Topic: for society

Joint Viewing of Ursula von der Leyen’s Annual Address and Expert Discussion at the Library on 16 September
The annual address will provide the vision, priorities and key initiatives for the year ahead.
09 September 2026 for society
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.
TAMeLi - Teacher Academy for Media Literacy in Europe
Strengthening media literacy education across Europe
Disinformation and Societal Resilience graduate awarded Asia Centre scholarship
The scholarship aims to support students of the University of Tartuwhose research focuses on Asia and/or the Middle East or on topics related to these regions.
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.