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The 10th International Student Conference Health and Social Sciences (ISC) will take place at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) on 21-22 March this year. The conference, one of the largest scientific events in Northern Europe, attracts more than 3,000 participants from at least 35 countries each year and is organised by RSU students.
The aim of the conference is to encourage students to get involved in research, to broaden their competences, and meet student researchers from other countries.
Lucas Risters is the former President of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) International Student Association (ISA), and currently one of two international jury coordinators on the organising committee of the International Student Conference (ISC) that will take place on 21-22 March this year.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) celebrated the arrival of the winter solstice with several events for its staff. This year's festive programme started on 15 December, when the University’s hallways were filled with the children of RSU employees who were invited to enjoy a performance by magician Pezolli and witness amazing magic tricks.
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About the lecture
For thousands of years, maps have played an important role in human mobility and survival. However, our increasing reliance on digital navigation tools is undermining our innate cognitive spatial abilities. What happens if using digital tools causes us stress, and we fail to function optimally, make mistakes and become frustrated? How do stress and emotions affect our perception of space when we use digital devices?
| Target audience | pediatricians, GPs, anyone interested |
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| Number of further education points | 12 |
| Fee | 40 EUR; medical residents – 10 EUR, students – free of charge |
| Working language | English |
| Co-organizers | Latvian Pediatric Assoc |
Students at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) celebrated a night of enchantment and camaraderie at the Winter Ball on December 9, 2023, hosted at the historic Riga Latvian Society House. The event, which was organised by the RSU Student Union (Studējošo pašpārvalde, SP) together with the International Student Association (ISA) aimed to unite Latvian and international students, creating an atmosphere filled with dance, laughter, and shared moments.
Legionellae or Legionella spp. are pathogens found in water that can cause the infectious disease legionellosis. Its manifestations vary from light fever (Pontiac fever) to more severe and potentially lethal pneumonia (Legionnaires' disease). However, it is important to remember that this disease is preventable.
