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This spring, the University of Tartu issued diplomas to 3,093 new alumni.

The Genome of Europe (GoE) has launched a public awareness survey across five European countries (Estonia, France, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia) to assess citizens' understanding and attitudes towards genetics and genomics-based personalized medicine. The survey is part of a wider scientific and societal effort to ensure that all Europeans can benefit from the promises of modern genomic medicine.

On 16 June, the council of the University of Tartu approved the new strategic plan, which sets the direction for the university’s activities for the next ten years.

On Thursday, 5 June, a new board for the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) was elected during a meeting of the student parliament.

On 23 May 2025, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas approved the results of the external evaluation of Estonian research and development. The University of Tartu was the only institution in Estonia to receive a positive evaluation in all six fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts.

Geneticists from KU Leuven, the Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu, and their international colleagues have conducted the largest ancient DNA study ever performed on human remains from a single medieval burial site. In total, they analysed the remains of 400 individuals buried between the 8th and 18th centuries beneath what is now the main square (Groenmarkt) of Sint-Truiden, a historic town in present-day Belgium.

The University of Tartu’s opening ceremony of the 2025/2026 academic year will take place on the corner of Lossi and Ülikooli streets at Pirogov square on Monday, 1 September at 10:00.

Õhusaaste, tihedalt arendatud linnakeskkonna ja piiratud rohealade kombinatsioon suurendab astma riski nii lastel kui täiskasvanutel. Sellisele järeldusele jõuti värskes uuringus, mis koostati suure Euroopa Liidu teaduskoostöö raames Karolinska Instituudi teadlaste juhtimisel koostöös Tartu Ülikooli genoomika instituudiga.

From February to early April 2025, students specialising in Genetics & Biotechnology had the opportunity to take part in a new addition to the BSc curriculum: Genomics (LTGI.00.006), a course designed to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of genomic research.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a multidisciplinary project at the University of Tartu's Institute of Genomics.

On 6 May, the Rector’s Office met with the rector and representatives of the University of Latvia, who also visited Delta Centre and the Estonian Biobank.

All Estonian public universities will celebrate Diversity Week from 5–11 May for the second year. This year’s focus is on encouraging people to notice and to act.

Cyclical fluctuations in female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, influence women’s physical, emotional, and cognitive health.

The aim of this doctoral research project is to elucidate the genetic background of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), with a focus on the interplay between respiratory viral infections and host genetics.

There are 7 projects open for applying.

This project focuses on advancing our understanding of the genetic history of the Eastern Baltic through the analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA) and integrating cutting-edge bioinformatic methods.

Doctoral studies are a part of the career path, giving you the knowledge and future skills needed to become a top specialist or manager.

The university opens 182 student places in doctoral studies this spring. Everyone who desires to create new knowledge and pursue a career as a researcher, top specialist or manager is welcome to apply.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in population and/or statistical genetics to develop polygenic risk scores.

A recently published study in Genome Biology and Evolution provides new insights into the settlement of Pacific islands and the migrations of Austronesian-speaking peoples, helping to understand human movement and cultural interactions in the region.