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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.
Six new academicians are from the University of Tartu
The general assembly of the Estonian Academy of Sciences elected seven new members of the academy, including six from the University of Tartu.
University members are invited to propose nominees for annual awards until 20 December
With the annual awards, the university aims to recognise its employees’ and students’ outstanding achievements in teaching, doing research and serving society.
Ene-Margit Tiit received the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award
Today, on 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 106th anniversary of the founding of the Estonian-language university. At the anniversary ceremony of Estonia’s national university, this year’s recipient of the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award was announced – Professor emerita Ene-Margit Tiit.
Number of University of Tartu doctoral graduates has reached recent years’ highest level
On 1 December, the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university, 142 doctoral degrees were conferred.
Join the Virtual Open Day 2026 on 15 January
Join us for a Virtual Open Day where we will cover the admission process, important deadlines, English requirements, student life and much more for 2026 applicants.
University of Tartu announced the first teaching excellence ambassadors
On 27 November, the University of Tartu announced its teaching excellence ambassadors, who set an example for the entire university community. The title is given to recognise 20 academic staff members who develop their teaching based on evidence and support an open teaching culture that values learning.
Photo gallery: Toomas Asser presented the University of Tartu honorary decorations
On 21 November, Rector Toomas Asser handed over the university’s this year’s 123 honorary decorations. This marked the beginning of the traditional events of the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university.
University of Tartu nominated 38 researchers for national research awards
On 21 November, the University of Tartu senate decided to make nominations for the national research awards of the Republic of Estonia.
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.
Students of University of Tartu Faculty of Science and Technology logged most steps among universities in step challenge
From the University of Tartu, 110 students and 205 staff members signed up for the step challenge that took place from 1 to 31 October.
Tiina Kraav, lecturer in mathematics education, was awarded University of Tartu Badge of Distinction
On October 31, the recipients of Tartu University's decorations were announced, and mathematics lecturer Tiina Kraav received a University of Tartu Badge of Distinction.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. 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 also been selected.
Mathematics problem-solving competition
On Saturday, November 15, the traditional mathematics competition for students will take place. The competition will begin at 12:00 p.m. in room 1020 of the Delta Center and will last five hours
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.
PHOTOS: Doctoral defence of Triinu Veeorg "Daugavet and Delta-points in Banach spaces: Lipschitz-free spaces, their duals, and renormings"
Doctoral defence: Triinu Veeorg "Daugavet and Delta-points in Banach spaces: Lipschitz-free spaces, their duals, and renormings"
University celebrated its 393rd anniversary
The University of Tartu was founded on 25 October 393 years ago. This year, the anniversary was marked by memorial ceremonies, a concert and other events.
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
University’s autumn orienteering course marks 160 years of meteorology in Tartu
From 13 October to 16 November, the university family and all others are invited to complete the orienteering course “160 years of making sense of weather observations”.
Join the step challenge in October!
From 1 to 31 October, FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge Sügissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined .
