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Five superpowers that doctoral studies will develop in you
Doctoral studies offer the chance to become an expert in a narrow field while also developing the skills of making connections and the ability to process information, manage challenging projects, learn from criticism, and, at the same time, manage time efficiently.
Dr. Nikhil Mahant lecture on dogmas of AI doomsayers
On March 3 at 16:15, at Delta building, room 1008 (Narva mnt 18), Dr. Nikhil Mahant will deliver a talk titled “Two Dogmas of AI Doomsayers”. The lecture can also be followed live via Zoom. Dr. Nikhil Mahant is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University and is currently a resident at Susimetsa Philosophicum.
25. February 2025 cooperationresearchfor society
Doctoral defence: Rauno Sedrik “Synthesis and investigation of polymers from different cyclic bio-based monomers”
On 19 February at 13.15 Rauno Sedrik will defend his doctoral thesis “Synthesis and investigation of polymers from different cyclic bio-based monomers”.
04. February 2025 researchfor society
Recording: Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
Doctoral defence: Kristiina Kurg "Exploring the potential of a liquid biopsy approach for melanoma diagnostics and the role of extracellular vesicles in atherosclerosis development"
On January 28th at 13:15, Kristiina Kurg will defend her doctoral thesis "Exploring the potential of a liquid biopsy approach for melanoma diagnostics and the role of extracellular vesicles in atherosclerosis development"
14. January 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Ye Wang "Investigating the properties of metal surfaces under high electric fields based on ab initio calculations"
On January 15th at 15:15 Ye Wang will defend her doctoral thesis "Investigating the properties of metal surfaces under high electric fields based on ab initio calculations" for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Physics).
02. January 2025 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Robert Valner “Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots”
December 4th at at 13:15 Robert Valner will defend his thesis “Design of TeMoto, a Software Framework for Dependable, Adaptive, and Collaborative Autonomous Robots”
21. November 2024 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Mailis Laht “Using the One Health approach for mapping the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Estonia”
On 7 November at 13:15 Mailis Laht will defend her thesis "Using the One Health approach for mapping the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Estonia"
29. October 2024 researchfor society
Come to Blood Donor Day on 26 November!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre.
24. October 2024 for society
Doctoral students Francis Gracy Arockiaraj and Baiba Brumele ranked in top five in the English competition of “Science in 3 minutes”
Two participants from the University of Tartu made it to the top five at the finals of the first-ever English edition of the “Science in 3 minutes” contest.
22. October 2024 researchfor society