Academic freedom refers to the ability of students, teaching staff, and researchers to express their views freely and ensures the independence of universities. In Estonia, academic freedom remains high, but according to a recent report, it is declining worldwide.
The graduation ceremony of the Johan Skytte Institute for Political Studies will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 in the assembly hall of the university's main building (Ülikooli 18, Tartu)
With wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Nagorno-Karabakh dominating contemporary international relations, the study of secessionist bids and the quest for statehood and recognition becomes paramount. It is essential that students of International Relations hold a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the concepts and practices of secessionism as well as the way in which these aspects impact international order. Questions regarding peace and violence in secessionist bids as well as the possible outcomes of secessionist wars continue to dominate both academic and policymaking debate, making this topic worthwhile for discussion and study.
A delegation of six highly motivated and talented students from various Estonian universities, including two students from the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies – Guido Groenescheij and Katre Roomets – participated in ConSIMIUM, an EU-wide simulation of the decision-making process of the Council of the European Union, held on 5–6 February in Brussels.
Preliminary results of the International Student Barometer (ISB) show that international students are satisfied with their studies at the University of Tartu. They highlight strong academic quality, supportive learning conditions and the city of Tartu as an excellent living environment.
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.