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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

Digital humanities researchers, practitioners and developers are invited to participate in the Baltic DH Forum scheduled for April 25–26, 2024 in Riga! Dates : April 25–26, 2024 Location : National Library of Latvia, Riga Participation Fee : None Deadline for Applications : January 25, 2024 Event Website : www.digitalhumanities.lv/baltic-dh-forum-2024 Digital humanities have become a solid part of the research landscapes in the Baltic countries. Over the recent decades, this transformation has been evident through the vibrant and enthusiastic DH communities, the emergence of new research groups and centers, and the increasing presence of digital humanities courses and programs in higher education. This marks the right time for the digital humanities communities of the three Baltic States to come together, to look at how and in what directions DH has developed in our countries, to reflect on what is relevant today and to project what lies ahead in the near future

for ideation and team formation. If you apply as an individual, you will have the opportunity to find team members during this event.  This programme aims to build meaningful and comprehensive ideas for future startups by focusing on business models, pitching, product design, financial models, and other topics. For more information contact organizers at hello@greenhexagon.eu Apply now:  greenhexagon.eu/apply/ Project activities are funded by the European Union Erasmus+ project “Entrepreneurial teaching partnerships for fostering innovation and green startup development in higher education”, project No. 2022-1-LV01-KA220-HED-000090176, UL registration No. ZD2022/21385. The programme is organized by four partners: the University of Latvia (Business incubator), the University of Tartu (business incubator “Startup Lab”), the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (business incubator “Point One”), the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt (Startup Center).  This project

opportunities for collaboration in joint research projects. Dr. Ieva Birka and Dr. Didzis Kļaviņš also met with Toni-Shae Aqeelah Freckleton, Chief of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Additional information: AABS conference programme: Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies 2024 (allacademic.com) University of Latvia is currently the leading partner of a CBSS funded project focusing on promoting better preparedness for a changing security environment in the Baltic Sea region. The project launched in late 2023 and will continue until September 30, 2025. The project networks and encourages the cooperation of security, diplomacy, and preparedness researchers from the University of Latvia, Finnish Institute of International Affairs and Helmut Schmidt University in Germany. For more detailed information about the project and the progress of its implementation, please contact Dr. Ieva Birka (ieva.birka@lu.lv) or Dr. Didzis Kļaviņš (didzis.klavins@lu.lv