RSU acting lecturer Lāsma Spundiņa shares the results of a study on physical activity among students at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Physical activity is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle – it not only improves physical health but also enhances mood, sleep quality, and overall well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults aged 18 to 64 engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75–100 minutes of high-intensity aerobic physical activity per week.
On 28-29 May, part of the graduating class of prospective doctors took one of the stages of the national examination in a new format at the Rīga Stradiņš University Medical Education Technology Centre (RSU METC). The new format includes a simulation-based environment with simulated patients.
Photo: Courtesy of Linards Reinis Rozītis (RTU)
From 26 to 28 May, the first evaluation round of the BioPhoT research and innovation project competition took place, bringing together research teams from across Latvia. Participants presented their ideas to an independent panel of industry and commercialisation experts. Among them were 13 teams from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) – 6 of which have successfully advanced to the second round.
On Thursday, 29 May, EIT Health Latvia and Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a discussion in the Morning Health Talks discussion series focusing on the theme “More Than Money: the Missing Links in Healthcare Innovation Success.” The key takeaway from the event was that successful healthcare innovation depends heavily on close collaboration between entrepreneurs, researchers, and healthcare institutions, supported by a unified framework that helps startups move from idea to patient impact.
On 29 May, the second discussion with representatives of the sports sector was held at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), bringing together 30 experts from leading sports institutions, including representatives from. The discussion focused on the quality of sports specialist training, the demands of the labour market, and the development of programmes within the Sports study field.
The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Library is organising the "Baltic-German Summer School on Systematic Reviews" in collaboration with Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Medical Library (Germany) and Baltic partners from the Library and Information Centre of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Lithuania) and Tartu University Hospital Library (Estonia).
Photo: Courtesy of the RSU Psychiatry Student Scientific Interest Group
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites students and employees to join a new initiative – a running club! The aim of the club is to promote an active lifestyle and a sense of community.
The first joint run will take place on Wednesday, 4 June at 19:00, and will lead through one of Riga’s greenest routes – Uzvaras and Arkādijas parks in Pārdaugava.
RSU is starting a running club for students and staff! Run through the green parks of Pārdaugava together with Dzintars Brūvers. Distance – 5 km, surface – asphalt. Suitable for all levels.
Join the club's Whatsapp group to receive information about other RSU running events throughout the year.
Photo: Courtesy of RSU and the Rimi Riga Marathon
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) took first place for being the largest team in the Rimi Riga Marathon, held on 17 and 18 May. Since last year, the university has climbed from third place to the top of the leaderboard. We are proud of our sporting spirit!
