Skytte news

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.

As part of the Erasmus+ project Strengthening Civic Competences and EU Democratic Life (EuroConnect), a series of civic education workshops

On 14 October, the University of Tartu Asia Centre will celebrate ten years of activity with a symposium.

The Skytte Institute welcomed Jo Lomas, the new British Ambassador to Estonia

On 23 September 2026, the final event of the Estonian-British research project Prioritising Hybrid Threats: Wargaming Disinformation for Strategic Resilience was held at the University of Tartu Library. The event brought together Estonian and international stakeholders and experts from academia, governance, and the security sector.

The University of Tartu is looking for two students to represent the university and Estonia at ConSIMium 2027, a simulation of the EU decision-making process.

On 12 September, the Skytte Institute welcomed a group of students and staff from Stanford University as part of their study trip to the Baltic states. The visit focused on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its wider implications for Estonia.

The Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies and the Ukraine Centre of the University of Tartu are participating in the international project RESTART, which aims to enhance the research and innovation capacity of Sumy State University in Ukraine and support its integration into the international research community.

Skytte Institute contributes to institutional capacity-building at universities in the Western Balkans through its participation in an Erasmus+ capacity-building project in higher education entitled "Triggering Resilience in Up-and-coming Security Threats" (TRUST).

The annual address will provide the vision, priorities and key initiatives for the year ahead.

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.

From 1 to 23 September, University of Tartu students and alumni, including staff members, can apply for the mentoring programme, which is held for the tenth time this year. Applications can be submitted on the university website.

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.