Topic: recognition 

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.
31 October 2025 recognition 
University of Tartu students stand out at Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest
Three student teams from the University of Tartu took part in the Nordic Collegiate Programming Contest (NCPC) on 4 October, where a total of 173 teams from across the Nordic and Baltic countries competed in the main ICPC category.
University invites nominations for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award
Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.
04 September 2025 recognition 
Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September
All university staff and students are invited to nominate candidates who deserve to be awarded the university’s honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
03 September 2025 recognition 
Best student projects in 2025 selected
On 29 May, the Final Event of the Institute of Computer Science Student Project Contest took place in the Delta Study Building.
29 May 2025 recognition 
Women in Science: Marharyta Domnich, Junior Research Fellow of Computational Neuroscience
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Marharyta Domnich, Junior Research Fellow of Computational Neuroscience shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Alejandra Duque-Torres, Junior Research Fellow in Software Engineering
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Alejandra Duque-Torres, Junior Research Fellow in Software Engineering shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Dzvinka Yarish, Junior Research Fellow of Bioinformatics
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Dzvinka Yarish, Junior Research Fellow of Bioinformatics shares her thoughts.
Women in Science: Maiara Bollauf, Lecturer in Coding Theory and Cryptography
From 10-16 February 2025, the University of Tartu will host a themed week to celebrate the "Women in Science" day. During this week, we aim to highlight the work and achievements of our researchers and have invited them to answer three questions. This time, Maiara Bollauf, Lecturer in Coding Theory and Cryptography shares her thoughts.
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