News

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.

Ancient DNA data have helped identify that certain herpesviruses, which most people encounter during their lifetime, became part of the human genome thousands of years ago.

Have you ever wondered how your personality is related to how you do in life? Estonian researchers have put together a large overview of personality profiles – a so-called “personality atlas” that helps us better understand how different combinations of personality traits are related to people’s choices and life events.

In the recent call for the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants, University of Tartu researchers received funding for three projects: to study the climate impact of air pollution particles, the formation of cell patterns in plant leaves, and women’s hormonal sensitivity. Each grant amounts to nearly two million euros, and the projects last for five years.

The European Research Council (ERC) decided to fund Associate Professor Triin Laisk’s research project, which aims to get a better understanding of the factors affecting women’s health and improve women’s well-being throughout their lives.

With the annual awards, the university aims to recognise its employees’ and students’ outstanding achievements in teaching, doing research and serving society.

On 1 December, the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university, 142 doctoral degrees were conferred.

On 21 November, Rector Toomas Asser handed over the university’s this year’s 123 honorary decorations. This marked the beginning of the traditional events of the 106th anniversary of Estonia’s national university.

On 21 November, the University of Tartu senate decided to make nominations for the national research awards of the Republic of Estonia.