect with the history of the UT dormitories.
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On Monday 7 October 2024 our friend and colleague Associated Professor Emeritus Tiit Roosmaa (14.02.1955–07.10.2024) sadly passed away aged 69 .
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As part of Tartu Entrepreneurship Week, which is taking place from 7-13 October, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tartu has launched an outdoor media campaign showcasing six of the university’s spin-offs.
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On 21 October at 10:00 Liisi Lembinen will defend her doctoral thesis „Comprehending Decision-Making in Academic Library Leadership: A Situational Analysis“
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