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Information regarding the war in Ukraine
Information to the university family during the war in Ukraine
Ann Veismann elected as head of the Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics
At its meeting on 2 December, the council of the University of Tartu Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics elected Associate Professor of General Linguistics Ann Veismann as the new head of the institute.
University calls to raise funds for the Seventh Pillar Fund during charity donation week
From 26 November to 2 December, donations are invited to the University of Tartu Seventh Pillar Fund, which offers scholarships for young researchers and outstanding students.
Bart Gaens will talk about Japan’s global “strategic partnership diplomacy”
Bart Gaens will talk about Japan’s global “strategic partnership diplomacy” beyond the Japan-US alliance
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.
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.
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.
University of Tartu and Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences launch collaboration in intersectoral doctoral studies
The University of Tartu and Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences have strengthened cooperation in intersectoral doctoral studies to support academic succession at the professional higher education institution and enhance its research capacity. In September, the first intersectoral doctoral researcher began their studies in the collaboration between the two institutions.
Join the step challenge in October!
From 1 to 31 October, FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge Sügissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined .
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.
