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University of Tartu graduation ceremonies take place from 12 to 20 June. Live streaming, recordings and photos of the ceremonies are available on UTTV.

Led by University of Tartu researchers, the largest and most comprehensive study to date has been completed on how genetic differences between individuals influence metabolism.

Researchers find surprising links which show that Neandertal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognised.

Academician Andres Metspalu, Professor of Genomics, Biobanking and Biotechnology at the University of Tartu, has been elected a member of the committee established by the European Commission to identify new members for the European Research Council’s (ERC) governing body, the ERC Scientific Council.

On 15 May, from 10:15 to 11:45, he gives a public lecture “Applying for ERC grants. The future of European research” in the building of the Institute of Cultural Research (Ülikooli 16–216).

In collaboration with researchers from the University of Tartu’s Institute of Genomics, an international team has helped uncover how DNA inherited from extinct human relatives continues to influence our biology today.

This spring, the University of Tartu opens 192 doctoral positions. Everyone who wants to gain new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist, or manager is welcome to apply.

The call for applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships is open until 9 September 2026. In April and May, the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) will host info sessions to help prospective applicants prepare their applications.

From 24 April, Eveliis Padar will start work at the university as an equality officer to support university members in cases of unequal treatment and to help handle them in a fair and professional manner.

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu shows that the symptoms associated with hereditary iron metabolism disorders vary depending on specific genetic variants.

Last year, two applications submitted by University of Tartu researchers were successful in the call for postdoctoral fellowships funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Ahead of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the contribution to society award, research award, language award and the teaching staff of the year awards for 2025.

The research award 2025 is granted to the research team led by Professor Triin Laisk for their outstanding work in clarifying the molecular mechanisms underlying women’s health disorders, illustrating the potential of genetic studies for better understanding women’s health.

Uuring selgitas, millised linnakeskkonnas esinevad tegurid on seotud geenide avaldumist reguleeriva mehhanismi - metülatsiooniga. Tulemused näitavad, et olenevalt eluetappidest on samadel teguritel erinev mõju.

Findings may improve personalised drug prescription and adverse drug reactions.

22.–23. jaanuarini leidis Omicumi õppe- ja teadushoones aset Tartu Ülikooli molekulaar- ja rakubioloogia instituudi (MRI) ning genoomika instituudi (GI) aastakonverents.

An international research team, including scientists from the University of Tartu, has published a genomic study in Nature Genetics showing that the genetic risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection differ markedly from those observed for earlier variants.

At the end of last year and the beginning of this one, the University of Tartu hosted a delegation of grant advisors, project managers and financial managers from the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE). The study visit was organised by the UT Grant Office within the framework of the European Commission–funded BRIDGE project, which aims to strengthen the resilience and capacity of Ukrainian research institution KSE.

The Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ancient Metagenomics, as part of the Centre of Excellence “Estonian Roots” (CoE for transdisciplinary studies on ethnogenesis and cultural diversity).

The OPTOMICS project, co-led by Professor Reedik Mägi of the Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu, has been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar. The project focuses on developing a prevention method for type 2 diabetes.