This summer, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) researchers will continue the anthropological study on Latvia’s population launched by Prof. Jēkabs Prīmanis nearly a century ago. Expeditions will take place from late June through August in Zemgale and Vidzeme, and approximately 2,000 participants are expected to take part.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Stade, northern Germany, where five people lost their lives on Monday. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the entire Stade community.
The suspected perpetrators have been taken into custody, and the motive for the attack is still under investigation.
On 20 June 2026, the 10th Latvian Youth Olympiad came to a close after two days of competition in Valmiera.
On Saturday, 20 June, the first Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) international alumni reunion took place. The event brought together around 50 alumni, uniting different generations of graduates – from the classes of 1995 to 2025.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has retained its position in the 1001–1200 range in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027 and remains one of three Latvian higher education institutions included in the rankings.
Andrew Rinaldi Sinulingga will defend his doctoral thesis on Monday, 24 August, in an open meeting of the Doctoral Committee of Health and Sports Sciences. His dissertation is titled 'Evalutation of the Effect of Intensive Resistance Exercises on Anaerobic and Balance Performance in Young Football Players.'
Imants Bleidelis will defend his doctoral thesis on Monday, 24 August, in an open meeting of the Doctoral Committee of Health and Sports Sciences. His dissertation is titled 'An Innovative Game Format for the U13 Age Group in the Latvian Boy's Youth Football Championship.'
Elīna Akmane will defend her doctoral thesis on Tuesday, 18 August, in an open meeting of the Doctoral Committee of Psychology. Her dissertation is titled 'Characterisation of Changes in the Professional Identity of Psychologists and Arts Therapists During a Crisis Period.'
Inese Fišere will defend her doctoral thesis on Monday, 13 July, in an open meeting of the Promotion Council of Clinical Medicine. Her dissertation is titled 'Interpretation of the Clinical Course and Surgical Treatment of Grade III and IV Prolapsing Haemorrhoidal Disease Using Morphological and Bioinformatic Data Analysis.'
