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We are a rapidly developing international research university, the centre of academic spirit in Estonia as a national university, and a leader in social development. The University of Tartu belongs to the top 1% of the world’s best universities according the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and is the highest-ranked University in Estonia.

🇪🇪 Congratulations, President Ülle Madise!Today, Ülle Madise takes office as President of the Republic of Estonia. A law...
12/10/2026

🇪🇪 Congratulations, President Ülle Madise!

Today, Ülle Madise takes office as President of the Republic of Estonia. A lawyer, lecturer and public figure, she has for many years focused her work on the Constitution, the rule of law and the functioning of a democratic state.

The University of Tartu and Ülle Madise share a long academic journey: the president is our alumna and was also a long-time member of our teaching staff.

The presidency calls for principle, the ability to listen and the capacity to look beyond day-to-day politics. We wish Ülle Madise continued wisdom, strength and sound judgement in her new role.

Today also marks the end of Alar Karis’s term as President of the Republic of Estonia. Karis has served as a professor at the University of Tartu and was our rector from 2007 to 2012. We thank Alar Karis for his work for Estonia and his alma mater, and are glad that the next chapter of his life will bring him a little closer to Tartu again.

💙 We wish President Ülle Madise every success in her new role, and thank you, Alar Karis!
📷 Raigo Pajula

Getting involved in student life can start with one small yes. For Riad from Azerbaijan, it somehow turned into three ro...
07/10/2026

Getting involved in student life can start with one small yes. For Riad from Azerbaijan, it somehow turned into three roles. 💛

He is an International Student Ambassador, a Student Representative for the Institute of Bioengineering and a Peer Support Student, which means he represents the University of Tartu, speaks for students and supports fellow students, all while keeping up with his own studies.

In his latest International Student Ambassador blog post, Riad writes honestly about what it is like to care deeply about your university community, take responsibility and still try to remember that you are also just a student.

It is a very real reflection on involvement, exhaustion, belonging and the people who make student life meaningful.

Read the blog post: https://isablog.ut.ee/blog/from-representing-ut-to-representing-students-my-three-roles-at-the-university-of-tartu-riad-azerbaijan/

🎣 Would you recognise a phishing message before clicking the link?Many cyberattacks do not begin with a sophisticated te...
06/10/2026

🎣 Would you recognise a phishing message before clicking the link?

Many cyberattacks do not begin with a sophisticated technical operation, but rather with what appears to be an ordinary email, message or phone call. The goal of phishing is to make you open a malicious link or attachment, share your login details, or act quickly without checking first.

Be cautious if
❗️the message urges you to act immediately;
❗️the sender’s address looks unusual;
❗️the message uses threatening or alarming language;
❗️you are asked for passwords, PIN codes or other sensitive information.

✋ Before you click, stop and check: verify the sender’s address and the link's actual destination. Do not enter passwords or PIN codes as part of an activity that you did not initiate yourself. If something feels suspicious, verify the information with the sender through another communication channel or contact the University of Tartu IT helpdesk.

If you have already clicked a suspicious link or entered your credentials, report it immediately – acting quickly can help limit the damage.
👉 Read more about information security: https://ut.ee/en/infosec

🫵 Would you like to become an Active UT role model at the University of Tartu?Participants in the role model programme a...
05/10/2026

🫵 Would you like to become an Active UT role model at the University of Tartu?

Participants in the role model programme are expected to take part in all Tartu Maratoni Klassik events in 2027, share their experiences, and inspire other university members to be more physically active ⛷🏃‍♀️🚴

The role model does not have to be an experienced athlete – what matters most is the willingness to be active 📸

📅 Applications are open from 5–25 October.

Learn more about the programme and apply 👉 https://ut.ee/en/active-ut-rolemodel

It’s a journey worth sharing 💥

📸 Argo Ingver/Delfi Meedia

🏃‍♀️ The Tartu City Marathon brought the university community together!This weekend, nearly 400 University of Tartu stud...
04/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ The Tartu City Marathon brought the university community together!

This weekend, nearly 400 University of Tartu students and staff took part in the Tartu Maratoni Klassik running events. Some ran, some walked, and some came to cheer on their fellow university members 🥰

Most importantly, it was about being active together, enjoying the day and supporting one another. 🙌

Special thanks to TÜ spordiesindus for creating a fantastic atmosphere and for cheering participants all the way to the finish line. 💙

Thank you to everyone who took part, cheered on others at the University of Tartu cheering point or along the course!

📸 Take a look at the gallery to see how our university community spent the weekend.

🎓 If we want Estonia's economy to be driven by knowledge, we need to think about people too. The ones who create that kn...
01/10/2026

🎓 If we want Estonia's economy to be driven by knowledge, we need to think about people too. The ones who create that knowledge and know how to put it to real use.

That's what our rector Toomas Asser writes about in his opinion piece for ERR News. In his view, putting money into research isn't enough on its own. The number of people who reach higher education sets a ceiling for Estonia's economy, one that "cannot later be lifted by research and innovation funding or by recruiting foreign researchers".

📈 Estonia aims to reach 110% of the EU average in labour productivity by 2035. Last year we were at 77%. People are the ones who will close that gap: researchers, engineers, R&D managers and other specialists who can turn knowledge into new products and technologies.

Larger cohorts of young people are on their way to university, and they need more opportunities to get a higher education. The rector stresses that we have to look at the whole path, from bachelor's to doctoral studies. Right now 0.8% of Estonians aged 25–64 hold a doctorate. The OECD average is 1.2%.

And this isn't only about engineers and IT people. Technology also moves forward thanks to those who understand management, law, human behaviour and communication.

👉 Read Toomas Asser's opinion piece on ERR News:
https://news.err.ee/1610152483/toomas-asser-the-volume-of-higher-education-sets-a-ceiling-for-estonia-s-economy

🌞 More steps. More fresh air. More joy in movement.Join us in collecting steps and making movement a part of your everyd...
01/10/2026

🌞 More steps. More fresh air. More joy in movement.

Join us in collecting steps and making movement a part of your everyday routine. Whether it’s walking to work or class, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or going for a walk during your lunch break, every step counts. ☺️

Collect your steps in the StepUp app, join the friendly challenge, and win prizes. 🎉

Find out how to take part and sign up 👉 https://ut.ee/en/news/university-tartu-step-challenge-adds-physical-activity-each-day

📸 Undercliff Creative

One of the best parts of studying abroad? The people you meet along the way. 💛 But what happens when your closest friend...
30/09/2026

One of the best parts of studying abroad? The people you meet along the way. 💛 But what happens when your closest friends graduate, pack their bags and you are the one staying behind?

Pari from Azerbaijan knows the feeling. In her latest International Student Ambassador blog post, she shares what it was like to see her friend group change, how she stayed close to people from afar and how she found her own rhythm in Tartu again.

It is a very real part of student life that does not get talked about much, and a lovely reminder that friendships do not have to end just because life moves people in different directions.

Read the blog post: https://isablog.ut.ee/blog/what-happens-when-your-friends-graduate-before-you-pari-azerbaijan/

🏃‍♀️ There's still time to register for the Tartu City Marathon 🏃Friday Night Run and the Tartu City Marathon take place...
29/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ There's still time to register for the Tartu City Marathon 🏃

Friday Night Run and the Tartu City Marathon take place this week. Choose a distance that suits you and enjoy the event at your own pace.

🙋‍♀️ University of Tartu staff and students receive a 30% discount on the participation fee. When registering, select "Tartu Ülikool" as your team.

👕 The first 200 participants who register and complete the T-shirt request form will receive a free University of Tartu sports shirt.

📣 If you're not taking part yourself, come and cheer on your fellow university members! The University of Tartu cheering point in front of the Main Building will offer hot tea and coffee. We will also raffle off three Kaisu-Tiksu stuffed toys and hand out a limited number of University of Tartu shirts and bobble hats.

Learn more about how to take part or cheer together with the university community 👉 https://ut.ee/en/tartumaraton

📸 Undercliff Creative

🎓 Your research deserves to be understood beyond your own field.Three minutes may not sound like much but that is exactl...
28/09/2026

🎓 Your research deserves to be understood beyond your own field.
Three minutes may not sound like much but that is exactly the challenge: what is the most important idea in your research? Why does it matter? And how can you make someone want to hear more after just three minutes?

If communicating your research to a wider audience does not yet feel natural or comfortable, that is all the more reason to give it a try. The University of Tartu Three-Minute Theses Competition is a chance to practise a skill that matters far beyond one competition – at conferences, in funding applications, in collaboration, and whenever you need to explain why your research matters.

You have three minutes, one slide and your research. If stepping on stage still feels like a stretch, early registrants can also join an English-language lightning-talk training session beforehand.

🏆 The best speakers will receive travel grants for professional development and opportunities to advance to further competitions in Estonia and internationally.

📅 Register by 12 October. Challenge yourself: Doctoral researchers are invited to three-minute thesis competition
🎤 The competition takes place on 21 October at the University of Tartu Library.

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