Topic: student

The lecture series dedicated to the memory of Juri Lotman and to sustaining a dialogue with his ideas. The series brings to Tartu scholars whose work is already in dialogue with Lotman’s intellectual legacy, as well as scholars whose ideas invite engagement from those who value the semiotic tradition of the Tartu–Moscow School. The lecture series is organised by the Department of Semiotics at the University of Tartu.

From the beginning of this academic year, free menstrual pad dispensers have been installed in the university study buildings to ensure that hygiene products are always available when needed. A total of 39 dispensers have been placed in the buildings.

The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) invites students to participate in the 2026 National Contest for University Students. The last day for submissions is 15 September. This year, the total prize fund exceeds €200,000.

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

In the upcoming autumn semester, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities once again offers a wide range of optional courses open to students across all disciplines.

The University of Tartu’s opening ceremony of the 2025/2026 academic year will take place on the corner of Lossi and Ülikooli streets at Pirogov square on Monday, 1 September at 10:00.

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Guidelines and documents - Department of Philosophy