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Topic: research
Conference explores adapting to climate change
On 27–28 November, the conference „Climate Compass 2025: The Art of Adaptation in the Light of Science" will take place in Tartu, marking 160 years since the beginning of meaningful weather observations in Estonia.
Doctoral defence: Yauheni Sarokin "Passive and Active Liquid Mediation in Natural and Synthetic Morphing Systems"
On 21 November at 13:15 Yauheni Sarokin will defend his doctoral thesis "Passive and Active Liquid Mediation in Natural and Synthetic Morphing Systems"
Tambet Teesalu seeks to improve pain management at the interface between blood vessels and nerve tissue
University of Tartu Professor of Nanomedicine Tambet Teesalu has become the first Estonian researcher to receive a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council, which supports collaboration of top-level research teams in tackling highly complex and ambitious scientific challenges.
Best speakers in three-minute thesis competition focused on expressing uncertainty and waste gas-eating bacteria
The three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, held at the University of Tartu Library on 22 October, featured 13 popular-science short lectures in Estonian and 14 in English.
Come to listen to doctoral researchers’ three-minute lectures
The University of Tartu three-minute thesis competition offers everyone the opportunity to learn in simple language how the research of current doctoral researchers contributes to making the world a better place to live in the future. The competition will be held on Wednesday, 22 October at 10:00 in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
Doctoral defence: Ingmar Tulva "Causes and consequences of stomatal density in relation to atmospheric humidity"
On 23 October at 15:15, Ingmar Tulva will defend his doctoral thesis in the field of Environmental Engineering "Causes and consequences of stomatal density in relation to atmospheric humidity"
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.
German cheminformatician Dr. Igor Tetko to give a lecture at the University of Tartu on the application of artificial intelligence in chemistry
Dr. habil. Igor Tetko will give a lecture titled “Tox24 Challenge: An In-Depth Analysis of Modern Artificial Intelligence Methods for Accurate Prediction of Transthyretin Binding.”
Doctoral defence: Baiba Brumele “Uncovering the TRMT112 methyltransferase network and characterising the cellular functions of TRMT112-network member N6AMT1”
On 11September at 13:15 Baiba Brumele will defend her doctoral thesis “Uncovering the TRMT112 methyltransferase network and characterising the cellular functions of TRMT112-network member N6AMT1”
