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Students of University of Tartu Faculty of Science and Technology logged most steps among universities in step challenge
From the University of Tartu, 110 students and 205 staff members signed up for the step challenge that took place from 1 to 31 October.
Estonia is the first country to fully deliver its in-kind contribution to European Spallation Source
Estonia, under the lead of the University of Tartu, has become the first member state of the consortium developing the European Spallation Source to deliver all in-kind contributions for ESS construction.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. 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 also been selected.
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
Best speakers in three-minute thesis competition focused on expressing uncertainty and waste gas-eating bacteria
The three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, held at the University of Tartu Library on 22 October, featured 13 popular-science short lectures in Estonian and 14 in English.
The 2025 Alan Roy Katritzky Scholarship Recipient is Märt Maasikas
Sel aastal pälvis 2025. aasta maineka Alan Roy Katritzky stipendiumi Märt Maasikas. Rääkisime Märdiga tema akadeemilisest teekonnast, teadustööst ning sellest, mida tunnustus talle tähendab.
Guest seminar on 30 October: understanding the p53 tumor suppressor protein's regulatory feedback loop
On 30 October at 14.15 (2.15 pm), a guest seminar by professor David Reisman (USA) takes place in Riia 23 room 218.
Rector acknowledged the Solaride team
On 20 October, Rector of the University of Tartu, Toomas Asser, recognised the Solaride team, which had recently achieved second place in the world championships in Australia.
University celebrated its 393rd anniversary
The University of Tartu was founded on 25 October 393 years ago. This year, the anniversary was marked by memorial ceremonies, a concert and other events.
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
Dr. Mark Robinson will give a lecture on “Managing the Collective” at the Institute of Chemistry
3 October, Dr. Mark Robinson, Senior Advisor at the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, will give a lecture at the University of Tartu’s Institute of Chemistry titled “Managing the Collective”.
University members are invited to propose nominees for annual awards until 20 December
With the annual awards, the university aims to recognise its employees’ and students’ outstanding achievements in teaching, doing research and serving society.
What does the University of Tartu Student Union do, and how to join it?
The University of Tartu has a Student Union (UTSU) of nearly 140 members, which has been steadfastly standing for students’ rights and solving their concerns for years. Full of initiative, student representatives have brought numerous ideas to life within the university and drawn attention to various institutional shortcomings.
University of Tartu’s men’s eight rowers are European university champions
The University of Tartu’s men’s eight team won the gold medal at the European University Rowing Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
A doctoral thesis helps to better understand and evaluate the behavior of organic solutes in ionic liquids
The doctoral thesis defended at the Institute of Chemistry studied the distribution of organic solutes in a gas-ionic liquid environment using cheminformatics and machine learning methods.
University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place at the assembly hall of the university's main building and online to initiate a discussion on topics important for society and the university. The discussion were be based on the new University of Tartu strategic plan approved in June.
University of Tartu celebrates the 80th anniversary of the birth of former rector, Professor Peeter Tulviste
During the Peeter Tulviste memorial week held from 27 October to 2 November, a memorial conference takes place in the university assembly hall, and the exhibition “Bibliophile Peeter Tulviste” opens at the university library.
This year’s Tartu Hydrogen Days focus on the role of hydrogen in energy security and national defence
9.–10. oktoobril toimub Physicumis ja Chemicumis 9. vesinikupäev mis toob kokku teadlased, ettevõtjad ja poliitikakujundajad, et arutleda vesiniku võtmerolli üle Eesti energiajulgeoleku tagamisel.
University of Tartu is the most successful applicant for Horizon Europe funding in Estonia
A recent overview published by the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) reveals that Estonia has performed exceptionally well in the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe (2021–2027). Among Estonian institutions, the University of Tartu has been the most successful participant in the programme, receiving almost €90 million in funding.
UTSU invites students to enjoy free noodles at Tõllakuur on 24 September
On Wednesday, 24 September, between 11:45-16:00, the University of Tartu Student Union is offering all students a free lunch at Tõllakuur – the much-loved and well-known instant noodles popular among students.
