Topic: research

Molecular Plant Physiology Lab

Speaker application is open until April 1 for TEDxUniversity of Tartu.

On 27 February, the Senate of the University of Tartu elected Associate Professor of Molecular Plant Physiology Hanna Hõrak as Professor of Plant Genetics.

Interview with Liis Tiisvelt as part of Women in Science Week.

Ly Porosk introduces herself as part of the "Women in Science" theme week.

Intervjuu Helena Sorkiga "Naised teaduses" teemanädala raames.

The Molecular Nanotechnology lab is part of MATTER.

On 19 December, the Senate of the University of Tartu decided to appoint two professors of robotics. Karl Kruusamäe was elected Professor of Collaborative Robotics, and Arun Kumar Singh was elected Professor of Autonomous Robotics.

The European Space Agency and the University of Tartu have signed an agreement to develop the ESTCube-3 satellite. This is a major step forward in advancing Estonia’s space technology and cybersecurity, providing students and researchers with the opportunity to practise satellite control and operations. ESTCube-3 is planned for launch by early 2029.

In the recent call for the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants, University of Tartu researchers received funding for three projects: to study the climate impact of air pollution particles, the formation of cell patterns in plant leaves, and women’s hormonal sensitivity. Each grant amounts to nearly two million euros, and the projects last for five years.