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Committing myself to doctoral studies has, in a sense, brought me inner peace as well as a shift in mindset.

European Doctoral Day is held on 13 May to inspire students to pursue doctoral education, increase employers’ awareness of the value of doctoral degrees, and showcase the diverse career opportunities.

Academic freedom refers to the ability of students, teaching staff, and researchers to express their views freely and ensures the independence of universities. In Estonia, academic freedom remains high, but according to a recent report, it is declining worldwide.

The meeting focused on the recently concluded Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.

On 29 April, Denim Day will be marked in Estonia for the first time to express support for survivors of sexual violence and to emphasise that no choice of clothing ever constitutes consent. Everyone is invited to wear jeans on this day as a sign of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

This spring, the University of Tartu opens 192 doctoral positions. Everyone who wants to gain new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist, or manager is welcome to apply.

From 20 April, all University of Tartu staff and students will receive an email invitation to participate in a study that aims to provide an overview of attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to sexual harassment, workplace bullying and discrimination at the university.

From 24 April, Eveliis Padar will start work at the university as an equality officer to support university members in cases of unequal treatment and to help handle them in a fair and professional manner.

Explore why public discussion spaces falter, how disinformation spreads, and what practical steps can strengthen resilience.

The aim of recovery colleges is to support personal recovery among people experiencing mental health challenges, drawing on principles of co-production and adult learning.

From the 2026/2027 academic year, many international master’s curricula at the University of Tartu will offer tuition waivers or reductions to students from the European Union. Students arriving from outside the European Union will have to pay tuition fees.

This year’s lifetime achievement award was granted to Martin Zobel. The annual awards for research completed and published over the last four years went to 16 researchers from the University of Tartu.

Programme teaches students how to deal with information operations and thereby support the functioning of democratic societies.

Technology itself is neutral and should be understood as a tool rather than a threat.

Preliminary results of the International Student Barometer (ISB) show that international students are satisfied with their studies at the University of Tartu. They highlight strong academic quality, supportive learning conditions and the city of Tartu as an excellent living environment.

Kati Orru teadusprofiil haakub tihedalt ajakirja fookusega, hõlmates ühiskondlikku kerksust, haavatavust ja elanikkonnakaitse võimearenduse küsimust.

Kaarel Lott conducts research on the radicalisation of young men, contributing to the critical societal work of understanding this complex social problem.

During the Faculty of Social Sciences Winter Days, the recipients of the Outstanding Societal Contribution Award and the Act of the Year were announced.

23–24 April 2026 Tallinn University, Estonia

During the information session for the one-year, English-taught master’s programme Disinformation and Societal Resilience, an introductory video presenting the curriculum will be shown. This will be followed by a discussion in which participants can ask questions about the study experience.