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11 November, at the Estonian Research Council's research communication conference, this year's science communication awards were presented. University of Tartu researchers received five awards.

On 7 November, the Ambassador of India Ajaneesh Kumar visited the University of Tartu. During the visit, the ambassador had a meeting Rector Toomas Asser and the Director of the Institute of Genomics.

Estonia should decide to invest in climate competence, develop climate adaptation plan and "climate services," said Piia Post, head of atmospheric physics laboratory.

The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.

Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced

For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250.

A team of Estonian scientists built a prototype that not only extracts CO2 from the air but also turns it into a high-end chemical that can be used t make fuel.

On 11 November, the university invites all doctoral students to the University of Tartu three-minute thesis competition to present their research to colleagues and the general public.

On 12 October, a student canteen opened at the Hugo Treffner Gymnasium in Tartu.

A large international collaborative study identifies association signals for stroke and its subtypes at 89 (61 new) independent genetic loci.

The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.

Submission of candidates for the University of Tartu award “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” is open until 31 October.

Although Ukrainians continue their education in Estonia without paying the tuition fee, many need help with living costs. Members of the university family can support them in several ways.

All university members are invited to nominate candidates who would deserve to be awarded the university's honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.

The design competition for the green area in Maarjavälja, which ran until mid-August, received three entries. The authors of the entries were published on 5 September at the University café.

University of Tartu researchers studied the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in human and veterinary medicine and the spread of antibiotic residues in the environment.

Tiit Tammaru, a professor of Urban and Population Geography and Head of the Chair of Human Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Tartu, visited the National University of Singapore.

The "Research news" section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.

Climate is changing, and persistent drought is a growing problem worldwide. Breeding more drought-tolerant and less water-intensive crop will reduce yield losses resulting from climate change.

On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.