Topic: equal treatment

From the beginning of this academic year, free menstrual pad dispensers have been installed in the university study buildings to ensure that hygiene products are always available when needed. A total of 39 dispensers have been placed in the buildings.

This spring, at the Student Union's intitative, information about the principles of equal treatment was shared at the university. Now, the Marketing and Communication Office would like to know whether and how these messages reached the university community and what impression they made.

Data collection for the European Social Survey will begin in Estonia in June. The survey has been conducted in Estonia every two years since 2004. This time, in addition to trust, wellbeing, attitudes and values, the survey will focus more closely on people’s attitudes towards immigration..

On 6 June, the university will, for the first time, take part in the Baltic Pride 2026 March in Tallinn. We invite all students and staff to join.

Diversity Day is celebrated in Estonia and across Europe on 13 May, the second Wednesday in May, and the whole month is marked as Diversity Month. The aim is to value the uniqueness of every individual and emphasise the importance of an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment.

On 29 April, the international Denim Day was marked to draw attention to the prevention of sexual violence and the message that no choice of clothing ever constitutes consent – responsibility lies solely with the perpetrator. The action also aimed to raise awareness of the study currently being conducted at the university, focusing on experiences and attitudes related to harassment, bullying and discrimination.

On 29 April, Denim Day will be marked in Estonia for the first time to express support for survivors of sexual violence and to emphasise that no choice of clothing ever constitutes consent. Everyone is invited to wear jeans on this day as a sign of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

One of the biggest and, until recently, more hidden problems of the European academic world has finally taken clearer shape. In 2022, the consortium of universities and research institutions UniSAFE conducted a large-scale study on gender-based violence and its consequences in European academia. Over 42,000 staff members and students from higher education institutions across 15 European countries participated in the study.

From 20 April, all University of Tartu staff and students will receive an email invitation to participate in a study that aims to provide an overview of attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to sexual harassment, workplace bullying and discrimination at the university.

From 24 April, Eveliis Padar will start work at the university as an equality officer to support university members in cases of unequal treatment and to help handle them in a fair and professional manner.