Topic: recognition 

University of Tartu awarded four early-stage researchers at the Independence Day ceremony
Today, at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship and the Lennart Meri award for research and for master’s thesis were presented.
21. February 2025 recognition 
Lennart Meri awards went to Timo Aava and Hegle Pärna
On 21 February, at the Independence Day ceremony in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the recipients of the Lennart Meri award for research and the Lennart Meri award for master’s thesis were announced. The 6,000-euro award for research went to Timo Aava for his doctoral thesis in history, and the 4,000-euro award to Hegle Pärna for her master’s thesis in law.
21. February 2025 recognition 
Student Union has chosen recipients of the teaching staff of the year award
The committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union chose the recipients of the teaching staff of the year awards for 2024.
16. February 2025 recognition 
Recipients of University of Tartu annual awards have been announced
In the week leading to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the University of Tartu announced the recipients of the university's contribution to society award, research award and language award, and the teaching staff of the year award.
16. February 2025 recognition 
Recording: Ceremony and concert marking the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
On 21 February at 14, university members were invited to the ceremony and concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the university’s assembly hall.
Doctoral defence: Liva Rudzite-Celmina "Creations Involving Artificial Intelligence Under the European Patent Convention: Legal Implications and Potential Solutions“
7. veebruaril kell 10.00 kaitseb Liva Rudzite-Celmina õigusteaduse erialal doktoritööd „Creations Involving Artificial Intelligence Under the European Patent Convention: Legal Implications and Potential Solutions“ („Tehisintellekti kaasav looming ja Euroopa patendikonventsioon: õiguslikud tagajärjed ja võimalikud lahendused“).
21. January 2025 researchfor society
Maris Vutt Defended Her Doctoral Thesis "Legal Opportunities for Using Digital Solutions in Decision-Making for a Limited Liability Company"
On 28 November, Maris Vutt successfully defended her doctoral thesis "Legal Opportunities for Using Digital Solutions in Decision-Making for a Limited Liability Company" in the field of law.
RECORDING: rector is handing over the University of Tartu honorary decorations
Today, on 21 November, at 16:00, Rector Toomas Asser presented the university’s honorary decorations at the ceremony in the assembly hall. 
21. November 2024 recognition 
This year’s recipients of honorary decorations have been announced
On 25 October, the University of Tartu senate decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to Professor of International Business Urmas Varblane. Also, the recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have been announced.
25. October 2024 recognition 
University invites nominations for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award
Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.
04. September 2024 recognition