The award “Pillar of the University”

The award “Pillar of the University” is presented to recognise natural and legal persons who have made a highly significant contribution to the development of the University of Tartu and promoted its good name and standing in Estonia and abroad. The award was established in 1994.

The right to make nominations for the award “Pillar of the University” may be exercised by members of the university senate and council and by the councils of faculties and non-faculty institutions. The senate decides on giving the award.

The rector presents award at a ceremony to award honorary decorations organised during the anniversary celebrations of the Estonia’s national university.

2012
Alar Karis

2007
Jaak Aaviksoo

2006
Viktor Palm

2001
Tullio Ilomets

1998
Peeter Tulviste
Jüri Kärner
Urmas Klaas

1994
Lembit Allikmets
Vello Peedimaa

Vabariigi Presidendi Kultuurirahastu preemiate laureaadid

Awards of the Cultural Foundation of the President of the Republic given to Hedvig Tamman and Liisa Rätsep

Akadeemik Andres Metspalu

Andres Metspalu elected member of Academia Europaea

Professor Ülo Mander

Ülo Mander was elected as member of the Academy of Sciences in global change