The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of application and functioning of the media law in international, European and national contexts. The course starts with introduction of the main concepts of media law, such as the concepts of journalist, freedom of expression etc. Further the rights and duties of those using their freedom of expression will be discussed using the examples of existing case law of national and international courts. The course will also cover the new challenges created by the digital era (e.g., bloggers, intermediary liability and the right to be forgotten).
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of application and functioning of the media law in international, European and national contexts. The lectures, seminars and independent studies focus on the main concepts of media law, such as the concepts of journalist, freedom of expression etc. Further the rights and duties of those using their freedom of expression will be discussed using the examples of existing case law of national and international courts. The course will also cover the new challenges created by the digital era (e.g., bloggers, intermediary liability and the right to be forgotten).
19.maijā Rīgas pilī notika diskusija "Viltus ziņas - gruzdošais drauds." 19.maijā Rīgas pilī notika diskusija "Viltus ziņas - gruzdošais drauds." Latvijas Universitātes Sociālo zinātņu fakultātes 2. kursa studentiem bija iespēja piedalīties un dzirdēt par informatīvās vides drošību un tās radītajiem izaicinājumiem 21. gadsmitā. Diskusijas dalībnieki dalījās savā pieredzē par tā dēvēto viltus ziņu veidošanu, izplatīšanu un ietekmi uz cilvēkiem un viņu pasaules uztveri. Diskusijas laikā tika noskaidrots, ka nav reāla risinājuma tam, kā regulēt interneta mājaslapas, kas izplata viltus ziņas, bet nepieciešams informēt sabiedrību par šādu ziņu esamību, lai stiprinātu cilvēku mediju lietotprasmes.
19.maijā Rīgas pilī notika diskusija "Viltus ziņas - gruzdošais drauds." 19.maijā Rīgas pilī notika diskusija "Viltus ziņas - gruzdošais drauds." Latvijas Universitātes Sociālo zinātņu fakultātes 2. kursa studentiem bija iespēja piedalīties un dzirdēt par informatīvās vides drošību un tās radītajiem izaicinājumiem 21. gadsmitā. Diskusijas dalībnieki dalījās savā pieredzē par tā dēvēto viltus ziņu veidošanu, izplatīšanu un ietekmi uz cilvēkiem un viņu pasaules uztveri. Diskusijas laikā tika noskaidrots, ka nav reāla risinājuma tam, kā regulēt interneta mājaslapas, kas izplata viltus ziņas, bet nepieciešams informēt sabiedrību par šādu ziņu esamību, lai stiprinātu cilvēku mediju lietotprasmes.
Specific Objective 1.1.1 "Improve research and innovation capacity and the ability of Latvian research institutions to attract external funding, by investing in human capital and infrastructure" 1.1.1.3. activity “Innovation grants for students”. Project of University of Latvia Nr.1.1.1.3/18/A/007 “University of Latvia Innovation Grants for Students”. Name of the project: University of Latvia Innovation Grants for Students Number of project implementation agreement : Nr.1.1.1.3/18/A/007. Project partners : Accenture, A/S SEB banka, Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, University of Latvia Foundation, Riga Technical University, SIA "Green Industry Innovation Center", SIA ADSUM, SIA Baltic Computer Academy,union Windhakers. Project duration : June 2019 – November 2023 (54 months) Total cost of the project : EUR 3 332 001.00 (ERDF funding EUR 2 499 000, private co-financing EUR 833001). Project manager : Anta Klepecka, e-mail: anta.klepecka@lu.lv Short
The UL Faculty of Computing was founded in 2009, however, its traditions began with the establishment of the Department of Computing at the UL Faculty of Physics and Mathematics in 1992, and much earlier – with the construction of the first computer in Latvia in 1960. Since March 2010, the faculty's birthday is celebrated for a week, with a versatile programme of events. Students of the Faculty of Computing organize various competitions, game evenings and other entertainment events, which are popular not only amongst themselves, but also with students of other faculties.
The University of Latvia encompasses the Faculty of Medicine and four medical colleges. The lecturers of the faculty are leading health care specialists in Latvia and Europe. UL scientists are involved in evaluating and mitigating public health risks. UL provides students and employees with psychological counselling in case of study problems, as well as personal issues. This has been are especially important in the conditions of COVID-19. The UL Sports Centre vigorously promotes involvement of students and employees in physical activities. To ensure a healthy lifestyle of the UL community, reducing health risks 3.1. To contribute to promoting a healthy lifestyle that supports the environmental quality and mitigates climate change, creating opportunities for the University of Latvia community to practice it. The goals defined in Strategy 2021–2027 approved by the University of Latvia include promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle. To continue to promote physical activities
The aim of the course is to provide opportunities for students to improve their knowledge of the theoretical foundations of legal methods and learn the practical application of the process of applying legal norms: finding the applicable legal norms, determining the essential facts, determining legal consequences, conducting legal reasoning, and learning to present case solution results in a structured and clear manner.
Open days are held every year at the University of Latvia and in the Faculty of Theology during the spring holidays. During these days, prospective students have the opportunity to visit faculty premises, ask lecturers questions, and talk to the faculty students about their impressions of their studies. Due to the state of emergency declared in the country, the previous two open days took place remotely. If you have any questions about faculty, open days, admission, feel free to contact teoldept@lu.lv.