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). These students are offered an opportunity to participate in the course of Latvian as a higher level, A2 or B1. Three teachers of the Faculty of Humanities are teaching the course of the practical Latvian language at the moment: Ilona Gorņeva, Iveta Narodovska and Evelīna Zilgalve. The students who participate in the course say that the courses are useful, since they help to understand the Latvian culture better. Moreover, the students emphasize that it is worth learning a local language, living and studying abroad. “It is not easy to learn Latvian”, says Iveta Narodovska, assistant professor at the Faculty of Humanities, “the grammar differs from other languages. Therefore, it is a great pleasure to see the students’ progress, when at the end of the course they can speak about themselves, their interests and studies in Latvian. It is always sad to say goodbye to students, with whom you spend so much time, establish close contact, and reach mutual understanding”. Iveta Narodovska reveals

participating in the given adoption process, and values that EU promote throughout it. The introductory lecture will be followed by questions and answers session. Ms. Jolana Mungengová works for Cabinet of EU Trade Commissioner, Ms. Cecilia Malström, European Commission. Her daily work relates to trade in media, cultural goods and services, dialogue with civil society and relations with national parliaments in the areas of regional policy, employment, social affairs, skills and labour mobility, education and other areas. Ms. Jolana Mungengová obtained Ph.D. in Political Science with specialisation in Comparative Politics, Public Policy, and Eastern Europe in Boston University, U.S.A. We kindly ask you to register for the guest lecture-discussion by filling in the form below: docs.google.com/forms/d/1NfShIzIODZriGX_4dGd2XR6ngaYum0bZhuRfVS0fs2s/viewform Should you have any questions regarding the guest lecture-discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Romans Putans

participants from different countries and continents. Whereas ISSP UL’s MATERIZEunit participated in PHOTONICS+ Virtual Exhibition and Conference.The event was organized in partnership with EPIC and was a new, efficient networking event for the photonics industry. The innovative live, digital event brought stakeholders in the photonics industry together with relevant user areas. More than 5,000 online visitors became part of the community in an inspiring and efficient way: more than 280 technology and application presentations and 1:1 video chats enabled direct contact that facilitates the initiation of new cooperation opportunities and projects. 30 top keynote speakers gave lectures about current topics relating to photonics. About 300 exhibitors from 20 countries participated in this event. EPIC is the industry association with the largest network maintaining the European photonics database. Its members encompass the entire value chain from LED lighting, photovoltaic solar energy

of training programs that provide staff members with relevant skills;  staff at upper career levels not wanting to comply with recent developments;  low salaries for newcomers, mainly temporary positions, and ambiguous career perspectives. Content. The European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) represents the largest community of professionals in the respective field in Europe. EARMA strongly supports the professionalization of European research management. In the framework of the EARMA Academy, it offers a wide range of training programs for newcomers up to senior level research managers and university leading administrators. You learn about their programs and get an insight about what it means being part of the EARMA community. Two more interventions by Silvana Di Bono (UNIPA) and Nicole Birkle (JGU) will report from personal experiences and trainings that they have taken advantage of. Starting from these three interventions, we want to discuss what

In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian universities, higher education institutions, students and lecturers, the University of Latvia expresses its support for democratic values, the right to life, freedom and territorial integrity. Rector of the University of Latvia, Professor Indriķis Muižnieks has sent a letter to cooperation universities in Ukraine, condemning Russia's military invasion of a sovereign European country and expressing profound concern the lives of people in Ukraine. In the letter, the Rector expresses relentless support of the university community and the entire Ukrainian nation. “We stand in solidarity with Ukraine in these deplorable times and fully support its efforts to defend its independence and territorial integrity. As a university, we aim to provide all the necessary support both to our students – Ukrainian citizens, as well as researchers of various Ukrainian scientific institutions, who are our cooperation partners. We are currently

In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian universities, higher education institutions, students and lecturers, the University of Latvia expresses its support for democratic values, the right to life, freedom and territorial integrity. Rector of the University of Latvia, Professor Indriķis Muižnieks has sent a letter to cooperation universities in Ukraine, condemning Russia's military invasion of a sovereign European country and expressing profound concern the lives of people in Ukraine. In the letter, the Rector expresses relentless support of the university community and the entire Ukrainian nation. “We stand in solidarity with Ukraine in these deplorable times and fully support its efforts to defend its independence and territorial integrity. As a university, we aim to provide all the necessary support both to our students – Ukrainian citizens, as well as researchers of various Ukrainian scientific institutions, who are our cooperation partners. We are currently

and social support for refugees and migrants, was also the subject of a presentation and discussion. Approximately 15 people from 5 FORTHEM partner universities were present on site for the Staff Week. All participants agreed on the value of the in-person contact and exchange made possible by the event. All left with fond memories and new colleagues, many with new, potential partnerships in teaching to be explored going forward.

. Live broadcast of the plenary session will also be available online – on the UL portal lu.lv and the public media portal lsm.lv. The UL conference has become an integral part of the scientific life of Latvia, it represents the traditions spanning nearly a century. Traditionally, the work of the conference is organized in section meetings in four fields of science (natural sciences, humanities, medical and health sciences, social sciences), as well as the interdisciplinary module. The meetings of the conference sections take place online or on site. The UL conference offers a comprehensive insight into the latest research of scientists, which have won recognition nationally and worldwide. The conference is an opportunity for young scientists, as well as experienced researchers to introduce their achievements, to jointly discuss the latest scientific findings, to debate and to forge new contacts. In February, the conference section meetings will be focussed on research in natural

implementation, please contact Dr. Ieva Birka (ieva.birka@lu.lv) or Dr. Didzis Kļaviņš (didzis.klavins@lu.lv). “This publication has been funded by the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Project Support Facility (PSF). The CBSS does not make any warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this publication. The views, findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in the publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position of the CBSS.”

on the environmental impact of this study and contribute to understanding the sustainability of the cultivation process. Additionally, the project outcomes will be of interest to the sustainable packaging and biomaterials industry as well as macroalgae cultivation researchers across Europe. Financial Support: Baltic-German University Liaison Office This Baltic-German University Liaison Office project is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic Germany. For more information about this project or to request an interview with the project team, please contact the project manager: PhD Karina Balina karina.balina@lu.lv