In recent years an active lifestyle – jogging in particular – have been gaining popularity and the number of running enthusiasts at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) increases with every year. In the traditional Lattelecom Riga Marathon, to be held this Sunday 20 May, RSU will be represented by a team of 258 runners, outpacing last year’s participation rate. In terms of the number of participants, RSU is among the ten largest local teams, whereas in terms of international coverage, with 16 countries represented, our team is taking the lead.
On 16 May 14:00 professor Matthew Goldsmith of Washington University in St. Louis will hold a guest lecture, titled Recognition, evaluation and initial treatment of seriously ill children, in Auditorium 2 of Rīga Stradiņš University.
Everyone interested is welcome to attend!
Outstanding Latvian-born neuropathologist, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neuropathologist, UCL Institute of Neurology, Zane Jaunmuktāne will be visiting Rīga Stradiņš University on 26 May.
Dr. Z. Jaunmuktāne will give a guest lecture titled "Brain tumour classification with conventional and advanced molecular technologies".
The lecture is part of the 11th Informal Meeting of Baltic Association of Neuropathologists (BAN).
After the lecture the lecturer will answer questions and take part in a discussion.
Graduation for students from the International Student Department and mixed groups.
Graduates from the RSU International Department and mixed groups will receive their diplomas on Friday, 2 July.
Diplomas will be awarded after a ceremony in the Great Hall’s backyard.
Latvian poet and public activist Imants Ziedonis would be celebrating his 85th birthday this May. Marking the occasion on 3 May, at the fifth Time for Ziedonis awards ceremony, held in the Liepāja Concert Hall Lielais dzintars, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) professor Maija Dambrova received the award in the science category “The Attack of the Butterflies” which is presented to science personalities – to those shining the light for others.
