Topic: for society

Europe’s innovation gap cannot be closed overnight yet needs urgent action
Although several measures have been put in place to close the innovation gap between the old and the new EU member states, the gap continues to increase.
Doctoral defence: Ciara Baines “Adaptation to oncogenic pollution and natural cancer defences in the aquatic environment”
On 9 June at 10:15 Ciara Baines will defend her doctoral thesis “Adaptation to oncogenic pollution and natural cancer defences in the aquatic environment”, J. Liivi 2-127 (Tartu) and online
22. May 2023 researchfor society
RECORDING: Public lecture by Maive Rute „Global race for cleantech and critical raw materials. Europe between China and the US"
The Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Maive Rute will visit the University of Tartu.
Rector: the world of values grounded on university education is the strongest and the most durable shield
Rector Toomas Asser's speech at the ceremony dedicated to the royal couple of Sweden in the University of Tartu assembly hall on 4 May 2023.
04. May 2023 for societyuniversity
New virtual tour of the University of Tartu provides an inside look into university life
The renewed virtual tour of the University of Tartu at virtualtour.ut.ee allows everyone to get acquainted with the university's teaching and research environment through 360-degree photos.
Barlova Science Night: you are what you eat!
The guests of our next scince night are archaeochemist Ester Oras and archaeologist Mari Tõrv.
27. April 2023 for society
Doctoral defence: Mirjam Uusõue “Suspended particles dynamics and characteristics in optically complex waterbodies”
Doctoral defence: Mirjam Uusõue “Suspended particles dynamics and characteristics in optically complex waterbodies”, 10 May 12:15, J. Liivi 2-127
21. April 2023 researchfor society
Starry Night: Moon special
Join the scientists of Tõravere to explore the stars! If the weather is clear, we will be able to observe the Moon and Venus with a telescope.
20. April 2023 for society
Doctoral defence: Ivo Sibul “Ground-penetrating radar in Estonia: from fieldwork to open data reuse”
On 22 May at 10:15 Ivo Sibul will defend his doctoral thesis ”Ground-penetrating radar in Estonia: from fieldwork to open data reuse“ for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Geology).
20. April 2023 researchfor society
Professor Harvey Miller from the Ohio State University will deliver a U.S. Speaker Program Virtual Lecture in the Webinar Series on Mobility and Human-Scale Cities
The Mobility Lab of the University of Tartu invites all people interested in mobility analysis, transport planning and urban liveability to take part in the public online lecture series.
07. April 2023 sustainabilityfor society