Topic: for society

Taavi Tuvikene explains at the Starry Night how stars get their names
On April 4 at 19 cosmologist Taavi Tuvikene will talk about how names are given to stars.
21. March 2025 for society
Elmo Tempel will talk at the next Starry Night about the lonely Milky Way in the vast universe
7. märtsil tähtede õhtul räägib kosmoloog Elmo Tempel galaktikatest ja universumist.
03. March 2025 for society
Exhibition "The Strange Call of Nonexistence" entices nonexistence to become existence
On December 17 at 17:12, a joint exhibition by artists Navitrolla, Kärt Summatavet, and Maret Einasto will open at Tartu Observatory
24. January 2025 for society
"Starry Night in Tõravere" invites you to a three-course night of science
On 10 January at 18:00, we invite you the next "Starry Night", where we will talk about the cosmic tape measure, listen to cosmic music and take a look at the starry sky.
18. December 2024 for society
On 30 January, a conference on the use of smart devices in schools will be held in Tartu
At the conference “Smart Devices in Schools – Blessing or Curse?”, researchers will discuss using smart devices in schools. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the conference on January 30.
16. December 2024 cooperationfor society
Dark Matter Week: Celebrating the Unseen Force
From October 29 to November 5, 2024, we will celebrate Dark Matter Week with public lectures and an art exhibition.
20. October 2024 for society
Come visit the Big Telescope!
The big telescope in Tõravere celebrates its 50th birthday! We invite everyone to the telescope parade on 12 October at the Tartu Observatory.
01. October 2024 for societyabout the faculty
How ethical is it to kill your enemies? Oxford Professor Jeff McMahan presents special issue on Russia-Ukraine war
On 5 September, one of the world’s leading moral philosophers, Professor Jeff McMahan from the University of Oxford, will give a public lecture on the ethics of killing and just war theory. His lecture marks the publication of a special issue of a philosophy journal focused on the Russia-Ukraine war. The event will be held from 16:00 to 18:00 in White Hall at the University of Tartu Museum.
The exhibition "Kant 300 in Tartu: from manuscripts to heaven"
On Friday, April 5, at 16:15 - opening of the exhibition "Kant 300 in Tartu: from manuscripts to heaven" at the university library. The exhibition features original manuscripts of the philosopher's lecture courses and correspondence, as well as first editions of his works from the collections of the University of Tartu Library.
03. April 2024 culturefor society
RECORDING: Ceremony and concert marking the 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On 23 February at 12, university members are invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
02. February 2024 for societyuniversity