The Medicine programme at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is in the process of accreditation with an agency recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This process is not a formality, but rather a strategic initiative that confirms the work of RSU in ensuring the highest quality standards of medical studies and strengthening its position in the international education space. We talk to Prof. Ingus Skadiņš, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Director of the Medical Programme, about the accreditation process.
On April 25, the Rīga Stradiņš University Latvian Academy of Sport Education (RSU LASE) hosted an Open Day excursion with secondary school students from various schools across Latvia. The aim of the excursion was to offer the young people an opportunity to learn about the study programmes in the field of sports, the academic environment and academic opportunities at RSU LASE.
On April 9, a meeting of the State Honours Council of the Justice System took place, during which it was decided to award the 2025 Justice System Medals of Honour to 38 qualified specialists, experts, employees of the justice system, as well as individuals who, through their work and civic engagement, have made a significant contribution to the development of Latvia's justice system, democracy and the rule of law.
On 30 April 2025, the Minister of Health, Hossam Abu Meri, presented the Ministry of Health's Letters of Commendation and Gratitude to health professionals at a ceremony held in the Great Hall at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
The aim of the Ministry of Health awards is to recognise and express gratitude to outstanding public health, healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals, officials and employees for their work and merits in the development of the sector and the Latvian state.
Photo: Courtesy of RSU
On 29 April, the Study and Research Centre for Orthodontics of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Stomatology – a modern integration of healthcare and science – was officially opened in the Quiet Centre of Riga, at 9 Antonijas iela.
Jūras spēku publicitātes foto
On 25 April, the military exercise MEDEX-25, organised by the Latvian Navy, took place in the Baltic Sea, Liepāja and Skrunda. The main objective of the exercise was to strengthen cooperation between military and civilian structures to ensure a high level of readiness to respond to crisis situations involving mass casualties. The training also involved staff from the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (MITC).
Members of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Alumni Association are invited to attend the association's general meeting on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
‘If someone is afraid of vaccination – whether simply of needles, or because they have heard myths about vaccines – we invite them to a friendly conversation and consultation,’ says Professor Dace Zavadska of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), Head of the Family Vaccination Centre (Ģimenes Vakcinācijas Centrs) at the Children's Clinical University Hospital and a paediatric infectologist. As RSU supports science-based medicine, we are publishing an interview with the professor to provide a deeper understanding of vaccination.
