Topic: for society

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.

On April 16 at 10:15 John Yangyuoru Kupagme will defend his doctoral thesis "Biodiversity of African soil fungi" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Botany and Mycology).

The research award 2025 is granted to the research team led by Professor Triin Laisk for their outstanding work in clarifying the molecular mechanisms underlying women’s health disorders, illustrating the potential of genetic studies for better understanding women’s health.

The University of Tartu language award 2025 is granted to the exhibition of the University of Tartu Library, “Teaching creates knowledge. From Estonian lecture notes to academic textbooks”.

On Friday, 20 February, the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia took place in the university’s assembly hall.

On 13 February at 10:15, Ali Hakimzadeh will defend his doctoral thesis "Long-read metabarcoding: from available tools to reference databases" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 203 people, 16 of whom are members of the university family.