Combining German and Baltic Expertise: From Assessment to Intervention in Music Therapy
Aim
Description
The project 'Combining German-Baltic Expertise: From Assessment to Intervention in Music Therapy' brings together partners from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Germany to foster sustainable collaboration in research, education, and the development of music therapy. On 10–11 September 2026, Rīga Stradiņš University will be hosting a partner meeting and an open lecture.
Project-related activities
Partner Meeting and Open Lecture at RSU
On 10 and 11 September, RSU hosted a project partner meeting and an open lecture as part of the project “Bringing Together German and Baltic Expertise: From Assessment to Intervention in Music Therapy.” The two-day programme brought together project partners from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Germany for joint discussions, knowledge exchange and a lecture open to RSU students and other interested participants.
The project aims to strengthen cooperation and exchange of expertise between German and Baltic specialists in the field of music therapy, with a particular focus on approaches ranging from assessment to intervention.
On 10 September, Christian Stierle, Professor at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences and Visiting Lecturer at RSU, delivered an open lecture on compassion in the context of psychological support. The lecture was attended by students of the RSU Master’s programme in Health Psychology and Art Therapies, as well as other interested participants.
The event begins with introductory remarks by Ieva Pranka, Head of the Baltic-German University Liaison Office, which supports and funds the project.
Project partners
- Riga Stradiņš University (Latvia)
- Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music (Latvia)
- Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Lithuania)
- The Continuing Education Centre of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Estonia)
- SRH University Heidelberg (Germany)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg (Germany)
The Baltic–German University Liaison Office projects are financially supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds provided by the German Federal Foreign Office.
