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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 2 June 2025.
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves' public lectures in May
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Visiting Professor of Democracy in the Digital Age at the
University of Tartu, will deliver two public lectures in May.
Solaride’s third solar car made its debut
On 25 April, the solar car Solaride III Enefit was presented in the underground car park of the University of Tartu Delta academic building.
Library’s newly refurbished dining room opens on 12 May
The dining room is now a cosy area to take a quick lunch.
Estonian universities and Estonian Research Council call to act on injustice
All Estonian public universities will celebrate Diversity Week from 5–11 May for the second year. This year’s focus is on encouraging people to notice and to act.
Luca Alfieri will defend his doctoral thesis „Forecasting Business Cycles and Financial Crises with Machine Learning“
On 19 May at 14:00 Luca Alfieri will defend his doctoral thesis „Forecasting business cycles and financial crises with machine learning“
Professor of Radiology Pilvi Ilves gives her inaugural lecture on childhood stroke which can have severe consequences
On 22 May, at 16:15, Professor of Radiology of the University of Tartu Pilvi Ilves gives her inaugural lecture on childhood stroke in the university’s assembly hall. The lecture is in Estonian.
Tartu Student Days Spring Festival features more than one hundred diverse events
Most of the events taking place during the Tartu Student Days Spring Festival from 25 April to 3 May are organised by student organisations from Tartu’s higher education institutions.
University of Tartu law students made history at reputable Willem C. Vis moot competition
Representative team of the University of Tartu School of Law made it to the top 32 in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
Three rectors’ scholarship came to the University of Tartu for the third year in a row
The winner of the three rectors’ scholarship competition, which was held for the eighth time this year, is Arnita Agrita Umalas, who was born and raised in Latvia but is studying Estonian language and linguistics at the University of Tartu, focusing on the Livonian language in her master’s thesis.
Australian inclusive education expert gives guest lecture on 14 strategies for student engagement
On May 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Associate Professor Ingrid Harrington from the University of New England, Australia will hold a guest lecture at University of Tartu on the award-winning project “Commencing Student Success Project”. The project provides 14 strategies aimed at helping all students feel supported at university and enhancing their academic success.
Doctoral Defence: Eoin Micheál McNamara “The Risk Society’s Stabilisation Failure? An Analysis of NATO and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan”
On 9 May at 13:00 Eoin Micheál McNamara will defend his doctoral dissertation "The Risk Society’s Stabilisation Failure? An Analysis of NATO and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan".
University of Tartu’s Career Hub supports conscious career development
The new Career Hub website of the University of Tartu provides information and advice to support learning paths and careers planning.
Spring Run attracted a record number of sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Maarjavälja green area will have sheep, meadows and berry bushes
In collaboration with the University of Tartu and the city of Tartu, the green area in the Maarjavälja district will become an urban nature oasis where residents can experience a rich natural environment without leaving the city.
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral programmes
The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.
Doctoral defence: Marianne Kivastik "Heterostylous plants in an era of global change: the role of local, landscape and climatic factors"
On May 9 at 10:15 Marianne Kivastik will defend her doctoral thesis "Heterostylous plants in an era of global change: the role of local, landscape and climatic factors"
Ilona Faustova was elected director of the Institute of Bioengineering
On 4 April, the council of the Institute of Bioengineering elected Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ilona Faustova as the institute’s director. Her three-year term of office starts on 1 May.
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
