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The symposium "Vernacular Knowledge and Indigenous Traditions: Perspectives from Fieldwork" will take place on November 14–15 at the University of Tartu.

Tomoko Konoike's mini exhibition is open at the Institute of Cultural Studies library (University 16-008) until November 12! The library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On 31 October, the senate of the University of Tartu decided to award the University of Tartu Grand Medal to former rector, Professor emeritus Jaak Aaviksoo, Professor Marlon Gerardo Dumas Menjivar, Professor Kalle Kirsimäe, and Professor Ivo Leito. The recipients of the University of Tartu Star of Appreciation, Medal, Badge of Distinction and the decoration “100 Semesters at the University of Tartu” have also been selected.

The 10th conference will take place on the 27th–28th of November at the University of Tartu Library.

On Wednesday, October 29, from 12:15 to 13:45, Ülikooli 16 – Room 216.

University Senate Hall (Ülikooli 18-204) on October 29 at 14.00

In 2025 and 2026 the UNESCO Chair explores paths of cooperation with French colleagues in the field of intangible cultural heritage. In September a delegation visited Paris.

Deadline for submissions: 15 November 2025

Seto nädala raames avatakse 6. oktoobril kell 18 Värska kultuurimajas ohustatud keeltele tähelepanu juhtiv näitus RISE UP.

On 14 October at 13:00, Anne-Liis Maripuu will defend her thesis "The Role of Modern Dance in Shaping Artistic and Gender Discourses in Estonia in the 1920s" at the senate hall (Ülikooli 18-204).

This year the Paulson Lectures in the Study of Religion will be held by Kevin Schilbrack. He is an internationally renown scholar of methodological and theoretical issues in study of religion.

This year the annual Viljandi Repair Festival taking place on September 22, is co-organised by the UNESCO Chair on Applied Studies of Intangible Cultural Heritage (University of Tartu) as part of the EU funded research project CULTURALITY.

We are pleased to invite you to the international conference “Russia's Historical and Political Narratives in the Kremlin's Influence Activities” on September 25, 2025, at the University of Tartu.

Until 31 October, nominations can be submitted for the “Contribution to Estonian National Identity” award.

Elo-Hanna Seljamaa has been part of the core faculty of the UNESCO Chair since its inception in 2019, participating in research, teaching and outreach activities. Under her leadership, the Chair will continue the work started by its late founder Professor Kristin Kuutma. Dr. Seljamaa was appointed to this position by Toomas Asser, Rector of the University of Tartu and the appointment was confirmed by UNESCO.

The mentoring programme that has been popular in the previous years will be held again this autumn semester.

The first weeks at the university bring new acquaintances, new buildings, a new daily schedule and, of course, a lot of new knowledge. To organise the first weeks and the rest of the studies better, we have put together an information session on the most important topics, where first-year students can find out how to navigate the university.

The Von Bock House of the University of Tartu (Ülikooli 16) has undergone a major renovation, and the Institute of Cultural Research has moved back to the building.

Monday September 22nd.

The conference will be held at the University of Tartu Library, Tartu, Estonia, as an in-person event on September 25-26, 2025. The Call for Papers has concluded, and submissions are now closed.