‘I remember a hip surgery where the patient, an elderly lady, was so terrified that I spent much of the procedure holding her hand, stroking her hair, talking to her about everyday things and encouraging her.
At the beginning of June, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted its first outdoor movie night in Inspiration Park. The event was organised by the RSU Career Guidance and Wellbeing Centre in cooperation with the Student Union (Studējošo pašpārvalde, SP) and the International Student Association (ISA).
The aim of the event was to provide students with an opportunity to meet in an informal setting, enjoy a film under the open sky, and spend quality time with classmates, friends, and other members of the RSU community in the fresh air.
In the beginning of May, Professor Haralds Plaudis took office as Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Vice-Rector for Studies. He has been part of the RSU community for several decades as both a graduate of the Medical Academy of Latvia (now RSU) and an employee of nearly 23 years, having started his career at the university as a laboratory assistant.
Photo: Courtesy of RSU and Vita Redenka
This interview reshapes the perception of social work. It reveals a profession that offers plenty of scope for creative solutions to help people improve their lives or make meaningful changes. As Vita Redenka puts it: ‘You have to do it yourself; a social worker can only give you the fishing rod.’ They are not there to save anyone.
We are pleased and proud to announce that Evita Taranda, conductor of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) mixed choir Rīga, received a Letter of Commendation from the Ministry of Culture on 27 May. The Letter of Commendation was presented by Minister of Culture Agnese Lāce during a formal ceremony held at the Latvian National History Museum at Riga Castle.
Taranda was honoured for her exceptional skill, perseverance, and significant contribution to the development of choral singing traditions, and was also congratulated on her milestone birthday.
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV is one of the most important prerequisites for the successful treatment of HIV infection and for limiting its spread in the society. As part of the National Research Programme (VPP) study conducted by the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Public Health, the adherence to ART was analysed by compiling the experiences of people living with HIV through surveys and interviews.
