{"id":10,"date":"2024-04-04T03:32:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/newsletter\/useful-information\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:52:27","slug":"useful-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/newsletter\/useful-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Events and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Useful information about different events, workshops, lectures etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1707f\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1707f-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1707f-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1707f-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 April \u2013 19 April\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1707f-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1707f-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Spring Run<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>15 April<\/strong><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/event\/university-tartu-spring-run\">Register for the Spring Run<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join international discussions and earn 2 ECTS<\/h2>\n<p>Take part in online discussions with students from Italy and Germany and explore European and local topics. You can also help shape the discussion topics. If you participate in at least seven discussions and submit a short reflection, you will earn 2 ECTS (SVJS.TK.087).<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>4 May \u2013 29 June<\/strong><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/skytte.ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-transnational-discussions-civic-competences-and-eu-democratic-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the course.<\/a><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 Registration is open until <strong>17 April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Test your financial knowledge<\/h2>\n<p>International students are invited to take part in a financial literacy survey conducted as part of a University of Tartu bachelor\u2019s thesis. The survey includes 8 knowledge questions and a few background questions. It takes about 7 minutes to complete, and you will see your results immediately after finishing.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.ut.ee\/index.php\/272868?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the survey during this week<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu launches a large-scale study on harassment, bullying and discrimination<\/h2>\n<p><strong>From 20 April<\/strong>, all University of Tartu staff and students will receive an email invitation to participate in a study that aims to provide an overview of attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to sexual harassment, workplace bullying and discrimination at the university.\u00a0The study is conducted by a\u00a0University of Tartu\u00a0research group\u00a0in cooperation with the Human Resources Office and the equal treatment strategy committee.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 Read more on the <a id=\"menur5std\" title=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/ahistamiseuuring\/eng\/\" href=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/ahistamiseuuring\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link webpage\">webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Apply for the BSR Hackathon<\/h2>\n<p>Join an international hackathon in L\u00fcbeck, Germany, and work in teams to solve real-world societal challenges. Students from all disciplines are welcome \u2013 technical background is not required.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f 2\u20135 July<\/strong><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/event\/b_hack-baltic-sea-region-hackathon-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more and apply.<\/a><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 Application deadline: <strong>26 April<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Youth video competition on energy resilience<\/h2>\n<p>Young people are invited to take part in an international video competition organised by the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. Participants are asked to create a short video reflecting on everyday energy resilience \u2013 for example, how individuals and communities could cope with a power outage and become more resilient.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/strong>\u00a0Submission deadline is <strong>31 May<\/strong><br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enseccoe.org\/projects\/youth-video-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Competition details and submission guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d17b5e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d17b5e-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d17b5e-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d17b5e-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 Aprill \u2013 12 April\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d17b5e-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d17b5e-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Participate in a study: share your experience<\/h2>\n<p>A University of Tartu master\u2019s student invites Russian-speaking young people aged 18\u201330 from Narva and Tartu to take part in an interview on identity and memory. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfJb57XDycGhSA1BdYJkdqzyqrrpadFK_24D9A_uYt5fCEarg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join International Student Week in Belgrade<\/h2>\n<p>Students and recent graduates are invited to apply for the International Student Week in Belgrade (ISWiB 2026), taking place from 19\u201327 July. The programme includes workshops, networking opportunities and discussions on current global issues.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"%22http:\/\/apply.iswib.org\/\">Apply here<\/a> by <strong>10 April<\/strong><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"%22https:\/\/iswib.org\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Come knit or join a knitting cinema on 18 April<\/h2>\n<p>Two Loop: Yarn Society events in Tartu \u2014 open to beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\u00a0<strong>18 April<\/strong>, 15:00\u201317:30<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/s\/loop-yarn-society-knitting-club-in-april\">Community knitting at Cruffin with knitwear designer Aleks Byrd<\/a> (register via Fienta)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\u00a0\u00a0<strong>18 April<\/strong>, 18:30<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollokino.ee\/specialevents\/knittingclubspecialsession\">Knitting cinema at Apollo Kino Tasku<\/a> (see event details)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the \u201cTrue Student\u201d quiz on 28 April<\/h2>\n<p>Test your knowledge at the University of Tartu Museum (Lossi 25), exhibition hall \u201cMy Life at the University\u201d. You can participate in Estonian or English. Teams can have up to five members. Participation is free.<br data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>28 April<\/strong>, 18:00\u201320:00<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1673865176955916\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"899\">Register your team<\/a><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/event\/quiz-true-students\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"972\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d17e81\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d17e81-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d17e81-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d17e81-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 March \u2013 5 April\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d17e81-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d17e81-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"meta pb-3 order-0 order-lg-1\">University members can register for the Spring Run at a discounted rate until 5 April<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth University of Tartu Spring Run takes place on <strong>15 April at 19:00<\/strong>, and for the first time, there will also be a children\u2019s run. In addition to University of Tartu members, city residents and sports enthusiasts from other universities are welcome to participate.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-members-can-register-spring-run-discounted-rate-until-5-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more and register.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"s5wufg\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"123\">Take the TEDx stage in Tartu<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"263\">Do you have an idea, experience or perspective to share? Apply to speak at the TEDx University of Tartu conference taking place on 2 June.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f \ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/TEDxUniversityofTartu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"280\">1 April the <\/strong>latest.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Europe Direct Tartu Centre to open at the University of Tartu Library<\/h2>\n<p><strong>On 6 April at 14:00<\/strong>, the Europe Direct Tartu Centre will open at the University of Tartu Library, bringing European Union topics and opportunities closer to the people of Tartu and Tartu County.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/europe-direct-tartu-centre-open-university-tartu-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"event-title\" tabindex=\"-1\">Come to Blood Donor Day on 28 April!<\/h2>\n<p>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 <strong>Tuesday, 28 April, from 10:30 to 15:00<\/strong>. An interview with the donor takes place in room 1024 and the donation in room 1030.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/event\/come-blood-donor-day-28-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d180fc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d180fc-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d180fc-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d180fc-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16 March \u2013 29 March\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d180fc-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d180fc-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"event-title\" tabindex=\"-1\">Artist talk by August Korb about their photo exhibition \u201cThislessness\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Please join us for an artist talk by August Korb on <strong>26 March at 18:00<\/strong> to learn about the creative process behind and the philosophy that inspired their newest photo series \u201cThislessness\u201d. The series will hang in the philosophy corridor of Philosophicum, Jakobi 2 (2nd floor), from 21 March until 12 June.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 More information on <a href=\"https:\/\/filsem.ut.ee\/en\/event\/artist-talk-august-korb-about-their-photo-exhibition-thislessness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Institute of Filosophy and Semiotics homepage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"meta pb-3 order-0 order-lg-1\">University members can register for the Spring Run at a discounted rate until 5 April<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth University of Tartu Spring Run takes place on 15 April at 19:00, and for the first time, there will also be a children\u2019s run. In addition to University of Tartu members, city residents and sports enthusiasts from other universities are welcome to participate.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-members-can-register-spring-run-discounted-rate-until-5-april\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more and register.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Youth video competition on energy resilience<\/h2>\n<p>Young people are invited to take part in an international video competition organised by the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. Participants are asked to create a short video reflecting on everyday energy resilience \u2013 for example, how individuals and communities could cope with a power outage and become more resilient.<\/p>\n<p>The competition is open to participants aged 14\u201329 from NATO member and partner countries. Submitted videos should be 3\u201314 minutes long and may be created individually or in teams. Prizes include \u20ac300 for the first place and \u20ac200 for the public vote winner.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Submission deadline is <strong>31 May<\/strong><br>\n\ud83c\udf10\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enseccoe.org\/projects\/youth-video-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Competition details and submission guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d18315\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18315-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d18315-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d18315-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 March \u2013 15 March\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18315-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d18315-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Let\u2019s create a safe and respectful learning and working environment<\/h2>\n<p>Bullying, unequal treatment and harassment are not tolerated at the university. If you experience or notice unequal treatment, you can find support options and contacts on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/equaluniversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"895\">equal treatment webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d184a8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d184a8-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d184a8-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d184a8-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 March \u2013 8 March\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d184a8-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d184a8-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>University sets clearer directions for promoting equal treatment<\/h2>\n<p>In the coming years, the University of Tartu will focus on developing practical solutions for promoting equal treatment to maintain and strengthen a safe learning and working environment for the entire university community. Planned activities include preventing sexual harassment and developing a system to handle such cases. An important basis for this work is the new gender equality plan for 2026\u20132030.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-sets-clearer-directions-promoting-equal-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>UT Library\u2019s new training series \u201cBeyond the Click\u201d supports seminar paper and thesis writers<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu Library invites students to participate in the training series \u201cBeyond the Click\u201d from <strong>March 23 to April 5<\/strong>. The aim of the series is to provide guidance and practical skills for writing essays, seminar papers, and theses.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/ut-librarys-new-training-series-beyond-click-supports-seminar-paper-and-thesis-writers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Estonian Cultural Data Hackathon<\/h2>\n<p>Students from all disciplines are invited to take part in the Estonian Cultural Data Hackathon at the Estonian Literary Museum. The event brings together humanities scholars, students, technology enthusiasts and creative practitioners to explore new ways of using cultural heritage and research data.<\/p>\n<p>Interdisciplinary teams will work with open datasets to develop ideas and early-stage prototypes, supported by mentors and introductory sessions. No prior programming experience is required \u2014 curiosity and willingness to collaborate are what matter most. The hackathon will be held in English, participation is free and places are limited.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\u00a0<strong>17\u201319 April <\/strong>at the Estonian Literary Museum<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdG9y7RJQXhgSob-pts1fqUGDOMFlRl9Vv3bxxVEntN7MDwug\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here<\/a> by <strong>26 March<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etkad.ee\/humal\/hum-hackathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d18746\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18746-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d18746-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d18746-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16 February \u2013 22 February\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18746-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d18746-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>CareerHack: Unlock your potential with vibe coding<\/h2>\n<p>Join a hands-on workshop where you\u2019ll learn how to create digital solutions without writing any code and gain future-proof skills that can boost your career prospects. The session is suitable for all students, and no prior programming experience is needed. During the workshop you\u2019ll explore vibe coding tools, build practical solutions and get tips on applying these skills wisely.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 18 February, 16:00\u201319:00 at the University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18), Room 1018<br>\nTicket: \u20ac5 \u2014 register and buy a ticket at <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/vaibkoodimine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fienta.com<\/a><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/majandus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/careerhack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\">Share your views on financial literacy in Brussels<\/h2>\n<p>Young people aged 18\u201330 are invited to take part in a Youth Policy Dialogue on money management skills in Brussels on 30 April, organised by the European Commission and chaired by Commissioner Maria Lu\u00eds Albuquerque. To apply, submit a short video (up to one minute) explaining why it is important for young people to learn about money. Fifteen participants will be selected, and travel and accommodation costs will be covered.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 The application deadline is <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"532\">19 February<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 More information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.ec.europa.eu\/youth-policy-dialogue-2026_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Commission website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards for 2025 have been announced<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu has announced the recipients of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-contribution-society-award-2025-given-cancer-prevention-and-treatment\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"373\">contribution to society award<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-research-award-2025-given-discovering-genetic-mechanisms-affecting-female\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"500\">research award<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-language-award-2025-given-exhibition-estonian-scientific-literature-and-textbooks\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"635\">language award<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-teaching-staff-year-2025-have-been-announced\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"764\">teaching staff of the year awards<\/a>. The awards will be presented at the ceremony marking the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university assembly hall.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3 20 February at 12:00<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/recipients-university-tartu-annual-awards-2025-have-been-announced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1029\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>SkytteTalks: Diplomacy in a time of geopolitical turbulence<\/h2>\n<p>Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and alumnus of the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, will deliver a public lecture on navigating diplomacy amid global political challenges. Drawing on his extensive experience in transatlantic relations, security policy and strategic planning, Vseviov will reflect on key geopolitical shifts and their implications for foreign policy. Everyone interested is welcome to attend.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3 20 February, 12:15\u201314:00 <\/strong>in Lossi 36\u2013214<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/skytte.ut.ee\/en\/news\/skyttetalks-diplomacy-time-geopolitical-turbulence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Open Doors Day at the University of Tartu<\/h2>\n<p>Prospective students are invited to Open Doors Day, where you can learn more about degree programmes and the admission process, get answers to your questions, explore the campus on guided tours and take part in the study fair.<br>\n<strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"150\">\ud83d\uddd3 26 February\u00a0<\/strong>at the University of Tartu library.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/open-doors-day-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"399\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Full schedule and registration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\">Europaeum Leadership Challenge 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Master\u2019s and doctoral students of the University of Tartu are invited to apply for the Europaeum Leadership Challenge 2026, taking place at Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin on 18\u201319 May. The event explores leadership in times of rapid global change and combines discussions with practical sessions led by an international trainer. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Travel costs, accommodation and catering will be covered for selected participants.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 The deadline for applications is <strong>2 March<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 More information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/pWg75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europaeum website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d18e30\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18e30-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d18e30-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d18e30-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 February \u2013 15 February\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d18e30-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d18e30-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mb-2 text-break-word\">Thematic week for Women in Science<\/h2>\n<p>From 9 to 15 February, the Women in Science theme week will be held at the University of Tartu to highlight the role of women and girls in science, break gender stereotypes and encourage women to pursue careers in science. On <strong>11 February at 14:00<\/strong>, a panel discussion is held in the lobby of the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (Lossi 3), focusing specifically on these topics. It is possible to attend the discussion or follow it via <a class=\"ext\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" href=\"https:\/\/uttv.ee\/naita?id=36344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\"><u>UTTV<\/u><\/a>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/women-in-science\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Ceremony and concert marking the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia<\/h2>\n<p>On Friday, 20 February, at 12, university staff and students are invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university\u2019s assembly hall. At the event, the contribution to society award, research award and teaching staff of the year awards of 2025, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship, the Lennart Meri award for research, the Lennart Meri award for master\u2019s thesis, and the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prizes are presented.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/ceremony-and-concert-marking-108th-anniversary-republic-estonia\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d191ba\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d191ba-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d191ba-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d191ba-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 February \u2013 8 February\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d191ba-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d191ba-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>University of Tartu received certification confirming compliance with ISO information security standard<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu is the first university in Estonia to receive certification confirming compliance with the international information security standard ISO\/IEC 27001:2022. This shows that the university manages the information in its possession in a systematic, transparent and risk-aware manner.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-received-certification-confirming-compliance-iso-information-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Effective Altruism Summit Helsinki: discover the most impactful ways to improve the world<\/h2>\n<p>The Effective Altruism Summit is a one-day international conference focused on the principles of effective altruism \u2013 how to do the most good with available resources. Topics: global poverty and health, catastrophic risks and humanity\u2019s future, animal welfare, AI-related risks, effective giving. Conference prices includes catering: students 20 \u20ac, general admission 50 \u20ac.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\u00a0<strong>28 February\u00a0<\/strong><br>\n\ud83d\udccd Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki (Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1)<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altruismi.fi\/en\/summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d19509\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19509-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d19509-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d19509-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t26 January \u2013 1 February\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19509-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d19509-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>University of Tartu received certification confirming compliance with ISO information security standard<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu is the first university in Estonia to receive certification confirming compliance with the international information security standard ISO\/IEC 27001:2022. This shows that the university manages the information in its possession in a systematic, transparent and risk-aware manner.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-received-certification-confirming-compliance-iso-information-security\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the \u201cBuilding Teams, Building Dreams\u201d event as part of Startup Day<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"627\">Students and young professionals interested in career and development opportunities in early-stage startups are invited to meet startup founders, find a suitable team, co-founder, or project, and build valuable professional connections. Entrepreneurs will briefly present their ideas and open roles, while participants can share their skills and interests. The programme also includes a panel discussion and a practical keynote focusing on working in early-stage startups, especially useful for students considering a career in the startup ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"748\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>28 January<\/strong> at Aparaaditehas. Participation is free of charge.<br data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\">\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/uyt1h969\">More information and registration for the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Filmo-Ugri movie night: Kneecap<\/h2>\n<p>Movie night take place in Jakob 2 circular lecture hall (226) starting at 18:00. Viewers are treated to refreshing drinks and nibbles.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 29 January<br>\n\ud83c\udf10\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/filmo-ugri-movie-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>On Friday, 30 January, the university\u2019s Digital Cleanup Month ends<\/h2>\n<p>Spend at least 30 minutes on the last week tidying up your personal or unit\u2019s digital space. Everyone taking part in the digital cleanup can <a id=\"OWAb31b1b41-bed6-6f91-1da1-519773b33729\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/sJfkZX7Jna\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/sJfkZX7Jna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">register their participation<\/a>, and at the end of the month, there will be a prize draw for both students and employees, with gift cards for the UT gift shop, the Estonian National Museum, Elektriteater, and Aparaaditehas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Effective Altruism Summit Helsinki: discover the most impactful ways to improve the world<\/h2>\n<p>The Effective Altruism Summit is a one-day international conference focused on the principles of effective altruism \u2013 how to do the most good with available resources. Topics: global poverty and health, catastrophic risks and humanity\u2019s future, animal welfare, AI-related risks, effective giving. Conference prices includes catering: students 20 \u20ac, general admission 50 \u20ac.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>28 February\u00a0<\/strong><br>\n\ud83d\udccd Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki (Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1)<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altruismi.fi\/en\/summit\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d19782\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19782-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d19782-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d19782-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 January \u2013 25 January\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19782-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d19782-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Practical seminar on employment rules for foreigners in Estonia<\/h2>\n<p>The Tartu Welcome Centre invites foreign nationals living, studying, or working in Estonia to a practical seminar on employment rules for foreigners. The seminar will be held in English and led by migration advisers from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Topics covered will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">work rights for foreigners in Estonia<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">working while studying and after graduation<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">changing employers and starting a new job<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">what employers need to know before hiring a foreign national<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">common misunderstandings we see in practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\">\ud83d\uddd3\u00a0\u00a028 January \u00a014:00\u201316:00<\/strong><br data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"846\">\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<\/strong>\u00dclikooli 17, Tartu Welcome Centre<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 Participation is free, but <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc1g55qXXStbrEKa7HZnALfvTGQwyStnwrJSTeQLRvzeKXl9A\/viewform\">registration is required.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-hidden=\"true\">Documentary film screening about Ukrainian artists at Elektriteater<\/h2>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">Join us for the screening of Parker Watt\u2019s documentary film <a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/films\/vastupidav-enesevaljendus-ukraina-kunstnikud-eestis\/\">\u201cResilient Expression: Ukrainian Artists in Estonia\u201d<\/a> on <strong>25 January at 18:00<\/strong> at Elektriteater (Jakobi 1). The film examines the role of artistic practice in cultural preservation, healing, and social integration among Ukrainian artists living in Estonia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event is free of charge, no registration needed. More info from Elektriteater\u2019s website and Facebook event.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu brings research-based future solutions to Startup Day<\/h2>\n<p>From 28 to 30 January, the 10th international business festival Startup Day takes place at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. The University of Tartu will be present with a diverse and engaging programme.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-brings-research-based-future-solutions-startup-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-brings-research-based-future-solutions-startup-day\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-hidden=\"true\">Are you ready to share your ideas on a global stage?<\/h2>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.symposium.org\/competition\">The Global Essay Competition of the 55th St. Gallen Symposiumis<\/a> now open! It\u2019s your chance to present bold ideas to world leaders in business, politics, and academiaand join 200 exceptional young talents in Switzerland. Competition theme is \u201cDisrupted Age\u201d. Open to all graduate and postgraduate students under 30. The 100 best essayswin an all-expenses-covered trip to Switzerland, and the top 3 winners will share a grand prize of 25,000 USD!<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>6\u20137 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europarl.europa.eu\/more-information\/charlemagne-prize.html\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/youth.europarl.europa.eu\/more-information\/charlemagne-prize.html\">Apply to\u00a0Centre for European Studies (CEPS) Ideas Lab 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\">The\u00a0Night Library will be open to 23 January<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/humanitaarteadused.ut.ee\/en\/news\/optional-courses-faculty-arts-and-humanities-spring-2026\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/humanitaarteadused.ut.ee\/en\/news\/optional-courses-faculty-arts-and-humanities-spring-2026\">Optional courses in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities spring 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/sustainability-topics-in-university-of-tartu-courses\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/sustainability-topics-in-university-of-tartu-courses\">Sustainability topics in our courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdC0iYTEGVPk2heAvk8va01X2Ff9N8xkQS47ZPagJakCiX_8Q\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdC0iYTEGVPk2heAvk8va01X2Ff9N8xkQS47ZPagJakCiX_8Q\/viewform\">Apply to the Information Resilience Exchange Hackathon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/content\/exhibition-voltaire-making-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/content\/exhibition-voltaire-making-history\">New University of Tartu Art Museum exhibition brings Voltaire\u2019s influence on Estonian cultural history into focus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aasiakeskus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/access-encyclopaedia-islam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aasiakeskus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/access-encyclopaedia-islam\">University of Tartu Asia Centre has provided students and staff access to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, New Edition Online until the end of 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*gzdtrc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMyNjA4NjQuMTc2MzM4NjQ3Mg..*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjMzODY0NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjMzODY0NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*gzdtrc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMyNjA4NjQuMTc2MzM4NjQ3Mg..*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjMzODY0NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjMzODY0NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw\">The National Library of Estonia offers you a\u00a0free online\u00a0consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d19a31\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19a31-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d19a31-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d19a31-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 January \u2013 18 January\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d19a31-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d19a31-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/digital-cleanup-month\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4176 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/1920x1080-eng-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Digital cleanup month poster\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/1920x1080-eng-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/1920x1080-eng-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/1920x1080-eng-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/1920x1080-eng-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Library got a new Well-Being Room to relax and recharge<\/h2>\n<p>On the first day of Night Library, a new <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/new-well-being-room-space-relax-and-recharge\">Student Well-Being Room<\/a> was opened on the 2nd floor, replacing the former family room. This newly opened space is designed for taking a break from studies and unwinding.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 Remember, <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\">the winter Night Library<\/a> will be open from <strong>5\u201323 January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">Centre for European Studies (CEPS) Ideas Lab 2026<\/h2>\n<p align=\"start\">Applications are invited from Master\u2019s and Doctorate students at University of Tartu in all relevant disciplines, who would like to attend this event. Reasonable travel expenses to and from Brussels, together with accommodation and board during event days will be covered for those selected to participate.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/WyxnY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply\u00a0now until 20 January<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Applications for ECYP2026 are open<\/h2>\n<p>Are you an EU resident aged 16\u201330 working on a project that helps change Europe? You could be the winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize!<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europarl.europa.eu\/more-information\/charlemagne-prize.html\">Apply now until <strong>2 February<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Optional courses in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities spring 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers numerous optional courses for the spring semester, available to both our students and all other students at the University of Tartu. The selection includes engaging courses in history, religious studies, philosophy, semiotics, cultural studies, and many other disciplines, including numerous language courses at various levels. Current students can register for the courses until <strong>8 February<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/humanitaarteadused.ut.ee\/en\/news\/optional-courses-faculty-arts-and-humanities-spring-2026\">List of courses.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Sustainability topics in our courses<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu offers a selection of courses related to sustainable development goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/et\/sisu\/kestlikkuse-teemad-oppetoos#projektipraktika\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>traineeship opportunities<\/u><\/a> to help students enhance their future skills to solve complex problems. For the conditions of taking a specific course, read the course information in SIS or contact the teaching staff member in charge of the course. Note that most courses are taught in Estonian.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/sustainability-topics-in-university-of-tartu-courses\">Sustainabilty courses.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Practical seminar on employment rules for foreigners in Estonia<\/h2>\n<p>The Tartu Welcome Centre invites foreign nationals living, studying, or working in Estonia to a practical seminar on employment rules for foreigners. The seminar will be held in English and led by migration advisers from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Topics covered will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">work rights for foreigners in Estonia<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">working while studying and after graduation<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">changing employers and starting a new job<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">what employers need to know before hiring a foreign national<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">common misunderstandings we see in practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\">\ud83d\uddd3\u00a0Date:<\/strong> 28 January 2026<br data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"846\">\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> \u00dclikooli 17, Tartu Welcome Centre<br data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"895\">\ud83d\udd58 Time:<\/strong> 14:00\u201316:00<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Participation is free, but registration is required. \ud83d\udc49 Register here: <a title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc1g55qXXStbrEKa7HZnALfvTGQwyStnwrJSTeQLRvzeKXl9A\/viewform\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc1g55qXXStbrEKa7HZnALfvTGQwyStnwrJSTeQLRvzeKXl9A\/viewform\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc1g55qXXStbrEKa7HZnALfvTGQwyStnwrJSTeQLRvzeKXl9A\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1a08e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a08e-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1a08e-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a08e-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 January \u2013 11 January\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a08e-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a08e-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>T\u00dc Fitness Club passes are available at a discounted price from January 5 to 7<\/h2>\n<p>T\u00dc Sports Club is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitnessiklubi\">Fitness Club<\/a> passes at a discounted price from January 5 to 7.<br>\nGroup training sessions, gym access and the athletics hall are included. New Year\u2019s resolution or not, it\u2019s the best decision for life. New clients can buy a pass on site at the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club (Ujula 4) or by emailing kadri.kriisa@ut.ee.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 If you are already a client, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/fitplan.ut.ee\/ostma\">purchase a pass at our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Digital Cleanup Month to be held again at the university in January<\/h2>\n<p>From 5 to 30 January, digital clutter will be cleared at the University of Tartu. The university invites everyone to spend at least 30 minutes every week to tidy up their personal or the unit\u2019s digital space.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/digital-cleanup-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Information Resilience Exchange Hackathon<\/h2>\n<p>This is a fully funded 3-day event in Tallinn (17\u201319 February 2026) bringing together students, journalists, analysts, and civil society researchers from Estonia, Ukraine, and Moldova to collaboratively investigate disinformation and strengthen information resilience. Participants will work in cross-border teams with expert mentorship in open-source intelligence, data analysis, fact-checking, and data storytelling, starting with online onboarding in January 2026. The initiative is hosted by <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">SocialLab<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and supported by <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"637\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">G7 Rapid Response Mechanism<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdC0iYTEGVPk2heAvk8va01X2Ff9N8xkQS47ZPagJakCiX_8Q\/viewform\">Apply as soon as possible.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1a350\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a350-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1a350-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a350-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 December \u2013 21 December\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a350-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a350-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>This semester\u2019s last Harmonia Universitatis concert<\/h2>\n<p>The last concert of the Harmonia Universitatis series this semester will take place in the university assembly hall on <strong>16 December at 18:00<\/strong>. The concert is entitled \u201cVahemere viisid\u201d.<br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/semesters-last-harmonia-universitatis-concert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/semesters-last-harmonia-universitatis-concert\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the Virtual Open Day on 15 January<\/h2>\n<p>Are you considering applying to one of our international bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s programmes in 2026? If so, join us online for the Virtual Open Day 2026 on 15 January at 12:00 (GMT+2) \u2013 no matter where in the world you are!<\/p>\n<p>Starting your studies abroad can seem overwhelming, but we\u2019re here to make the process easier. During the Virtual Open Day, you\u2019ll discover more about the University of Tartu, including admission requirements, the application procedure, student life, and programme-specific details. You\u2019ll also have the chance to ask our admissions specialists your questions and attend live sessions led by programme directors who will introduce their degree programmes.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-virtual-open-day-2026-15-january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/ev\/AuPyhaYgDl4xqwQLsERilR9T5COKlRwDFZNELfuzq9wtAfIsU6Fz~Am59C7DOA-ij9ExVZ5d6KcQxric7boZRf0RmUpDxcFgWSCVurTec9Nnc0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Digital Cleanup Month to be held again at the university in January<\/h2>\n<p>From 5 to 30 January, digital clutter will be cleared at the University of Tartu. The university invites everyone to spend at least 30 minutes every week to tidy up their personal or the unit\u2019s digital space.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/digital-cleanup-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/digital-cleanup-month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8 December \u2013 14 December\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1a6ed-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">EE-ALARM test on 10 December<\/h2>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">On Wednesday, 10 December, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency will conduct a public warning system EE-ALARM test. On this day, all public warning channels, including sirens, will be activated. There is no real\u00a0danger, and you do not need to worry. This is just a test of the Estonian emergency systems. Mobile phones located in Estonia will also receive SMS notifications about this. For more information about the test, please see the <a id=\"OWA0250e105-ed60-867a-dd13-4744e35e0de3\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kriis.ee\/en\/news\/nationwide-public-warning-test-december-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kriis.ee\/en\/news\/nationwide-public-warning-test-december-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">kriis.ee webpage<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Library\u00b4s Christmas fair takes place on 12 December<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/years-christmas-fair-inspired-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The library\u2019s traditional Christmas fair<\/a>, held this year will have a cat-themed focus. The fair will offer a variety of handmade items, food products, cosmetics and books \u2013 all in one way or another related to cats.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 Friday, 12 December from 11:00\u201318:00\u00a0in the lobby on the library\u2019s first floor<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The winter Night Library will be open from 8\u201312 December<\/h2>\n<p>The winter exam session\u2019s Night Library will open its doors for one week in December and for three weeks in January. This gives students four weeks during which they can study in the library until midnight.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The first Tartu international residents\u2019 participation network meeting<\/h2>\n<p>Tartu Welcome Centre is launching something new \u2013 and you\u2019re invited to help shape it!<\/p>\n<p>We are bringing together uo to 20 international residents (18+) to a space where people from different countries and backgrounds can share experiences, discuss what matters in daily life, and co-create future activities that support our community. Feel free to forward this invitation to others who might be interested.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\u00a017 December\u00a0at 15:00\u201318:30, at Tartu Welcome Centre (\u00dclikooli 17)<br>\n\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3h89jKdnxZd2TJnk6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3h89jKdnxZd2TJnk6\">Register<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a011 December<br>\n\ud83d\udcc4\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1raAwucJ9Ru_a6iGRpISJn7Bwca6sL6Xl\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1raAwucJ9Ru_a6iGRpISJn7Bwca6sL6Xl\/view?usp=sharing\">Full overview<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/content\/exhibition-voltaire-making-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New University of Tartu Art Museum exhibition brings Voltaire\u2019s influence on Estonian cultural history into focus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aasiakeskus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/access-encyclopaedia-islam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Tartu Asia Centre has provided students and staff access to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, New Edition Online until the end of 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*gzdtrc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMyNjA4NjQuMTc2MzM4NjQ3Mg..*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjMzODY0NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjMzODY0NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Library of Estonia offers you a\u00a0free online\u00a0consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1aa29\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1aa29-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1aa29-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1aa29-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 December \u2013 7 December\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1aa29-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1aa29-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>New University of Tartu Art Museum exhibition brings Voltaire\u2019s influence on Estonian cultural history into focus<\/h2>\n<p>An exhibition entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/content\/exhibition-voltaire-making-history\">\u2018Voltaire: Making History\u2019<\/a> is now open at the University of Tartu Art Museum. For the first time in Estonia, the public will be able to view a unique painting depicting Voltaire and his circle, while the exhibition also explores the French writer and philosopher\u2019s influence on Estonian cultural history. Students of the University of Tartu can visit the exhibitions of the University of Tartu Museum, the University of Tartu Art Museum, and the Tartu Old Observatory for free.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>106th Anniversary of Estonian Geography<\/h2>\n<p>This year marks the 106th anniversary of Estonian geography. To celebrate, the Department of Geography will host its annual festive birthday party. In addition, several other exciting activities are planned, including the traditional morning basketball tournament at the UT Sports Hall.<br>\n<strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 <\/b>6 December<\/strong><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/1NEzbzZXmB\">Event details on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Night Library comes again in two parts<\/h2>\n<p>The winter exam session\u2019s Night Library will open its doors for one week in December and for three weeks in January. This gives students four weeks during which they can study in the library until midnight.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/night-library-comes-again-two-parts\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Tartu Welcome Centre is launching something new \u2013 and you\u2019re invited to help shape it!<\/h2>\n<p>We are bringing together uo to 20 international residents (18+) for the first-ever Tartu International Residents\u2019 Participation Network meeting, a space where people from different countries and backgrounds can share experiences, discuss what matters in daily life, and co-create future activities that support our community. During this first gathering, we\u2019ll decide together what the group should look like \u2013 its topics, format, and meeting rhythm \u2013 while enjoying warm conversations and a welcoming atmosphere. If you\u2019d like to have a say in how Tartu supports its international community, meet like-minded people and share your lived experience, then this event is for you. Working language is English. Feel free to forward this invitation to others who might be interested.<br>\n\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>17 December<\/strong> at 15:00\u201318:30, at Tartu Welcome Centre (\u00dclikooli 17)<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3h89jKdnxZd2TJnk6\">Register<\/a> by <strong>11 December<br>\n<\/strong>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1raAwucJ9Ru_a6iGRpISJn7Bwca6sL6Xl\/view?usp=sharing\">Full overview<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/6r9XfgI2O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register to the free workout day Paus(e) on 7 December<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aasiakeskus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/access-encyclopaedia-islam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Tartu Asia Centre has provided students and staff access to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, New Edition Online until the end of 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*gzdtrc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMyNjA4NjQuMTc2MzM4NjQ3Mg..*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjMzODY0NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjMzODY0NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Library of Estonia offers you a\u00a0free online\u00a0consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1ad73\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ad73-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1ad73-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ad73-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t24 November \u2013 30 November\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ad73-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ad73-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>106th anniversary of Estonia\u2019s national university<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1 December<\/strong> marks 106 years from the opening of the Estonian-language University of Tartu. Traditional anniversary events will be held on that occasion.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/106th-anniversary-estonias-national-university\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/106th-anniversary-estonias-national-university\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>UT Korean Culture Club and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Estonia invite you to a movie night<\/h2>\n<p>We invite everyone to watch <em>A Taxi Driver <\/em>(2017), which is one of the most popular Korean films of recent years. The film is shown with English subtitles.\u00a0By showing a taxi driver\u2019s narrative, the film uses a touching personal story to symbolise a broader event \u2013 in this case, the Gwangju Uprising, which is one of the most significant events of the 20th century in South Korea. In May 1980, demonstrations against the dictatorial military government of Chun Doo-hwan were violently suppressed, and Korean media coverage of the event was censored. Despite this, information about the uprising spread through the efforts of foreign journalists, the most well-known of whom is J\u00fcrgen Hinzpeter, who is also depicted in the film. The Gwangju Uprising preceded other democratic movements during the late 1980s that pressured the regime into democratic reforms and ultimately led to free presidential elections in 1987. More information: Ester Suur, Junior Research Fellow in English Language and Literature,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ester.suur@ut.ee\">ester.suur@ut.ee<\/a><br>\n<strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 <\/b>26 November<\/strong> at 20:00, at Elektriteater<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 The showing is free but pre-registration is needed. You can pre-register\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/films\/taksojuht\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Black Friday at the UT Fitness Club \u2014 special prices 28\u201330 November<\/h2>\n<p>During the three campaign days (28\u201330 November), a selection of training passes at the University of Tartu Sports Club will be available with discounts of up to 30%. It\u2019s a good moment to start exercising, get back into the routine or simply purchase a training pass at a better price, because nothing supports your studies better than movement.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1395969272532720&amp;set=a.478819740914349\">Facebook campaign<\/a><br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/fitplan.ut.ee\/\">Class schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Using the Encyclopaedia of Islam<\/h2>\n<p>University of Tartu Asia Centre has provided students and staff access to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, New Edition Online until the end of 2026. This authoritative and comprehensive resource includes not only thematic entries but also illustrations, maps, photographs, and diagrams.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/aasiakeskus.ut.ee\/en\/news\/access-encyclopaedia-islam\">More information here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Come to play Estimation Game<\/h2>\n<p>Can you guess how many NGOs are registered in Estonia? Or how much good one donated euro can do? Come test your intuition and knowledge at exciting numbers game by Effective Altruism Estonia. Questions are in both Estonian and English. The quiz is based on the international \u201cEstimation game\u201d format:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each question requires a numerical answer<\/li>\n<li>Your team\u2019s task is to estimate the range where the answer might fall<\/li>\n<li>The more accurate you are, the more points you earn!<\/li>\n<li>For example: How many non-profit organizations are registered in Estonia?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 <\/b>29<\/strong> <strong>November<\/strong> at 16:00, at korp! Filiae Patriae, W. Struve 4, Tartu<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1106263594659382\">More information is available on Facebook.<\/a><br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/56u2xhw51PE2w63u5\">Registration link<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Open call for UniTartu Summer School 2026 course proposals for PhD students<\/h2>\n<p>We invite academic staff from all institutes to share their course ideas for the UniTartu Summer School 2026, which will take place from 27 July to 9 August 2026. Course proposals are welcome until\u00a0<strong>30 November<\/strong>. Watch the 2025 highlights video on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qEQQlt9k5YU\">University of Tartu YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Who can propose a course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Academic staff (including junior research fellows and doctoral researchers)<\/li>\n<li>Researchers and scholars affiliated with the University of Tartu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What makes a good summer school course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Courses must be multidisciplinary (science, technology, humanities, politics, etc.), taught in English, and appeal to international audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Courses must be related to international degree programmes. A course should be worth at least 3 ECTS.<\/li>\n<li>Courses may include an online part.<\/li>\n<li>Courses should involve practical, hands-on learning or unique research experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Courses must be evaluated (pass\/fail or graded). Participants must be given an assignment to be completed during or after the course. Information about the assessment method must be given to the participants before the course starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend submitting proposals in teams of 2\u20133 members, ideally from different departments or disciplines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to submit a proposal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Discuss your idea with your institute before submitting the application. Proposals must be approved by the institute.<\/li>\n<li>Review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\">Terms and Conditions of UniTartu Summer School 2026<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">online registration form<\/a>\u00a0by 30 November 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udf10 Please see an example of a\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/summer-school-self-driving-cars\">course description<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Free workout day Paus(e)<\/h2>\n<p>On <strong>7 December<\/strong>, the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club is hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/6r9XfgI2O\">free training day called Paus(e)<\/a>, where participants can choose a free workout they like. Three trainings take place at the same time, each introducing a different aspect of physical activity \u2013 everyone will find something suitable. All trainings are accessible to everyone!<br>\nAvailable options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roundnet (spikeball) \u2013 a fun and dynamic team game, includes training + gameplay<\/li>\n<li>Yoga \u2013 balance, flexibility, and mindful breathing<\/li>\n<li>Functional Strength Training Strong+ \u2013 a full-body workout that builds strength and endurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/app.hopitude.com\/et\/workouts\/standalone\/375965\/1765108800000\">Roundnet,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/app.hopitude.com\/et\/workouts\/standalone\/375966\/1765108800000\">Strong+<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.hopitude.com\/et\/workouts\/standalone\/375970\/1765108800000\">Yoga<\/a>. Come and get moving!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*gzdtrc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMyNjA4NjQuMTc2MzM4NjQ3Mg..*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjMzODY0NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjMzODY0NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Library of Estonia offers you a\u00a0free online\u00a0consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17 November \u2013 23 November\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b2c3-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">University of Tartu Fitness Club invites men to free workouts during Men\u2019s Week (17\u201323 November)!<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">During Men\u2019s Week\u00a0a selection of workouts will be FREE for men every day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Monday, <strong>17 November at 18:15<\/strong> \u2013 Crosstraining and <strong>18:30<\/strong> Running Strength Stretch<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Tuesday, <strong>18 November at 12:15<\/strong> \u2013 Circuit Training 45 and <strong>18:20<\/strong> BodyPump<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Wednesday, <strong>19 November at 17:20<\/strong> \u2013 Strong+ and <strong>18:30<\/strong> Yoga<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Thursday, <strong>20 November at 17:20<\/strong> \u2013 BodyAttack 45 and <strong>17:30<\/strong> Therapeutic Gymnastics<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Friday, <strong>21 November at 12:15<\/strong> \u2013 BodyBalance and <strong>17:30<\/strong> Back Training<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Saturday, <strong>22 November at 10:00<\/strong> \u2013 Crosstraining<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Sunday, <strong>23 November at 17:20<\/strong> \u2013 BodyPump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">No pre-registration needed \u2013 just show up. Movement starts with you. Not tomorrow.<br>\n<strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 17\u201323 November<\/b><\/strong>, Ujula 4<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 More information is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitnessiklubi\/posts\/pfbid0e8R3JX6dHWrh284kvZyXopRth7xi2WQJgPJ9cMrbxM2CRrfaB8wxkctehD7WF4Gol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Estonian movie night<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We invite everyone to an Estonian movie night.\u00a0The film is in Estonian with English subtitles. We\u2019ll be watching <i>The Little Comrade<\/i>, based on the childhood of writer Leelo Tungal during the Stalinist era. The film follows six-year-old Leelo after her mother is sent to a prison camp, leading her to try to be a perfect child in the hope of bringing her mother home. Through the eyes of a confused yet perceptive child, the film explores themes of family, loyalty, and personal growth, offering a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of Soviet occupation.<br>\n<strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 20 November at 18:00<\/b><\/strong> (Lossi 3, room 328)<br>\nMore information: Linda Palts, teacher of Estonian, linda.palts@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Students are invited to a proofreading workshop with morning coffee<\/h2>\n<p>Students who speak Estonian as a second language are invited to a proofreading workshop, where you can improve your text in an open and supportive atmosphere.<br>\n<strong><b>\ud83d\uddd3 <\/b>26 November from 9:00\u201310:00<\/strong> at Lossi 3\u2013126.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/students-are-invited-proofreading-workshop-morning-coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information and registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">UT Korean Culture Club and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Estonia invite you to a movie night<\/h2>\n<p>we invite everyone to watch A Taxi Driver (2017), which is one of the most popular Korean films of recent years. The film is shown with English subtitles. The showing is free but pre-registration is needed.<br>\nBy showing a taxi driver\u2019s narrative, the film uses a touching personal story to symbolise a broader event \u2013 in this case, the Gwangju Uprising, which is one of the most significant events of the 20th century in South Korea. In May 1980, demonstrations against the dictatorial military government of Chun Doo-hwan were violently suppressed, and Korean media coverage of the event was censored. Despite this, information about the uprising spread through the efforts of foreign journalists, the most well-known of whom is J\u00fcrgen Hinzpeter, who is also depicted in the film. The Gwangju Uprising preceded other democratic movements during the late 1980s that pressured the regime into democratic reforms and ultimately led to free presidential elections in 1987.<br>\nMore information: Ester Suur, Junior Research Fellow in English Language and Literature, <a id=\"OWA8814a4cb-891c-8180-2ca1-93c45990d190\" title=\"mailto:ester.suur@ut.ee\" href=\"mailto:ester.suur@ut.ee\" data-linkindex=\"3\">ester.suur@ut.ee<\/a><br>\n\ud83d\uddd3\u00a0<strong>November 26<\/strong> at 20:00 at Elektriteater<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/films\/taksojuht\/\">You can pre-register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-hidden=\"true\">Come to play Estimation Game<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"282\">Can you guess how many NGOs operate in Estonia? Or how much good one donated euro can do? Test your intuition and knowledge in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1106263594659382\/\">fun quiz<\/a> where you don\u2019t need factual answers \u2014 just good estimates!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"430\">Each question has a numerical answer.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"430\">Your team estimates the range where it might fall.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"430\">The closer you are, the more points you earn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">Come with friends and form a 4\u20135-member team, or join solo \u2014 we\u2019ll match you with teammates on the spot. Organised by Donate Wisely and Effective Altruism Estonia as part of the Giving Tuesday campaign.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"538\">\ud83d\uddd3 <strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"680\">29 November <\/strong>at 16:00,\u00a0korp! Filiae Patriae, W. Struve 4, Tartu<br data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\">\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ojZ79PE5CVyQNecg6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register in advance<\/a> to secure your spot!<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1106263594659382\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook event<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1b903\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b903-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1b903-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b903-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 November \u2013 16 November\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b903-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1b903-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The results of the step challenge<\/h2>\n<p>Students of University of Tartu Faculty of Science and Technology logged most steps among universities in step challenge.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/students-university-tartu-faculty-science-and-technology-logged-most-steps-among-universities\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Czech movie\u00a0<em>Pel\u00ed\u0161ky<\/em><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us watching a beloved Czech tragicomedy<em>, Pel\u00ed\u0161ky<\/em>, which is<em>\u00a0<\/em>set in the late 1960s. The story follows two neighbouring families with opposing political views, whose interactions bring both humour and warmth. The film is in Czech with English subtitles.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3<\/strong><strong>\u00a013 November at 18:00\u00a0<\/strong>in Lossi 3, room 328<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>P\u00d6FF First Feature Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for something that lets you switch off from everyday studying and truly gives you food for thought? The P\u00d6FF First Feature competition is perfect for that \u2014 here you can discover the first works of young filmmakers from around the world. These films are honest, raw, and full of fresh perspectives. Each one marks a filmmaker\u2019s first big step \u2014 and you get to be there as they start conquering the world. Students, pupils, and teachers can enjoy discounted tickets.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/poff.ee\/en\/first-feature-competition\/\">Check the screening times.<\/a><br>\nP.S. If you want to conveniently keep up with cultural events, download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.anonymous.elalive&amp;hl=et\">ELA app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mathematics problem-solving competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional mathematics competition for students will take place at the Delta Centre and last five hours. Participants will solve five university-level mathematics problems, each graded on a scale from 0 to 20. Solutions may be written in Estonian, English, or Russian.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\uddd3<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Saturday, November 15<\/strong>\u00a0at 12:00 p.m in room 1020<br>\n\ud83c\udf10\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/math.ut.ee\/en\/MATHcompetition\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Charity Quiz in Tartu<\/h2>\n<p>Can you guess how many NGOs operate in Estonia? Or how much good one donated euro can do? Test your intuition and knowledge in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1106263594659382\/\">fun quiz<\/a>\u00a0where you don\u2019t need factual answers \u2014 just good estimates!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each question has a numerical answer.<\/li>\n<li>Your team estimates the range where it might fall.<\/li>\n<li>The closer you are, the more points you earn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Come with friends and form a 4\u20135-member team, or join solo \u2014 we\u2019ll match you with teammates on the spot. Organised by Donate Wisely and Effective Altruism Estonia as part of the Giving Tuesday campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 <strong>29 November<\/strong> at 16:00, at korp! Filiae Patriae, W. Struve 4, Tartu<br>\n\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ojZ79PE5CVyQNecg6\">Register in advance<\/a>\u00a0to secure your spot!<br>\n\ud83c\udf10\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1106263594659382\/\">Facebook event<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymun.com\/conferences\/tartu-mun-2025\">Application to Tartu Model United Nations 2025 is open until 14 November<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-autumn-orienteering-course-marks-160-years-meteorology-tartu\">University\u2019s autumn orienteering course is open until 16 November<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Open call for UniTartu Summer School 2026 course proposals for PhD students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 November \u2013 9 November\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1bc0b-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Come to Blood Donor Day on 6 November!<\/h2>\n<p>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 Thursday, 6 November, from 10:30 to 15:00. An interview with the donor takes place in room 1024 and the donation in room 1030.<br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/come-blood-donor-day-6-november\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>This year\u2019s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced<\/h2>\n<p>On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsim\u00e4e, and Professor Ivo Leito. The recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration \u201c100 Semesters at the University of Tartu\u201d have also been selected.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/years-recipients-honorary-decorations-have-been-announced\">Keep reading.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Recipients of honorary decorations talk about meaning of University of Tartu<\/h2>\n<p>We asked four recipients of honorary decorations to share what makes the University of Tartu special to them.<br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/recipients-honorary-decorations-talk-about-meaning-university-tartu\">Read their answers.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University\u2019s autumn orienteering course is open until 16 November<\/h2>\n<p>University family and all others are invited to complete the orienteering course \u201c160 years of making sense of weather observations\u201d with 21 sights. Several UT gifts will be raffled among all <a id=\"OWAc500780a-aa64-b1c3-84ac-d004fb0fe7e2\" title=\"https:\/\/survey.ut.ee\/index.php\/451135?lang=en\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.ut.ee\/index.php\/451135?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">registered participants<\/a>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 Read more on the <a id=\"OWAaefc1bb1-2ab7-d9aa-47e9-45021d2972ba\" title=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-autumn-orienteering-course-marks-160-years-meteorology-tartu\" href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/universitys-autumn-orienteering-course-marks-160-years-meteorology-tartu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Tartu Model United Nations 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Tartu Model United Nations (Tartu MUN) 2025 will bring together students from around the world to debate key global challenges in an international English-speaking committee. Participants will experience the work of diplomats, draft resolutions, and engage with experts from the United Nations and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Part of the NextGen UN project by the United Nations Association of Estonia, Tartu MUN offers an inspiring space for young people to connect, discuss, and lead change.<br>\n<strong>\ud83d\udcc5 5\u20138 December<\/strong> at the University of Tartu<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/mymun.com\/conferences\/tartu-mun-2025\">Registration is now open on mymun<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Open call for UniTartu Summer School 2026 course proposals for PhD students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1be98\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1be98-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1be98-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1be98-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t27 October \u2013 2 November\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1be98-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1be98-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Professor Peeter Tulviste memorial week started today<\/h2>\n<p>During the\u00a0Peeter Tulviste memorial week\u00a0held from\u00a027 October to 2 November, a memorial conference takes place in the university assembly hall, and the exhibition \u201cBibliophile Peeter Tulviste\u201d opens at the university library.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-celebrates-80th-anniversary-birth-former-rector-professor-peeter-tulviste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-celebrates-80th-anniversary-birth-former-rector-professor-peeter-tulviste\">Look at the programme and join the memorial week.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Invitation to a morning coffee proofreading workshop<\/h2>\n<p>Are you alone with your text and don\u2019t know how to carry on? We are inviting students who are speaking Estonian as a second language to join us for a <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/students-are-invited-proofreading-workshop-morning-coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proofreading workshop<\/a>, where you can improve your text in an open and supportive atmosphere. Bring your Estonian text and let\u2019s learn together with the help of tutors!<\/p>\n<p>The first meeting will be held on <strong>29 October<\/strong> from 9\u201310:00 at Lossi 3\u2013126.<br>\nThe workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Coffee, tea, and cookies are provided!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Participate in the University of Tartu brand video<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Tartu is making a new brand video and is looking for extras to play characters related to both academic life and other aspects of university life. We are looking for participants of all ages, genders, races, and nationalities. Extras can choose a souvenir from the UT gift shop!<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 If you are interested in participating in this cool project and seeing yourself in the UT brand video, <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/nvZfETJ93p\">please fill in the form<\/a> by <strong>October 30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Filmo-Ugri movie nights will start again!<\/h2>\n<p>On the last Thursday of every month, free films on Finno-Ugric and linguistic topics are shown at the University of Tartu. The Filmo-Ugri movie nights series is organized by the student representatives of the Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics of the University of Tartu. Viewers are treated to refreshing drinks and nibbles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/filmo-ugri-movie-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six films are scheduled for this academic year:<\/a><br>\n<strong>30 October<\/strong> \u201eTranscendence\u201c<br>\n27 November \u201eJane Goodall: An Inside Look\u201c<br>\n29 January \u201cKneecap\u201c<br>\n26 February \u201eJe\u2019vida\u201c<br>\n26 March \u201eThe Linguists\u201c<br>\n23 April \u201eFrom Cremona to Cremona\u201c<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0Movie nights take place in Jakob 2 circular lecture hall (226) starting at 18:00.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Best speakers in three-minute thesis competition focused on expressing uncertainty and waste gas-eating bacteria<\/h2>\n<p>The three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, held at the University of Tartu Library on 22 October, featured 13 popular-science short lectures in Estonian and 14 in English. Most speakers (21) were from the University of Tartu Faculty of Science and Technology, five from the Faculty of Medicine, and one from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/best-speakers-three-minute-thesis-competition-focused-expressing-uncertainty-and-waste-gas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read full article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Rector acknowledged the Solaride team<\/h2>\n<p>On 20 October, Rector of the University of Tartu, Toomas Asser, recognised the Solaride team, which had recently achieved second place in the world championships in Australia.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/rector-acknowledged-solaride-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read full article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Give feedback on the product range of the University of Tartu gift shop<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to give feedback on the University of Tartu gift shop\u2019s product range to gather suggestions and opinions that would help us develop products that better meet the expectations of the university community.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/give-feedback-product-range-university-tartu-gift-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/give-feedback-product-range-university-tartu-gift-shop\">Read more and submit your feedback by\u00a03 November<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Open call for UniTartu Summer School 2026 course proposals for PhD students<\/h2>\n<p>We invite academic staff\u00a0(including junior research fellows and doctoral researchers)\u00a0from all institutes to share their course ideas for the UniTartu Summer School 2026, which will take place from 27 July to 9 August 2026. Discuss your summer school course idea with your institute and get their approval.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794 Review the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\">Terms and Conditions of UniTartu Summer School 2026<\/a>.<br>\n\u2794 Please see an example of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/summer-school-self-driving-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/summer-school-self-driving-cars\">course description<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Complete the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">online registration form<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a030 November.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/orienteering-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/orienteering-2025\">Orienteering course about meteorology is opened until 16 November<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/eriprogrammid\/hungarian-film-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/eriprogrammid\/hungarian-film-nights\/\">Hungarian Film Nights invite you to watch free movies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\">Student, contribute to the success of the international study on the impact of mobility!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 October \u2013 26 October\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c1a5-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Anniversary of the founding of the University of Tartu. Academia Gustaviana 393<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of October, the 393rd anniversary of the founding of the University of Tartu is celebrated. Join the free concert on <strong>24 October<\/strong> at 18:00 in the main bulding.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/anniversary-founding-university-tartu-academia-gustaviana-393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/anniversary-founding-university-tartu-academia-gustaviana-393\">Look at the programme.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>There is still time to join the step challenge in October!<\/h2>\n<p>FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge S\u00fcgissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-step-challenge-october\">Read more about joining the step challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Come to LanguageDate to practice speaking Estonian!<\/h2>\n<p>Learn Estonian by chatting with a native speaker at <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/Keelekohting\">LanguageDate (KeeleKohting)<\/a>. All Estonian language learners are kindly invited to KeeleKohting twice a month. Everyone is welcome \u2013 students, professors, university employees and citizens. Check out the fall semester schedule and register on the website.<br>\n\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0The next meetup will take place on\u00a0<strong>22 October<\/strong>\u00a0at 18:00 in Lossi 3.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu Academic Sports Club outdoor mental health workout \u201cDigital Detox\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>October is Mental Health Month! The University of Tartu Academic Sports Club (T\u00dcASK) is joining the campaign by offering <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/2Sme7oEaB\">outdoor workouts called \u201cDigital Detox.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0The movement session that helps you take a break from screens and recharge your mind in the fresh air. The workout is led by Ragnar Rooba. The workout consists of three parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run \u2013 interval-based (walk\/run), suitable for all levels.<\/li>\n<li>Strength \u2013 general body exercises indoors on yoga mats.<\/li>\n<li>Stretching \u2013 a calm finishing part focusing on mobility and muscle relaxation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>22, 27, 29 October<\/strong> at 18:30.<br>\n\ud83d\udccdThe lobby of the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDigital Detox\u201d is a part of Peaasi.ee nationwide campaign \u201cPsst! This is social media. Excessive use may twist your thoughts.\u201d The goal of the campaign is to encourage young people and the community to reflect on their social media habits and share tips on how to maintain balance between digital life and real life.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu celebrates the 80th anniversary of the birth of former rector, Professor Peeter Tulviste<\/h2>\n<p>During the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-celebrates-80th-anniversary-birth-former-rector-professor-peeter-tulviste\">Peeter Tulviste memorial week<\/a> held from\u00a0<strong>27 October to 2 November<\/strong>, a memorial conference takes place in the university assembly hall, and the exhibition \u201cBibliophile Peeter Tulviste\u201d opens at the university library.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-celebrates-80th-anniversary-birth-former-rector-professor-peeter-tulviste\">Look at the programme and join the memorial week.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Finno-Ugric Wikipedia Workshop at 23 October<\/h2>\n<p>All Finno-Ugric enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their writing skills at the Finno-Ugric Wikipedia workshops. Write an article in a Finno-Ugric language or on Finno-Ugric topics \u2013 supplement an existing one or write a new article yourself! Participants will need a basic level of Estonian to follow instructions but articles can be written in other languages. Materials from both the Estonian Language Library (423) and the Finno-Ugric Library (422) will be available on site, and specialist Pille Priks will support writing a Wikipedia article. The institute has set up a snack table! In addition, we will draw prizes among all participants.<br>\n\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0<strong>23 October<\/strong>\u00a0from 16:00\u201319:00<br>\n\ud83d\udccd University of Tartu at Jakobi 2\u2013423.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/finno-ugric-wikipedia-workshop-finno-ugrian-days\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/finno-ugric-wikipedia-workshop-finno-ugrian-days\">More information on the website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Give feedback on the product range of the University of Tartu gift shop<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to give feedback on the University of Tartu gift shop\u2019s product range to gather suggestions and opinions that would help us develop products that better meet the expectations of the university community.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/give-feedback-product-range-university-tartu-gift-shop\">Read more and submit your feedback by <strong>3 November<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Register for a free mastermind consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The National Library of Estonia offers you a free online consultation that can help you become a mastermind with superpowers! Consultation includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tour in the research portal and free access to an impressive amount of the world\u2019s largest data bases and<\/li>\n<li>personalised advice on how to find the spot-on sources relevant to your topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.ee\/en\/research\/mastermind\/?_gl=1*1bc7yhn*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTUyNDEzNjA4OS4xNzYwOTY4NDcx*_ga_45E84NEWMH*czE3NjA5Njg0NzEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjA5Njg0NzEkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for a consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Open call for UniTartu Summer School 2026 course proposals for PhD students<\/h2>\n<p>We invite academic staff <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">(including junior research fellows and doctoral researchers) <\/span>from all institutes to share their course ideas for the UniTartu Summer School 2026, which will take place from 27 July to 9 August 2026. Discuss your summer school course idea with your institute and get their approval.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc4 Review the <a id=\"OWAbfd14bf9-97d7-d4f7-400b-d22f44a11c5a\" title=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/siseveeb.ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/siseveebi_failid\/terms_and_conditions_of_the_unitartu_summer_school_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Terms and Conditions of UniTartu Summer School 2026<\/a>.<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 Complete the <a id=\"OWA1f8034bb-c189-0764-8b4a-5c8be8f86f0c\" title=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsPwpsHzQecxOk2zP8JaeH_xURTdZMUwxTDBEVFNGQjBKTDhCSDhYN0FFQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">online registration form<\/a> by <strong>30 November<\/strong>.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 Please see an example of a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/summer-school-self-driving-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">course description<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/orienteering-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orienteering course about metrology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/eriprogrammid\/hungarian-film-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungarian Film Nights invite you to watch free movies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student, contribute to the success of the international study on the impact of mobility!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 October \u2013 19 October\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c4c1-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Come listen to linguistic talks!<\/h2>\n<p>T\u00dcling lecture series is a forum where you can listen to linguistic talks on a wide variety of linguistic topics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201eVoices from Captivity: Linguistic Realities and Ethical Challenges in the Sound Archives of African WWI Prisoners at W\u00fcnsdorf (Germany)\u201c<\/strong><br>\nAnna Marie Diagne (Universit\u00e9 Chiek Anta Diop).<br>\n\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>October 14<\/strong> at 16:00<br>\n\ud83d\udccd Jakobi 2\u2013438, Tartu<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/content\/tuling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the abstracts from the fall semester and come listen!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Registration to University of Tartu development conference ends on 17 October<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On <strong>27 October<\/strong> from 13\u201318, the University of Tartu development conference \u201cA university for us, Estonia and the world\u201d takes place at the assembly hall of the university\u2019s main building and online to initiate a discussion on topics important for society and the university. The conference focuses on three main topics: responsible internationalisation, academic succession and knowledge transfer. The conference is held in Estonian and English with simultaneous interpretation. The event will also be broadcast online. Participants (both on site and online) are kindly asked to register by filling in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/confenta.com\/en\/arengukonverents\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">web form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by <strong>17 October<\/strong>. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the web form, you can also read the conference programme and speakers\u2019 introduction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>AI Awareness Survey for students<\/h2>\n<p>You are invited to take part in the AI Awareness Survey. The purpose of this study is to understand how university students in different European countries perceive, use, and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI). By sharing your experiences, you will help us gain a better picture of students\u2019 readiness for AI and contribute to shaping future education and policies. <a href=\"https:\/\/surveys.we.umcs.pl\/index.php\/353187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The survey is anonymous<\/a> and will take about 10\u201312 minutes to complete.<br>\nThere are no right or wrong answers \u2013 we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences.<br>\nThank you for contributing to this international research project!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Everyone is welcome to the autumn Hungarian dance room!<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone is welcome to the autumn <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/5ewIFPGpQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungarian dance room<\/a>, which will take place on <strong>16 October<\/strong> from 18:00\u201321:00 at Korp! Ugala Hall (J. Kuperjanovi tn 16). This time you can dance to the music of the P\u00e1ntlika ensemble. The ensemble plays music from Kalocsa, Szatm\u00e1ri, \u0150rk\u00f6y, Galgament and other Hungarian folk music regions. Dancing shoes on and friends by the hand!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu celebrates the 80th anniversary of the birth of former rector, Professor Peeter Tulviste<\/h2>\n<p>During the <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-celebrates-80th-anniversary-birth-former-rector-professor-peeter-tulviste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peeter Tulviste memorial week<\/a> held from <strong>27 October<\/strong> to 2 November, a memorial conference takes place in the university assembly hall, and the exhibition \u201cBibliophile Peeter Tulviste\u201d opens at the university library.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Neurohackaton Heroes of the Brain 2025<\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cNeuron\u201d Student Research Group and the Faculty Student Council of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at Wroc\u0142aw University of Science and Technology invites students to take part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/heroesofthebrain.pwr.edu.pl\/2025#HackatonInfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neurohackathon \u201cHeroes of the Brain\u201d 2025<\/a>, which will be held on <strong>29\u201330 November<\/strong>\u00a0at Wroc\u0142aw University of Science and Technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHeroes of the Brain\u201d is one of the largest in-person events in Europe dedicated to brain \u2013 computer interfaces (BCI). The previous edition attracted over 130 participants from Poland and abroad, as well as numerous mentors and experts in the BCI field. During 24 hours of intensive teamwork, participants will develop innovative projects combining neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and BCI systems. It is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills, collaborate with experts, and compete for attractive prizes awarded to the best teams in both categories \u2013 Wellness and Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1c744\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c744-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1c744-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c744-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 October \u2013 12 October\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c744-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1c744-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What to do if you experience harassment, bullying, or unequal treatment<\/h2>\n<p>The principle of equal treatment means that no one may be discriminated against based on nationality, race, colour, gender, language, origin, religion, political or other beliefs, as well as property or social status, or any other circumstances. If you have experienced discrimination, (sexual) harassment, or bullying, it is important not to face the situation alone. The university offers support and ways to find solutions. <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/if-you-experience-harassment-bullying-or-unequal-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">On this site<\/a>, you will find information on how to respond and act if you have experienced or witnessed discriminatory behaviour, and how to inform the university.<br data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\">\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/equal-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about equal treatment.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the step challenge in October!<\/h2>\n<p>From <strong>1 to 31 October<\/strong>, FitSphere invites students and staff to take part in the step challenge S\u00fcgissammud 2025, aiming to promote regular physical activity. Also, the most physically active higher education institution in Estonia will be determined.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-step-challenge-october\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the call.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the youth programme Civic As Future (Civic AF)<\/h2>\n<p>Learn about civic activism, media literacy, sustainability, and more, and get the chance to take part in a fully funded 5-day residency in Latvia.<br data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\">\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"http:\/\/civic-af.org\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply by<strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"270\" data-is-last-node=\"\"> 10 October<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Finno-Ugric Wikipedia Workshop at Finno-Ugrian Days<\/h2>\n<p>On <strong>23 October<\/strong> from 16:00\u201319:00, all Finno-Ugric enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their writing skills at the Finno-Ugric Wikipedia workshops. Write an article in a Finno-Ugric language or on Finno-Ugric topics \u2013 supplement an existing one or write a new article yourself! Participants will need a basic level of Estonian to follow instructions but articles can be written in other languages.<\/p>\n<p>Participants can choose to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>write an article on a topic of their choice;<\/li>\n<li>write an article on a suggested topic;<\/li>\n<li>supplement an existing article;<\/li>\n<li>write a version of an existing article in a smaller Finno-Ugric language, e.g. V\u00f5ru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event will take place at the University of Tartu at Jakobi 2\u2013423. Materials from both the Estonian Language Library (423) and the Finno-Ugric Library (422) will be available on site, and specialist Pille Priks will support writing a Wikipedia article. The institute has set up a snack table! In addition, we will draw prizes among all participants.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/news\/finno-ugric-wikipedia-workshop-finno-ugrian-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Student, contribute to the success of the international study on the impact of mobility!<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to take part in the European research project\u00a0<em data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"240\">Campus International 2025<\/em>, led by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which explores\u00a0how international experiences shape students\u2019 development. All students who permanently live and study in Estonia are welcome to participate, regardless of whether they plan to take part in international mobility during their studies or not.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\">\u00a0To join, simply fill in a short\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration form.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Dear students whose mother tongue is not Estonian \u2013 you are welcome to language counseling!<\/h2>\n<p>We invite students who write academic texts in Estonian to come to language counseling. The language advisor for students with another mother tongue \u200b\u200bwill offer you linguistic help and support in writing. The service is available for students who have some level of Estonian and are already writing texts in Estonian during their studies at the University of Tartu. The service is free of charge. To book an appointment contact the language advisor: Kulla Mellov kulla.mellov@ut.ee.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\">\u00a0See also the newly created <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/language-advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">language counseling website<\/a>, where you can find counseling information and (continually updated) support materials for writing academic texts.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Invitation: Learn how you can vote in Tartu\u2019s local elections!<\/h2>\n<p>Would you like to know how you can take part in shaping the future of Tartu? Tartu Welcome Centre invites you to join a seminar on local government elections, where you\u2019ll learn who can vote, how voting works, and why your participation matters.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 \u00a0Wednesday, <strong>8 October<\/strong>, 15:00\u201316:30<br>\n\ud83d\udccdTartu Welcome Centre, \u00dclikooli 17<br>\nLanguage: English<\/p>\n<p>The seminar will be conducted by Alar Kilp, University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, Lecturer in Comparative Politics and Programme Director for Government and Politics.<\/p>\n<p>Residents of Estonia aged 16 and above can vote in local elections if their registered address is in the municipality \u2013 this includes EU citizens and non-EU residents with a long-term residence permit or permanent right of residence. Come and learn how you can have your say in Tartu\u2019s future!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t29 September \u2013 5 October\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1ca2d-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>TODAY at 20:00 <a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/film\/paikesepaiste-maitse\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/film\/paikesepaiste-maitse\/\">\u201cSunshine\u201d<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Hungarian Film Nights invite you to watch free movies!<\/h2>\n<p>For the seventh autumn in a row, Tuesdays at Elektriteater are dedicated to Hungarian cinema. With these film nights, we bring a selection of Hungarian filmmaking to cinema lovers in Tartu. The program is curated by Krisztina T\u00f3th, the Hungarian lecturer at the University of Tartu. The lineup includes both internationally award-winning Hungarian films and lesser-known cinematic stories that are deeply loved by Hungarians themselves. The <a href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/eriprogrammid\/hungarian-film-nights\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/elektriteater.ee\/en\/eriprogrammid\/hungarian-film-nights\/\">film nights <\/a>begin on 30 September\u00a0and run until 28 October \u2013\u00a0one film every Tuesday. All screenings are free for the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>UT Jog #4<\/h2>\n<p>We invite all the students on 2 October to participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/3BEpylAcG\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/3BEpylAcG\">UT Jog #4<\/a>. UT Jog is a free community running club initiated by the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club. Its aim is to bring together the University of Tartu family for friendly, non-competitive jogging. Group runs take place once a week all year round in the city of Tartu. Each jog lasts about 30\u201335 minutes and is done at an easy pace (approx. 6:30\u20137:30 min\/km).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Take part in the student shadowing project<\/h2>\n<p>Spend a day with a prospective student, introduce them to your field of study and university life. All it takes is initiative \u2013 you can take your shadow to a lecture or lab, show them around the university and dorms, share your experiences, and answer their questions.\u00a0For every five times you take part, you\u2019ll receive a University of Tartu hoodie as a gift.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0Register as a host student on the university website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/student-shadowing\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/content\/student-shadowing\">ut.ee\/tudengivari<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The 4th Tartu Festival of National Minorities invites you to Tiigi Seltsimaja on 4 October<\/h2>\n<p>At the festival, different nationalities living in Tartu will share the uniqueness and beauty of their cultures. You can enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Music, dance, and traditional instruments<\/li>\n<li>National dishes and folk games<\/li>\n<li>Folk costumes and handicrafts<\/li>\n<li>Books and poetry in native languages<\/li>\n<li>And much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Admission is free &amp; the detailed program will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0Keep an eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1672341476772987\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1672341476772987\/\">event and see you at the\u00a0festival event on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Apply to the Effective Altruism introductory course!<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to make a positive impact in the world with your career or studies, but aren\u2019t sure how? Effective Altruism introductory fellowship helps you find answers to exactly that question! This free course, developed through international collaboration, explores how to look at the world more objectively and see through biases, how to compare large global problems, and how to use your time and career to truly make a difference. We will also take a closer look at pressing global challenges such as AI safety, biosecurity risks, animal welfare, and global health and development. The course lasts 7 weeks and takes about 3 hours per week. You can participate in Tartu, Tallinn, or online.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.efektiivnealtruism.org\/en\/introductory-course\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.efektiivnealtruism.org\/en\/introductory-course\">Application deadline: October 10.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu development conference focuses on topics defining the future of Estonian higher education and research<\/h2>\n<p>On 27 October from 13\u201318, the University of Tartu development conference \u201cThe university of the world. The university of Estonia. Our university\u201d takes place at the assembly hall of the university\u2019s main building and online to initiate a discussion on topics important for society and the university. The discussion will be based on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/strategicplan\"><u>University of Tartu strategic plan<\/u><\/a> approved in June.<br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/dev-conference\">Read the full article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1cce2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1cce2-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1cce2-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1cce2-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22 September \u2013 28 September\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1cce2-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1cce2-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>23 September is the last day to apply for the mentoring programme!<\/h2>\n<div>During the programme, you will gain valuable experience of working with a mentor and useful skills to support your career path. The mentoring relationship might lead to a traineeship opportunity or even a job offer.\u00a0The application deadline for the University of Tartu mentoring programme is 23 September. The number of places is limited.<\/div>\n<div>\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/mentoringprogramme\">Further information and application.<\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Survey reveals students need more flexible and affordable opportunities for physical activity<\/h2>\n<p>In June 2025, the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club conducted a survey on the physical activity habits of the university community. <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-09\/T%C3%9C%20liikumisharjumused%202025_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>The results show<\/u><\/a> (in Estonian) that students generally consider their lifestyle to be healthy and engage in physical activity 3\u20135 times a week, preferring jogging, cycling, gym workouts, and group exercise.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/survey-reveals-students-need-more-flexible-and-affordable-opportunities-physical-activity\">Read the full article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Thematic KeeleKohting celebrates the European Day of Languages<\/h2>\n<p>September\u2019s thematic KeeleKohting will take place on <strong>24 September<\/strong> from 18:00\u201319:30 in the lobby of Lossi 3. We will celebrate the European Day of Languages \u200b\u200b(officially on 26 September), where we will talk about participants\u2019 mother tongues \u200b\u200band share interesting facts about the diversity of languages. We will also test our knowledge in a fun quiz.<\/p>\n<p>Why come to KeeleKohting? Estonian language learners can practice Estonian in a free form. Estonian conversation partners, on the other hand, will have a great opportunity to see their native language, country and culture from a completely new perspective. It will be exciting and useful for language and culture enthusiasts to see the language learning process from another side and to get international contacts!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udd17 Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/et\/KeeleKohting\">event calendar on the website and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The 4th Tartu Festival of National Minorities invites you to Tiigi Seltsimaja on 4 October<\/h2>\n<div>At the festival, different nationalities living in Tartu will share the uniqueness and beauty of their cultures. You can enjoy:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Music, dance, and traditional instruments<\/li>\n<li>National dishes and folk games<\/li>\n<li>Folk costumes and handicrafts<\/li>\n<li>Books and poetry in native languages<\/li>\n<li>And much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Admission is free &amp; the detailed program will be announced soon.<\/div>\n<div>\ud83c\udf10 Keep an eye on the event and see you at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1672341476772987\/\">festival event on Facebook<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Estonian language and culture course \u201cLanguage is a window to society\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>The Estonian National Museum and the University of Tartu Museum are inviting participants to a FREE Estonian language and culture course \u201cLanguage is a window to society\u201d, which is at the A2 level. There are still a few spots available! The first meeting will take place on 20 September in ERM.<\/p>\n<ul data-editing-info='{\"applyListStyleFromLevel\":true}'>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">The free course runs from September to March, with meetings taking place on Saturdays at the Estonian National Museum (Muuseumi tee 2) and the branches of the University of Tartu Museum (Lossi 25, \u00dclikooli 18, Vanemuise 46, Uppsala 8).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nThere will also be a field trip to Palamuse, to the O. Lutsu Parish School Museum.<\/li>\n<li>\nThe educational program links language learning with Estonian culture and the themes of the Year of the Book.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">It develops participants\u2019 Estonian language skills.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMeetings are held twice a month on weekends.<\/li>\n<li>\nDuring the programme, learners participate in 14 study days and two community days, which bring together learners and the local community.<\/li>\n<li>\nAt the end of the program, the national epic \u201cKalevipoeg\u201d will be explored along with its connections to the epics of other nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Registration link: <u><a id=\"OWA8841b502-cf9c-358e-5ea7-1219e64b5c8a\" class=\"x_hover:text-super x_hover:decoration-super x_break-words x_underline x_decoration-from-font x_underline-offset-1 x_transition-all x_duration-300 x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee\/service\/view\/15655\" href=\"https:\/\/iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee\/service\/view\/15655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee\/service\/view\/15655<\/a><\/u><br>\nMore information: <u><a id=\"OWA4d90ae52-0abf-94b4-0a54-960dab516180\" class=\"x_hover:text-super x_hover:decoration-super x_break-words x_underline x_decoration-from-font x_underline-offset-1 x_transition-all x_duration-300 x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.integratsioon.ee\/alustavad-haridusprogrammid-eesti-raamat-500\" href=\"https:\/\/www.integratsioon.ee\/alustavad-haridusprogrammid-eesti-raamat-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">https:\/\/www.integratsioon.ee\/alustavad-haridusprogrammid-eesti-raamat-500<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">For more information: Tiiu.Kreegipuu@ut.ee<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Do you speak Spanish and Estonian? Last chance to take part in the Estonian acquisition study!<\/h2>\n<p>Take part in a study about learning Estonian and help improve the teaching of Estonian.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Goal:\u00a0To understand which aspects of Estonian are challenging for Spanish speakers<\/li>\n<li>Duration: approx. 45 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Task: Listen to sentences and look at pictures\/written words<\/li>\n<li>Method: Eye-tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participation requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Native Spanish speaker<\/li>\n<li>A2 (pre-intermediate) or B1 (intermediate) level in Estonian or have studied Estonian for at least one year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each participant will receive a \u20ac15 Partner gift card. The study takes place in Tartu, Lossi 3\u2013307. Get more info and sign up here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/estonio\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/estonio<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to participate but don\u2019t see a suitable time in the calendar, feel free to contact me \u2014 we\u2019ll find a time that works for you (<a href=\"mailto:katrin.leppik@ut.ee\">katrin.leppik@ut.ee<\/a>, WhatsApp: +372 5093 053)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1d03a\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d03a-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1d03a-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d03a-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 September \u2013 21 September\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d03a-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d03a-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Celebrate European Mobility Week!<\/h2>\n<h3>From 15 to 22 September, travelling by Tartu city buses is free for everyone<\/h3>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kultuuriaken.tartu.ee\/en\/event\/free-bus-rides-all?event=164866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/kultuuriaken.tartu.ee\/en\/event\/free-bus-rides-all?event=164866\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>At the Mobility Week bike fair, you can buy and sell used bicycles<\/h3>\n<p>22 September, at 17\u201320 on Vabaduse puiestee<br>\n\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tartu.ee\/en\/vorm\/rattalaat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.tartu.ee\/en\/vorm\/rattalaat\">Register if you want to sell<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Solaride\u2019s third solar car came second at World Solar Challenge<\/h2>\n<p>The car Solaride III Enefit, built with the help of University of Tartu students, won second place in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge \u2013 a world championship for solar cars held in Australia, covering nearly 3,000 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/solarides-third-solar-car-came-second-world-solar-challenge\">Read the full article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Migration information seminar for new international students<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a new international student in Estonia? Join the next migration seminar in collaboration with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA)!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4c5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\"><strong>\u00a017 September<\/strong> at 14\u201316<br data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"405\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\">Tartu Welcome Centre (\u00dclikooli 17, Tartu)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Get important info on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">EU citizens and legal stay in Estonia<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Long-stay visas &amp; temporary residence permits for studies<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Options after your study permit expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"717\">The session will be held in English and includes a Q&amp;A segment. Only 25 spots available!<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f517.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd17\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSemWA3i-gKIsjAl8HRGyZEEUWEW2UxilDTd32ZEwj0pGsPdhg\/viewform?usp=header\">Register in advance to secure your place.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Are you an international bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s student of the University of Tartu? If so, you are invited to join the International Student Ambassadors (ISA) programme.<\/h2>\n<p>As an international student ambassador, you will have the opportunity to represent both your home country and the international student community and promote the University of Tartu in Estonia and abroad. By sharing your personal experiences, you will provide valuable insights to prospective students considering their studies at the University of Tartu. We ask our International Student Ambassadors to commit to the team for a minimum of one year.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/become-international-student-ambassador\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/become-international-student-ambassador\">Read more about becoming an ambassador.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The deadline to apply is\u00a0<strong>21 September<\/strong>.\u00a0The selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Don\u2019t miss your chance!\u00a0Please note:\u00a0When applying, please make sure you are available on\u00a011 October\u00a0for the ISA training\u00a0and\u00a012 October\u00a0for the group photoshoot.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/isablog.ut.ee\/become-an-international-student-ambassador-2025\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/isablog.ut.ee\/become-an-international-student-ambassador-2025\/\">Apply here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The university\u2019s summer orienteering continues until 21 September<\/h2>\n<p>Until <strong>21 September<\/strong>, you can take part in the university\u2019s summer orienteering \u201cStrolling through Tartu along the Struve Meridian Arc\u201d. Everyone from the university and beyond is welcome to complete the course in their own way \u2013 alone or together with friends, colleagues, or family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/orienteering-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/orienteering-2025\">Read more and register.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Tartu Student Days invite you to the autumn festival!<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"526\">Get ready for the most anticipated week of the autumn semester \u2013 the Tartu Student Days Autumn Festival kicks off on <strong>22 September<\/strong>! For one whole week, more than 60 exciting events will bring together friends and coursemates, filling the city with the true Tartu spirit. From free breakfast at Town Hall Square to the legendary Freshers\u2019 Initiation and Fresh Meat Party \u2013 there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83d\udcc5 22\u201328 September<br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentdays.ee\/event\/\">See the full programme<\/a><br>\n\u2794 Join the festival on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Studentdays\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tartutudengipaevad\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Applications for the Mentoring Programme are open until 23 September<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>he University of Tartu mentoring programme offers you a valuable experience of working with an alumni mentor and provides useful skills to support your career path. A good mentoring relationship may even lead to an internship or a job offer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/annabel-agasild-mentoring-programme-helps-you-ground-yourself-develop-personally-and-organise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/annabel-agasild-mentoring-programme-helps-you-ground-yourself-develop-personally-and-organise\">Read about Annabel\u2019s experience as a participant in the mentoring programme<\/a><br>\n\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-mentoring-programme-opportunity-learn-and-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-mentoring-programme-opportunity-learn-and-grow\">Read about Aivo\u2019s experience as a mentor<\/a><br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/mentoringprogramme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/mentoringprogramme\">How to apply to the mentoring programme?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the quiz night \u2018Observatournament\u2019 at Tartu Old Observatory<\/h2>\n<p>Test your knowledge in the <a href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-quiz-night-observatournament-tartu-observatory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/muuseum.ut.ee\/en\/news\/join-quiz-night-observatournament-tartu-observatory\">quiz game \u201cObservatournament\u201d<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a traditional quiz night that brings together curious minds to explore the wonders of the universe and challenge their knowledge.<br>\n\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>23 September<\/strong>\u00a0at 17 at the Tartu Old Observatory.<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/29wXX3ikTJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/29wXX3ikTJ\">Register<\/a> and follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2986261448210483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2986261448210483\">Facebook event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Try out a 7-day free membership in Lemon Gym<\/h2>\n<p>Until the end of September, Lemon Gym offers students a 7-day free membership in all Lemon Gym gyms.\u00a0This is a perfect opportunity to boost your energy through active movement and feel better from day one!<br>\n\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemongym.ee\/en\/7-day-free-trial-for-students\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.lemongym.ee\/en\/7-day-free-trial-for-students\/\">Claim your 7-day pass<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemongym.ee\/en\/student-membership-fuel-your-study-energy\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.lemongym.ee\/en\/student-membership-fuel-your-study-energy\/\">Explore other student offers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Autumn brings top experts in research ethics to Tartu<\/h2>\n<p>The Centre for Ethics and the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Tartu invite students to attend public lectures, where international guest professors will address current issues in research ethics and research culture. The lectures will take place on <strong>1 and 3 October<\/strong> at the University of Tartu, Jakobi 2 building (rooms 114\/115).<br>\n\ud83c\udf10<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f517.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd17\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tymri.ut.ee\/en\/news\/research-integrity-seminar-developing-effective-e-learning-research-integrity\">Read more and register!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Get help from a virtual assistant when solving IT problems!<\/h2>\n<p>The virtual assistant is an AI-based chatbot trained to answer questions using the guidelines on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/IT\/overview\">wiki pages of the University of Tartu IT helpdesk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 align=\"start\">News from recent weeks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maailmakeeled.ut.ee\/en\/content\/korean-culture-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/maailmakeeled.ut.ee\/en\/content\/korean-culture-club\">Are you interested in the\u00a0Korean language and culture? Join the Korean Culture Club!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TUvaitlusklubi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TUvaitlusklubi\">Join the Debate Club at the University of Tartu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdfugXwLglP0pfhxe3rKZledwU8S87T21zTdo2q0Syz6AQtHA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdfugXwLglP0pfhxe3rKZledwU8S87T21zTdo2q0Syz6AQtHA\/viewform\">International mixed choir Zieme\u013cu balsis invites you to sing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\">Student, contribute to the success of the international study on the impact of mobility!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.is.ut.ee\/pls\/ois_sso\/tere.tulemast?viit=5418418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.is.ut.ee\/pls\/ois_sso\/tere.tulemast?viit=5418418\">The MOOC \u201cUkraine: The European Frontier\u201d\u00a0registration is open\u00a0until 21 September<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/tipilan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/et\/tipilan\">E-sports tournament TipiLAN registration closes on\u00a024 September<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-doctoral-researchers-are-invited-three-minute-thesis-competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-doctoral-researchers-are-invited-three-minute-thesis-competition\">University of Tartu doctoral researchers are invited to register to three-minute thesis competition until 10 October<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/dev-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/dev-conference\">University of Tartu development conference \u201cThe university of the world. The university of Estonia. Our university\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1d452\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d452-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1d452-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d452-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8 September \u2013 14 September\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d452-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d452-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Get help from a virtual assistant when solving IT problems!<\/h2>\n<p>The virtual assistant is an AI-based chatbot trained to answer questions using the guidelines on the <a id=\"menur2ji2\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/it\/overview\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/IT\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link wiki pages of the University of Tartu IT helpdesk\"><u>wiki pages of the University of Tartu IT helpdesk<\/u><\/a>. For example, users may ask about setting up Outlook, printing, or logging into university web environments for thefirst time as a new student.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use the virtual assistant:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a id=\"menur2ji4\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/it\/overview\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/IT\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/IT\/overview\"><u>https:\/\/wiki.ut.ee\/spaces\/IT\/overview<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>To open the chat window, click the Tiksu icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your question and click the button on the right.<\/li>\n<li>The virtual assistant will respond shortly and include a link to the relevant guideline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Student, contribute to the success of the international study on the impact of mobility!<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to take part in the European research project <em data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"240\">Campus International 2025<\/em>, led by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which explores <strong>how international experiences shape students\u2019 development<\/strong>. All students who permanently live and study in Estonia are welcome to participate, regardless of whether they plan to take part in international mobility during their studies or not.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 To join, simply fill in a short <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.uzbonn.de\/CI25-ET\">registration form.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Migration information seminar for new international students<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a new international student in Estonia? Join the next migration seminar in collaboration with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA)!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 17 September at 14\u201316<br data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"405\">\ud83d\udccdTartu Welcome Centre (\u00dclikooli 17, Tartu)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Get important info on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">EU citizens and legal stay in Estonia<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Long-stay visas &amp; temporary residence permits for studies<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"633\">Options after your study permit expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"717\">The session will be held in English and includes a Q&amp;A segment. Only 25 spots available!<br>\n\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSemWA3i-gKIsjAl8HRGyZEEUWEW2UxilDTd32ZEwj0pGsPdhg\/viewform?usp=header\">Register in advance to secure your place.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Mentoring programme in the autumn semester of 2025<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142259266 BCX8 NormalTextRun\" lang=\"EN-GB\">The mentoring programme brings together our successful alumni and active students to support students\u2019 professional, academic and personal development with the help of mentors who are professionals in their field, thus strengthening the University of Tartu community. Participation in the mentoring programme is free of charge for both students and alumni. The application period runs from <strong>1 to 23 September<\/strong>.<br>\n<\/span>\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/mentoringprogramme\">Read more about the mentoring programme.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the Debate Club at the University of Tartu<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TUvaitlusklubi\">The University of Tartu Debate Club<\/a> welcomes all students to participate in its weekly meetings. Sessions take place at Lossi 36\u2013306 on:<br>\nMondays (in English, starting 8 September)<br>\nTuesdays (in Russian, starting 30 September)<br>\nThursdays (in Estonian, starting 4 September)<br>\nAll meetings run from 18:15 to 20:00.<\/p>\n<p>The Debate Club provides students with opportunities to develop essential skills such as identifying and addressing flawed reasoning, articulating and defending personal viewpoints, and recognizing the strengths of opposing arguments. In addition to debates, the club also organises social events, offering a chance to meet new people and build friendships. The club is beginner-friendly and open to students from all disciplines, including political science, medicine, and IT.<\/p>\n<p>No prior registration is required \u2013\u00a0interested students are encouraged to attend a meeting.<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 Additional information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TUvaitlusklubi\">club\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Come to LanguageDate (KeeleKohting) to chat in Estonian!<\/h2>\n<p>Twice a month, we invite people who are learning Estonian and native speakers of Estonian to LanguageDate (KeeleKohting) to chat in Estonian in a free atmosphere. Estonian learners of all levels and Estonian conversation partners are welcome!<\/p>\n<p>At the LanguageDates at the start of the month, you can chat in pairs \u2013 each conversation brings together an Estonian and an Estonian language learner. Thematic LanguageDates take place in the second half of the month, where conversations are combined with games, pair and group exercises and, if possible, are also linked to Estonian culture and traditional holidays.<\/p>\n<p>The first LanguageDate of the fall semester will take place on <strong>12 September<\/strong> at 18 in the lobby of Lossi 3.<\/p>\n<p>Come chat in Estonian and make new friends!<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/Keelekohting\">Check out the event dates on the website and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>T\u00dcling lecture series starts again \u2013 come listen to linguistic talks!<\/h2>\n<p>T\u00dcling lecture series is a forum where you can listen to linguistic talks on a wide variety of linguistic topics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResearching Japanese-accented English: Insights from the AESOP corpus and its impact on English pronunciation worldwide\u201d<br>\nMariko Kondo (Japan)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>September 9<\/strong> at 16<br>\n\ud83d\udccd Jakobi 2\u2013438, Tartu<br>\n\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/keel.ut.ee\/en\/content\/tuling\">Read the abstracts from the fall semester<\/a> and come listen!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Are you interested in the\u00a0Korean language and culture? Join the Korean Culture Club!<b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>University of Tartu Korean Culture Club is looking for new members who are interested in organising events related to Korean culture and language. The club hosts different events throughout the semester \u2013 movie nights, workshops, lectures, and other cultural events are all organised by our club. Additionally, on some events, we work together with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Estonia to make Korean culture more accessible in Tartu.<\/p>\n<p>Our next events will be part of the Tartu Student Days\u2019 Festival. On the <b>24 of September at 18<\/b>, Lossi 3\u2013328, we will show the film <a title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1454874995731311\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1454874995731311\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><i>March of Fools<\/i><\/a> (1975), which depicts Korean university life on screen. On the <b>27 September at 18<\/b>, Lossi 3\u2013328, we are hosting a workshop called <a title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/774625808865845\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/774625808865845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Crash Landing on Hangeul<\/a>, where you can learn and practice the Korean alphabet. See you at the Korean Culture Club!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf10 More information can be found on <a title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/utkoreancultureclub\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/utkoreancultureclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Facebook<\/a> (University of Tartu Korean Culture Club), <a title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ut.kcc\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ut.kcc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Instagram<\/a> (ut.kcc) and the university <a title=\"https:\/\/maailmakeeled.ut.ee\/en\/content\/korean-culture-club\" href=\"https:\/\/maailmakeeled.ut.ee\/en\/content\/korean-culture-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">webpage<\/a>.<br>\nIf you are interested in organising events, contact the president of the club, Anna Maria Laumets (anna.maria.laumets@ut.ee).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>University of Tartu development conference \u201cThe university of the world. The university of Estonia. Our university\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>On <strong>27 October<\/strong> from 13\u201318, the University of Tartu development conference \u201cThe university of the world. The university of Estonia. Our university\u201d takes place at the assembly hall of the university\u2019s main building and online to initiate a discussion on topics important for society and the university. <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/dev-conference\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1d885\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d885-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1d885-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d885-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 September \u2013 7 September\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d885-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1d885-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>New language model now available with University of Tartu account<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">All University of Tartu students can now use, free of charge, the AI-powered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/m365.cloud.microsoft\/chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Chat<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> which is now running on OpenAI\u2019s latest model, GPT-5. The platform can be accessed conveniently and securely using a ut.ee account, ensuring data protection through Microsoft. The data entered is not used to train AI models.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fRead more about this versatile AI tool and find the guidelines and learning materials for using AI on the<span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW98018533 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98018533 BCX8\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/new-language-model-now-available-university-tartu-account\">university homepage<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Join the University of Tartu programme \u201cFrom Science to Business!\u201d to develop your business idea<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In September, a new round of the business development programme \u201cFrom Science to Business!\u201d starts, aiming to help researchers commercialise their research results. <a id=\"OWAd53b83f3-cac4-4988-471e-eda2b5f6f9ff\" title=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsCOjykWtOfVCqR0mph5pKfZURDZSR0UwQUlGQlBLOVdVRjRUNkFVRlpITC4u\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=F2M1bQQNvEq2toyXc4hbsCOjykWtOfVCqR0mph5pKfZURDZSR0UwQUlGQlBLOVdVRjRUNkFVRlpITC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Registration<\/a>\u00a0is open until <strong>14 September<\/strong>.\u00a0The kick-off of the programme takes place on 24 September at 16:00 at the Delta academic building in Tartu.<\/div>\n<div>The programme is intended for researchers or members of research teams who want to assess the business potential of their research idea or are looking for ways to commercialise their research results \u2013 a product, a service or a technology. During the ten-week programme, participants get practical knowledge of entrepreneurship, meet mentors and experts, and present their ideas using elevator pitch techniques to potential partners and investors at the demo day.<\/div>\n<div>See the programme\u2019s <a id=\"OWA27d65676-15d8-2c34-16a4-6d2ab836ce09\" title=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/deep-tech\" href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/deep-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">website<\/a> for a more detailed description of the programme and the schedule.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<h2>University of Tartu doctoral researchers are invited to three-minute thesis competition<\/h2>\n<p>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. Registration for this popular-science competition taking place at the University of Tartu Library conference hall is open until 10 October. The top three in the competition will receive financial travel support for professional development. <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/university-tartu-doctoral-researchers-are-invited-three-minute-thesis-competition\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>A new elective course, Data Science and Digital Humanities, is now open<\/h2>\n<p>This course explores how to assess research questions and data sets in a wide variety ofHumanities fields using approaches in Data Science. Practical, data-based classes will introduce methods covering research and data from Archaeology, Literature, Linguistics, History, and Cultural Studies. We welcome humanities students interested in data science methodologies, as well as data science students interested in the humanities!<br>\n\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf93The course is primarily suitable for master\u2019s and doctoral level students.<br>\n\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7The course is in English.<br>\n\ud83d\udcbb<a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/HVEE.00.016\/version\/31246977-e080-84ca-6097-b27a9a624e4a\/details\">Learn more and register at SIS.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Library invites students to guided tours<\/h2>\n<p>The UT library invites both first-year and returning students to join guided tours introducing the building and its services. Short tours take place every weekday at 16:00, no registration is required. <a href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/library-invites-students-guided-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/utlib.ut.ee\/en\/news\/library-invites-students-guided-tours\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>UT Jog starts<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/4y9elBqOP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UT Jog<\/a> is a free community running club initiated by the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club. Its aim is to bring together the University of Tartu family for friendly, non-competitive jogging. Group runs take place once a week all year round in the city of Tartu. Each jog lasts about 30\u201335 minutes and is done at an easy pace (approx. 6:30\u20137:30 min\/km).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For whom?<\/strong><br>\nFor all University of Tartu employees and students who want to move. T\u00dc S\u00f6rk community runs are not focused on race results.<br>\nOur core values are:<br>\n\u2013 the joy of movement in a community<br>\n\u2013 supporting the health of employees and students<br>\n\u2013 building new connections among university members<br>\nSport brings people together!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><br>\nT\u00dc S\u00f6rk group runs are FREE for everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When?<\/strong><br>\nThe first T\u00dc S\u00f6rk will take place on 11.09.2025 at 18:30 in front of the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club (Ujula 4). After the jog, participants can recharge with For Me drinks, and prizes will be raffled among everyone!<\/p>\n<p>Bring a friend and come jogging!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>International mixed choir Zieme\u013cu balsis invites you to sing<\/h2>\n<p>Zieme\u013cu balsis operates in two cities \u2013 Tartu and Tallinn. Read more about the choir and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdfugXwLglP0pfhxe3rKZledwU8S87T21zTdo2q0Syz6AQtHA\/viewform\">register via Google Forms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block mb-3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion-accordion-69e08e4d1db95\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1db95-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-69e08e4d1db95-collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e08e4d1db95-collapse-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 August \u2013 31 August\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-69e08e4d1db95-collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e08e4d1db95-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>National Contest for University Students<\/h2>\n<p>The contest is open for all students studying in Estonia (including foreign students studying in Estonia) and Estonian citizens studying abroad. Research papers can be submitted on all university levels: applied higher education and bachelor\u2019s studies; master\u2019s studies; doctoral studies. The award fund is over 200 thousand Euros. Apply by <strong>15 September.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/en\/activities\/contests\/the-national-student-research-competition\/\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Nominate candidates for honorary decorations until 20 September<\/h2>\n<p>All university members are invited to nominate candidates who deserve to be awarded the university\u2019s honorary decoration for their outstanding achievements. Nominations can be submitted via the web form until <strong>20 September<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.ee\/en\/news\/nominate-candidates-honorary-decorations-until-20-september\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>New course: Practice Sport for Health Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for physical activity that doesn\u2019t compete with your studies but supports them instead? The newly opened course <a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/KKSP.00.026\/version\/95aa7424-ccb0-3736-528f-18acc09434fe\/details\">\u201cPractice Sport for Health Benefits\u201d (KKSP.00.026)<\/a> offers a flexible and practical way to combine exercise, well-being, and learning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE training opportunity \u2013 use the university sports halls or join classes at no extra cost.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your own form of exercise \u2013 individual workouts, group classes, ball games, gym, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Support your mental and physical well-being \u2013 physical activity helps reduce stress and improve focus.<\/li>\n<li>Value flexibility \u2013 train at your own pace and according to your interests.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 3 ECTS credits \u2013 pass\/fail assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The MOOC \u201cUkraine: The European Frontier\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The third run with updated literature covers Ukrainian history, identity, culture, society, politics, resistance in the war, European integration, digital transformation, and prospects for the future alike. The course content is in English, is available for free on the University of Tartu educational platform and offers a digital certificate upon successful completion. <\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The course starts on 1 September, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is.ut.ee\/pls\/ois_sso\/tere.tulemast?viit=5418418\">registration is open<\/a> until 21 September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>E-sports tournament TipiLAN<\/h2>\n<p>TipiLAN is a LAN party that brings together hundreds of gaming enthusiasts to test their skills in popular video games. Estonia\u2019s largest student-organised gaming competition will take place on 24\u201326 October at TalTech\u2019s main building. The main tournaments are CS2 and League of Legends, with additional mini-tournaments such as SimRacing, FIFA, Tekken, and more. 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