Topic: research

University of Tartu researchers advise the government on creating a safe digital environment
On 31 August, Prime Minister Kristen Michal convened a government advisory board of digital safety experts, including five researchers from the University of Tartu, who advocate evidence-based solutions.
02 September 2026 researchfor society
Estonian Science Communication Awards are open for nominations
Nominations for the Estonian Science Communication Awards can be submitted to the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) until 15 September. The competition aims to recognise outstanding and active science communicators as well as innovative initiatives that promote science to wider audiences.
Submit your outstanding thesis to National Contest for University Students
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.
31 August 2026
Doctoral researchers are invited to three-minute thesis competition
Registration is now open for the University of Tartu’s three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, which will take place on 21 October at the University of Tartu Library. The deadline for registration is 12 October.
31 August 2026 research
Mark your calendar: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers will be held on 21 October
This autumn, doctoral researchers of the University of Tartu will again have the opportunity to participate in the three-minute thesis competition. The competition will be held on 21 October in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.
10 June 2026 research
European Social Survey to explore Estonians’ attitudes towards immigration
Data collection for the European Social Survey will begin in Estonia in June. The survey has been conducted in Estonia every two years since 2004. This time, in addition to trust, wellbeing, attitudes and values, the survey will focus more closely on people’s attitudes towards immigration..
Mait Kask: “Pursuing a PhD has brought me inner peace and a new way of thinking”
Committing myself to doctoral studies has, in a sense, brought me inner peace as well as a shift in mindset.
Teaching the Happiness of Journalism: European educators gather in Tartu
Let’s rethink journalism education to build not only better journalists, but happier ones.
Institute of Social Studies delegation visits University of South Africa
The meeting focused on the recently concluded Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
Kati Orru appointed Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
Kati Orru teadusprofiil haakub tihedalt ajakirja fookusega, hõlmates ühiskondlikku kerksust, haavatavust ja elanikkonnakaitse võimearenduse küsimust.