Topic: for society

President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 203 people, 16 of whom are members of the university family.
02 February 2026 recognition for society
University of Tartu’s lecture series on Arvo Pärt is now accessible to international audience
In Arvo Pärt’s jubilee year, the lectures from his year as a University of Tartu professor of liberal arts have become accessible to an international audience, as English subtitles have been added to the recordings of the lecture series.
25 June 2025 for societyuniversity
The camouflage net making site at Jakobi 2 marked three years since the start
On April 2nd, the camouflage net making site at Jakobi 2 marked three years since the start of making nets for the Ukrainian armed forces.
14 April 2025 for society
Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.
06 March 2025 studiesfor society
Over 12,000 square metres of camouflage nets have been made at the University of Tartu for Ukraine
For almost three years, camouflage net weaving for the Ukranian armed forces has been taking place at the UT. We are looking for new weavers to join again this year.
22 January 2025 for society
New volunteers welcome to make camouflage nets for Ukraine
At the University of Tartu, the weaving of camouflage nets and the making of helmet covers for the Ukrainian armed forces continues.
17 September 2024 for society
The University of Tartu continues to contribute to the defence of Ukraine and welcomes new volunteers to join the effort
The University of Tartu continues to contribute to the defence of Ukraine and welcomes new volunteers to join the effort
01 February 2024 for societyuniversity
Unique winter school unravels the interactions between humanity and planet survival
From 29 January to 2 February, the international winter school "Survivance and Survival: Theory and Method" will focus on the question of the survival of humanity by looking at it from the perspective of the humanities.
23 January 2024 for society
Estonian volunteers have woven 20,000 square metres of camouflage nets, equalling the area of nearly three football stadiums
By participating in the Aitan Kaitsta initiative, University of Tartu staff help defend Ukraine by making camouflage nets and helmet covers.
08 March 2023 for society
Happy Independence Day!
Kaspar Koolmeister, Junior Research Fellow in Plant Biology at the University of Tartu, took a photo in honour of the 104th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.
23 February 2022 for society