On 26-27 September, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a group of Latvian and international accreditation experts who assessed the Internal Security and Civil Protection study field. The group of accreditation experts included representatives from Canterbury Christ Church University (UK), Tartu Vocational College (Estonia), BA School of Business and Finance (Latvia), the Employers' Confederation of Latvia, the Student Union of Latvia, and the Quality Agency for Higher Education.
Viruses are very small organisms. They are made up of DNA or RNA genomes surrounded by a protein coat (capsid) and often also outer membrane. Some of them are known to cause cancer and raised awareness and increased research could save lives.
Researchers from RSU are therefore organising an international online conference “Chronic viral infections and cancer, openings for vaccines and cure” VIRCAN2024, which will be held on 21-22 November 2024.
From 16 to 20 September, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) hosted the international simulation week SimWeek 2024. During the event, a working group meeting was held on 20 September at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia, where members discussed a simulation-based strategy for medical and healthcare education in Latvia (2025-2027).
The graduation ceremony for residents took place in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) at 16 Dzirciema iela, Riga on Friday, 27 September. This year, 167 residents graduated from the Faculty of Residency. Neurologists, ophthalmologists, general practitioners, and other doctors from 49 different specialties will begin their journey into the world of healthcare. The graduates were congratulated in person by the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Artjoms Uršuļskis, University officials, family, and friends.
Medical students are invited to a guest lecture 'Addressing Dual Diagnosis: Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders - USA Approach' by Asst. Prof. Jacob Hanna MD. The lecture will take place on 7 October at 15.00 at the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, 30 Kristapa iela.
Photo: Dinija Paula Niedra and RSU archive
On 17 September 2024, 1st year students of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) participated in the traditional Heracles Festival.
On 27 September 2024 from 18.00, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will offer a wide programme of free events and activities at European Researchers' Night, which will take place at the Medical Education Technology Centre (METC), 26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, and at the RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE), 333 Brīvības gatve. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet researchers, go on guided tours, watch shows, and take part in experiments and discussions.
Linda Rozenbaha,
RSU Public Relations Unit
In June, Māris Andžāns, an associate professor at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Faculty of Social Sciences, returned from a semester at the prestigious Harvard University. This was an intense trip, as it included conducting research and writing publications.
The traditional Academic Meeting of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) was held on 19 September in the Great Hall. Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons opened the meeting with a presentation of the University’s achievements and future challenges, thanking the staff for their hard work and acknowledging that we all ‘work like lions’ to achieve excellent results.
