As a historian, Professor Ilga Kreituse's strength is her logical thinking. Combining it with the directness she is renowned for, as the dean of the Faculty of European Studies at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), the professor has navigated it through the ups and downs throughout its development.

When we wish each other a happy Christmas, then we foresee that Christmas should be a happy time. But is this always the case? And should we always be promoting happiness at Christmas time? Lecturer of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare and the Department of Health Psychology and Peadagogy of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and psychologist Indra Majore-Dūšele stresses that it is essential to be in harmony with oneself at Christmas time by doing something that gives a sense of satisfaction and purpose.

On Wednesday 12 December, Indra Dedze, Vice-Rector for Science at Ventspils University College, Dace Biteniece, Acting Director of Smart Technology Research Centre, scientists Vairis Caune and Gundars Bergmanis-Korāts, and student representatives of Ventspils University College visited Rīga Stradiņš University. 

On Tuesday 12 December, the Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University, Prof. Aigars Pētersons, together with the Vice-Rector for Health Studies, Prof. Guntis Bahs and the Dean of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Inga Millere, went on a working visit to Daugavpils University, Daugavpils Medical College and Daugavpils Regional Hospital.   

As the end of the year approaches, a series of charity activities have been held at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). This Christmas, over 120 children at Māras centrs and crisis centres outside Rīga will receive packages with toys, games and sweets, prepared by RSU students. These gifts were donated during the Christmas Toy Drive charity campaign, run by the international students.

Džeina Mežale is a young researcher who already promoted science among RSU students during her studies by organising various scientific events within and outside the University. She was the person who, in cooperation with the RSU Student Union team, transformed the RSU Student Conference into an annual international event and the largest student conference in the Baltic States. Currently, she is a lecturer at the RSU Department of Pathology and a 3rd year student in the Doctoral study programme Medicine.

In preparation for Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Research Week, which will be held in April 2019, our researchers answer three short questions which provide insight into their achievements as well as their current research interests. We invite you to mark your calendars and save the dates of 1—5 April so you can be part of the main RSU research event!

On April 4 and 5, Rīga Stradiņš University – for the fifth time on an international scale – will host the biggest student conference in the Baltics – the RSU International Student Conference “Health and Social Sciences” 2019 (ISC). The event will gather participants and experts from Latvia and foreign countries and will also have a large audience.