Skytte news

University of Tartu students can stay active and exercise at the university sports hall at a reduced price. A semester pass costing just €50 provides a wide range of opportunities for physical activity throughout the semester.

Digital transformation is not only a technological shift. It is reshaping governance, security, democracy, and sovereignty. The Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies at the University of Tartu invites learners worldwide to join Digital Governance, Security, and Democracy — a free, five-week online course (MOOC) taught in English.

In August 2026, experienced ambassador and foreign and security policy expert Jüri Luik joined the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies as Visiting Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy for the coming year.

On Monday, 31 August at 10:00, the 2026/2027 academic year was opened in front of the university's main building. The programme of the ceremony included a musical performance by Puuluup.

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.

Registration is now open for the University of Tartu’s three-minute thesis competition for doctoral researchers, which will take place on 21 October at the University of Tartu Library. The deadline for registration is 12 October.

Staff and students of the University of Tartu can take part in Tartu Maraton events with a 30% discount. This gives university members an affordable opportunity to represent the University of Tartu at sporting events together with colleagues and fellow students.

The Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies at the University of Tartu, in collaboration with partners from the Erasmus+ project Alliance for Community Engagement in European Higher Education (ACE), is organising the official launch event of the ACE Alliance. The event will take place on September 17 from 10:00 to 12:00 at the University of Tartu Library Conference Centre (W. Struve 1, room Kodavere).

The University of Tartu is pleased to announce that the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project “EU-MOLDOVA Master's Programme in European Affairs” (INTEGRA) has been selected for funding, marking a significant step in supporting the Republic of Moldova’s European integration through higher education.

During this year’s spring and summer admissions period, the University of Tartu received 1,275 applications for doctoral studies, of which 978 were eligible for evaluation.

You can now watch TEDx University of Tartu talks on TEDx YouTube channel.

EuroConnect online debate series has successfully come to an end, concluding one of the flagship educational activities of the Erasmus+ project Strengthening Civic Competences and EU Democratic Life.

The University of Tartu claimed overall victory at this year’s Student Summer Games, ahead of Tallinn University of Technology in intense competition. University of Tartu athletes won first place in 20 of the 46 events and activities, securing the overall title.

Graduation speech by Daria Ahafonova.

On 19 June, the senate approved the objectives and principles for using artificial intelligence (AI), establishing a comprehensive framework for applying AI in teaching, research and support services at the university. The document defines the role of AI at the university, the objectives pursued through its use, and the principles that university members should observe when using AI.

On 15 June 2026, a pilot workshop was held at the Johan Skytte Institute, to test and refine an innovative scenario-based wargame developed within the research project Prioritising Hybrid Threats.