Skip to main content
International Cooperation

On 30 January, a delegation from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), led by RSU Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons and Vice-Rector for Administration and Development Toms Baumanis, along with RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) leadership -including Assoc. Prof. Kalvis Ciekurs, Diāna Laipniece, Inese Ļubinska, Dean of the RSU Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences Prof. Inga Millere, and sports expert Kārlis Lejnieks—visited the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway. This institution is one of the leading sports universities in the region and globally.

oslo_vizite_30012025_00.png

oslo_vizite_30012025_01.png

Objective of the visit

The main goal of the visit was to gain insight into the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences’ experience in sports education, research, and coach training, as well as to explore potential collaboration opportunities for developing sports education and research in Latvia.

Key takeaways

During the visit, valuable insights were gathered on sports science education and research in Norway, including approaches to sports coaching and pedagogy, how to organise study programmes, and innovations in sports science. Additionally, significant connections were established with the university’s academic staff, fostering opportunities for future collaboration in both academic and research fields.

Future collaboration plans

  • Signing a partnership agreement with the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences to strengthen institutional collaboration.
  • Establishing an Erasmus+ agreement for student and academic staff exchange.
  • Inviting representatives from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences to participate in RSU Research Week on 24–28 March in the sports science section.
  • Discussing collaboration on Horizon Europe and other research project proposals.

This visit marked an important step toward closer cooperation between Latvian and Norwegian sports science institutions, opening the doors for joint research and academic development initiatives.


The visit took place as part of project nr. KPVIS 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/005 RSU internal and RSU with LASE external consolidation, to improve the quality of sports studies and research.

EU Next Gen logo