INTERVIEW ⟩ Professor Arne Merilai's Life Work is Released as an Unusually Comprehensive Book
A new extensive compilation of articles by Tartu University literature professor Arne Merilai has been published, summarizing his life's work in the field of Estonian poetry.
The thin body of young people from the independence era concealed unexpectedly high blood sugar levels
A study conducted by researchers from Tartu University found that younger generations of Estonian youth, who are generally thinner, exhibit unexpectedly high blood sugar levels, prompting an examination into the relationship between societal changes and health.
Anete Randma updated the Estonian record in the mile run twice
Anete Randma broke the Estonian mile run record twice in two days at the Southland Conference championships in the United States.
OHOH! ⟩ Brigitte Susanne Hunt starts a new job
Estonian celebrity Brigitte Susanne Hunt has announced her new job as a legal assistant at the law firm Serenissimus while completing her law degree at Tallinn University.
Food scientists at the Estonian University of Life Sciences acquired a device that imitates the human intestine
Estonian University of Life Sciences has obtained a unique laboratory device that simulates the human intestines to study the effect of food on the microbiome without human testing.
Raul Laasik to Lead Elva Hospital
Raul Laasik has been appointed as the new head of Elva Hospital in Estonia, bringing a background in orthopedic and spinal surgery from several university hospitals in Finland.
Estonian weightlifters returned from European University Championships with medals
Estonian weightlifters Chris Matsiselts and Erik Bairamov achieved medal success at the European University Championships in France.
Invisible helpers protect the pine
A recent study from the Estonian University of Life Sciences reveals that the fungal communities protecting pines are mainly influenced by the host tree's genetics and its growing location, highlighting the impact of climate change and new diseases on tree resilience.
On Wednesday at 11 AM in the program 'Live from the News House': Future Rector of Tallinn University, Reiska
Tallinn University's newly appointed rector Priit Reiska will be featured in an upcoming live discussion on ERR.
Spring Boat Maintenance Leaves Toxic Trace in Harbor Soil
A study from the University of Tartu reveals that volatile paint dust from spring boat maintenance significantly increases soil toxicity in Estonia's harbors, affecting fish olfactory senses despite a lesser impact from heavy metals than expected.
Tartu University ends Kalev/Cramo's winning streak in the cup final
Tartu University claimed the Estonian basketball cup title by defeating BC Kalev/Cramo 86:75, ending the latter's winning streak.
Estonian university researcher sent fabricated citations to the press, researcher apologizes
A professor from the Estonian University of Life Sciences submitted an opinion article with falsified references criticizing the restoration of Finnish forests and has since apologized for his actions.
In the finals of the basketball cup competition, Tartu University will face Kalev/Cramo
Tartu University has advanced to the finals of the Estonian basketball cup after defeating TalTech/Alexela.
Tartu University held a party in the second quarter and reached the cup final
Tartu University defeated TalTech/ALEXELA 80:70 to advance to the Estonian basketball cup final.
LIVE >> The university academic family celebrates the country's anniversary with a concert event
On February 20th, Tartu University will hold a concert event to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, featuring important awards and a live broadcast.
Estonian scientist's smart gel would have bacteria working hard in space
An Estonian researcher has developed a smart hydrogel for bacteria to thrive in space using organic waste as food.
Estonian students lack the ability to apply math skills in real life
Estonian students excel in international PISA tests but struggle to apply mathematical skills to real-life problems, according to a doctoral thesis from Tallinn University.
Tartu University and TalTech secured a place in the Estonian Cup semifinals
Tartu University and TalTech qualified for the semifinals of the Estonian Cup, setting up a university derby match.
Back home in a circle: Tartu University basketball team has hired a new manager
Marek Doronin, a former top basketball player, has been appointed as the new manager of Tartu University basketball team starting mid-March.
Tõnu Esko: by the year 2035, Tartu University could have its own unicorn
Tartu University aims to create at least one unicorn startup by 2035 through enhancing cooperation between science and business, as highlighted by Tõnu Esko.
Scientists: it is possible to assess the mother tongue final exams with artificial intelligence
Researchers are exploring the possibility of using artificial intelligence to assess Estonia's mother language final exams, with findings showing AI can provide similar grades to human evaluators.
Ann Siiman from the University of Tartu Receives the Title of Wikipedia Friend
Ann Siiman has been awarded the title of Wikipedia Friend 2025 for her outstanding contributions to supporting the Estonian language Wikipedia.
Communication researcher: not every accident should be called a crisis
Sten Hansson, a communications researcher at the University of Tartu, discusses the recognition he received for his work on creating a system that could mitigate the impact of emergencies and offers insights on crisis communications.
Priit Reiska Elected as Rector of Tallinn University
Professor Priit Reiska has been elected as the next rector of Tallinn University, set to begin his term on May 15, 2026.
The Estonian University of Life Sciences Holds Engineer's Day on Thursday
On Thursday, the Estonian University of Life Sciences will host its third Engineer's Day, focusing on construction engineering.
Estonian University Invites School Youth to Free Technology Camps During Winter Break
The Estonian University is offering two free city camps during the winter break for school youth to explore robotics and electronics.
The e-school bag has been supplemented with new Estonian language learning materials
The e-school bag now offers new Estonian language learning resources developed by a program at Tallinn University.
Tartu University and Kalev/Cramo achieved victory
In the Estonia-Latvia joint basketball league, Tartu University and Kalev/Cramo secured wins in their respective matches, contributing to their standings in the league.
Kriisa was left with zero against his former university
Estonian guard Kerr Kriisa's former university, Cincinnati, lost to West Virginia 54-59 in the NCAA, having led for most of the game before a second-half collapse.
ENE-MARGIT TIIT ⟩ How to Increase Birth Rates?
Ene-Margit Tiit, an emeritus professor at the University of Tartu, suggests that increasing state support for young people's housing purchases and improving education levels among Estonian men could help boost birth rates in Estonia.
Award Winner Evelin Loit-Harro: the fruit of science is students
Evelin Loit-Harro and Liina Talgre from the Estonian University of Life Sciences received an award for researching environmentally friendly farming practices that ensure stable yields and maintain soil fertility.
Award-winning Helle Metslang: the opportunity to explore what was started until the end is a game of chance
Helle Metslang, an emeritus professor at the University of Tartu, received a national scientific award for her research on the usage-based diversity of the Estonian language, marking significant contributions to contemporary linguistics.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Science awarded to plant ecologist Martin Zobel
Martin Zobel, a professor of plant ecology at the University of Tartu, has received this year's Lifetime Achievement Award in Science, reflecting the broad impact of Estonian science.
Ogres defeat Keila teams in important victories
Ogre celebrated crucial wins against visiting teams from Keila, securing a spot in the Optibet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League playoffs, while the University of Latvia achieved success in avoiding the last position.
Doctoral Thesis: Estonian Nurses Are Becoming More Independent Yet More Burdened
A doctoral thesis from Tallinn University reveals that although Estonian nurses have become more independent and professional since the early 1990s, they are also facing greater responsibilities and workloads due to more complex health issues.
Admission to Master's Studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
The Estonian University of Life Sciences is calling for applications for its Master's programs, offering 17 courses in Estonian and several in English, with deadlines set for early February and July.
Enrollment for Master's Studies Began at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
On February 1st, enrollment for master's studies began at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, offering 17 programs in Estonian and opening applications for English-language programs as well.
The admission process for master's studies has started at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
The admission process for master's programs began in February at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, offering 17 Estonian-language curricula this year, with applications for English-language programs also now open.
Veesaar's consecutive double-double leads the university to victory
Estonian basketball player Henri Veesaare contributed significantly to the University of North Carolina's home victory against Syracuse in the USA student league, marking his twelfth double-double of the season.