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UT students' interest in studying at ENLIGHT partner universities has increased
The call for the Erasmus+ intra-European mobility application for the 2025/2026 academic year closed in March, revealing increased interest among students in studying at ENLIGHT universities.
28 March 2025
Fifty shades of wood chemistry: novel materials from ligno-nanocellulose
Scientists at the Institute of Chemistry’s Chair of Organic Chemistry are exploring ways to create innovative and sustainable materials from wood components.
31 March 2025 sustainabilityresearch
The importance of hydrogen technology in renewable energy and the commercialisation of science
In the Institute of Chemistry’s podcast “Future Energy – The Future of Energy”, hosts Karl-Ander Kasuk and Ove Oll discussed hydrogen technology with Silver Sepp, co-founder of H2Electro.
31 March 2025 research
LERU-CE7 rectors met in Tartu to discuss the future of European research and education
On 14–15 March, rectors from the partnership programme LERU-CE7 between the League of European Research Universities and a group of seven leading Central European universities (CE7) gathered at the University of Tartu.
18 March 2025 international
Student Union has chosen recipients of the teaching staff of the year award for 2024
The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.
16 February 2025 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards of 2024 have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
16 February 2025 recognition 
University of Tartu brought the largest number of international conferences to the city last year
The University of Tartu organised the largest number of international conferences in Tartu last year, and 13 of them won recognition.
19 February 2025 recognition 
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
Neuroscience and Laughing Rats as the Future of Mental Health
Scientists at Chemicum are studying how rats' joy and ultrasonic vocalizations help understand emotions and brain function. This research could lead to new treatments for mood disorders.
28 February 2025 research
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
20 January 2025 recognition 
Best Colleagues of 2024 Announced at the Institute of Chemistry’s Christmas Party
At the Institute of Chemistry’s traditional Christmas party, director Piret Pikma announced the Best Colleagues of 2024. The recognition was awarded to inspiring employees and students.
05 November 2025 recognition 
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
29 November 2024
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
31 January 2025 cooperationresearch
University's 2024 Christmas e-card symbolises equality
The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.
11 December 2024 university
Application for the spring semester’s micro-credential programmes has started
Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester to acquire an additional specialisation or competence in a narrow field. Applications can be submitted until 26 January.
13 December 2024 continuing education
Rector: raising an educated nation does not mean grinding down the top, it is about lifting up the lows
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
01 December 2024 university
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall.
21 November 2024 recognition 
UT digital archive in DSpace will be named ADA
Starting on 25 November, the digital archive of the University of Tartu in DSpace will be called ADA. With the new name, the archive will also have a fresh homepage design that aligns with the design of the university’s website.
25 November 2024
Mari Tõrv, Kadri-Ann Pankratov and Marju Himma awarded with the Baltic Women in Science fellowships
All three women received the fellowships of €7,000 in recognition of their research so far and to support further research in their scientific fields.
05 November 2024 researchrecognition 
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25 October 2024 recognition