Topic: recognition
Ene-Margit Tiit received lifetime achievement award for popularisation of science
On 12 November, at the Estonian Research Council’s annual science communication conference, the traditional science popularisation awards and special prizes were presented to those who speak about science in an inspiring way.
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. 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 also been selected.
The Faculty of Social Sciences recognized outstanding support staff
The Faculty of Social Sciences gave out awards to outstanding support staff at the opening ceremony for the academic year.
Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September
All university staff and students are invited to nominate candidates who deserve to be awarded the university’s honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Social Work Judit Strömpl – “In Social Work, Theory, Practice and Research Intertwine”
For decades, Judit Strömpl has been dedicated to the study of the rights and well-being of children in vulnerable situations, the introduction of the life story work method in Estonia, the education and supervision of students, and the dissemination of social work research methodology through both academic publications and professional engagement with practitioners in the field.
University of Tartu contribution to society award went to Move Lab
On the initiative of the University of Tartu Move Lab, a new physical education syllabus was created and implemented in Estonian schools at the beginning of this school year.
Over 50 University of Tartu researchers among nominees for Estonian national research awards
The National Research Awards Committee has approved the following researchers from the University of Tartu as nominees for this year’s research awards.
“Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award presented to historian of journalism and museologist Krista Aru
Today, on 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates 105 years from the opening of the Estonian-language university.
Professor Sabine Andresen gave lecture “Ask us! Participatory research’s potential and limitations in childhood and family research”
A day earlier, professor Andresen will be appointed Honorary Doctor in Sociology of the University of Tartu.
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall.
