RSU Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy welcomes medical students to a lecture themed Psychosomatics and the Art of Medicine by visiting professor Rutger Jan van der Gaag on Tuesday, 20 November.
On 17 November, the eve of the Centenary celebrations of the Republic of Latvia, the highest awards of the Latvian State – the Order of the Three Stars – were presented in a solemn awards ceremony. The order is awarded to people for meritorious service on behalf of the Fatherland. These achievements can be related to state, local government, public, cultural, educational, scientific, sports-related or economic activities.
RSU International department is organizing a seminar titled "Confidence Building in the Professional World", presented by international specialist in professional etiquette, communications and protocol, Irma Kalniņa will be held in the Senate Hall in the RSU main building, 16 Dzirciema iela, Rīga.
The topics covered in the seminar:
In recognition of the 15th anniversary since Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) joined the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, on 18 October a reception was held together with the opening of a photo collage portraying Erasmus experience stories. The event agenda included an overview of the development of the Erasmus programme at RSU, and several participants of the programme shared their experiences. RSU rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons and the Ambassador of Italy to Latvia, Mr Sebastiano Fulci addressed attendees.
On 26 September the regular meeting of the BaltCityPrevention partner project was held in Vilnius. Project leader Aigars Miezītis and the scientific leader of the project Inese Gobiņa represented RSU (in photo). Meeting participants from seven participating countries discussed topics on the use of various tools that relate to changing teenage behaviour.
The annual Children's Health Day will be held on 2 and 3 November, organised by the Latvian Paediatric Association. As an initiative put forward by the RSU Paediatric Student Interest Group, for the first time the event will also include the International Scientific Paediatric Student Conference.
RSU Student Union is organising the traditional Science Month, with the aim to promote interest in current social topics and science-related themes, provide innovative approaches in science and their practical application as well as to promote critical thinking among students.
Daylight saving time starts in Latvia on Sunday 26 October at 4:00 a.m. Do not forget to turn your clock back one hour!
Spring forward, fall back!
In the printed version of Latvia's The National Encyclopaedia, titled Latvija, launched on 18 October, six of the fields covered were developed, headed by academic staff from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Professor Jānis Vētra, Dean of the Faculty of European Studies, Professor Andris Sprūds, Assoc. Prof. Aldis Lieljuksis, Faculty of Law, Professor Anda Rožukalne, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Assist. Prof. Klāvs Sedlenieks un lecturer Dita Rietuma.
Obesity is evident in one in five children in Latvia, and the proportion of children who are overweight keeps increasing. As World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, approaches, it is worth reminding of the significance of eating healthy food and leading a healthy lifestyle within the family, as it affects the health of both adults and children.
