Topic: for society

University of Tartu teaches doctors to treat refugees and migrants in line with WHO standards
The University of Tartu has launched a new continuing education course entitled “Foreign nationals in Estonian health system”. The course is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global competency standards for refugee and migrant health and is the first of its kind in the world.
Group ride showcases the opportunities and challenges of Tartu’s cycling network
On 21 April at 18, all students and staff of higher education institutions in Tartu are invited to join a group cycle ride, “Rattaga saab!” (“Cycling works!”), starting from Town Hall Square.
16 March 2026 for society
Researchers created Estonian Health Communication Network
Selged ja adressaadiga arvestavad, teaduspõhised, ent inimeste toimevõimekuse suhtes lugupidavad sõnumid toetavad suhtluses osalejate vastastikust usaldust ning abistavad inimesi informeeritud terviseotsuste tegemisel.
10 December 2025 cooperationfor society
Seminar draws attention to the role of disinformation, alternative medicine and chatbots in healthcare
As possible ways forward, participants proposed strengthening digital and health literacy, providing institutional support for professionals, and raising awareness among both healthcare workers and patients.
Heart health study has the required number of participants and moves to the next stage
In the genetic study on heart health led by the University of Tartu Estonian Biobank, the required number of participants – just over 2,500 gene donors – have now expressed their willingness to take part. With their help, researchers aim to determine whether heart disease can be more effectively prevented with cholesterol-lowering treatment based on genetic risk assessment.
13 August 2025 researchfor society
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25 March 2025 researchfor society
Health technologies promising longer life often solve secondary problems
Entrepreneurs interested in developing new health technologies should focus on ensuring evidence-based practices, said Taavi Tillmann.
04 March 2025 researchfor society
Call for abstracts: scientific conference celebrating the anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine
This year, the Faculty of Medicine's anniversary events will take place on October 10th and 11th. We invite all interested parties to submit abstracts for the Faculty of Medicine's anniversary research conference by May 27, 2024
26 April 2024 researchfor society
Doctoral defence: Sirje Sammul “Prevalence and risk factors of arterial hypertension and cardiovascular mortality: 13-year longitudinal study among 35- and 55-year-old adults in Estonia and Sweden”
On 14 June at 14:00 Sirje Sammul will defend her doctoral thesis “Prevalence and risk factors of arterial hypertension and cardiovascular mortality: 13-year longitudinal study among 35- and 55-year-old adults in Estonia and Sweden”.
12 June 2023 researchfor society
Tartu Science Night
As part of Brain Awareness week, visitors of all ages are welcomed to an evening of science at Biomeedikum on Friday, 17th March.
08 March 2023 researchfor society