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An exhibition opening in February presents the signs of power in the University Assembly Hall.

From 6 to 31 January, the University of Tartu will have its first Digital Cleanup Month. The university invites everyone to dedicate at least 30 minutes every week to get rid of digital waste and tidy up their personal or their unit’s digital space.

On 3 February, speakers of the parliaments from five countries will visit the University of Tartu to discuss in the assembly hall from 11:00–12:00 how to achieve peace in Ukraine and Europe.

The photo exhibition “Inspired by Europe” features the best works from the photo competition held in spring. The authors have captured European values.

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.

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.

The 2024 Christmas card was created by Elise Nigul, a prop and stage designer and alumna of Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu.

Lighting artwork illuminating Tartu Cathedral won international recognition.

Tartu Observatory invites you to explore the beauty of the starry sky in Tartu’s Christmas City from November 30 to January 5.

Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall. 

Starting on 25 November, the digital archive of the University of Tartu in DSpace will be called ADA. With the new name, the archive will also have a fresh homepage design that aligns with the design of the university’s website.

In cooperation with Anna Hints, the University of Tartu is organising an evening of film and discussion which will take place from 17:00-21:00 on 12 December.

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.

On 20-21 November, a short course on building competences for transdisciplinary collaboration will be held at the University of Tartu Library.

From 8 May to 20 October, all UT employees, students, alumni and all others interested are welcome to complete the orienteering course and reconnect with the history of the UT dormitories.

This October, the University of Tartu Museum invite all foreign students of the University of Tartu to join exclusive, free English-language tours.

The big telescope in Tõravere celebrates its 50th birthday! We invite everyone to the telescope parade on 12 October at the Tartu Observatory.

On 20 November, the University of Tartu Library hosted a conference focusing on the particulars of interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary cooperation.

Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.

Nominations can be submitted via the web form until 20 September.