Topic: cooperation

Public lecture by Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, former President of the European Research Council, at the University of Tartu
On 15 May, from 10:15 to 11:45, he gives a public lecture “Applying for ERC grants. The future of European research” in the building of the Institute of Cultural Research (Ülikooli 16–216).
30 April 2026 cooperationinternational
European Doctoral Day highlights the value of the doctoral degree
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.
11 May 2026 cooperation
CERN Fall Campus brings world-leading science to Estonia
From 2 to 6 November, the Fall Campus of CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, will take place in the Delta academic building of the University of Tartu. Organised in cooperation with CERN scientists, the five-day programme offers students and other science enthusiasts a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the development work at one of the world’s leading scientific organisations and to take part in international research collaboration.
Researchers in molecular and cell biology and genomics summarized their past scientific year
22.–23. jaanuarini leidis Omicumi õppe- ja teadushoones aset Tartu Ülikooli molekulaar- ja rakubioloogia instituudi (MRI) ning genoomika instituudi (GI) aastakonverents.
27 January 2026 cooperation
Cross-country skiing opportunity in Maarjavälja
A cross-country skiing trail with natural snow has been opened in Maarjavälja, the area between Viljandi road and the Physicum and Chemicum buildings of the University of Tartu. All skiers are welcome to use the trail for free.
27 January 2026 cooperation
University of Tartu is the most successful applicant for Horizon Europe funding in Estonia
A recent overview published by the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) reveals that Estonia has performed exceptionally well in the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe (2021–2027). Among Estonian institutions, the University of Tartu has been the most successful participant in the programme, receiving almost €90 million in funding.
Solaride’s third solar car came second at World Solar Challenge
The car Solaride III Enefit, built with the help of University of Tartu students, won second place in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge – a world championship for solar cars held in Australia, covering nearly 3,000 kilometres.
02 September 2025 cooperation
InnovatED
The project consortium consists of partners from six different RIS countries (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Estonia). InnovatED supports innovation capacity by collaborating and attracting talent from different countries to create greater value together.
City of Tartu invites everyone to communal work at Maarjavälja green area and Jaamamõisa stream
In June, all interested are invited to communal work in the Maarjavälja experimental area (between Viljandi road and the University of Tartu Physicum) and at Jaamamõisa stream.
Solaride’s third solar car made its debut
On 25 April, the solar car Solaride III Enefit was presented in the underground car park of the University of Tartu Delta academic building.
29 April 2025 cooperation