Topic: student

At the start of the autumn semester, a competition for Playtech scholarships was held, with a total of 27 applications submitted. The recipients were computer science students Muhammad Haris Irfan and Hendrik Jaks.

On 17 November at 18:00, the University of Tartu assembly hall will host the pianists’ gala “Romantic piano music” as part of the “Harmonia Universitatis” concert series.

At the protest, participants highlighted that obtaining a higher education is increasingly becoming a privilege.

On 19 September, Solaride’s solar car will compete at the iLumen European Solar Challenge, the largest solar car race in Europe, held at Circuit Zolder in Belgium.

From the beginning of this academic year, free menstrual pad dispensers have been installed in the university study buildings to ensure that hygiene products are always available when needed. A total of 39 dispensers have been placed in the buildings.

On Monday, 31 August at 10:00, the 2026/2027 academic year was opened in front of the university's main building. The programme of the ceremony included a musical performance by Puuluup.

From 1 to 23 September, University of Tartu students and alumni, including staff members, can apply for the mentoring programme, which is held for the tenth time this year. Applications can be submitted on the university website.

The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) invites students to participate in the 2026 National Contest for University Students. The last day for submissions is 15 September. This year, the total prize fund exceeds €200,000.

Technology company Playtech has established a new scholarship fund with the University of Tartu Foundation to support the studies of outstanding students at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.

You can now watch TEDx University of Tartu talks on TEDx YouTube channel.