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In August, 16 exchange students from China, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Taiwan, Lithuania and Slovakia began to attend intensive Latvian language course at the University of Latvia (UL). The course provides both an excellent opportunity to learn Latvian language and to get to know Latvian culture and traditions, confirms Ieva Ģerģe, the External Relations Coordinator at the University of Latvia. Exchange students who will start their studies at the University of Latvia at the beginning of the academic year 2017/2018, in August use the opportunity to attend the intensive Latvian language course. To facilitate integration into Latvian society, students are given an opportunity to learn Latvian, achieving A1 level in August. During the semester, they can continue to study for attaining A2 level, whereas in spring semester – B1 level.“Students are keen on learning the state language. Some perceive it as a minimum survival equipment. Not quite in every corner of Latvia people will answer you

The Medical Faculty of the University of Latvia has finished its activities for this year, with 143 new doctors, nurses, and pharmacists receiving their diplomas. “Among this year’s graduates are many strong medical professionals who will have to confirm their abilities and the hopes that are pinned on them in the workplace. I’m extremely happy that regardless of the difficult situation, both in the country and the medical system, these new specialists are full of enthusiasm and are not only ready to continue their studies at master’s level, doctoral level and in residence, but are also keen to work in their specialty, investing in the development of the medical field in Latvia.” stressed the dean of the LU MF, Professor Ingrīda Rumba-Rozenfelde. 24 students, including 11 foreigners, graduated from the LU Faculty of Medicine’s second-level professional study programme in Medicine. 32 students graduated from the bachelor’s study programme in pharmacology, and 27 graduated from

On the night of February 6th, students from the faculty of physics and mathematics ventured onto the frozen river Daugava between Akmens bridge and Dzelzcela bridge to express their shock and incomprehension at the 40% cut in government funding for higher education. Using peat, which they spread onto the ice, they formed the inscription “- 40%?” This huge cut in the budget applies not only to higher education and universities, but also to those sciences which are closely related to these universities. Consequently, those suffering from this cut in financing include scientific institutions and those researchers who work in them. The cuts will also have a detrimental effect on teaching staff and students who gain their experience in these institutions, carrying out scientific research and working on their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctor’s dissertations.

University of Latvia invites prospective international students to submit applications for studies at the University of Latvia. For academic year 2024/2025 there are 15 bachelor level, 16 master and 15 doctoral level study programmes available. Currently there are more than 1000 foreign students studying at University of Latvia. To complete admission successfully, one has to pay attention to application deadlines, which can vary depending on the country of residence. Full list of study programme offer with admission requirements and all other relevant information. For bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study programmes, the citizens of non-EU/EEA countries and citizens of visa-free countries must to apply until 20.06.2024, however, if you are an EU and EEA citizen, your application must be submitted until 23.07.2024. Citizens of the countries with additional assessment must submit their applications until 16.05.2024. The University of Latvia also provides two professional study

From April 7th to 10th, 2014, Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Latvia for the second time hosted international student scientific seminar, within which 2nd year students of Business Administration students together with students from The UNIVERSITY of BANKING of the NATIONAL BANK of UKRAINE (LVIV) researched economic cooperation possibilities, issues of foreign investment attraction, trends of financial sector development in both counties. In the end of seminar students presented to others results of their research. In the lecture of international economic relations by professor B.Šavriņa, second year students had a chance to listen to presentations of Lviv students concerning economic situation in Ukraine.Same as last year, seminar was organized by the director of Business Administration study programme professor Margarita Dunska and Ukrainian students were accompanied by Professor Zoryana Lapishko from Finance Department of the University of Banking

At the end of July Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) welcomed student delegation from National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science. During their visit students had the chance to get to know ISSP UL, see our laboratories and attend lectures by our scientists about current research topics. 20 students from Taiwan visited Latvia as a part of an academic exchange program. NSYSU is one of ISSP UL cooperation partners, and the student visit was an event within this partnership. Government support for academic cooperation is crucial, so ISSP UL team was delighted to welcome Andrew H. C. Lee, Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia representative. Mr. Lee greeted the student delegation and thanked NSYSU for active cooperation with ISSP UL. The representative office will continue to help deepen the cooperation between the two countries in academic, scientific research and higher education fields. NSYSU is one

to salt mine, Cold War memorial “Point Alpha”. Students also visited Fulda Business Incubator, where innovative ideas of local entrepreneurs were presented to them. A final touch to the amazing week gave visit of Fulda Christmas market. On behalf of all the students the author would like to thank the director of International economy and diplomacy study programme Ērika Šumilo and professor Baiba Šavriņa along with all the academic staff that took part in the organization of this study trip.

All students of UL were invited to visit the Career Opportunity Day which took place at UL main building on March 24, 2011. In the Small Assembly Hall of UL representatives of different companies and organizations such as AIESEC, the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), Rimi, Coca-Cola Hellenic, the State Employment Agency, Lattelecom, DnB NORD Bank and others offered students placement, job and study-abroad opportunities. At the fair students could meet their would-be employers, find out about companies’ expectations and job requirements, as well as submit CV and apply for a placement or job.Nikita, a third year student of the UL Faculty of Computing attended the Career Opportunity Day and was of the opinion that such an event is a much better chance of getting a job or placement; “if students have face-to-face contact to potential employers, it helps them decide whether they want to work for a particular company and to what degree expectations coincide with reality.” Lasma

From March 10th to May 19th 2022, professors from the STAPS research and training unit of the University of Burgundy will be organizing a series of courses on sports and movement science. The classes will be open to all FORTHEM students in bachelor’s third-year level and higher (L3, M1, M2, PhD). Students who are not Movement Science students from other departments are also welcome. Topics such as neuromuscular disorders, muscle stretching and muscle strengthening, emotions and motivations in sports will be covered. To register for a class send a message to Forthem.Staps@gmail.com at least two week before the class. Information to include – Name, Year at the University (Bachelor’s 1st year, Master’s etc etc), Study Program (Sports Science, Biology etc). Students who participate in two or more classes will be given a FORTHEM attendance certificate. Programme: 10/3, 13h30-16h30 Motor control disorders in ‘cognitive pathologies’ (3h) - Jeremie Gaveau 17/3, 13h30-16h30 Principles

In December 2018 the Price Media Law Moot Court Competition team of the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia (UL) travelled to Kiev, Ukraine to participate in the competition’s North-East European regional rounds, returning home with the prize for Best Memorials and a ticket to the final rounds in Oxford in April 2019. The members of this year’s team are bachelor level students from the UL Faculty of Law: Anna Patrīcija Mālere, Gunvaldis Leitens, Ieva Šņepste and Maira Pužule, coached by associate professor Artūrs Kučs and a member of last year’s team – Emīls Jonins.This year’s Competition Case concerns the widely debated and growing problem of fake news and hate speech online. The participants argue over the extent of liability of Internet Intermediaries, the social effects of false and hateful online speech, including the right to be forgotten of individuals affected by it, and the right approaches to dealing with this problem.After the challenges presented at the Regional