Topic: research

Alumna story. Anneli Kruve: From Classroom Curiosity to Global Research
Anneli Kruve on her early passion for chemistry, advanced studies, and successful career in analytical chemistry, as well as the value of a good teacher and a strong academic foundation in life.
27 September 2024 researchalumni
Why is glass so chemically durable?
Glass is even suitable for storing nuclear waste. Miriam Koppel, a junior researcher in physical chemistry at the University of Tartu, explained why glass is such a chemically durable material.
20 September 2024 researchfor society
You are what you eat – ERC grant supports research into past people’s identities based on their dietary practices
Ester Oras, Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Archaeology at the University of Tartu, has received a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
05 September 2024 research
Registration for the Three Minute Thesis competition ends on 19 September
The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.
26 August 2024 research
An Estonian deep technology platform detects a large portion of respiratory infections.
The Estonian development company LDI Innovations has now completed the Fluo Reader device, which detects a large portion of upper respiratory tract infections, including the coronavirus.
11 June 2024 cooperationresearch
Alumnus story. Indrek Tulp: chemistry is a lifejacket for Estonia's economic problems.
Indrek Tulp talks about his career journey, studies at the chemistry institute, and the usefulness of a chemistry education in today's world.
06 June 2024 researchalumni
Mark your calendars: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students to be held on 2 October
Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.
03 June 2024 research
University brings top professionals and future technologies to Ida-Viru County
Alongside the creation of new technologies, Ida-Virumaa's transition to a sustainable economic model requires diversified skills and support for the development of research-intensive businesses.
A new approach has the potential to double the efficiency of energy storage devices.
Scientists from the University of Tartu and the University of Copenhagen have reached a theoretical description of an ideal electrocatalysis process.
27 March 2024 cooperationresearch
The Chemistry of Success: Inside the 71st Chemistry Olympiad Finals
The finals of the 71st Estonian Chemistry Olympiad took place at the University of Tartu's Chemicum on March 16-17. This year, 97 students from grades 9 to 12 competed against each other.
19 March 2024 studentsstudiesresearch