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University of Tartu participates as a data partner in the DARWIN EU® research network for data analysis and action data
The University of Tartu has been selected by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as one of the data partners of the DARWIN EU® network. This is a first step towards the common use of health data
30 March 2023 cooperationresearch
Beethoven’s genome offers clues to composer’s health and family history
Teadlased järjestasid Beethoveni juuste abil tema genoomi, mille tulemusel saadi hulganisti uut teavet nii Beethoveni terviseprobleemide kui ka sugulaste kohta.
22 March 2023 research
Recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards have been announced
Based on the proposals submitted by students, the committee formed by the UT Student Union has chosen the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2022.
20 February 2023 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser announced the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award and recipients of the teaching staff of the year award.
20 February 2023 recognition 
Faculty of Science and Technology nominated Professor Jaak Vilo as rector candidate
At its meeting on 9 February, the council of the Faculty of Science and Technology decided to nominate Professor Jaak Vilo as a rector candidate of the University of Tartu.
16 February 2023 university
Research news: ethnic roots of Estonian peoples, problematic use of social networking sites, reducing the fear of pain, and a novel solution for wound treatment
The “Research news” section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
31 January 2023 research
University of Tartu invites students and alumni to mentoring programme
The programme aims to bring together active students and successful alumni to provide an opportunity for mutually beneficial collaboration and strengthen the university's sense of community.
12 January 2023 studiesalumni
University of Tartu received €30 million to develop a centre of excellence for personalised medicine
Tartu Ülikooli ja Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikumi eestvedamisel luuakse järgmise kuue aasta jooksul Eestisse rahvusvahelisel tipptasemel personaalmeditsiini teadus- ja arenduskeskus.
06 January 2023 cooperationfor society
"Contribution to Estonian National Identity" award presented to writer Viivi Luik
On 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of establishing the Estonian-language university.
01 December 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu scholarship for expatriate Estonian visiting professors is granted to Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp
The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
01 December 2022 recognition 
Researchers found that around a third of genes for allergic and autoimmune diseases were important for human adaptation
A new study published found that genetic factors for a range of autoimmune and allergic disorders were important for human adaptation.
01 December 2022 research
Record high number of participants in 3-minute thesis competition
Twenty-eight doctoral students took part in this year’s competition with 29 presentations, including nine in Estonian and 20 in English.
29 November 2022 research
Prestigious grant helps the University of Tartu study the development of the human immune system over its long history
The European Research Council (ERC) supports Christiana Lyn Scheib's research with a Starting Grant of nearly €1.5 million.
24 November 2022 research
Geneticist Andres Metspalu received lifetime achievement award for popularisation of science 
11 November, at the Estonian Research Council's research communication conference, this year's science communication awards were presented. University of Tartu researchers received five awards.
14 November 2022 research
Ambassador of India visited the University of Tartu
On 7 November, the Ambassador of India Ajaneesh Kumar visited the University of Tartu. During the visit, the ambassador had a meeting Rector Toomas Asser and the Director of the Institute of Genomics.
08 November 2022 international
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
28 October 2022 recognition 
University of Tartu continues rise in world university rankings
For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250.
13 October 2022 university
UNCAN.eu: a European initiative to better understand cancer
Project called 4.UNCAN.eu started to prepare a blueprint for UNCAN.eu within the next 15 months.
Large genomic study on stroke informs drug discovery and risk prediction across ancestries
A large international collaborative study identifies association signals for stroke and its subtypes at 89 (61 new) independent genetic loci.
03 October 2022 sustainabilityresearch
Nominate a candidate for awarding with honorary decoration until 20 September
All university members are invited to nominate candidates who would deserve to be awarded the university's honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements.
07 September 2022 recognition