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Web seminar about the publishing process from the editor's point of view
20. märtsil tutvustab Dagmar Divjak (Birminghami Ülikooli professor ja Cognitive Linguistics peatoimetaja) keeleteaduse publitseerimise protsessi. Veebiseminaril saate teada, mida ajakirja toimetajad ootavad autorilt.
Barlova science night will focus on teaching language to computers
On March 17 at 19:00 we will discuss with Mark Fišel, the Professor of Language Technology at the University of Tartu about the challenges and possibilities of teaching language to computers.
Spring Run welcomes all exercise and sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, at 19:00, the third University of Tartu Spring Run will take place.
Leave your mark – come join the University of Tartu Student Union!
Starting from March 24, it is possible to apply for the position of a student representative of the University of Tartu, both faculty and institute.
Come to Blood Donor Day on 2 April!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre on 2 April, from 10:30 to 14:30.
More than 160 students took part in the mentoring programme in the autumn semester
This year’s mentoring programme, which drew a record number of participants – 167 mentoring pairs, ended on 19 February.
Record amount of digital waste was deleted during the university’s Digital Cleanup Month
This year’s digital cleanup campaign at the university lasted for almost an entire month. In total, university members freed up 4,313 GB of space on their devices and discarded 93.5 kg of old external data carriers.
Doctoral Intensive Seminar: The Power of Words. Construction of Gender and Sexuality in Language
From April 10–12, all interested doctoral students can attend the Doctoral Intensive Seminar: The Power of Words. Construction of Gender and Sexuality in Language.
University of Tartu language award is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages
The University of Tartu language award 2024 is given for contribution to preserving and developing Finno-Ugric languages through creating a digital translation engine.
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
Cody Stevens: Every new word I learn helps me understand Estonia and local life here better
Students in the international master's programme Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages have been eagerly studying Estonian. Cody Michael Stevens from USA wrote in Estonian about why he decided to learn Estonian.
Career Day for students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanitites
At the Career Day, students will have the chance to ask questions directly to our many internship partners, who represent museums, cultural institutions, and companies. You can learn about the available internship opportunities, the application process, the roles available for international students, and more.
Doctoral defence: Piret Upser "Eesti hädaabikõned: tüübid, teemad ja suhtlusprobleemid"
On 21 March at 14:15 Piret Upser will defend her doctoral thesis "Eesti hädaabikõned: tüübid, teemad ja suhtlusprobleemid" ("Estonian emergency calls: types, topics, and interactional problems").
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.
RECORDING: Parliament speakers from five countries gathered at the University of Tartu to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
On 3 February, speakers of the parliaments from five countries will visit the University of Tartu to discuss in the assembly hall from 11:00–12:00 how to achieve peace in Ukraine and Europe.
Join the University of Tartu Open Doors Day 2025
The University of Tartu welcomes all prospective bachelor’s and medical students to join the Open Doors Day on 27 February 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
The next Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic countries annual conference will take place in Estonia this March
The next Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic countries annual conference (DHNB-2025) will take place in Tartu at the Estonian National Museum on 5-7 March.
University of Tartu celebrates the Day of Women in Science for the fifth time
From 10 to 16 February, the University of Tartu will have a thematic week for Women in Science, aiming to underline the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue a career in science. During the week, a discussion on ensuring equal opportunities is held, and the university’s gender statistics are presented. It is also possible to take a curator’s tour of the exhibition in the university’s museum and see a travelling exhibition about astronomers.
Juliet Lehtonen: Why did I want to come to Tartu to study Estonian?
Students in the international master's programme Estonian and Finno-Ugric Languages have been eagerly studying Estonian. Juliet Lehtonen from Finland wrote in Estonian about why she wanted to come to Tartu to learn Estonian.
Project management training tailored to humanities PhD students and early-career researchers
MEDAL, in collaboration with the Estonian Doctoral School for Humanities and Arts, will offer project management training tailored to humanities PhD students and early-career researchers.
