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On March 27th, the 10th anniversary of the science popularization project Mobile Bioclass was celebrated by the Molecular and Cell Biology Institute and the Biotechnology Students' Association.

Genetics Workshops bring hundreds of students to Tartu

On 18 May, thousands of University of Tartu alumni met in the student city again after five years. The alumni get-together “Back to the university” included lectures and tours of institutes across the city, a sing-along and welcoming speeches in front of the main building, a procession and a grand party in the sports hall.

On Friday, 15 March, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas recognised the recipients of the language awards for 2023.

On March 12-15, 2024 the European Molecular Biology Organization organized the course "EMBO Laboratory Leadership for Group Leaders“ at the University of Tartu Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.

On Estonia's Mother Tongue Day, Toomas Asser, Rector of the University of Tartu, presented University’s language award for 2023 to the authors of the textbook.

How can a researcher become an entrepreneur, and what to consider on this journey? The founders of Silklytics OÜ, chemist Hanno Evard and molecular biologist Airiin Laaneväli shared their experiences.

On Thursday 29 February, University of Tartu hosted Open Doors Day 2024.

On the eve of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser announced the university’s contribution to society award, research award and language award and the recipients of the teaching staff of the year award for 2023.

Tartu Ülikooli molekulaar- ja rakubioloogia instituudi rakubioloogia kaasprofessor Viljar Jaks pälvis keemia ja molekulaarbioloogia erialal uurimistööde tsükliga teemal „Kudede regeneratsioon ja rakuväline maatriks“ riikliku aastapreemia.

The head of the vivarium, molecular and cell biologist Sulev Kuuse, was awarded the Order of the White Star, 5th Class by the President of the Republic of Estonia.

As the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia approaches, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations to 151 people, nine of whom are members of the university family.

The developmental biology research group, led by Osamu Shimmi, Professor in Developmental Biology, published a paper in EMBO Journal called "Programmed disassembly of a microtubule-based membrane protrusion network coordinates 3D epithelial morphogenesis in Drosophila".

The Alliance4Life consortium, consisting of 12 leading life science institutions from 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including the University of Tartu, hosted the conference "Widening Instruments - Participants' View".

On 8 December, in UT Library, the competition jury opened the sealed envelopes with names of the authors of the winning designs for an academic and research building on the Maarjamõisa field. From the ten entries submitted to the competition, the architectural solution “Sudoku” by Kauss Arhitektuur OÜ and Väli OÜ was announced as the winner.

Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester and delivered in block mode or online form suitable for working people. Applications can be submitted until 21 January 2024.

Imagining a future entirely different from today can be the most effective risk adaptation strategy. At the Scientific Advisory Board’s conference “Viirustega tulevikku” (“To the future with viruses”), a panel of top Estonian scientists and officials discussed what resources and decisions future pandemics require and what trends influence how Estonian society will cope with pandemics in the upcoming decades. The panel discussion “Pandemics in a future society” was moderated by Triin Vihalemm, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Tartu.

Alliance4Life hosted the first conference of Sustainable Science in Estonia, University of Tartu

The University of Tartu will organise its alumni get-together with the slogan “Back to the university” on 18 May 2024. Early-bird tickets at special rates are available from 1 December.