Topic: governance

University of Tartu and the Ministry of Education and Research signed the new administrative contract
On 13 May, the Ministry of Education and Research and the University of Tartu concluded an administrative contract for 2026–2028. It sets out the objectives of increasing student admissions in fields with higher labour demand, expanding the volume of doctoral research related to artificial intelligence, and supporting internationalisation and talent policy.
19 May 2026 governanceuniversity
Take the TEDx stage - Speaker application is open!
Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
Preparation of the university's new strategic plan begins
The strategic plan A2025 period is coming to an end and the university has set up a committee to prepare a new strategic plan.
16 April 2024 governanceuniversity
Associate Professor of Probability Theory Meelis Käärik has been reappointed as the Head of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics.
On 27 November, the Council of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics elected Associate Professor of Probability Theory Meelis Käärik as Head of the Institute.
04 December 2023 governance
The University of Tartu elected a new senate
On 17 May, the election commission confirmed the results of the senate elections.
17 May 2023 governance