Topic: research

The 14th International Congress for Finno-Ugric Studies will take place at the University of Tartu in August
18.–23. augustini toimub Tartu Ülikooli eesti ja üldkeeleteaduse instituudis 14. rahvusvaheline soome-ugri kongress (Congressus Internationalis Fenno-Ugristarum ehk CIFU). Registreerumine on avatud 30. juunini.
Doctoral defence: Kadi Kähär-Peterson „Garlieb Merkel’s Political Thought: A Baltic Perspective on Enlightenment“
Doctoral defence: Kadi Kähär-Peterson „Garlieb Merkel’s Political Thought: A Baltic Perspective on Enlightenment“
30 May 2025 researchfor society
Mark your calendar: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students will be held on 22 October
We invite engaging presentations from all fields of research, delivered in clear language, in Estonian or English.
26 May 2025 research
Australian inclusive education expert gives guest lecture on 14 strategies for student engagement
On May 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Associate Professor Ingrid Harrington from the University of New England, Australia will hold a guest lecture at University of Tartu on the award-winning project “Commencing Student Success Project”. The project provides 14 strategies aimed at helping all students feel supported at university and enhancing their academic success.
Writer Viivi Luik is University of Tartu’s next Professor of Liberal Arts
Next academic year, the professorship of liberal arts will be held by poet, children’s author and prosaist Viivi Luik.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
Hanna Perekhoda will give a lecture on Ukraine's Centrality in the Russian Political Imaginary
On 1 April at 16:15 Hanna Perekhodawill give a lecture "Ukraine's Centrality in the Russian Political Imaginary: Explaining Continuity, Avoiding Essentialism" in room 230 of Jakobi study building. The lecture will be held in English. Everybody interested in the topic is welcome.
14 March 2025 internationalresearch
Doctoral defence: Sten-Erik Tammemäe "A ‘bridge of science’ across the Gulf of Finland. Scientific relations between Estonia and Finland from 1918 to 1940"
Doctoral defence: Sten-Erik Tammemäe "A ‘bridge of science’ across the Gulf of Finland. Scientific relations between Estonia and Finland from 1918 to 1940"
03 March 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Irina Khrustaleva "Architecture of the 5th and 4th millennia BC in the northwestern part of the East European Plain"
Doctoral defence: Irina Khrustaleva "Architecture of the 5th and 4th millennia BC in the northwestern part of the East European Plain"
31 January 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Toivo Kikkas "Motivation of Estonian soldiers in the National Army of Estonia and in the Estonian national units of the Red Army 1918–1920"
Doctoral defence: Toivo Kikkas "Motivation of Estonian soldiers in the National Army of Estonia and in the Estonian national units of the Red Army 1918–1920"
07 January 2025 researchfor society