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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.
11. February 2025 cooperationstudiesfor society
Seven University of Tartu researchers received national research awards
The government of Estonia has approved the laureates of this year’s national research awards. Seven researchers of the University of Tartu were recognised with annual awards.
07. February 2025 recognition 
Academician Richard Villems is awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class
The President of the Republic of Estonia honors Academician and Professor of the University of Tartu Richard Villems with the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class.
06. February 2025 recognition 
President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 157 people, twelve of whom are members of the university family.
05. February 2025 recognition 
Laser demonstration on JET detects fusion fuels
Scientists at the Plasma Physics Laboratory of the University of Tartu, in collaboration with partners from eight countries, have successfully used lasers to measure the fuel levels in the walls of the world's only deuterium-tritium-fuelled tokamak reactor, the Joint European Torus (JET).
10. February 2025 internationalresearch
Tõnis Eenmäe will talk about the life of stars
Come to Tõravere on February 7th at 6 PM to study the stars with scientists! Tõnis Eenmäe will talk about life of stars.
29. January 2025 for society
University of Tartu celebrates the Day of Women in Science for the fifth time
From 10 to 16 February, the University of Tartu will have a thematic week for Women in Science, aiming to underline the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue a career in science. During the week, a discussion on ensuring equal opportunities is held, and the university’s gender statistics are presented. It is also possible to take a curator’s tour of the exhibition in the university’s museum and see a travelling exhibition about astronomers.
30. January 2025 sustainabilityuniversity
Digital Cleanup Month: this week focuses on digital environments
From 6 to 31 January, the University of Tartu will have its first Digital Cleanup Month. The university invites everyone to dedicate at least 30 minutes every week to get rid of digital waste and tidy up their personal or their unit’s digital space.
17. December 2024 sustainability
Dr. Frank Ursin and Dr. Cristian Timmermann will give a lecture on medicine and artificial intelligence
On Monday, 3 February, at 4:15 PM, a lecture on medical artificial intelligence will take place in the University of Tartu Delta Study Building (Narva mnt 18-2048). The speakers are Dr Frank Ursin and Dr Cristian Timmermann from Germany. The lecture, titled “Levels of Explicability: How to Overcome Epistemological and Normative Barriers in Medical AI”, is organised by the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu, Department of Philosophy, and the Estonian Centre of Excellence in AI (EXAI).
24. January 2025 studies
Ene-Margit Tiit and Krista Aru are honorary citizens of Tartu
Aukodaniku tiitli pälvisid Tartu Ülikooli emeriitprofessor Ene-Margit Tiit ja Rahvusmõtte auhinna 2024. aasta laureaat, TÜ raamatukogu endine direktor Krista Aru.
27. January 2025 recognition 
Thousands of European citizen scientists helped identify shifts in the floral traits of insect-pollinated plants
The results of cowslip observations carried out in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing climate and land use conditions.
Career conference focuses on the value of PhD in the labour market
On 11 February, the University of Tartu organises the Estonian Doctoral School’s second Career Conference, The Value of a Doctoral Degree in the Job Market, in the university library.
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
20. January 2025 recognition 
University of Tartu announced recipients of awards in the field of teaching
At the conference “Teaching for Learning 2025: Journey Towards Valued Teaching”, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Aune Valk presented the 2024 teaching awards and the teaching quality award.
16. January 2025 studiesteaching
Alexandra Lehtmets will lead a discussion on life beyond Earth
On February 10, the Barlova Science Night will feature Alexandra Lehtmets, a Junior Research Fellow in Stellar Physics at the University of Tartu. Together, we will explore the potential of planets beyond our Solar System to support life.
24. January 2025 for society
We invite companies and institutions to participate in Delta Career Day
The University of Tartu's biggest career expo – Delta Career Day – will be held for the seventh time on 19 February 2025.
International admission to the University of Tartu has started
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
02. January 2025 internationaladmissions
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
29. November 2024 for student
University of Tartu debunks myths about deep tech entrepreneurship at Startup Day
29–31 January sees the 9th Startup Day business festival. The University of Tartu will showcase its entrepreneurial research activities in the demo area, discuss the myths of the deep tech business on the main stage, and lead and organise seminars and side events.
30. December 2024 entrepreneurship
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. 
31. January 2025 cooperationresearch