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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.
How do we define and perceive threats? Disinformation cooperation platform explores the link between securitisation and information disorder
Key presentations were delivered by Professor of Sociology Kairi Kasearu and Visiting Professor of Security Politics Arnold Sinisalu.
What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
22 April 2025 admissionsresearch
Applications to international bachelor’s studies and integrated studies in Medicine can be submitted until 15 April
The University of Tartu invites international students interested in English-taught curricula to submit their applications in DreamApply.
08 April 2025 internationaladmissions
New programme provides in-depth knowledge of disinformation issues
Last spring, Jorgen noticed information about the one-year English-language programme Disinformation and Societal Resilience.
12 March 2025 studies
University of Tartu contribution to society award for 2024 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.
17 February 2025 recognition for society
Doctoral studies are preparation for becoming top-level professionals or managers
On 11 February, the University of Tartu Library hosts the Estonian Doctoral School’s career conference “The value of a doctoral degree on the job market” where top professionals with a doctoral degree and current doctoral students discuss the added value of doctoral studies.
Crisis Preparedness Improves Through Understanding Vulnerable Groups and Learning from from Collective Experiences
The Risk and Resilience Research Group develops solutions to help officials and community leaders engage residents and coordinate communication and volunteer activities during crises.
06 February 2025 researchfor society
University of Tartu researchers are developing a novel disaster preparedness assessment system
The system is being created based on lessons learned from worst-case scenario-based workshops in Estonia and the Netherlands.
27 January 2025
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Be Strengthened by the “Disinformation Cooperation Platform”
With support from the University of Tartu Development Fund, various units at the University of Tartu have initiated interdisciplinary collaboration in the study and teaching of information disorders.
17 January 2025 cooperationresearch
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Be Strengthened by the “Disinformation Cooperation Platform”
With support from the University of Tartu Development Fund, various units at the University of Tartu have initiated interdisciplinary collaboration in the study and teaching of information disorders.
12 May 2025 cooperationresearch
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.
20 January 2025 recognition 
See what roles the university mascot Tiksu took on during the Christmas season
This year, the brand-new Tiksu’s Advent calendar “24 Tiksus until Christmas” made the Christmas month special.
29 November 2024
ERC grant to explore how excessive confidence in science and technology is blocking the deep sustainability turn
European Research Council has awarded a Consolidator Grant to Laur Kanger, Associate Professor of Technology Research at the University of Tartu, to investigate why future technologies can aggravate environmental problems rather than solve them.
04 December 2024 sustainabilityresearch
“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.
01 December 2024 recognition 
Rector: raising an educated nation does not mean grinding down the top, it is about lifting up the lows
Speech by Rector of the University of Tartu Professor Toomas Asser at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university on 1 December 2024.
01 December 2024 university
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.
21 November 2024 recognition 
Toivo Maimets received the Tiiu Sild memorial lifetime achievement award
On 15 November, the Estonian Research Council recognised outstanding science communicators at its annual science communication conference.
18 November 2024 researchrecognition 
Marju Himma awarded with the Baltic Women in Science fellowship
The laureate received a €7,000 fellowship to support her research project "Deliberative Science Communication."
06 November 2024 recognition 
The next admission to the Master’s programme "Disinformation and Societal Resilience" will take place in spring 2025
The admission process will open on the Dreamapply platform on 2 January and on 1 February in the Estonian admission portal SAIS.
30 October 2024 internationaladmissions