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Open lecture: Prof Marte Eidsand Kjørven “Digital identity theft and private law: Experiences from Norway”
Digital identity theft has become a significant challenge in Norway, causing substantial losses for individuals, financial institutions and society. This lecture explores how electronic identities are misused, the consequences for victims, and the role of private law in addressing the problem.
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu invites everyone to a public conference on ethics, education and AI to mark its 25th anniversary
On 2 October, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu invites everyone interested to the public international conference ‘Ethics in a Changing World: New Directions in Ethics, Education and the Age of Artificial Intelligence’.
17 September 2026 for society
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu analysis highlights major risks of AI in education
A working group at the Centre for Ethics of University of Tartu, has completed an independent analysis, commissioned by the AI Leap Foundation, of the risks associated with the AI Leap educational programme and its AI-based learning application. The analysis describes the risks involved in using AI in education and assesses how AI Leap, the state, schools, research institutions and technology providers can mitigate them.
18 September 2026 AIfor society
Estonian Science Communication Awards are open for nominations
Nominations for the Estonian Science Communication Awards can be submitted to the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) until 15 September. The competition aims to recognise outstanding and active science communicators as well as innovative initiatives that promote science to wider audiences.
Master’s graduate in Information Technology Law Nino Uturashvili: real freedom isn't just the absence of rules – it's the ability to step outside the pattern someone else designed for you
Nino Uturashvili, a graduate of the School of Law master’s curriculum in Information Technology Law, said in his speech at the graduation ceremony in the University of Tartu assembly hall
Doctoral defence: Maret Kruus "Balancing the Freedom of Scientific Research and Privacy in Health Data Research: Public Interest, Legal Bases, and Objection and Opt-Out Rights"
On 18 June 2026 at 14:00 Maret Kruus will defend her doctoral thesis "Balancing the Freedom of Scientific Research and Privacy in Health Data Research: Public Interest, Legal Bases, and Objection and Opt-Out Rights".
Doctoral defence: Triinu Rennu “Land Consolidation Law as an Instrument of State Land Policy in the Regulation of Land Relations and the Modernisation of Land Use in the Republic of Estonia (1918–1940)“
On 9 June 2026 at 14:00 Triinu Rennu will defend her doctoral thesis “Land Consolidation Law as an Instrument of State Land Policy in the Regulation of Land Relations and the Modernisation of Land Use in the Republic of Estonia (1918–1940)“
Group ride showcases the opportunities and challenges of Tartu’s cycling network
On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.
16 March 2026 Active UTfor society
René Värk "International law as a solid stronghold amid storms"
The academic lecture "International law as a solid stronghold amid storms" was delivered by René Värk, University of Tartu Associate Professor in International Law at the ceremony and concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 20 February 2026.
20 February 2026 for societyuniversity
President awards decorations to University of Tartu staff members
Ahead of this year’s Independence Day, President Alar Karis bestows Estonian state decorations on 203 people, 16 of whom are members of the university family.
02 February 2026 recognition for society