Topic: for society

Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu invites everyone to a public conference on ethics, education and AI to mark its 25th anniversary
On 2 October, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu invites everyone interested to the public international conference “Ethics in a Changing World: New Directions in Ethics, Education and the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.
17 September 2026 for society
Estonian Science Communication Awards are open for nominations
Nominations for the Estonian Science Communication Awards can be submitted to the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) until 15 September. The competition aims to recognise outstanding and active science communicators as well as innovative initiatives that promote science to wider audiences.
A Toomeoru tennis court now bears the name of Gerhard Rägo
The Tartu Academic Tennis Club (TATK) has confirmed that one of the tennis courts in Toomeoru now bears the name of Professor of Mathematics Gerhard Rägo.
Group ride showcases the opportunities and challenges of Tartu’s cycling network
On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.
16 March 2026 Active UTfor society
The Estonian Academy of Sciences elected Professor Rainis Haller as the new academician in the field of mathematics
At its general assembly the Estonian Academy of Sciences elected Rainis Haller as the new academician in the field of mathematics.
Ene-Margit Tiit received the Tiiu Sild lifetime achievement award
On 12 November, the Estonian Research Council recognised outstanding science communicators at its annual science communication conference.
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.
Researchers' Night at the Delta Study Building 2025
On the evening of 26 September, everyone is welcome to the Delta Study Building for Researchers’ Night.
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.
06 March 2025 studiesfor society
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
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.