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August 26, 2016 Memorandum of Cooperation got signed between the University of Latvia (represented by Professor Valdis Segliņš) and a NGO from Kazakhstan «Central Asian Cancer Institute» (represented by the chairman Nurbek Igissinov). The fields of collaboration of the Memorandum included the following: development of international contacts between Kazakhstan and Latvia, cooperation in research, including for the GISTAR project, collaborative development of innovation projects as well as facilitation of collaborative publications. This is expected that the Memorandum is going to facilitate the collaboration between the University of Latvia and Universities and research organizations in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.

August 26, 2016 Memorandum of Cooperation got signed between the University of Latvia (represented by Professor Valdis Segliņš) and a NGO from Kazakhstan «Central Asian Cancer Institute» (represented by the chairman Nurbek Igissinov). The fields of collaboration of the Memorandum included the following: development of international contacts between Kazakhstan and Latvia, cooperation in research, including for the GISTAR project, collaborative development of innovation projects as well as facilitation of collaborative publications. This is expected that the Memorandum is going to facilitate the collaboration between the University of Latvia and Universities and research organizations in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.

Local Organizing Committee Prof. Iveta Kestere – University of Latvia, Chair of Local Organizing Committee Prof. Zanda Rubene – University of Latvia Kitija Valeina – doctoral student, University of Latvia Arnis Strazdins – doctoral student, University of Latvia Contacts Angelo Van Gorp for formal queries, e.g. regarding application, eligibility criteria. E-mail: angelo.vangorp@ugent.be For practical queries, e.g. regarding travel, venue, meals, accompanying persons etc. - Iveta Kestere - iveta.kestere@lu.lv , Arnis Strazdins - arnis.strazdins@lu.lv or Kitija Valeina - valeinakitija@gmail.com

between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (16+1) for closer cooperation in the field of education, as well as informed that Latvia will host the 5 th 16+1 Meeting of the Heads of Government in Riga, in November of 2016.LU representatives highlighted the need for Latvia to broaden its expertise and to participate into international research in order to develop knowledge and awareness about Tibet, its culture and religion. They expressed confidence that the contacts established during the Forum will facilitate cooperation between the academics of Latvia, China and other countries in research of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhism in China in general.The Faculty of Theology has started to develop contacts with Chinese universities in order to cooperate in the field of religious studies with the support of the Embassy of China in Latvia. The Faculty of Theology is the only entity in Latvia that has an academic program for religious studies and is actively involved in supporting

Researchers form the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy Dr. Roman Viter, Dr. Mindaugas Tamosiunas, as well as research assistant Viktor Zabolotnii and engineer Kārlis Grundšteins have attended NanoInnovation 2024 event in Rome, Italy. Research achievements on current projects have been presented. New contacts with Italian industry and stakeholders have been established. During the event, a local meeting between Sens4Corn partners from University of Latvia and CNR STEMS Naples was organised to discuss project progress and secondments to Riga. Next year Sens4Corn project will organise a separate workshop on materials for sensors during NanoInnovation 2025

Magnetic Latvia magazine provides information on Latvia's business ecosystem, investments, start-ups, key events as well as local and international companies and their success stories in Latvia. The magazine is a great source of inspiration for those who are planning to visit Latvia for their next holiday trip and for those who are considering starting or expanding their business here, establishing contacts or simply getting to know Latvia. The magazine also offers information about our Insitute of Solid State Physics, its activities in the field of smart materials, the new cooperation platform Materize and the Deep Science Hackathon event. Electronic version of the magazine: www.liaa.gov.lv/en/magnetic-latvia-magazine

-operation and Challenges in our Common Neighbourhood: Economic and Social Co-operation, Energy Security, Environmental Protection, Co-operation in the Framework of EU Projects to Reduce Socio-Economic Imbalances and Increase Stability; BELARUS – EU Reform Assistance with a Focus on Democracy, the Rule of Law, Free Market Reforms and Co-operation for Reducing Economic and Social Disparities . Provisional topics for the outgoing visits: MOLDOVA STATE UNIVERSITY - Encouraging the Social and Economic Development through Closer Relations between Academia, Governments and Businesses, as well as People to People Contacts to Further Support Partners' Individual Reform Efforts; YEREVAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Eastern Partnership for Promoting Democracy and Good Governance, Sectorial Reforms and Environmental Protection, Encouraging People to People Contacts and Supporting Economic and Social Development; UNIVERSITY IN UKRAINE, Kiev (to be confirmed) - Creating a Stable and Prosperous European Neighborhood through Closer

An event of welcoming the exchange students is planned to take place on Saturday, 16th October, 6 p.m. at Dirty Deal Caffe (Maskavas Str. 12, Corpus 2, Spikeri). All exchange students, their buddies and other interesents are welcomed to participate, have a good time and establish new contacts among foreign and Latvian students.For the official part of the event, an introduction to the Lavian traditional culture is planned. Participants will have a chance to gain an insight into the Latvian traditions, national costumes, folk songs and dances, that will be presented by folk group “Kokle”.Afterwards, karaoke and informal dance till morning is planned, with musical atmosphere provided by DJ Lusis.The event is organized by the Student Body of LU SZF.

In Cambridge, UK, Microsoft together with its partners, hosted an international workshop on IT and analytical solutions: Intelligent Medicines: Future Decoded, which was attended by KPMI leading researcher Inese Poļaka. This seminar was attended by IT, medical and pharmaceutical industry and science representatives to discuss future medicine: treatment personalization, data analysis and safety, and patient involvement. The latest technologies and good practices in various research and companies were presented: patient status monitoring, detailed data acquisition and analysis, adaptation of diagnostics and observation of patients' lifestyle, use of new technologies (genetic, etc., analyzes in science and diagnostics), etc. During this event, new knowledge and contacts were gained, which will allow further development of KPMI research activities and competencies.

After receiving the application documents from all prospective exchange students International Mobility Unit contacts the respective faculties in order to receive their acceptance/approval. The admission decision will be made by the Director of the chosen study programme at the Faculty. Around 1.5 months after the application deadline the accepted ERASMUS+ and bilateral exchange students receive from the Mobility Division an official acceptance letter by regular post. All exchange students receive acceptance letter by email. Students should check emails regularly . Students who had applied for the place in the university’s dormitory are requested to make the choice and reply to the acceptance email till the certain date mentioned in the acceptance letter and email. It is very important that students notify the Mobility Division (not only the faculty) immediately, if there is a change in the period of stay or if the student needs to cancel the exchange stay at the University