Topic: for society

Ülikooli rattasõit
Group ride showcases the opportunities and challenges of Tartu’s cycling network
On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.
16 March 2026 Active UTfor society
Ülikooli peahoone, vabariigi aastapäeva aktus
Recording: ceremony and concert marking the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On Friday, 20 February, the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia took place in the university’s assembly hall.
12 February 2026 recognition for societyuniversity
Vasakult Kati Uusi-Rauva, Meelis Kull, Pille-Riin Lillepalu Tubli ja Tõnu Esko
Creativity drives the game in both research and entrepreneurship
Although creativity has often been associated primarily with the fine arts, no field of life can do without it, least of all entrepreneurship and research.
09 February 2026 entrepreneurshipcooperationfor society
Tartu Ülikooli peahoone Eesti lippudega
President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 203 people, 16 of whom are members of the university family.
02 February 2026 recognition for society
Naine naeratab
Heisi Kurig: artificial intelligence will not take jobs from those who understand how it works
Heisi Kurig, Head of the Institute of Computer Science, writes that AI will not take jobs from those who understand how it works.
29 October 2025 studiesfor society
Arengukava konverentsi kujutis
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.
27 October 2025 entrepreneurshipgovernanceinternationalfor societyuniversity
Doktorantide populaarteaduslike kolme minuti loengute konkursi osalejad ja korraldajad
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.
23 October 2025 researchfor society
Kolme minuti loengud
Come to listen to doctoral researchers’ three-minute lectures
The University of Tartu three-minute thesis competition offers everyone the opportunity to learn in simple language how the research of current doctoral researchers contributes to making the world a better place to live in the future. The competition will be held on Wednesday, 22 October at 10:00 in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.
15 October 2025 researchfor society
A map of Estonia on a blue background, other continents are surrounding the Estonian map.
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.
23 September 2025 for societyuniversity
Researchers' Night
Researchers' Night at the Delta Study Building 2025
On the evening of 26 September, everyone is welcome to the Delta Study Building for Researchers’ Night.
05 August 2025 studentsresearchfor society