Topic: research

Study on the impact of human activity on biodiversity received the most public attention this past year among University of Tartu research
In 2025, the study that drew the most attention in public digital channels was led by Professor of Botany Meelis Pärtel and confirms the negative effect of human activity on wildlife biodiversity.
23 December 2025 sustainabilityresearch
CareerHack
Vibe coding enables creating websites and apps without writing code, using AI. A hands-on workshop shows how an idea quickly becomes a working digital solution.
Seminar draws attention to the role of disinformation, alternative medicine and chatbots in healthcare
As possible ways forward, participants proposed strengthening digital and health literacy, providing institutional support for professionals, and raising awareness among both healthcare workers and patients.
Doctoral defence: Kärol Soidla “Latent profiles and developmental trajectories of eating disorder symptoms”
On December 15 at 14:15 Kärol Soidla will defend her doctoral thesis “Latent profiles and developmental trajectories of eating disorder symptoms” for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in Psychology).
25 November 2025 researchfor society
Public lecture by Professor Glenn Waller: “The use of exposure therapy in cognitive-behavioural therapy for eating disorders: Maximizing the chances of patient recovery”
On December 15 at 11:00 Professor Glenn Waller from Sheffield University will give a public lecture titled “The use of exposure therapy in cognitive-behavioural therapy for eating disorders: Maximizing the chances of patient recovery”. Listeners are welcome to Näituse 2 room 121.
25 November 2025 internationalresearch
ERC Information Event for University of Tartu researchers
Interest in the European Research Council (ERC) programme has grown among University of Tartu researchers. In response, the Grant Writing Unit is organising an ERC Information Event on 4 November 2025, focused on individual ERC Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants.
10 October 2025 research
Join EEG101: A new European Network on Open & Rigorous EEG Science
EEG101 is a new European COST Action network focussed on making EEG science more open, reproducible, and inclusive.
Study or conduct research in Germany – scholarship info session on 8 October
A three-week German language course at a German university, master’s studies, or research – all of this is possible with scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)!