The current global and regional security landscape in Europe, including the Baltic region, is becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable. Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine remains the most significant long-term threat to Europe, the situation in the Middle East also escalated. Simultaneously, Europe’s security environment is being shaped by an expanding array of threats – terrorism, extremism, cyberattacks, organised crime, disinformation, and economic crises – that present substantial security challenges transcending national borders.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has become the first university in the Baltic States to join the More Than Our Rank initiative by the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS).
First-year bachelor’s students from all fields of study whose declared place of residence is in Jelgava, Salaspils, or Valka municipalities are eligible to apply for the Regional Scholarships. Nursing master’s students with a declared residence in these municipalities may apply for the Rūšu Family Scholarship. Scholarships of up to EUR 2,500 per academic year are available to dedicated, successful, and socially active students with a weighted average grade above 7.5.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites everyone to join European Researchers’ Night on 26 September from 18:00 to 22:00 and explore the world of medicine, dentistry, sports science, and the latest research achievements at the university. This year’s program will take place at the RSU Medical Education Technology Centre (Anniņmuižas Boulevard 26A, Rīga) and the RSU Red Cross Medical College (Jāņa Asara Street 5, Rīga), offering a wide range of engaging activities.
Photos: Courtesy of METC
In June and July this year, the Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a pre-hospital placement in a simulated hospital environment. From 2 to 13 June, third-year international Medicine students took part, followed by Latvian students from 2 to 8 July, who participated in this type of study process for the first time.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites cultural, health, and social sector professionals from across the Baltics to apply for a new and innovative micro-qualification course: “Culture and Health: Managing Cross-Sectoral Initiatives.” The course runs from September 2025 to June 2026 and is part of a wider Erasmus+ project titled Inclusive Wellbeing Through Arts and Culture in the Baltics (WITAC).
European Institute of Innovation and Technology's Health Knowledge and Innovation Community (EIT Health) invites students, early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, and healthcare professionals to take part in a free introductory course on early health technology assessment. This course is a great opportunity to gain practical knowledge on how to evaluate ideas and development plans before taking them to market, helping innovators save resources and increase the impact of the innovation.
Photos: Courtesty of Artūrs Kurbatovs
From 16 to 27 July, the 32nd Summer World University Games, one of the most significant international multi-sport events, will be held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany. This year, the Latvian delegation comprises 49 student-athletes from ten universities, including nine students from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), who will compete in five sporting disciplines.
Egita Pole recently became the new Chairperson of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Alumni Association. She has extensive experience, a clear vision, and a genuine passion for strengthening the bond between the University and its alumni. This interview is an opportunity not only to get to know Pole better, but also to understand why she accepted this position, what she wants to accomplish and how every RSU alumni can get involved in the community.
