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Regulaarse näituspaigana tuntuks saanud Omicumi aatrium (Riia 23b/2, Tartu) pakub 10.08. - 25.09.2022 vaatamiseks Hillar Ehaste personaalnäitust ning huvilistel on võimalik maale ka endale soetada. Nä

Estonian students received two bronze medals at the International Biology Olympiad. The 33rd International Biology Olympiad took place in Armenia, Yerevan, July 10-18.

According to the universities’ reputation survey people of all age groups consider the University of Tartu to be Estonia’s most reputable higher education institution.

On May 5th, 2022 the Faculty of Science and Technology (University of Tartu) held a joint Career Day in VSpa Hotel Conference Centre. The last Maarjavälja Career Day took place two years ago, in Febru

The university’s academic affairs committee has chosen the teaching staff members to receive this year’s scholarships of teaching and learning.

The Alliance4Life members finally met in person in Estonia.

Art studio "Suvi" (Summer) combines art lovers who both love to see and create art. The artists in the studio paint landscapes, still life and compositions, respecting the traditions of Tartu Pallas a

Until October 2022, all UT members can take one free Coursera course. Students can also use it towards the completion of their curriculum if they wish.

Camouflage nets are made by the employees of the UT Institute of Genomics and UT IMCB within the framework of the citizens' initiative "Aitan Kaitsta".

In April 2022, in addition to regular exhibitions, the music series "TÜMRI kontsert" (IMCB’s Concert in English) started at the premises of the UT Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.

Patterned woolen blankets exhibition "Joy of Color" by the students of the Estonian Native Textile specialty of the Viljandi Culture Academy, University of Tartu.

On March 14, dozens and dozens of gymnasium students interested in biology will gather once again in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology to take part in exciting Genetic Workshops.

At the beginning of 2022, five new research projects started in the IMCB. The principal investigators (PI) of these grants are Priit Väljamäe, Angela Ivask, Rita Hõrak, Indrek Teino and Mariliis Klaas

The Estonian Biology Olympiad is organised for the 61st time. The activities - practical and theoretical works - will take place in the premises of Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Institute of Genomics and Natural History Museum of the University of Tartu.

The University of Tartu senate’s decision not to admit new students from Russia and Belarus this year to bachelor’s and master’s studies has caused much controversy. Some people see this as a particular discriminatory step against the young people of these countries, including opponents of the regime, depriving them of the opportunity to study in the free world.

On 7 March, the university family gathered in front of the main building with Ukrainian flags and other symbols and recorded the address of the University of Tartu senate to the Ukrainian people.

The University of Tartu has established a scholarship fund to collect and channel donations to support the studies of Ukrainian students at the University of Tartu.

Kaspar Koolmeister, Junior Research Fellow in Plant Biology at the University of Tartu, took a photo in honour of the 104th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

On February 11, the International Day of Women in Science is celebrated in Estonia for the second time, initiated by the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Young Sciences. The Day of Women and Girls in Science was established at the initiative of the UN in 2015, aiming to underline the significant role of women and girls in the development of science. Today’s world is facing major unsolved problems, from healthcare issues to the climate crisis, and when tackling these issues we rely on scientific achievements and the work of researchers.