Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked in top five on 19 February in the final competition of “Science in 3 Minutes” organised by the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
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.
The President of the Republic of Estonia honors Academician and Professor of the University of Tartu Richard Villems with the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class.
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 157 people, twelve of whom are members of the university family.
On 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
University of Tartu Medal was given to IMCB Vivarium Manager Sulev Kuuse. Badge of Distinction was given to Tõnis Org, IMCB Associate Professor of Biotechnology.