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On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, 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 been announced.

Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.

How are Estonian researchers redefining child vulnerability with new insights?

Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.

Nominations can be submitted via the web form until 20 September.

Learning Estonian can be a rewarding and challenging experience. We sat down for an episode of Tiksu to UniTartu podcast with two teachers and an international student to discuss learning Estonian.

The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.

Starting from 16 August, all staff and students of the university will be able to test the virtual assistant on the University of Tartu IT wiki page, which will provide support in solving IT problems based on existing guides. The trial period will last a couple of months, during which the Information Technology Office will be able to assess the quality of the virtual assistant service.

International students in Tartu can choose between university dorms or private accommodation based on budget and preferences. Cody and Elfi discuss their experiences on the Tiksu to UniTartu podcast.

This year, 400 new international students start at the University of Tartu. Hear travel tips and experiences from Vincent and Nicholas on the Tiksu to UniTartu podcast.

The updated virtual tour of the University of Tartu at virtualtour.ut.ee/en enables everyone interested to get to know the university’s learning and research environment already before arriving there. In addition, the tour gives an overview of bicycle parking and accessibility at the university buildings.

From 12 June, the University of Tartu’s Study Information System (SIS) features a new student dashboard, which brings important information for learners together in one environment.

The podcast “Tiksu to UniTartu” shares insights and tips to help future international students thrive at the University of Tartu. New episodes are release every Tuesday.

The University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner celebrate the Diversity Week from 6 to 12 May, under the title “Diverse Estonian universities”.

On May 6th and 7th, Tartu will host over 40 experts from both Estonia and beyond to exchange insights on enhancing community crisis preparedness.

Ukrainian forced migrants - the adaptation of the Polish education system to the challenges related to the influx of students from Ukraine.

The recent Estonian Science Barometer survey, commissioned by the Estonian Research Council, revealed that the Estonian population’s trust in science and researchers remains relatively high, exceeding 70%, similar to four years ago

Achieving a sustainable society requires groundbraking changes comparable to the industrial revolution, suggested by the University of Tartu Deep Transitions research group in a recently completed research project.

Recovery Colleges are different types of learning institutions that base their work on a personalised recovery mindset.

The web repository features practical educational and informational materials that encourage young people to test their digital skills.