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From 6 to 31 January, the University of Tartu will have its first Digital Cleanup Month. The university invites everyone to dedicate at least 30 minutes every week to get rid of digital waste and tidy up their personal or their unit’s digital space.

The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.

Alates 12. jaanuarist on Omicumi galeriis üleval Imbi Traadi näitus „Olukorrad”.

On January 9th, researchers of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology participated in a joint seminar with Alina Paas, an Intellectual Property Analyst from the University’s Entrepreneurship Center. The seminar aimed to address challenges scientists face in managing intellectual property and navigating the initial steps of commercialization, providing practical tools to help overcome these obstacles.

In 2024, our people have received national awards, our research groups have been very productive in their work, and we have continued to deliver high quality teaching at all levels.

On 3 February, speakers of the parliaments from five countries will visit the University of Tartu to discuss in the assembly hall from 11:00–12:00 how to achieve peace in Ukraine and Europe.

The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.

This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.

The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.

On December 9 2024 at 18.00 the Tartu Students' Nature Conservation Circle mixed choir will perform their traditional Christmas concert in the Omicum atrium. The choir is conducted by Sirle Lorvi and will be accompanied by the choir ensemble.

Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester to acquire an additional specialisation or competence in a narrow field. Applications can be submitted until 26 January.

The first week of the traditional night library will take place this year from 9 to 13 December, when students can study in the library until midnight. In January, you can visit the night library for three weeks. 

1 December marks 105 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu.

Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.

Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall. 

Starting from 18. november, a new exhibition themed "It is a time for souls and angels" by Reet Heinla is shown in the Omicum gallery.

On 15 November, the Estonian Research Council recognised outstanding science communicators at its annual science communication conference.

Starting on 25 November, the digital archive of the University of Tartu in DSpace will be called ADA. With the new name, the archive will also have a fresh homepage design that aligns with the design of the university’s website.

1 December marks 105 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.

The annual conference summarises most important research done in both institutes over the past year. The event takes place in Riia 23b/2, auditorium 105.