Topic: research

Tambet Teesalu seeks to improve pain management at the interface between blood vessels and nerve tissue
University of Tartu Professor of Nanomedicine Tambet Teesalu has become the first Estonian researcher to receive a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council, which supports collaboration of top-level research teams in tackling highly complex and ambitious scientific challenges.
06 November 2025 research
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.
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
10 October 2025 research
Professor Toivo Maimets elected President of Alliance4Life
At its board meeting on 18 September in Warsaw, the Alliance4Life network elected Professor Toivo Maimets from the University of Tartu as its new President.
02 October 2025 internationalresearch
Study or conduct research in Germany – scholarship info session on 8 October
A three-week German language course at a German university, master’s studies, or research – all of this is possible with scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)!
Translon – a new term in molecular biology
The term 'Translon' was proposed by 127 scientists to describe the sequences used for polypeptide chain synthesis.
02 October 2025 research
University of Tartu is the most successful applicant for Horizon Europe funding in Estonia
A recent overview published by the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) reveals that Estonia has performed exceptionally well in the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe (2021–2027). Among Estonian institutions, the University of Tartu has been the most successful participant in the programme, receiving almost €90 million in funding.
Conference explores adapting to climate change
On 27–28 November, the conference „Climate Compass 2025: The Art of Adaptation in the Light of Science" will take place in Tartu, marking 160 years since the beginning of meaningful weather observations in Estonia.
29 August 2025 sustainabilityresearch
German cheminformatician Dr. Igor Tetko to give a lecture at the University of Tartu on the application of artificial intelligence in chemistry
Dr. habil. Igor Tetko will give a lecture titled “Tox24 Challenge: An In-Depth Analysis of Modern Artificial Intelligence Methods for Accurate Prediction of Transthyretin Binding.”
01 September 2025 cooperationcultureresearch
24th International Gene Forum to take place in Tartu, 9–10 September 2025
The Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu, home of the Estonian Biobank, invites you to the 24th annual Gene Forum, co-hosted with the Estonian Genome Foundation. The event will take place on 9–10 September 2025 at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
24 July 2025 research