Student Union news

Your voice matters! Student representative elections end on Wednesday

Until April 30, University of Tartu students can vote to elect the next student representatives. Voting takes place on the platform valimised.ut.ee, where each student can vote for one candidate in their institute and one candidate in their faculty. You can learn more about the candidates on the student representative candidates page.

According to Renar Kihho, President of the University of Tartu Student Union, every student’s vote counts. “Just like in local or parliamentary elections, every vote matters in the student representative elections as well! Your votes will determine the direction UTSU takes in the coming year and which topics will receive more attention,” Kihho said.

The election results will be announced on May 5 on the Student Union’s website. The mandate of the elected representatives begins on July 1, 2025 and lasts for one year.

Come eat free noodles at Tõllakuur on April 29!

On Tuesday, April 29, the University of Tartu Student Union is offering all students a free lunch at Tõllakuur – the much-loved and well-known instant noodles popular among students. You can enjoy the noodles between 12:00-16:00.

The aim of the “UTSU Noodle House” is to provide all students with a quick and comforting free lunch between lectures. If you are hungry, all you need to do is show up, bring your student ID (or other proof of study), and enjoy some noodles. Good company awaits, along with a chance to discover the exciting activities of the University of Tartu Student Union. Come along and bring a friend too!

🥢 April 29, 12:00–16:00

🥢 Tõllakuur (Ülikooli 18b).

The application period to become a student representative has been extended – submit your application by April 11 at the latest!

According to Renar Kihho, Chairman of the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) Board, the decision to extend the deadline was made to give students more time to apply, as there are still vacant positions available. “Our goal is for all student councils in every institute and faculty to be filled with enthusiastic student representatives. At the moment, however, several institutes still have unfilled positions, and we would very much like to fill them so that every student has a representative they can turn to when needed,” Kihho explained. You can apply for the position of a student representative on the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) website.

UTSU’s general election schedule

• 24.03–11.04 application
• 21.–30.04 elections
• 05.05 notification of election results

If you want to know what being a student representative means or what UTSU’s structure is, read more on the UTSU website. If you have any questions, feel free to write to tyye@ut.ee.

UTSU Board Game Night – Come and Play! 🎲

Ready to shuffle cards, roll the dice, and test your strategic skills? Join us on 8 April at 18:15 in Tõllakuur for a fun-filled UTSU board game night!
Expect great company, exciting games, and a cozy atmosphere. Bring your friends or meet new gaming buddies on the spot. Whether you love Catan, Uno, or want to discover something new – there’s something for everyone!
📍 When? April 8 at 18:15
📍 Where? Tõllakuur (Ülikooli 18b)
📍 Why? Because good company and games make for an unforgettable evening!

Come and spend a fun evening with UTSU! 🎭♟️

Apply to be a student representative!

Until 6 April it is possible to submit an application to run for the position of a student representative at the University of Tartu, both for faculty and institute councils. All students who study at the University of Tartu and who wish to stand up for the interests and needs of students can apply.

You can apply for the position of a student representative on the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) website. To do this, you need to fill out an online form, where you must write down your contact details and answer a few questions that allow us to learn more about your motivation and goals. The answers to the questions will be made visible on UTSU’s website for all students, who can decide who to vote for based on the answers. Voting begins on 21 April.

Candidates can choose between the role of a student representative of the faculty and/or institute. The difference is that while the student representative of the faculty represents the students of their entire faculty, an institute student representative represents the students of their institute. The student representative’s mandate will take effect on July 1 of this year and will last for one year. If you want to know what being a student representative means or what UTSU’s structure is, read more on the UTSU website. If you have any questions, feel free to write to tyye@ut.ee.

The application period to be a student representative at the University of Tartu has started

Starting today, 24 March, it is possible to submit an application to run for the position of a student representative at the University of Tartu, both for faculty and institute councils. All students who study at the University of Tartu and who wish to stand up for the interests and needs of students can apply.

You can apply for the position of a student representative on the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU) website until 6 April. To do this, you need to fill out an online form, where you must write down your contact details and answer a few questions that allow us to learn more about your motivation and goals. The answers to the questions will be made visible on UTSU’s website for all students, who can decide who to vote for based on the answers. Voting begins on 21 April.

Candidates can choose between the role of a student representative of the faculty and/or institute. According to Renar Kihho, the chairman of UTSU, the difference is that while the student representative of the faculty represents the students of their entire faculty, an institute student representative represents the students of their institute. “In both cases, it is possible to gain valuable skills, new knowledge and collaborate with students and lecturers. You can also take part in UTSU’s internal events and trainings, where you can find friends for life,” said Kihho. The student representative’s mandate will take effect on July 1 of this year and will last for one year.

UTSU’s general election schedule

• 24.03–06.04 application
• 21.–30.04 elections
• 05.05 notification of election results

If you want to know what being a student representative means or what UTSU’s structure is, read more on the UTSU website. If you have any questions, feel free to write to tyye@ut.ee.

Leave your mark – come join the University of Tartu Student Union!

Starting from March 24, it is possible to apply for the position of a student representative of the University of Tartu, both faculty and institute. All students at the University of Tartu, who wish to stand up for the interests and needs of students and together make the university better, can apply.

According to Renar Kihho, Chairman of the University of Tartu Student Union (UTSU), as a student representative, on the one hand, it is possible to represent the interests of students, but on the other hand, it is also possible to acquire new skills and create friendships. “The role of a representative teaches you how to resolve conflicts, cooperate with other students and lecturers, and shows the other side of the university. Thanks to the contacts and experiences you create, being a member of the Student Union is like an investment for life,” says Kihho. You can find more info about the upcoming elections on the UTSU website.

Student Union has chosen recipients of the teaching staff of the year award

The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024. This time, 111 teaching staff members were nominated for the title. This year’s teaching staff of the year nominees were mostly praised for creating a varied, supportive and student-friendly learning environment. Read more.

Go study at the night library!

The traditional night library is waiting for you to study until 24 January! From Monday to Friday, it is possible to study at the University of Tartu library from 9:00 to midnight! On weekends, the library is open from 12:00 to 18:00.

Every Tuesday at 18:00 pm, therapy dogs from the Estonian Assistance and Therapy Dog Association will help relieve exam stress. On 14 and 23 January at 17:00, psychologists from the University of Tartu Counseling Center will give advice on how to cope with stress in front of the library’s 2nd floor hall, and every Wednesday and Thursday at 20:00, you can learn juggling in the gym! The event is also supported by A. Le Coq, which will offer energy drinks and caffeinated water to students on certain days. See you at the library! 🤘

The Night Library continues in January

The Night Library will be open until 24 January: from Monday till Friday the library is open until midnight, on Saturdays and Sundays 12–18.

On two days, January 14 and 23, at 5 PM, psychologists from the University Counseling Center will be available in the second-floor reading room to advise anyone seeking help with exam stress or study-related challenges. See you at the library! 🤘

Lecturer of the Year 2024 🎉

Once again, there is an opportunity to nominate candidates for the title of lecturer the year.

We believe that we all have experiences with nice lecturers who make our eyes shine with their interesting lectures and raise interest in the field. Let’s remember these professors and recognize them with an award they definitely deserve! Nominate a candidate.

Nominations can be submitted until December 20.

The Night Library is open!

The first week of the traditional Night Library has begun! From Monday to Friday, December 9–13, it is possible to study at the University of Tartu Library from 9:00 to midnight! On weekends, the library is open from 12:00 to 18:00.

The Night Library will continue next year and will be open from January 6–24. The event is also supported by A. Le Coq, which will offer energy drinks and caffeinated water to students on certain days. See you at the library! 🤘

Lecturer of the Year 2024 🎉

Once again, there is an opportunity to nominate candidates for the title of lecturer the year.

We believe that we all have experiences with nice lecturers who make our eyes shine with their interesting lectures and raise interest in the field. Let’s remember these professors and recognize them with an award they definitely deserve! Nominate a candidate.

Nominations can be submitted until December 20.

Night Library starts on 9 December!

The first week of the traditional Night Library will take place this year in December! From Monday to Friday next week (09–13 December) it will be possible to study at the University of Tartu Library from 9:00 to midnight! On weekends, the library is open from 12:00 to 18:00.

The Night Library will continue next year and will be open from 6 to 24 January.

🎉 Lecturer of the Year 2024 🎉

Once again, there is an opportunity to nominate candidates for the title of lecturer the year.

We believe that we all have experiences with nice lecturers who make our eyes shine with their interesting lectures and raise interest in the field. Let’s remember these professors and recognize them with an award they definitely deserve! Nominate a candidate.

Nominations can be submitted until December 20.

🎉 Lecturer of the Year 2024 🎉

Once again, there is an opportunity to nominate candidates for the title of lecturer the year.

We believe that we all have experiences with nice lecturers who make our eyes shine with their interesting lectures and raise interest in the field. Let’s remember these professors and recognize them with an award they definitely deserve! Nominate a candidate.

Nominations can be submitted until December 20.

👩‍💻 Possibility to borrow laptops! 👩‍💻

If you wish and need, you can borrow a laptop from UTSU for studying. To borrow a computer, write an appropriate e-mail to the address: tyye@ut.ee.

  Headliner of the anniversary ball of Estonia’s national university is Trad.Attack!

Come celebrate with us the beginning of higher education in Estonian!

On 1 December, the traditional anniversary ball marking the 105th anniversary of Estonia’s national university will take place in Vanemuine Concert Hall. Doors are open from 18:30.

The headliner of the ball is Estonian band Trad.Attack! who has made it their mission to constantly challenge themselves, to be dedicated and to surprise not only their fans but themselves as well. In nine years, the band has released five studio and three digital albums, all of which open up a world of complexities. Trad.Attack!’s work and activities have been recognised and honoured in Estonia with 30 music awards, including Band of The Year and Album of The Year.

Besides Trad.Attack! there is band Tailor Made performing at the ball. Tailor Made is a party band consisting of professional musicians, whose soloist is Siret Tuula. In addition, the lineup includes Toomas Leis on bass guitar, Jörgen Pakkas on electric and acoustic guitars and Siim Jõgioja on drums! The band’s repertoire is like a tailor’s cut of the best Estonian and foreign dance hits over the decades.

  Buy your ticket to the ball! 

PS: On the dates 01-02.12, hotels Lydia and Dorpat have made a special offer for guests of the ball! You can find relevant information under the Facebook event.

🎉 Lecturer of the Year 2024 🎉

Once again, there is an opportunity to nominate candidates for the title of lecturer the year.

We believe that we all have experiences with nice lecturers who make our eyes shine with their interesting lectures and raise interest in the field. Let’s remember these professors and recognize them with an award they definitely deserve! Nominate a candidate.

Nominations can be submitted until December 20.

👩‍💻 Possibility to borrow laptops! 👩‍💻

If you wish and need, you can borrow a laptop from UTSU for studying. To borrow a computer, write an appropriate e-mail to the address: tyye@ut.ee.

Tickets for the 105th anniversary ball of the National University are on sale!

There is never too much dancing and laughter. We are waiting for you to celebrate the beginning of higher education in Estonian on 1 December!

The National University Ball will take place in the Vanemuine Concert Hall, the doors of which are open to visitors from 18:30. During the evening, you can have yourself captured on the background of the photo wall and in the photo booth, and participate in a lucky draw. Of course, the ball is not without surprises. In the anniversary year, we travel back in time and bring the atmosphere of the 1920s to the ballroom. This way, you too can unleash your creativity and add something authentic to your festive prom outfit. Tickets are on sale in Fienta. You can find more information under the Facebook event. Dance courses will also take place in November – you can find information about it on Facebook!

See you on December 1!

Possibility to borrow laptops!

If you wish and need, you can borrow a laptop from UTSU for studying. To borrow a computer, write an appropriate e-mail to the address: tyye@ut.ee.

Come to UTSU trivia!

October is the month of mental health, during which we also pay more attention to mental well-being at UTSU. The last activity of the month will be the UTSU trivia on Tuesday, 29 October. Come and let’s spend an educational and fun evening together to test your knowledge! 🧠🤔

🕖29 October at 19:00
📌Tiksula (Ülikooli 17)

Register your team.
NB! Only 15 quickest teams can take part of the quiz.👀

Tickets for the 105th anniversary ball of the National University are on sale!

There is never too much dancing and laughter. We are waiting for you to celebrate the beginning of higher education in Estonian on 1 December!

The National University Ball will take place in the Vanemuine Concert Hall, the doors of which are open to visitors from 18:30. During the evening, you can have yourself captured on the background of the photo wall and in the photo booth, and participate in a lucky draw. Of course, the ball is not without surprises. In the anniversary year, we travel back in time and bring the atmosphere of the 1920s to the ballroom. This way, you too can unleash your creativity and add something authentic to your festive prom outfit. Tickets are on sale in Fienta. You can find more information under the Facebook event. Dance courses will also take place in November – you can find information about it on Facebook!

See you on December 1!

Possibility to borrow laptops!

If you wish and need, you can borrow a laptop from UTSU for studying. To borrow a computer, write an appropriate e-mail to the address: tyye@ut.ee.