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Ülo Niinemets, Professor of Plant and Crop Science at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, is one of three editors of the book Pine Physiology and Ecology Worldwide, published by the leading academic publisher Springer.

The Estonian University of Life Sciences was proud to host the ENfiber Conference in Tartu from 4 to 6 May 2026, welcoming researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from over 25 countries across Europe and beyond for three days of scientific exchange, networking, and collaboration.

What determines how well a newborn lamb will grow? Research from the Estonian University of Life Sciences shows that the answer lies in the very first days of life, and more specifically, in the first meal: colostrum. PhD student Maëlle Beck presented this research in the „Science in Three Minutes“ competition.

From 4–8 May, the Estonian University of Life Sciences hosted an international training event on university sustainability titled “Sustainability in Action.” Throughout the week, participants explored the university’s own sustainability initiatives while also sharing experiences from their home institutions.

The BOVA university network (Baltic Forestry, Veterinary and Agriculture University Network) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Estonian University of Life Sciences hosted partners from the Baltic and Nordic countries this week.

What if the future of medicine lies not in stronger drugs, but in better communication? At the “Science in Three Minutes” short lecture competition, Estonian University of Life Sciences PhD candidate Deep Bhattacharya introduced a perspective on how the body communicates at the microscopic level and how this knowledge could transform the way we fight infections.