Topic: governance

University of Tartu and the Ministry of Education and Research signed the new administrative contract
On 13 May, the Ministry of Education and Research and the University of Tartu concluded an administrative contract for 2026–2028. It sets out the objectives of increasing student admissions in fields with higher labour demand, expanding the volume of doctoral research related to artificial intelligence, and supporting internationalisation and talent policy.
19 May 2026 governanceuniversity
Take the TEDx stage - Speaker application is open!
Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
University of Tartu’s new strategic plan focuses on enhancing international competitiveness and societal impact, and creating the best learning and working environment
On 16 June, the council of the University of Tartu approved the new strategic plan, which sets the direction for the university’s activities for the next ten years.
17 June 2025 governance
Reet Kurg was re-elected as Director of the Institute of Technology
25. jaanuaril valis Tartu Ülikooli tehnoloogiainstituudi nõukogu aastateks 2024–2026 instituudi direktoriks praeguse juhi, molekulaarse biomeditsiini professori Reet Kure, kelle uus ametiaeg algab 1. veebruaril.
31 January 2024 governance
Women leaders shared their success stories at the University of Tartu
At the conference "Empowering Women for Leadership in Technology and Industry", held at the University of Tartu Delta Centre on 17 October, executives from several prestigious companies spoke about their career paths and lessons learned.
The University of Tartu elected a new senate
On 17 May, the election commission confirmed the results of the senate elections.
17 May 2023 governance