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University of Tartu nominated 38 researchers for national research awards
On 21 November, the University of Tartu senate decided to make nominations for the national research awards of the Republic of Estonia.
21 November 2025 recognition 
Researcher developed an application for studying gynecological diseases
A doctoral thesis defended in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu opens new possibilities for the earlier detection and more precise treatment of gynecological diseases, including cancer and endometriosis.
19 November 2025 research
Researchers created Estonian Health Communication Network
Selged ja adressaadiga arvestavad, teaduspõhised, ent inimeste toimevõimekuse suhtes lugupidavad sõnumid toetavad suhtluses osalejate vastastikust usaldust ning abistavad inimesi informeeritud terviseotsuste tegemisel.
10 December 2025 cooperationfor society
Tambet Teesalu seeks to improve pain management at the interface between blood vessels and nerve tissue
University of Tartu Professor of Nanomedicine Tambet Teesalu has become the first Estonian researcher to receive a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council, which supports collaboration of top-level research teams in tackling highly complex and ambitious scientific challenges.
06 November 2025 research
Best speakers in three-minute thesis competition focused on expressing uncertainty and waste gas-eating bacteria
The three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, held at the University of Tartu Library on 22 October, featured 13 popular-science short lectures in Estonian and 14 in English.
23 October 2025 researchfor society
University of Tartu and Celvia partner up to develop cancer prediction tools
Oktoobris sõlmisid Tartu Ülikool ja biotehnoloogiaettevõte Celvia CC koostöölepingu teadmussiirdedoktorantuuri õppekoha loomiseks.
25 November 2024 research
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25 October 2024 recognition 
University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital to offer industrial doctorates
On Thursday, 17 October, the University of Tartu and Tartu University Hospital signed a framework agreement for industrial doctorate to provide doctoral student places for Tartu University Hospital staff members who want to pursue a doctoral degree alongside their clinical work.
22 October 2024 cooperation
Sander Pajusalu studies how combinations of gene mutations cause hereditary diseases
Forte rubriigi „Tunne teadlast“ selles osas tutvustab end Tartu ülikooli kliinilise geneetika kaasprofessor Sander Pajusalu, kes uurib geenimutatsioonide koosesinemise mõju haigestumisele.
15 August 2024 cooperation
Professor Külli Kingo is new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
On 3 October, the faculties’ electoral bodies elected new deans for the University of Tartu. The new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine is Külli Kingo who will assume office on 1 January 2024.
05 October 2023 governance
Research centres that have received Estonia's largest research funding are starting work
Esmaspäeval, 11. septembril algusega kl 13.00 toimub Tartu Ülikooli aulas digitaalse bioinseneeria keskuse ning personaalmeditsiini teadus- ja arenduskeskuse avaüritus.
29 August 2023 research
Menu layout and search of the UT website have a new look
At the beginning of August, the menu layout of the UT website was updated.
03 August 2023 university
University of Tartu ranked in the top 400 in QS World University Rankings using a new methodology
On 27 June, the global higher education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) launched its World University Rankings 2024, adopting a methodology that has undergone considerable change. The University of Tartu is ranked 358th and again tops the list of Estonian universities.
29 June 2023 international
Orthopedics researcher Kaspar Tootsi received the Young Scientist Award
Teisipäeval andis president Alar Karis Tallinnas Kadriorus üle Vabariigi Presidendi Kultuurirahastu noore teadlase preemiad. Tartu Ülikooli meditsiiniteaduste valdkonnast pälvis noore teadlase preemia
25 May 2023 recognition 
Pilvi Ilves and Tiina Tamm were nominated for the portal of leading women researchers AcademiaNet
Estonian Research Council nominated 13 Estonian researchers to be added to the portal of leading women researchers AcademiaNet. Nominees from the University of Tartu are Tiina Tamm and Pilvi Ilves.
18 May 2023 research
The University of Tartu elected a new senate
On 17 May, the election commission confirmed the results of the senate elections.
17 May 2023 governance
A new website presents opportunities for learning Estonian at the university
The language learning hub, created to support the Estonian language learning of international staff, international students and students who speak Estonian as a foreign language.
16 May 2023 studies
Toomas Asser was elected the rector of the University of Tartu
Today, on 20 April, the 292-member electoral council elected Professor of Neurosurgery Toomas Asser as rector of the University of Tartu with 168 votes.
20 April 2023
RECORDING: Electoral council elects the rector of the University of Tartu
On Thursday, 20 April at 12:00, the 292-member electoral council will gather in the University of Tartu assembly hall to elect a rector for the university for the next five years.
17 April 2023
University of Tartu rector candidates are Toomas Asser, Raul Eamets and Jaak Vilo
Today, on 13 March, the commission formed for the University of Tartu rector elections registered Professor Toomas Asser, Professor Raul Eamets and Professor Jaak Vilo as rector candidates.
13 March 2023