Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) welcomed Deven Krishna Reddy to its campus this summer as part of the Stanford Global Studies Internship Programme. Riga has become one of the more sought-after destinations for Stanford students in this programme, and in recent years RSU has developed a close partnership with Stanford University in the field of China studies. To hear more about Deven’s experience in Riga, we asked him a few questions.
A speed friending event is held at the beginning of each semester at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). It’s a fun and easy way for local and international students to connect and make new friends.
The event starts with icebreaker activities, followed by the main session – speed friending. Participants have a few minutes to talk to each partner before rotating, ensuring everyone gets a chance to meet. At the end, students can exchange their contact information, socialise, enjoy snacks and drinks, or simply hang out.
This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) – a significant milestone in the university's story. Over the years, our university has become one of the drivers of Latvia's growth, providing high-quality knowledge and skills and developing values for a better future.
Watch RSU Rector Professor Aigars Pētersons' heartfelt congratulations in Latvian!
RSU Speed Friending event takes place at the start of every semester. It is a fun and simple way to meet both local and international students and make new friends.
During the event you can expect to partake in ice-breaking activities, with a speed friending session to follow - a couple minutes assigned for each chat, going around the circle until the cycle is complete. At the end of the event you can exchange contact details, socialise and enjoy some snacks and drinks.
As the new semester begins, all students are welcome to participate in our speed friending event - a fun evening filled with various interactive games and activities at the RSU Student House!
The Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) invite colleagues to an event on 11 September at
6 September marks 104 years since the founding of Latvia's first higher education institution in the field of sports – now known as the Rīga Stradiņš University Latvian Academy of Sports Education (RSU LASE). Since 1921, it has made an invaluable contribution to the development of sports in our country by training specialists who have helped to promote Latvia's name in the world. On 1 July 2024, LASE joined RSU, thus strengthening its path to even more targeted growth.
On September 5, Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) Rector Professor Aigars Pētersons warmly congratulated Professor Anda Brinkmane on her significant anniversary (pictured).
Writer: Linda Rozenbaha, RSU Public Relations Unit
