Topic: research
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.
Research Integrity Seminar: Developing Effective E-Learning in Research Integrity
European Horizon Alliance4Life_BRIDGE project invites you to the research integrity seminar in Tartu on October 2-3, 2025.
Mark your calendar: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students will be held on 22 October
We invite engaging presentations from all fields of research, delivered in clear language, in Estonian or English.
Conference „Ribosomes and antibiotics“
Welcome to the Estonian Doctoral School conference „Ribosomes and Antibiotics“! The conference is aimed at the PhD students and researchers of biomedical research and will be taking place 9-10 June.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Doctoral defence Artjom Stepanjuk: "Function of adhesion molecules and signalling pathways in human endometrial and embryonic models"
On April 25 at 12:15 Artjom Stepanjuk will defend his doctoral thesis "Function of adhesion molecules and signalling pathways in human endometrial and embryonic models" (in Cell Biology).
International Gene Forum 2025 will take place on September 9th and 10th
Gene Forum is the leading scientific conference on genetics and genomics in the Baltic region. The event has brought world-renowned experts to Tartu to discuss the latest advancements in the field since 2000.
Doctoral defence: Yan Zhao "Unravelling the mechanisms of chromosomal instability during early embryogenesis"
On 5 March at 16:00 Yan Zhao will defend her doctoral thesis for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Gene Technology.
Indrek Seire and Jaan Vihalemm ranked among top five in “Science in 3 Minutes” competition
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.
Scientific Collections as Treasure Chests
The fresh insight of the TÜMRI blog takes you to the the scientific collections preserved at our institute. The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology houses several scientific collections, which form a part of Estonia's scientific heritage. The acquisition and establishment of these collections are the result of intergenerational efforts, often spanning decades, and they hold invaluable and lasting significance for both education and research.
