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On 1 December, the University of Tartu celebrates the 103rd anniversary of establishing the Estonian-language university.
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The expatriate Estonian visiting professorship will be held by Annela Anger-Kraavi and Mart Kuldkepp.
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In February, they were 16 years old, in the last year of upper secondary school in Ukrainian towns. Now they are in Narva. Nine months have passed since the war began. 
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Recipients of University of Tartu honorary decorations announced
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For the first time, the University of Tartu has reached a position among the top 250. 
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Researchers from the University of Tartu Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics have created a mobile app SayEst that allows learners of Estonian to practice the pronunciation.
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Warm welcome to the students of Narva College of University of Tartu!
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On 22 August, the UT Botanical Garden hosted Rector Toomas Asser's reception to Ukrainian members of the university in honour of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
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On Monday, the opening ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic year takes place in front of the University of Tartu main building. Everyone is invited to rally in support of higher education funding.
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Nearly 30 specialists from Ukrainian universities and educational institutions will take part in face-to-face continuing education courses organised by the University of Tartu in July and August.
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According to the universities’ reputation survey people of all age groups consider the University of Tartu to be Estonia’s most reputable higher education institution.
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University of Tartu starts the project "Climate awareness from school to society: empowering children, youth and teachers to reduce the effects of climate change" with partners.
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Until October 2022, all UT members can take one free Coursera course. Students can also use it towards the completion of their curriculum if they wish.
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On Wednesday, 27 April, a webinar on the Ukrainian language and culture took place on Worksup.
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The University of Tartu senate’s decision not to admit new students from Russia and Belarus this year to bachelor’s and master’s studies has caused much controversy. Some people see this as a particular discriminatory step against the young people of these countries, including opponents of the regime, depriving them of the opportunity to study in the free world.

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On 7 March, the university family gathered in front of the main building with Ukrainian flags and other symbols and recorded the address of the University of Tartu senate to the Ukrainian people.
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The University of Tartu has established a scholarship fund to collect and channel donations to support the studies of Ukrainian students at the University of Tartu.
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The Digital Cleanup Week takes place at the university this week and all members of the university are invited to declutter their personal or their unit’s digital life to move in small but effective steps towards a greener university.
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In 2022, teaching and studies continue according to the principles agreed upon at the beginning of the academic year.

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