An international team of scientists led by astronomers from Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu has discovered many superclusters in the universe, with the most prominent among them named the ‘Einasto Supercluster’ in honour of Prof. Jaan Einasto, a pioneering figure in the field, who will celebrate his 95th birthday on 23 February.
Tartu Ülikooli Tartu observatooriumi astronoomid Maret Einasto juhtimisel kontrollisid galaktikate gruppide ja parvede omadusi ja nad leidsid mitmeid erisusi.
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “Tiksu’s 24 days until Christmas” makes awaiting the holiday season special. Each day, a window opens in the calendar with a picture of Tiksu in a new role or doing something Christmas-themed.
On 10 January at 18:00, we invite you the next "Starry Night", where we will talk about the cosmic tape measure, listen to cosmic music and take a look at the starry sky.
Adult learners are welcome to participate in micro-credential programmes starting in the spring semester to acquire an additional specialisation or competence in a narrow field. Applications can be submitted until 26 January.
The first week of the traditional night library will take place this year from 9 to 13 December, when students can study in the library until midnight. In January, you can visit the night library for three weeks.
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
1 December marks 105 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.
On 4 November, recipients of Tartu Observatory scholarship, junior researchers Anni Kasikov, Rando Avarmaa and Alice Fabbretto, presented their research.
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre.
From 8 May to 20 October, all UT employees, students, alumni and all others interested are welcome to complete the orienteering course and reconnect with the history of the UT dormitories.
EXCOSM is a new Horizon Europe Twinning project beginning in Tartu Observatory on the 1st of October. The project partners the University of Tartu with the Potsdam Astrophysical Institute in Germany, the Groningen University in the Netherlands, and the University of Lorraine in France.
All University of Tartu students are welcome to join us and focus on mental health together! We here at the Student Union want to contribute to students' mental well-being.