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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
20 December 2022 cooperation
Novel nanocoatings guard against viruses and bacteria
Novel nanocoatings guard against viruses and bacteria
14 December 2022 entrepreneurshipcooperation
The President of Estonia honored BiotaTec with a visit and witnessed successful cooperation with IMCB
Last week, a President of Estonia, Mr. Alar Karis honored BiotaTec with a visit to their Biomining Demo Plant. There is a successful cooperation between BiotaTec OÜ and the Institute of Molecular and
12 December 2022 entrepreneurshipcooperation
"Contribution to Estonian National Identity" award presented to writer Viivi Luik
On 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of establishing the Estonian-language university.
01 December 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professors is granted to Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp
The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
01 December 2022 recognition 
Signe Värv was awarded the Citizen's Day badge of honor
On November 28 the Minister of Internal Affairs Lauri Läänemets awarded the Citizen's Day badge of honor to the researcher of cell biology in the University of Tartu, Signe Värv.
28 November 2022 recognition for society
Geneticist Andres Metspalu received lifetime achievement award for popularisation of science 
11 November, at the Estonian Research Council's research communication conference, this year's science communication awards were presented. University of Tartu researchers received five awards.
14 November 2022 research
Our scientists were recognized for science popularization
On November 11, the Estonian Research Council presented this year's science popularization awards.
A new project of sustainable biomanufacturing was launched
A new project of sustainable biomanufacturing was launched
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations from IMCB announced
On 28 October, the senate of the University of Tartu announced the honorary decorations of the year 2022. Among others, three people form the institute of molecular and cell biology reci
28 October 2022 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
28 October 2022 recognition 
Viljandi School for Talented Students opened a teaching laboratory in cooperation with universities
Viljandi School for Talented Students opened a teaching laboratory in cooperation with universities.
27 October 2022 studentscooperation
University of Tartu continues rise in world university rankings
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250.
13 October 2022 university
Scientists' Night and Family Day filled the institute with happy guests
Scientists' Night and Family Day filled the institute with happy guests
06 October 2022 studentscooperation
Research Management Administration Academy Launched by Alliance4Life
With the first courses organized recently (September 12-16, 2022) in Bulgaria and hosted by the Medical University of Sofia, Alliance4Life has opened its Research Management Administration Academy
26 September 2022 entrepreneurshipgovernance
Nominate a candidate for awarding with honorary decoration until 20 September
All university members are invited to nominate candidates who would deserve to be awarded the university's honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
07 September 2022 recognition 
Antibiotic resistance could be the biggest health crisis of this century
University of Tartu researchers studied the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in human and veterinary medicine and the spread of antibiotic residues in the environment.
27 September 2022 research
Mari Lee and Triinu Visnapuu recieved the University of Tartu Badge of Distinction
On Sunday, 28 August, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations, the contribution to society award, the research award and the best teaching staff awards of 2021
30 August 2022 recognition 
Opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year and info sessions of gene technology curriculum
The opening ceremony of the gene technology curriculum will take place on August 29 at 12:15 p.m. at Vanemuine 46 – 225
26 August 2022 studies
New academic year of the University of Tartu starts with a student demonstration
On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.
24 August 2022 studies