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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.

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.

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.

This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.

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.

In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.

The University of Tartu organised the largest number of international conferences in Tartu last year, and 13 of them won recognition.

On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.

Astronomer Laurits Leedjärv was awarded the Golden Prize 2024 by the journal Akadeemia for his article "Life in the best possible world".

The University of Tartu welcomes all prospective bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Doors Day on 27 February 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.

Estonian Consortium Develops World's First Space Cyber Range in Collaboration with ESA.

The space mission LUMI (Lunar Mapper and Inspector) with Estonian participation will start mapping the South Pole of the Moon.

The Second Edition of the Copernicus FRM4SOC Training for in situ Ocean Colour Above-Water Radiometry towards Satellite Validation will be held in July 2025 in Venice and nearby Acqua Alta Oceanographic Tower (AAOT) in the Adriatic Sea.

This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.

Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.

The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.

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.

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.

On 15 November, the Estonian Research Council recognised outstanding science communicators at its annual science communication conference.

On 4 November, recipients of Tartu Observatory scholarship, junior researchers Anni Kasikov, Rando Avarmaa and Alice Fabbretto, presented their research.