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Galaktikate grupid ja parved ei erine vaid galaktikate arvu poolest
Tartu Ülikooli Tartu observatooriumi astronoomid Maret Einasto juhtimisel kontrollisid galaktikate gruppide ja parvede omadusi ja nad leidsid mitmeid erisusi.
Apply now for doctoral studies at Tartu Observatory
Applications for the doctoral programme are open until May 15, 2025.
Tartu Student Days Spring Festival features more than one hundred diverse events
Most of the events taking place during the Tartu Student Days Spring Festival from 25 April to 3 May are organised by student organisations from Tartu’s higher education institutions.
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.
University of Tartu invites applications for doctoral programmes
The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
University family is welcome to take part in step challenge Spring Steps 2025
FitSphere invites all University of Tartu students and staff to join the step challenge Spring Steps 2025. The challenge runs from 1 to 30 April and is free for everyone.
Barlova Science Night will explore how our values are formed and change
On April 28 at 7 PM, the guest at the Barlova Science Evening will be Associate Professor Andu Rämmer from the University of Tartu's Youth Studies. We will discuss the factors that shape our values and the study of values.
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.
Taavi Tuvikene explains at the Starry Night how stars get their names
On April 4 at 19 cosmologist Taavi Tuvikene will talk about how names are given to stars.
LERU-CE7 rectors met in Tartu to discuss the future of European research and education
On 14–15 March, rectors from the partnership programme LERU-CE7 between the League of European Research Universities and a group of seven leading Central European universities (CE7) gathered at the University of Tartu.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 30! EXCOSM Summer School “Large-scale structure of the Universe: from galaxies to cosmology”
EXCOSM summer school “Large-scale structure of the Universe: from galaxies to cosmology” is held from 7 to 11 July 2025.
Tartu Observatory is celebrating the centenary of academician Juhan Ross
On May 16, 2025, from 14 to 16, the Tartu Observatory will celebrate the centenary of academician Juhan Ross.
Barlova science night will focus on teaching language to computers
On March 17 at 19:00 we will discuss with Mark Fišel, the Professor of Language Technology at the University of Tartu about the challenges and possibilities of teaching language to computers.
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, at 19:00, the third University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
Harmonia Universitatis series continues with the concert “Kurt Weill 125”
The second concert in the Harmonia Universitatis series of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) “Kurt Weill 125” will take place in the university assembly hall on 1 April at 18.
Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.
University has opened a channel for breach reporting
Now, the internal reporting channel of the University of Tartu in FaceUp can be used to send breach reports confidentially and, if requested, anonymously. It is no longer possible to report by email.
More than 160 students took part in the mentoring programme in the autumn semester
This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.
Toomas Asser: Europe's psychological defence must withstand currents from both East and West
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 21 February 2025.
Record amount of digital waste was deleted during the university’s Digital Cleanup Month
This year’s digital cleanup campaign at the university lasted for almost an entire month. In total, university members freed up 4,313 GB of space on their devices and discarded 93.5 kg of old external data carriers.
