Publications on security and defence policy in renowned European scientific journals, guest lectures and in-depth discussions at universities and think tanks, and a well-established, global international relations network – these are the benefits that Māris Andžāns, Assistant Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), brought home from Washington, DC. This experience was made possible thanks to the Fulbright Scholar Program for researchers granted by the US government.
When we met at the beginning of the year the Rīga Stradiņš University International Student Association (RSU ISA) had big plans for the coming year. The current global crisis and changes to the study process have naturally affected the association. ISA President Hannah Katharina Schöberl and Head of Academic Affairs Max Zwartjes talk about how the changes have affected them on both a personal level, and as representatives for the international student body at RSU.
According to international forecasts student mobility will decrease worldwide due to the current epidemiological situation, limitations to international travel, psychological barriers and economic opportunities.
Starting from 19 May, RSU Sports Club facilities are available for students and employees. Visits are, however, only by prior appointment.
Taking into account the state of emergency in the country until 9 June, the RSU Sports Club has outlined new rules that will allow students to visit RSU Sports Club.
The Rīga Stradiņš University International Student Association (RSU ISA) is hosting an online meeting about COVID-19 on Wednesday 20 May at 18:00.
Discover facts about epidemiology, the spread and policies on global pandemics and the current crisis.
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Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) ranks 301 – 400 among the world’s leading universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 after the university was assessed by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The ranking shows how efficient a university's performance is at fostering sustainable development in the world and their inclusion of social, economic and environmental aspects into this work. RSU received the highest ranking in the category for promoting a healthy lifestyle (Good Health).
Ilze Lutere, a lecturer and nutritionist at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), shows us how to quickly and easily prepare a healthy desert. All of us want something sweet every now and again, and this recipe can function as a desert and also a healthy snack.
