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Why does plastic decompose so slowly compared to biomolecules?

Why does an apple decompose in nature, but a plastic bag remains for hundreds of years? The answer comes from Darja Lavõgina, Associate Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry at the University of Tartu.

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02.10.2024

Exhibition of top Estonian scientists opens in Brussels

Brüsselis avatud näitusel tutvustatakse Eesti teadlasi, kes on pälvinud Euroopa Teadusnõukogu grandi. Näitusel saab lugeda ka Tartu Ülikooli üheteistkümne silmapaistva teadlase ERC projektist.

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01.10.2024

Vesinikupäev "Hydrogen Now: Accelerating Investments and Applications"

The 8th Vesinikupäev of the University of Tartu will take place on October 18, 2024, at the University of Tartu Physicum. The theme is "Hydrogen Now: Accelerating Investments and Applications."

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01.10.2024

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.

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27.09.2024

Doktorant kolme minuti loengute konkursil esinemas

Come and listen! Doctoral students give inspiring short lectures to present the latest research

The competition will be held on Wednesday, 2 October at 10:00 in the Conference Hall of the University of Tartu Library.

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25.09.2024

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.

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20.09.2024

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).

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05.09.2024

Professor of Electrochemistry Jaak Nerut speaks of the role of hydrogen in meeting climate targets in his inaugural lecture

On 24 September Jaak Nerut delivers his inaugural lecture “A hydrogen-based future. The role of electrochemistry in meeting climate targets” in the White Hall of the University Museum.

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24.09.2024

Registration for the Three Minute Thesis competition ends on 19 September

The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.

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26.08.2024

Doctoral defence: Larissa Silva Maciel "Derivatization-targeted LC-MS analysis of compounds containing amino group"

On 30. August at 13.15, Larissa Silva Maciel will defend her thesis "Derivatization-targeted LC-MS analysis of compounds containing amino group".

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29.07.2024