Topic: research

What you need to know before applying for a doctoral programme
Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.
22 April 2025 admissionsresearch
Tartu Science Night invites you to take a peek into researchers' laboratories
On March 13–14, the Tartu Science Night will take place at Biomedicum.
10 March 2025 research
Guidelines for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research have been published
Led by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Tartu, a guidance material has been developed for researchers on how to conduct interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
31 January 2025 cooperationresearch
Registration for the Three Minute Thesis competition ends on 19 September
The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.
26 August 2024 research
Mark your calendars: three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students to be held on 2 October
Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.
03 June 2024 research
University of Tartu's research award: holograms that help children overcome the fear of hospitals
Vabariigi aastapäeva eel kuulutas Tartu Ülikooli rektor Toomas Asser välja ülikooli 2022. aasta teadusteo, milleks on laste haiglahirmu vähendavad hologrammid.
23 February 2023 research
Research news: effective child protection, imagining a post-pandemic future, training obese boys, and harmful microplastics
The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
31 October 2022 research
Physiotherapy helps reduce Parkinson’s-related difficulties in daily activities
According to a recent study, two-month group physiotherapy helps significantly reduce difficulties in the daily functional tasks of patients with Parkinson
30 May 2022 research
Booster dose greatly reduces the risk of infection
Results of the most recent wave of the coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu indicate that the booster dose of the vaccine can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection several times. Compared to October, the number of adults with coronavirus antibodies has increased significantly. The proportion of virus carriers has fallen by a third within a month.
15 December 2021 research
02 October 2023 research