The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Public Health is one of the partners in the international project JADE Health (Joint Action addressing DEmentia and HEALTH), which aims to mitigate the burden of neurological disorders, including dementia.
Ieva Vaivode will defend her doctoral dissertation on 4 November in an open meeting of the Clinical Medicine doctoral committee. Her dissertation is titled 'Selenium Status, Psychological Stress, and Immunoregulatory Gene Polymorphisms in Personalised Understanding of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases.'
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is delighted and proud to have become a partner of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet this season, leasing the University's Steinway & Sons grand piano to be played by outstanding musicians at the opera.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by establishing a new structural unit – the Artificial Intelligence Support Unit (AISU). Its primary aim is to accelerate the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the University’s teaching, research, and administrative processes, while also providing knowledge and practical support to RSU staff for the effective use of these tools.
This seminar offers a space for critical reflection and skill-building on the application of intersectionality in research and institutional change. Through interactive seminar, participants will engage with intersectional theory while also working with practical tools for data collection, analysis, and indicators that promote more inclusive and equitable research practices.
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On 23 September, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the international pharmaceutical company Novartis Baltics (Novartis) signed a memorandum of cooperation, providing comprehensive placement opportunities for students in the fields of medicine, business, medicinal products value and market access, registration, logistics, and pharmacovigilance.
Anna Gavrilova will defend her doctoral dissertation on 3 November in an open meeting of the Basic Sciences of Medicine doctoral committee. Her dissertation is titled 'Evaluating Safety Aspects of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.'
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Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has a tradition of expressing gratitude to outstanding students, staff, and structural units that have achieved remarkable success and made significant contributions to research, teaching, or the promotion of RSU, as well as those recognised for their lifetime contribution to the University’s development. On 2 October, during the annual RSU Academic Meeting held in the RSU Great Hall, the RSU Annual Awards were presented in several categories, along with two special recognitions.
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On 2 October, the annual Academic Meeting took place in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). The event was opened by RSU Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons with his report "Achievements in the 2024/2025 academic year and future challenges." At the beginning of his presentation, the Rector thanked the university team for their hard work and significant achievements over the past year.
