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The company “Zaļā josta” (2002) contributes to clean environment and ethical business activities, working in two areas: disposal of packaging, plastic crockery and cutlery and environmentally hazardous waste discarded by individuals and businesses, and environmental education. More about the company: www.zalajosta.lven Support In 2005, “Zaļā josta” announced a competition for scholarships among the full-time students of the University of Latvia, aiming to evoke the students’ interest and awareness of the matters related to waste disposal in general and discarded packaging in particular, its hazardous impact on environment, and the ways of its collection, recycling and disposal. Two scholarships for the second place and two – for the third place – were granted (EUR 430 and 700). We greatly appreciate the generous support to education and development!

The aim of the course is to promote students creative and research skills in design and technologies by providing students with an understanding of the basic knowledge and basic skills needed for public and personal life. The tasks: 1. To introduce with design examples, providing an inspiring environment, to invite students to study, experiment and analyse, find solutions to multiple learning tasks. 2. Building critical thinking on learning technologies for planning, organising and evaluating design and craft lessons; 3. Describe the basic activities of craftwork technology, explore material characteristics, hand tools and use creatively in the making of items; 4. Explore crafting skills and modern development technologies in the making of items as well as design and engineering solutions. The language of instruction is Latvian.

The aim of the course is to promote students creative and research skills in design and technologies by providing students with an understanding of the basic knowledge and basic skills needed for public and personal life. The tasks: 1. To introduce with design examples, providing an inspiring environment, to invite students to study, experiment and analyse, find solutions to multiple learning tasks. 2. Building critical thinking on learning technologies for planning, organising and evaluating design and craft lessons; 3. Describe the basic activities of craftwork technology, explore material characteristics, hand tools and use creatively in the making of items; 4. Explore crafting skills and modern development technologies in the making of items as well as design and engineering solutions. The language of instruction is Latvian.

The aim of the course is to provide a systematic description of modern German vocabulary, as well as to improve students’ knowledge of the German phraseology (idiom) system, to expand students' vocabulary and to enrich their style of expression (written and oral). The objectives of the course: 1. Get familiarized with the most characteristic features of the origin of German words and the morphological structure of words; 2. Get familiarized with the main types of word formation and the possibilities for expanding the German vocabulary; 3. Explain the peculiarities of the meaning of German words, and the relationship of words to each other in the language system and speech; 4. Get familiarized with the development of phraseology as a science, recognize phraseologisms in written and spoken discourse, analyze their application: basic use, stylistic use.
The language of instruction is German.

Studies in the master's programme “Sociology” provide an advanced level of knowledge required for the research process – from A to Z. Students acquire skills and competences, apply this knowledge in practice, independently seek solutions to complex issues and manage the research process, as well as the research team. The aim of the programme is to train highly qualified specialists for independent work in research and management of a research group, continuation of academic career in doctoral studies, employment in sociology-related fields – social and marketing research, public administration, social policy analysis and social work management.

Young scientists Name, Surname Title Project No Dmitrijs Bočarovs Study of negative thermal expansion of ScF 3 using molecular dynamics from first principles SJZ2015/6 Jurģis Grūbe Improvement of NaLaF 4 material for conversion of infrared light in blue and ultraviolet light SJZ2015/23 Edgars Nitišs Studies of hybrid TiO 2 /polymer waveguides SJZ2015/15 Krišjānis Šmits New infrared luminescent materials for practical applications SJZ2015/25 Aivars Vembris Development of organic solid state laser with low excitation energy SJZ2015/12 Roberts Zabels Investigation of structure and deformation processes in amorphous carbon/metal nanocomposites for antifriction applications SJZ2015/24 PhD students Name, Surname Title Project No Andris Antuzevičs Local structure of Gd 3

The study programme provides in-depth knowledge of the policy-making process in national and international institutions and improves the skills and abilities necessary for this process. According to the students' interest, the programme offers three specialisations: “ European Public Administration ” – for students who associate their career with work in European Union or Latvian government institutions. “ International Relations ” – advances knowledge of international politics and supranational organizations, providing an excellent basis for further work in the diplomatic service or in international organizations. “ Political Theory and Comparative Politics ” – particularly useful for analysts of political processes who want to build a career in the media, think tanks, non-governmental organizations. Graduates of any specialisation can continue their studies in the doctoral programme in political science.

The aim of the course is to promote the understanding of the future German language teachers about the most important categories of modern German normative grammar and to enable them to apply grammar adequately in various spoken and written communication. Students will use the acquired knowledge and theme-based vocabulary in different situations in diverse contexts as well as they practice to do excises in modeled communicative situations. Objectives of the study course: 1. To provide a possibility to understand the essence of German grammar forms and to compare them with the respective constructions in the native language, paying special attention to the the tense system of German verbs in passive voice, infinitive constructions with and without "zu", the declension of adjectives, numerals as well as indicative, imperative and subjunctive moode(Konjunktiv I and II), participles and various subordinate clauses; 2. To deepen students’ understanding about the possibilities

Kristaps Morbergs (1844–1928) is the most prominent patron of the University of Latvia (UL), who has donated a total of eight real estate properties to the University of Latvia. Generosity of K. Morbergs has enabled establishment of K.Morbergs scholarships in accordance with his bequest. Kristaps Morbergs Scholarship has been established with the aim of promoting the development of the UL by financially supporting outstanding and socially active students to enable full dedication to their studies. Scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of the UL Foundation Kristaps Morbergs Scholarship Regulations and the statement of the rector of the UL. The scholarship is intended for students of all the University of Latvia bachelor’s study programmes, starting from their secondyear of studies. Number of scholarships: 15. Scholarship amount: EUR 2 200per academic year. Scholarship Commission: Chairman of the Board of the UL Foundation, Prof. emer. Ivars Lācis (Chairman

of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship. More information: ERASMUS + study mobility ERASMUS + traineeship moblity Admission requirements First cycle higher education*in physics or mathematics; or first cycle higher education* in natural sciences or engineering and technology and successfully completed study courses in physics (at least 5 credit points (LV) or 7 credit points (ECTS)) and study courses in mathematics (at least 4 credit points (LV) or 6 credit points (ECTS)) The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. All grades must be passing(at least 4 in a 10 point grading system ). English language proficiency . *Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education Enrolment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place) 1. The finals total (or average) grade of undergraduate studies (40%); 2. The grade point average of undergraduate studies