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A record number of university members took part in the Digital Cleanup Month 2026. This shows that conscious digital hygiene has become a natural part of everyday work.

The story of Émilie du Châtelet, with passion and reason

Join us for free tours at three amazing museums in Tartu.

In December, the museum’s opening hours differ slightly from the usual schedule.

The exhibition will remain open at the University of Tartu Art Museum until May 17, 2026.

This week, barriers will be installed around the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral to prevent movement in the immediate vicinity of the ruins. The condition of the cathedral ruins has gradually deteriorated over the years, and it may not be safe to be under or near the walls of the ruins.

On Saturday, 22 November at 14:00, curator Sophie Turner will guide an English-language tour of the exhibition "Voltaire: Making History".

The University of Tartu was founded on 25 October 393 years ago. This year, the anniversary was marked by memorial ceremonies, a concert and other events.

During the renovation, exhibitions remain partially open and admission is €5 for all visitors.

From 1 to 31 October, FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge Sügissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined .

On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place at the assembly hall of the university's main building and online to initiate a discussion on topics important for society and the university. The discussion were be based on the new University of Tartu strategic plan approved in June.

Test your knowledge at the quiz night “Observatournament” at Tartu Observatory

On Wednesday, 27 August, the governments of Estonia and Latvia meet in Tartu for their second joint session to discuss their cooperation and the region’s future. Rector Toomas Asser will welcome the delegations. The session and the press conference with the prime ministers of both countries take place at the University of Tartu Museum.

From 12 June to 21 September, all University of Tartu staff and students and everyone else are welcome to complete the orienteering course “Exploring Tartu along Struve Geodetic Arc”.

Toomkiriku ümbruses asuvad välinäitus tutvustab nii keskaegse Eesti suurima katedraali lugu, kui ka ülikoolilinnaku kujunemisele lugu.

UT Museum has outdoor exhibitions at Toomemägi, which can be visited free of charge at any time.

Tartu tähetornis on avatud põgenemistuba „Kadunud teleskoobi müsteerium“

University of Tartu Museum offers graduates the chance to take photos of their special day in the cathedral towers

On April 4 at 19 cosmologist Taavi Tuvikene will talk about how names are given to stars.

7. märtsil tähtede õhtul räägib kosmoloog Elmo Tempel galaktikatest ja universumist.