Topic: international

The 25th International Gene Forum will take place on 25–26 August at the Estonian National Museum.

You can now watch TEDx University of Tartu talks on TEDx YouTube channel.

During the state visit of Czech President Petr Pavel to Tartu, the University of Tartu and Masaryk University signed a cooperation agreement that creates new opportunities for expanding research and academic collaboration between the two institutions. At the same time, the visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the universities, whose achievements have gained international recognition.

TEDx University of Tartu brings people together to share “ideas worth spreading” across diverse topics on 2 June at the University of Tartu Delta Centre.

On 15 May, from 10:15 to 11:45, he gives a public lecture “Applying for ERC grants. The future of European research” in the building of the Institute of Cultural Research (Ülikooli 16–216).

Veikko Linko is an Associate Professor of Molecular Nanotechnology at the University of Tartu. Veikko’s role in Tartu has enabled him to build a research group to examine DNA-based nanostructures and collaborate with partners from across Europe.

The call for applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships is open until 9 September 2026. In April and May, the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) will host info sessions to help prospective applicants prepare their applications.

Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.

Kārlis is a master’s student in Bioengineering at the University of Tartu. Outside the lab, he enjoys sampling coffees in Tartu’s vibrant cafés and trying new sports – powerboating and Jiu-Jitsu.

Preliminary results of the International Student Barometer (ISB) show that international students are satisfied with their studies at the University of Tartu. They highlight strong academic quality, supportive learning conditions and the city of Tartu as an excellent living environment.