Topic: recognition 

This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. The recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have also been selected.
31 October 2025 recognition 
The Faculty of Social Sciences recognized outstanding support staff
The Faculty of Social Sciences gave out awards to outstanding support staff at the opening ceremony for the academic year.
10 September 2025 recognition 
University invites nominations for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award
Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.
04 September 2025 recognition 
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25 October 2024 recognition 
University of Tartu recognised again with "Respecting differences" quality label
On 29 May, the Estonian Human Rights Centre presented the "Respecting differences" label to the University of Tartu for the second time at the joint building of ministries in Tallinn.
Recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards have been announced
Based on the submitted proposals, the committee formed by the UT Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2023.
20 February 2024 recognition 
Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September
All university members are invited to nominate candidates who deserve to be awarded the university’s honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
06 September 2023 recognition 
Recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards have been announced
Based on the proposals submitted by students, the committee formed by the UT Student Union has chosen the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2022.
20 February 2023 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser announced the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award and recipients of the teaching staff of the year award.
20 February 2023 recognition 
University of Tartu scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professors is granted to Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp
The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
01 December 2022 recognition