Photos: Courtesy of METC
In June and July this year, the Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted a pre-hospital placement in a simulated hospital environment. From 2 to 13 June, third-year international Medicine students took part, followed by Latvian students from 2 to 8 July, who participated in this type of study process for the first time.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites cultural, health, and social sector professionals from across the Baltics to apply for a new and innovative micro-qualification course: “Culture and Health: Managing Cross-Sectoral Initiatives.” The course runs from September 2025 to June 2026 and is part of a wider Erasmus+ project titled Inclusive Wellbeing Through Arts and Culture in the Baltics (WITAC).
European Institute of Innovation and Technology's Health Knowledge and Innovation Community (EIT Health) invites students, early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, and healthcare professionals to take part in a free introductory course on early health technology assessment. This course is a great opportunity to gain practical knowledge on how to evaluate ideas and development plans before taking them to market, helping innovators save resources and increase the impact of the innovation.
Photos: Courtesty of Artūrs Kurbatovs
From 16 to 27 July, the 32nd Summer World University Games, one of the most significant international multi-sport events, will be held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany. This year, the Latvian delegation comprises 49 student-athletes from ten universities, including nine students from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), who will compete in five sporting disciplines.
Egita Pole recently became the new Chairperson of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Alumni Association. She has extensive experience, a clear vision, and a genuine passion for strengthening the bond between the University and its alumni. This interview is an opportunity not only to get to know Pole better, but also to understand why she accepted this position, what she wants to accomplish and how every RSU alumni can get involved in the community.
The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Alumni Association continues to develop as an active, inclusive, and influential community, uniting more than 1,900 members across Latvia and abroad. This number grows with each graduation season, confirming that alumni value staying connected with the university and each other.
By expanding its range of simulations, the RSU Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) has developed an innovative table-top simulation platform to assess the readiness of medical institutions to admit large numbers of critically ill patients.
As part of the consolidation of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE), the contents of the RSU LASE website have been adapted and migrated to the appropriate section of the RSU website over recent months.
On Wednesday, 9 July, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre hosted the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania Igli Hasani and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Baiba Braže. The visit took place within the framework of the official visit of the Minister of Albania to Latvia, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
