Tartu
Monday
20.09
08.00
- 18.00
Exhibition "100 years of horticulture in Polli"
Open throughout the festival (20 to 24 September) in the lobby of Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of ...
Open throughout the festival (20 to 24 September) in the lobby of Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering
08.00
- 18.00
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Kreutzwaldi 5
09.00
- 20.00
A Short Guide to Healthier Eating
Find out how to make healthy (and animal-friendly) vegan choices - and make life on Earth more sustainable as well! T...
Find out how to make healthy (and animal-friendly) vegan choices - and make life on Earth more sustainable as well! The exhibition was created by Triin Võsoberg. Open throughout the festival (20 to 24 September)
09.00
- 20.00
Tartu City Library, 4th floor exhibition hall, Kompanii 3/5
09.00
- 20.00
Exhibition "Estonian Fund for Nature - 30"
Literary exhhibition co-created with the Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF), to celebrate their jubilee. ELF is a no...
Literary exhhibition co-created with the Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF), to celebrate their jubilee. ELF is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to nature conservation. Their mission is to preserve endangered species and their habitats, natural landscapes and natural associations typical of Estonia.
Open throughout the festival (20 to 24 September)
Open throughout the festival (20 to 24 September)
09.00
- 20.00
Tartu City Library, 2nd floor exhibition hall, Kompanii 3/5
09.00
- 17.00
Teddy Bear Hospital
Is your fluffy friend feeling unwell? Take him or her to AHHAA and our specially trained team of Teddy Doctors will d...
Is your fluffy friend feeling unwell? Take him or her to AHHAA and our specially trained team of Teddy Doctors will do their best to help!
09.00
- 17.00
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
15.30
Labs Open Doors! Estonian University of Life Sciences' Laboratories of Food Science and Technology
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! The Laboratories of Food Science and Technology welcome you ...
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! The Laboratories of Food Science and Technology welcome you in 20 and 23 September at 15. 30. This event is in Estonian and English! Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
15.30
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Technology, Kreutzwaldi 56/5
18.00
AHHAA's Science Cafe
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a c...
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a cup of coffee)
18.00
Green Room Cafe, Narva 2
Tuesday
21.09
09.00
- 17.00
Teddy Bear Hospital
Is your fluffy friend feeling unwell? Take him or her to AHHAA and our specially trained team of Teddy Doctors will...
Is your fluffy friend feeling unwell? Take him or her to AHHAA and our specially trained team of Teddy Doctors will do their best to help!
09.00
- 17.00
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
12.00
Markets: A Historical-Literary Journey
Take a walk on the banks of River Emajõgi and listen to the stories of Tartu's past and present markets and fairs. Ho...
Take a walk on the banks of River Emajõgi and listen to the stories of Tartu's past and present markets and fairs. Hosted by Ants Siim (Tartu City Museum) and Ülo Treikelder (Tartu City Library)
12.00
Starts at the river gate of Tartu Open Air Market
18.00
AHHAA's Science Cafe
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a...
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a cup of coffee)
18.00
Vein ja Vine, Rüütli 8
Wednesday
22.09
11.00
- 17.00
GLOBE Conference
This event is for the GLOBE community
This event is for the GLOBE community
11.00
- 17.00
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
14.00
- 16.00
Tartu Health Care College tricks your mind and plays with food
College students and staff invite you to food-themed workshops. You'll have fun, you'll be surprised - and you'll g...
College students and staff invite you to food-themed workshops. You'll have fun, you'll be surprised - and you'll get a tasty bite or two! Workshops take place in the city centre and in the college building (registration required for the latter, check the website www.nooruse.ee). Suitable for all ages.
14.00
- 16.00
Tartu city centre / Tartu Health Care College, Nooruse 5
16.00
Mighty Milk: From Folk Tales to Modern Medicine
Discover the healing properties of milk - from folk medicine to modern antiviral research. Guided tour on the food-th...
Discover the healing properties of milk - from folk medicine to modern antiviral research. Guided tour on the food-themed exhibition and hybrid seminar on colostrum (the first form of milk produced by mammals). Admission with the museum ticket.
16.00
Estonian National Museum, Muuseumi tee 2
18.00
AHHAA's Science Cafe
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a...
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a cup of coffee)
18.00
NAIIV, Vabaduse pst 5
Researchers' Night Festival in Tartu Kivilinna School
Researchers' Night Festival programme from 22 to 24 September. These events are for the students and staff.
Researchers' Night Festival programme from 22 to 24 September. These events are for the students and staff.
Tartu Kivilinna School, Kaunase blvd 71
Thursday
23.09
12.15
- 16.00
Conference "Knowledge nourishes: Where and how is food grown in Estonia?"
Straight from the experts of food industry, covering the topics of food quality, food waste reduction, packaging and ...
Straight from the experts of food industry, covering the topics of food quality, food waste reduction, packaging and more. Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo, the conference takes place in hybrid format.
12.15
- 16.00
Estonian University of Life Sciences main building, Kreutzwaldi 1a
15-19
Labs Open Doors! BioCC/Biocompetence Centre
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! This event is in Estonian, English and Russian! Take a tou...
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! This event is in Estonian, English and Russian! Take a tour in the laboratories and join one of the four workshops: "Probiotic Ice Cream", "Bacterial Sowing and Sampling", "Measure the Blood Pressure", "How does science fit inside a capsule?".
Registration required!
15-19
BioCC/Biocompetence Centre, Riia 181a, 2nd floor
15.30
Labs Open Doors! Estonian University of Life Sciences' Laboratories of Food Science and Technology
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! The Laboratories of Food Science and Technology welcome you in...
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! The Laboratories of Food Science and Technology welcome you in 20 and 23 September at 15. 30. This event is in Estonian and English! Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
15.30
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Technology, Kreutzwaldi 56/5
16.00
Researchers' Night Festival in Tartu Forselius School
This event is for the students and staff
This event is for the students and staff
16.00
Tartu Forselius School, Tähe 103
17.00
Afternoon Tea with Researchers
Can nanotechnology help us fight viruses? Or maybe robots can? How can we reduce the amount of viruses in indoor air?...
Can nanotechnology help us fight viruses? Or maybe robots can? How can we reduce the amount of viruses in indoor air? How can a new patient questionnaire improve the health care system? Seven Estonian researchers talk about how they're helping to solve the COVID-related problems, have a cup of tea and join the discussion!
The projects are funded by Estonian Research Council
The projects are funded by Estonian Research Council
17.00
Cafeteria Newton, Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
18.00
AHHAA's Science Cafe
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a...
The perfect combination of intriguing science topics, engaging speakers and cozy atmosphere (including snacks and a cup of coffee)
18.00
Ülikooli Cafeteria, Ülikooli 20
Friday
24.09
11.00
- 16.00
Welcome to workshops and science theatre!
Enjoy the experiments and hands-on workshops. Everyone is welcome!
Enjoy the experiments and hands-on workshops. Everyone is welcome!
11.00
- 16.00
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
13.30
- 19.00
Hands-On Life Sciences
Estonian University of Life Sciences invites everyone to workshops. From apples to soil and bees to flies, with a bit...
Estonian University of Life Sciences invites everyone to workshops. From apples to soil and bees to flies, with a bit of water and molecular gastronomy on the side. Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo
13.30
- 19.00
Estonian University of Life Sciences, various departments
15.00
- 19.00
Labs Open Doors! Estonian University of Life Sciences' Laboratories of Food Science and Technology
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! Three hands-on food-themed workshops are waiting:...
Come and see the researchers in their natural habitat! Three hands-on food-themed workshops are waiting:
- Natural colourants and pectin
- Make your own butter
- Do we taste with tongue, nose or eyes?
This event is in Estonian and English! Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
- Natural colourants and pectin
- Make your own butter
- Do we taste with tongue, nose or eyes?
This event is in Estonian and English! Registration required: www.emu.ee/teadlasteoo
Suitable from age 13-14. Participants must present a COVID vaccination certificate or negative test result (with an ID). No testing at the event. We recommend wearing a disposable medical mask. Please bring a change of shoes (we will provide scrubs and other protective gear on the spot)
15.00
- 19.00
Estonian University of Life Sciences, Institute of Technology, Kreutzwaldi 56/5
16.00
- 19.00
Open doors night at Uni. Tartu Institute of Psychology
Watch the demo experiments, discuss with experts on food-related topics and join the workshops. What's the link betwe...
Watch the demo experiments, discuss with experts on food-related topics and join the workshops. What's the link between eating and personality? Why and how do emotions make us eat and what's a healthy attitude towards food? Well, come and find out!
16.00
- 19.00
University of Tartu Institute of Psychology, Näituse 2
16.30
- 21.00
Researchers' Night in Uni. Tartu Chemicum and Physicum
What kind of discipline is food criminalistics? How to inspect single molecules? How does genetics affect body weight...
What kind of discipline is food criminalistics? How to inspect single molecules? How does genetics affect body weight? How to make your own butter, ice cream or soda? Workshops, short lectures on food science, charming science experiments and fun food demos for science fans of all ages.
16.30
- 21.00
University of Tartu Chemicum, Ravila 14a / Physicum, Ostwaldi 1
17.00
- 21.00
Researchers' Night in Uni. Tartu Institute of Technology
Find out how material scientists see sugar and salt (and find inspiration for new smart materials). Tasty discoveries...
Find out how material scientists see sugar and salt (and find inspiration for new smart materials). Tasty discoveries and experiments every hour!
17.00
- 21.00
University of Tartu Institute of Technology, Nooruse 1
17.30
Make a flower pot out of...coffee?
Yup, you heard it right! Used coffee grounds make a fine flower pot and we'll show you how to make one. While you wai...
Yup, you heard it right! Used coffee grounds make a fine flower pot and we'll show you how to make one. While you wait for your creation to dry, we'll share some fascinating coffee facts as well!
Registration required. Admission with ticket (5 €)
Registration required. Admission with ticket (5 €)
17.30
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
18.00
- 20.00
What do astronauts eat and how to grow food on other planets?
Try to grow crops in different soils and surfaces, put icing on planet cookies and find out how astronauts dine in sp...
Try to grow crops in different soils and surfaces, put icing on planet cookies and find out how astronauts dine in space!
18.00
- 20.00
Tartu Old Observatory, Uppsala 8
18.00
- 21.00
Welcome to the world of super-doll-food!
Calling all modelling dough enthusiasts: treat your toys with a real superfood (made in a truly hands-on fashion).
Calling all modelling dough enthusiasts: treat your toys with a real superfood (made in a truly hands-on fashion).
18.00
- 21.00
Tartu Toy Museum (Theatre House), Lutsu 2
18.00
- 21.00
Researchers' Night in Tartu Tamme Gymnasium
A school-ful of science workshops awaits and everyone will surely find something to their liking: from superfoods t...
A school-ful of science workshops awaits and everyone will surely find something to their liking: from superfoods to robots and food myths to virology-themed escape room. The events are organised by gymnasium students (under the guidance of teachers).
NB! Visitors who are over 12 years old must present a COVID vaccination certificate or a negative test result
NB! Visitors who are over 12 years old must present a COVID vaccination certificate or a negative test result
18.00
- 21.00
Tartu Tamme Gymnasium, Nooruse 9
18.00
- 22.00
Journey through the Universe: beginning to present!
Discover the history of nature and fascinating food topics. Dissect fish and discuss fish-eating, find out more about...
Discover the history of nature and fascinating food topics. Dissect fish and discuss fish-eating, find out more about wintertime bird-feeding and the joys and troubles of pollination. Guests are also welcome to an orienteering track and pollination exhibition. Fun activities throughout the evening!
18.00
- 22.00
Univerity of Tartu Natural History Museum, Vanemuise 46
18.00
- 22.00
Archeology Night: Food in Ancient and Medieval Ages
What do we find in medieval-age trash cans and how do we study the findings? What animals did medieval inhabitants ...
What do we find in medieval-age trash cans and how do we study the findings? What animals did medieval inhabitants of Tartu grow (and how do we know that said animals were being used for food)? And how do we know what people ate in ancient and medieval times, anyway? Event is organised by Archemy research team, Uni. Tartu Department of Archeology, Tartu City Museum and university students.
18.00
- 22.00
Tartu City Museum, Narva 22
18.00
- 22.00
From Mashed Potatoes to Cigarettes
Mashed potatoes, tobacco, ketchup, chilli peppers...what's the connection? They're all part of the nightshade (Sol...
Mashed potatoes, tobacco, ketchup, chilli peppers...what's the connection? They're all part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family! And protagonists of the new exhibition created by Uni. Tartu Botanical Gardens and Estonian Crop Research Institute. Thematic tours at 18.30 (outdoors) and 20 (in the greenhouse). After visiting the exhibiton, test your newly found knowledge at a quiz!
18.00
- 22.00
University of Tartu Botanical Gardens, Lai 38
19.00
- 22.00
Researchers' Night Festival Party
Spectacular performances by NOËP and Tanel PadarStand-up show "Scientist VS Comedian" 360° interactive science s...
Spectacular performances by NOËP and Tanel Padar
Stand-up show "Scientist VS Comedian"
360° interactive science show
Behind-the-scenes tours in AHHAA
Live broadcast of the Research Night special show on Estonian National Television
Workshops and science theatre performances for all ages
Stargazing, special shows in planetarium
Bar is open
Admission with a ticked 15/11 € (students, seniors)
Stand-up show "Scientist VS Comedian"
360° interactive science show
Behind-the-scenes tours in AHHAA
Live broadcast of the Research Night special show on Estonian National Television
Workshops and science theatre performances for all ages
Stargazing, special shows in planetarium
Bar is open
Admission with a ticked 15/11 € (students, seniors)
19.00
- 22.00
Science Centre AHHAA, Sadama 1
21.00
Guinness Record: World's Largest Lemon Battery
Estonian Academy of Free-Lance Scientists tries to squeeze world-record-worthy amount of volts out of 1000 lemons!
Estonian Academy of Free-Lance Scientists tries to squeeze world-record-worthy amount of volts out of 1000 lemons!
21.00
Dome Church ruins, Lossi 25