Tartu Welcome Centre is launching a Tartu International Residents’ Participation Network for international residents. A small gathering where people from different countries and backgrounds can share ideas, talk about what matters in daily life, and help shape future activities and discussions for our city.
This will be the very first session, where Tartu Welcome Centre co-creates the group itself: the topics, the format, the meeting frequency and how people can get involved in the future.
Event details
- Date: 17 December
- Time: 15:00-18:30
- Location: Tartu Welcome Centre, Ülikooli 17, Tartu
- Working language: English
- Participants: up to 20 international residents (18+) living in Tartu
- Snacks & tea/coffee provided
What to expect
- A warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Small-group conversations
- Co-vision session
- A chance to share your perspective as someone living in Tartu
- Space to highlight what works well and what could be improved
- Co-creating a clear structure for next year’s participation meetings
- You don’t need any prior knowledge or preparation
Why join?
- Your experience matters.
- You can influence how the city understands and supports its international residents.
- You help decide the topics for 2026 discussions.
- You help improve the conditions for future newcomers – for people who will arrive after you and who face similar questions, needs and situations.
- You meet others who care about community, belonging, and making Tartu more inclusive.
Registration
- Please fill in the short form below by 11 December 2025.
- We ask a few simple questions to understand who is joining. Filling it up should not take more than 10 minutes.
- If more than 20 people register, we may need to make a selection or run a lottery. In that case, the additional questions help us make fair choices.
- Everyone will receive a follow-up email by 12 December 2025 with confirmation about registration.
Register here: https://forms.gle/3h89jKdnxZd2TJnk6
Feel free to share!
If you know someone who lives in Tartu, speaks English and would be a great fit for this discussion, please feel free to forward this invitation to them. The group will benefit from diverse voices and experiences.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out: janika.hango@tartu.ee
This is your chance to help shape something meaningful from the very beginning. Your voice, your experiences, and your perspective can genuinely influence how Tartu supports its international residents.
We hope to see you there!
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