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She will start in her new role on 1 September 2022.
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​​​​​​​The UT has extended the application deadline for Ukrainian citizens until 1 June for all English-taught first and second-level programmes.
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Today marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Baltistics library.
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On Thursday, 31 March, from 16:15–18:00, a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian war takes place at the Delta Centre.
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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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A course for beginners on the basis of English starting from March 15. Everyone interested is welcome to join!
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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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Delegates of the congress made a public statement to end war in Ukraine during the public ceremony held at the University of Tartu.
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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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Monday, 28 February marks 100 years since the birth of Juri Lotman, world-renowned semiotician, literary scholar and cultural historian.
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Kaspar Koolmeister, Junior Research Fellow in Plant Biology at the University of Tartu, took a photo in honour of the 104th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.
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Based on the submitted proposals, a committee formed by the University of Tartu Student Union has chosen the recipients of the best teaching staff awards of 2021.
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On the eve of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, President Alar Karis bestowed Estonian state decorations on 148 people.
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On 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science will be held for the second time in Estonia, initiated here by the University of Tartu and the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences.
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On 16–17 February the UT career festival takes place virtually, where students and entrepreneurs can make contacts, share experiences, inspire and be inspired.
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On 27–29 January, the University of Tartu hosts the conference “Love and Emotions in Old Norse Literature”, which brings together leading experts from different parts of the world.
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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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The Rector’s Office of the University of Tartu has decided that the university continues face-to-face teaching in spring semester 2021/22. To be able to meet in classrooms and avoid major viral outbreaks, it is still important to get vaccinated, stay home when ill and postpone large events.

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Today, 11 January, the university’s new website was launched. The web pages of most academic units also got a new look. 
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