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
News
Here you will find the news published on our institute's website (in order of publication).
Press articles in media publications and TV and radio recordings, are available on the Media page.
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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.
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Kreete Lüll will defend her doctoral thesis entitled „Investigating the relationships between human microbiome, host factors and female health“ on 13th May.
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On Wednesday, 27 April, a webinar on the Ukrainian language and culture took place on Worksup.
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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".
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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.
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Patterned woolen blankets exhibition "Joy of Color" by the students of the Estonian Native Textile specialty of the Viljandi Culture Academy, University of Tartu.
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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.
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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
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On Thursday, 31 March, from 16:15–18:00, a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian war takes place at the Delta Centre.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Priit Väljamäe, Associate Professor of General and Microbial Biochemistry at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, was awarded a research prize of 20,000 euros.
The Estonian government confirmed this year's state research award laureates. Seven researchers from the University of Tartu received the annual award for the best research completed and published in the previous four years.:
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The award of outstanding lifetime achievements in research and development was presented to Professor emerita of the University of Tartu Ene-Margit Tiit and a total of 11 researchers of the University of Tartu were recognised with the annual awards for best research completed and published during the previous four years.
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On January 10, an indoor walking trail was opened in the three research and study buildings of two institutes of the University of Tartu. It is the first indoor trail in the buildings of the university.
The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and the Institute of Genomics (IG) are located in three interconnected buildings: the historical building at Riia 23, the Citrina building that was opened in 1997 at Riia 23b/1, and the most recent Omicum at Riia 23b/2. The new trail will run through all the three buildings.
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