The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Public Health is hosting a Health Systems and Policy Monitor (HSPM) network meeting, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, dedicated to questions related to the health system and healthcare policy. The meeting will take place on 19 and 20 October, 2023.
On 12 October 2023, the traditional white coat ceremony for 3rd year students at the Faculty of Dentistry will take place in the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Great Hall. This ceremony symbolises the students' transition from pre-clinic work with mannequins to clinical work with patients.
The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) International Student Association (ISA) is holding its 2023 General Election from 26 – 28 October. The deadline to run for any of the board positions is 15 October (23:59).
ISA plays an important role in fostering a sense of community among and offering academic and personal support to international students studying at the University. It is crucial for students to actively participate in shaping the future of the vibrant international community at RSU.
On a commission from the Ministry of Health, a team of researchers from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) conducted a study on the prevalence of mental health disorders and suicidal behaviour in Latvia between June 2019 and May 2023.
On Friday, 29 September, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) opened its doors for European Researchers' Night. For four hours, individual visitors and families, as well as groups of pupils and youngsters could move through the building looking into each room. This was the first Researchers' Night to be held in person since the Covid-19 pandemic.
German students Isabell von Waitz and Hanna Kristina Kreuzer are both medical students pursuing their studies at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).
Stress is an inevitable part of students' daily lives. Exams, deadlines, health, work, finances, social life, and adaptation to a foreign country can all be stressors. If you often have to be in stressful situations and managing stress is a challenge for you, join this seminar and find out what happens to a person under acute and chronic stress and learn various stress relief techniques to manage stress better.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the research institute Baltic Studies Centre (BSC) have signed a consortium agreement to pool their experience and resources to jointly contribute to the development of social sciences, research-based innovation, and science communication. We had a conversation with RSU tenured professor Miķelis Grīviņš (pictured), who described the opportunities and experience of both partners, the importance of the cooperation, and its desired impact on society.
This year 149 medical residents graduated from the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Faculty of Residency. Paediatricians, dermatologists, general practitioners, and other physicians of 47 different specialties are starting their journey in healthcare. The graduates were congratulated in person by Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri, Rector of the University and other officials, as well as family and friends.
The new academic year does not only begin for students and lecturers, but also for Rīga Stradiņš University’s (RSU) athletes. Every spring, they are celebrated for the awards and achievements they have made over the course of the academic year. What are the challenges that both the professional athletes at RSU as well as students who exercise for fun will be met with this year? To answer this question, we spoke to Laura Ritova, Head of the RSU Sports Club.
