Topic: sustainability

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.
10 February 2025 sustainabilityresearch
Biological plant growth stimulator improves soil quality and combats pests
Researchers from the Chair of Genetics at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology have launched a new two-year project titled “Biological Plant Protection Product,” funded by the European Union Structural Funds through the circular economy programme, with support from the Centre for Environmental Investments.
21 April 2025 sustainability
Six Estonian universities celebrate Diversity Week together for the first time
The University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner celebrate the Diversity Week from 6 to 12 May, under the title “Diverse Estonian universities”.
Martin Farley: common standards are needed to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory research
A bibliometric analysis published in 2014 estimated that published scientific output doubles every nine years.
06 December 2023 sustainabilityresearch
Alliance4Life hosted the first conference on sustainable science in Estonia
Alliance4Life hosted the first conference of Sustainable Science in Estonia, University of Tartu
17 November 2023 sustainabilityinternational
Last opportunity to respond to the University of Tartu's mobility survey
The university will use the survey to find out what kind of mobility Estonia's largest university brings about and what attitudes staff and students hold towards sustainable mobility.
26 October 2023 sustainability