Zane Rožkalne will defend her doctoral dissertation on 1 March at 14:00 in an open meeting of the RSU Health and Sports Sciences Degree Committee. Her dissertation is titled 'Autonomy in Participation and Health Care and Transition Readiness to Adult Health Care for Young People with Cerebral Palsy Summary'.

Official reviewers

• Dr. med., Asst. Prof. Guna Bērziņa, Rīga Stradiņš University
• PhD, Prof. Aija Kļaviņa, Latvian Academy of Sport Education
• PhD, Prof. Arve Opheim, University of Gothenburg (Sweden)

Registration is open for the annual Rimi Rīga marathon. Register by 12 February and join the Rīga Stradiņš University running team!

Make a partial payment of 50% for your chosen distance after you register. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from the marathon organisers.

Let’s run together!

The 288 new international students joining Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) in the spring of 2023 are joining the University at a time of immense growth! RSU Rector, Professor Aigars Pētersons gave a speech at the opening of Orientation Week on Tuesday, 31 January outlining that RSU is modern research university that aims to become one of the world's top 500 universities.

Students and residents at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) are welcome to apply for research and innovation grants until 17 February. These grants are aimed at motivating students to get involved in research. All you need is an idea and a plan for your research or business project. By applying for a grant, you can receive up to EUR 4,000 to carry out your research.

‘By getting involved in research, you can broaden your horizons and gain practical experience in your chosen field of study,’