On Saturday, 4 February, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will host the second qualifying round of the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES). 12 pupils will be selected to represent Latvia.

The Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) has highlighted the most significant scientific achievements in Latvia in 2022. Among the winners in theoretical sciences is the collective scientific monograph Latvijas spēks ilgi pastāvēt. This explores the challenges that Latvia's economy and society have faced from an international viewpoint and outlines tools for developing a smart economy and society. Researchers from RSU who work in psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, and communication sciences contributed to the book.

On Friday, 10 February, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) celebrated almost 400 Latvian and international students as they received their long-awaited diplomas. The winter graduation ceremonies could finally take place in person after a two-year break.

131 young medical doctors and 19 dentists from 17 countries graduated this year and five local students from the Faculty of Medicine also received their diplomas at the first graduation ceremony of the day.

On 26 January, the Latvian EIT Health Hub organised a discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in the future of medicine "A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine: Opportunities for AI and the Space Industry".

Being involved in international research has always been important for Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Our researchers are involved in many such projects and international organisations. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ambitious Human Reproduction Programme (HRP), which falls under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Several large and influential organisations, companies, and countries have been involved in establishing the programme.