The aim of Kristaps Jurjāns' doctoral thesis was to evaluate the effect of antithrombotic therapy* on reducing mortality and improving long-term functional outcomes in patients with cardioembolic stroke in Latvia.
Photo: Courtesy of the Ministry of Justice of The Republic of Latvia
On 7 May, during a ceremonial event at the Latvian National Museum of History, the Cabinet of Ministers' Letters of Commendation and the highest awards in the justice system – Medals of Honour – were presented. Among those recognised were three lecturers from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
On 20 May 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation will be signed between RSU and Kuldīga Municipality Council on J. Prīmanis' anthropological research project on the Latvian population.
On 4 June 2025, RSU Rector Aigars Pētersons will award diplomas to the university's professors and associate professors.
Those Rīga Stradiņš University employees who have been awarded the highest honours of the Latvian state and judicial system, the Ministry of Health’s Letters of Commendation and Acknowledgement, as well as the Cabinet of Ministers’ Letters of Commendation in autumn 2024 and this year will be honoured and congratulated on Monday, 20 May, at 15:00 in the Senate Hall.
We welcome everyone to join in the celebration!
As the seasons change, it's the perfect time to declutter and give a second life to items you no longer use. The RSU Spring Market invites students and staff to participate in a sustainable and community-driven event where you can sell or give away pre-loved clothing, accessories, and more.
We continue our series of articles introducing the tenured professors of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). This time, we present Prof. Arcangela De Nicolo, MD, PhD, from the Institute of Oncology and Molecular Genetics.



