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Topic: research
Scientists of Tartu Observatory help open doors to understanding distant worlds.
The Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu has made remarkable progress over the past three years in the study of exoplanets – planets outside our Solar System. In collaboration with University College London, Uppsala University, and the Space Research Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the observatory’s researchers have acquired new expertise in modern spectroscopy and the use of machine learning, bringing Estonian science to the forefront of international research.
Estonia’s top universities and the Estonian Student Satellite Foundation launch historic collaboration in space technology
Estonian space education and space technology are entering a new phase. On 22 August, the University of Tartu (UT), Tallinn University of Technology and the Estonian Student Satellite Foundation signed an official cooperation agreement to initiate a joint space programme running for at least three years.
Doctoral defence: Aditya Savio Paul "Advancing the study of small solar system bodies through multi-agent mapping and characterization"
On 4 September at 14:00 Aditya Savio Paul will defend his doctoral thesis „Advancing the study of small solar system bodies through multi-agent mapping and characterization" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Physics).
Cosmic Highways: Galaxy Clusters Reveal Which Way Traffic Flows in the Universe
A new study finds that galaxy clusters — cosmic cities packed with thousands of galaxies — trace invisible highways of dark matter stretching up to a billion light years across the universe. Even more remarkable, the clusters point the way to their neighbors.
Experimental apparatus developed in collaboration with Tartu Observatory was sent to International Space Station
The Axiom Mission 4 was launched from Kennedy Space Center on 25 June at 9:31, delivering volcanic algae to the International Space Station (ISS) for an experiment for which key electronic components were developed at Tartu Observatory.
The Estonian-Finnish Cosmology Conference 2025
From June 2nd to 4th, the traditional Estonian-Finnish Cosmology Conference took place at the Viinistu Art Harbour, this year under the title “Cracking the Universe.” The meeting between the Tartu and Tuorla observatories brought together astrophysicists and theoretical physicists from Estonia, Finland, and beyond.
University of Tartu is the only research institution in Estonia to be positively evaluated in all six fields of research
On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.
University of Tartu doctoral researchers are invited to three-minute thesis competition
On 22 October, doctoral researchers of the University of Tartu have an opportunity to introduce their research results to the public in the format of a three-minute short lecture.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Tartu Observatory partners with Proekspert and KuupKulgur to develop AI-based navigation for Lunar exploration
Tartu Observatory will start developing advanced AI-enabled simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for planetary exploration.
