One of the focus areas of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is to develop data-driven research by applying the latest digital tools and research methods. Therefore, Toms Rātfelders, Content Support Expert for the implementation of the Social Sciences Research Centre (SZPC), and Ingmārs Kreišmanis, Expert in Research Project Writing, attended two significant events.
Today, 14 November, Viesturs Kleinbergs, Chairman of the Riga City Council, visited Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) together with a delegation of council representatives to learn about the university’s development plans, infrastructure updates, and opportunities for cooperation between the municipality and the university.
On 31 October 2025, Dr. Heide Weishaar, Acting Head of the Evidence-Based Public Health Unit (ZIG2) of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the national public health institute in Germany, visited the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Public Health to discuss collaboration opportunities for strengthening the capacity of public health specialists in Latvia.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has begun the process of selling its real estate at Palasta iela 3, Riga. The property is being sold through an ascending-bid auction, which will take place electronically until 13:00 on 5 December.
The Institute of Public Health of Rīga Stradiņš University is organizing a seminar on SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe) data use.
The Institute of Public Health at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is actively participating in the international project EUnetCCC, implemented under the EU4Health programme. The project is coordinated by the French National Cancer Institute (Institut National du Cancer) and brings together 163 partners from 31 European countries.
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On 11 November, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a meeting between the rectors of Latvian state-founded universities and the Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mieriņa, to discuss current issues in higher education and science.
Led by RSU Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons, meeting participants visited the RSU Medical Education Technology Centre (METC), where the latest simulation technologies and teaching methods applied in the training of healthcare professionals were presented.
On Friday, 7 November, the Ministry of Health presented Letters of Commendation and Gratitude to healthcare professionals in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), expressing appreciation for their outstanding work in the fields of public health, healthcare, and pharmacy. Awards were presented to twelve of our colleagues.
