Last Friday, 26 September, a ceremony was held in the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Great Hall to congratulate the University's residency graduates who received their diplomas recognising their specialisations and medical qualifications. A total of 159 young doctors joined the ranks of Latvian healthcare professionals, representing 47 specialties, including family medicine, anaesthesiology, neurology, gynaecology, paediatrics, psychiatry, and others.
The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Sports Club and the RSU Latvian Academy of Sports Education (LASE) invite students and staff to join the university's running club, which aims to promote an active lifestyle and strengthen a sense of community.
On 1 and 8 October at 18:00, we invite you to join Anita Siliņa-Kažemāka, an athletics coach with 18 years of experience in professional sports and 10 years of experience as a coach, who will help you prepare for both short and long running distances. The starting point is at the Riga Rise Observation Wheel.
On 18 September, the R(E)-TIES project researcher Valdis Krebs took part in an online forum on return migration organised by the Riga Planning Region and the Riga City Council. During the event, the latest survey of returnees’ experiences was presented.
Staff and students are welcome to attend a lecture on Japan's foreign policy perspective on current international security challenges, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine.
On 23 September, the study 'Health Economics Barometer 2025' was presented, and Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) played a significant role in it. This study reveals for the first time how healthcare system funding and service availability affect Latvia's economic development and public welfare. The barometer is based on data and analysis, providing a clear picture of the challenges facing the sector and possible strategic investment directions.
On 19 September, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted the international scientific-practical conference “Modern Security Challenges and Strategies for Their Prevention – Towards a Secure Society” for the first time. The event gathered security policy researchers, academics, representatives of law enforcement institutions, as well as doctoral candidates and students from Latvia, Germany, Poland, Romania, Albania, Kosovo and other countries both in person and online, to discuss one of the most pressing issues of today’s society – security.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published its latest Global Innovation Index 2025, and three universities have been identified as the leading centres of innovation in Latvia: Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), Riga Technical University, and the University of Latvia, according to the Latvian Patent Office.
Photo: Courtesy of RSU
On 11 September, the RSU Council held its first meeting of the academic year. In his address, RSU Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons highlighted the significance of the meeting, taking place as the university marks its 75th anniversary and reflects on past achievements.
On Thursday, 25 September, at 18:00, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Anatomy Museum (9 Kronvalda bulvāris, Riga) will open Someone I Know, an exhibition of watercolours by British artist Andrew Carnie. The exhibition will run until 27 December.
