The Erasmus+ programme supports projects in education, professional development, innovation, and international cooperation, providing opportunities for universities, researchers, administrative staff, and other stakeholders to implement initiatives of international scope.
Various RSU structural units already participate successfully in Erasmus+ projects both as project coordinators and as valued partners. The European Commission has announced a new call for proposals for spring 2026.
We invite you to take part in a discussion about working in the United Nations Security Council on 15 December, 12:00–13:00, at the RSU Faculty of Social Sciences, 9C Kuldīgas iela, Room A-217.
During the event, representatives from the Foreign Ministries of Denmark and Latvia will share their experience and perspectives on the priorities of both countries in the UN Security Council, as well as on the cooperation that will begin on 1 January 2026, when both states will be serving as Council members.
Writer: Ilze Āķe-Vīksne (Public Relations Unit)
Photo: Courtesy of RSU
The second round of Morning Talks this year, by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s health-focused Knowledge and Innovation Community (EIT Health) took place at the end of November. This time, experts gathered to discuss the topic “The missing link in developing successful healthcare innovations – data pilot projects.”
The Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has experienced rapid development in recent years — in terms of research directions and partnerships, as well as infrastructure and human resources.
On 1 December, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted its first-ever event dedicated to International Volunteer Day, bringing together 11 organisations and associations that presented a wide range of volunteering opportunities both in Latvia and abroad. The event featured organisations from diverse fields – including healthcare, youth work, correctional institutions, charity, social care, and animal welfare.
Photo: Courtesy of the Red Cross Medical College
On Friday, 28 November, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Red Cross Medical College celebrated its 105th anniversary, bringing together lecturers, employees, cooperation partners, and guests for a special event dedicated to the college’s distinguished history and vision for the future.
Prof. Victoria Showunmi is a professor of interdisciplinary studies in gender, race, and identity and Vice-Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL). She visited Rīga Stradiņs University (RSU) to lead a seminar and workshop as part of the European project INCLUDE, which explores how Gender Equality Plans are implemented across biomedical institutions. Prof.
On 18 December, a charity Christmas market will be held in the lobby of the RSU main building ( 16 Dzirciema iela), and part of the proceeds will be donated to the charity drive High Five! (Dod pieci!). Together, we will help children and young people with neurological movement disorders, for whom regular rehabilitation is crucial in their fight for independence and a fulfilling life.
You can donate in one of two ways:
