UL support for Ukraine

Support for students:

• Continuation of studies in UL study programmes for Ukrainian refugees
  Issues related to the admission of new international students from Ukraine and on opportunity for students who have left their studies in Ukraine to continue their studies at the University of Latvia, please turn to studentu.serviss@lu.lv or +371 67034444
  Ukrainian students and researchers will be able to continue their studies and research in Latvia with the opportunity to receive state-funded scholarships and paid internships. More information: https://www.viaa.gov.lv/en/ukraine-latvia
  Applications for state support mechanism for the Civilians of Ukraine should be submitted through Latvian higher education and scientific institutions. Individual applications will not be accepted.

• Free of charge stays in UL Accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
  Please write an e-mail to daiga.stelmahere@lu.lv or inga.stale@lu.lv to apply for accommodation, stating your contact information.
  More information available at: https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/student-life/accommodation/

• All Ukrainian students are subject to a 100% reduction in tuition fees during the 2024 spring semester.

Support for academic staff:

• Opportunity to continue academic work and research
  Please, e-mail UL Academic Department at akd@lu.lv, stating your contact information. Vacancies are available at: https://scienceforukraine.eu/
  More information available at: https://www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/

• Free of charge stay in UL Accommodation for Ukrainian refugees (academic staff and their family members)
  Please write an e-mail to daiga.stelmahere@lu.lv or inga.stale@lu.lv to apply for accommodation, stating your contact information.
  More information available at: https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/student-life/accommodation/

Psychological counselling for UL students and staff:

• UL psychologist Līga Valinka offers free of charge counselling.
  To schedule an appointment please write an e-mail to psihologs@lu.lv or call (+371) 67034392
  Consultations are available both in-person (at Raiņa bulvāris 19, room 107), and online. Currently, priority registration is ensured for Ukrainian citizens.
  Working hours:
  Monday: 9:00–16:00
  Tuesday: 9:00–16:00
  Wednesday: 9:00–16:00
  Additionally, appointments may be scheduled on Thursdays.
  More information available at: https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/student-life/psychological-counselling/

• However, in case of emergencies you are also encouraged to call Crisis and Counselling Centre "Skalbes" +371 116123, they operate 24/7.

Other types of support:

• Legal Clinic of the Faculty of Law of UL provides free of charge legal assistance to Ukrainian refugees.
  Please, write an e-mail to zile@lu.lv or call (+371) 67034591

• UL Students’ Council offers students an opportunity to participate in various social events and activities, as well as to join the WhatsApp group chat of the UA community at UL.
  Information about social events and other activities can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/ul_isc/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/studentscouncilul/ (Facebook)
  In the Whatsapp group chat, you can find out about various job offers for Ukrainian students and quickly access important information.
  Join the WhatsApp group chat of the Ukrainian community at UL by e-mailing your name and telephone to lusp@lusp.lv

• Funds collected at the UL charity concert “For the Freedom of Ukraine” are to be spent on additional support soon. Donations are still being accepted at the site Support Ukraine!

Nodarbinātība LU iedzīvotājiem no Ukrainas

• Par darba tiesisko attiecību nodibināšanu LU, lūgums sazināties ar Personālvadības departamenta attīstības speciālisti  Eviju Lauvu, e-pasts: evija.lauva@lu.lv, tālr. (+371) 67034803.