Photo: Courtesy of Ilmārs Znotiņš, office of the President of Latvia
On 16 September, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with RSU students at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC). The discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) was led by Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, and Mārtiņš Daugulis, Associate Professor at the RSU Faculty of Social Sciences.
Writer: Ilze Āķe-Vīksne, RSU Public Relations Unit
On 11 September, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a celebratory event for the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy and the RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE), marking a significant milestone in the University’s internal and external consolidation process. Participants from both the Department and RSU LASE were introduced to recent structural changes, the department’s new facilities, and future plans.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites everyone to attend the European Researchers’ Night on 26 September from 18:00 to 22:00 and explore the fields of medicine, dentistry, sports science, and learn about the latest research achievements at the university.
On Friday, 19 September 2025, a cooperation agreement will be signed in the RSU Rectorate Hall (16 Dzirciema iela) on a long-term strategic partnership to promote men's volleyball. The agreement provides for RSU's involvement in the Baltic Volleyball League team Robežsardze/ Rīga and the creation of a new farm club, RSU Robežsardze/Rīga.
On 24 September 2025, the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation will hold a ceremony in the RSU Senate Hall to award its Medal of Honor to Prof. Aigars Pētersons, Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University, and to announce the foundation's scholarship recipients.
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On 12 September, the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) community celebrated our university's 75th anniversary Brothers Kokari Hall in Mežaparks.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) welcomed Deven Krishna Reddy to its campus this summer as part of the Stanford Global Studies Internship Programme. Riga has become one of the more sought-after destinations for Stanford students in this programme, and in recent years RSU has developed a close partnership with Stanford University in the field of China studies. To hear more about Deven’s experience in Riga, we asked him a few questions.
A speed friending event is held at the beginning of each semester at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). It’s a fun and easy way for local and international students to connect and make new friends.
The event starts with icebreaker activities, followed by the main session – speed friending. Participants have a few minutes to talk to each partner before rotating, ensuring everyone gets a chance to meet. At the end, students can exchange their contact information, socialise, enjoy snacks and drinks, or simply hang out.
This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) – a significant milestone in the university's story. Over the years, our university has become one of the drivers of Latvia's growth, providing high-quality knowledge and skills and developing values for a better future.
Watch RSU Rector Professor Aigars Pētersons' heartfelt congratulations in Latvian!
