Topic: for society

Study on Leadership in Estonia 2026: Human-Centric, Innovative, and Ready for Global Challenges
A new comprehensive study on Estonian leadership, commissioned by Enterprise Estonia and conducted by the University of Tartu and LevelLab OÜ, reveals that Estonian companies are embracing a more inclusive and human-centric management style, while also adapting rapidly to technological and global changes.
07 May 2026 governancefor society
Group ride showcases the opportunities and challenges of Tartu’s cycling network
On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.
16 March 2026 Active UTfor society
Come to Blood Donor Day on 6 November!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre on 6 November, from 10:30 to 15:00.
28 October 2025 for society
Watch the recording: University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world”
On 27 October from 13–18, the University of Tartu development conference “A university for us, Estonia and the world” took place in the university assembly hall and online. Keynote speakers were Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kersti Kaljulaid and Kristina Kallas.
Academia Gustaviana 393┃Public Discussion: "(Mis)measuring Human Prosperity? Reconciling Economic Growth with Environmental Well-being"
On October 24, as part of Academia Gustaviana 393, a public discussion took place on the topic “(Mis)measuring Human Prosperity: Reconciling Economic Growth with Environmental Well-being.”
17 October 2025 for society
The European Commission’s proposed Green Claims Directive will benefit consumers but bring additional work for businesses
Presentation of misleading environmental claims has become one of the major communication problems.
Researchers' Night at the Delta Study Building 2025
On the evening of 26 September, everyone is welcome to the Delta Study Building for Researchers’ Night.
Workshop on ethics of artificial intelligence took place in Tartu
On 25–26 August, the workshop on the ethics of artificial intelligence, "Ethics of AI: Navigating Challenges to Values, Society, and Human Welfare," was held at the University of Tartu.
11 June 2025 for society
University of Tartu doctoral researchers are invited to three-minute thesis competition
On 22 October, doctoral researchers of the University of Tartu have an opportunity to introduce their research results to the public in the format of a three-minute short lecture.
26 May 2025 researchfor society
Come to Blood Donor Day on 2 April!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite university members to the Blood Donor Day in the Delta Centre on 2 April, from 10:30 to 14:30.
04 March 2024 for society