Topic: research

University of Tartu Asia Centre Annual Conference: Asia Update. Transformations and Futures of the Middle East will be held in Tartu on 23-24 April, 2026.

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.

On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.

On 22 October, doctoral researchers of the University of Tartu have an opportunity to introduce their research results to the public in the format of a three-minute short lecture.

Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.

The public event takes place on Thursday, 28 September, in the conference hall of the University of Tartu Library.

On 7 September Kertu Liis Krigul, Jürgen Karvak and Kristo Raun will explain why it is worthwhile for young researchers to participate in the competition

The University of Tartu doctoral students are invited to participate in the three-minute thesis competition on 28 September.

The science communication forum "The Place of the Higher Education Institution in the Region" is held to discuss the role of regional higher education institution with the program consisting of various Estonian and international cases and related discussions.

Among other things, the success of the college is based on international research and development, which is also reflected in the vision and mission of the college.