University of Latvia

Discover the University of Latvia through exciting facts about our environment and surroundings! 🏛 Founded in 1919, the University of Latvia (UL) is the leading comprehensive university in the country. Today, UL is developing into the most modern study 📚 and research 🔬 centre in Northern Europe, closely collaborating with industries 🏭 and political decision-makers 🏛 Its alumni are sought-after professionals 👩🎓👨🎓 in the labour market, ranking UL among TOP20 European universities for alumni employment. The University’s historic motto “Scientiae et Patriae” (For Science and Fatherland) 📜 is suggestive of its prominent position in the country’s economic, societal, and scientific processes 🌍 📸 View from UL inner yard

Discover the University of Latvia through exciting facts about our environment and surroundings! 🌍 Ranking among the most student-friendly cities in the world, Riga – the capital of Latvia – lies by the Baltic Sea 🌊, in Northern Europe. Its medieval Old Town 🏰 is named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city’s mix of Gothic, Art Nouveau 🏛, eclectic, and modern architecture 🏙 is home to a vibrant cultural life 🎭 that will please even the most demanding culture gourmands. Riga’s compact size makes it ideal for living 🚶♀️, but its closeness to the Baltic Sea 🏖 and wild forests 🌲 is perfect for nature fans. It is also a great starting point for international travel ✈️, as it is well connected with the most popular tourist destinations. Riga is also a regional financial 💼 and commercial hotspot 🌟 📸 Old Riga in the winter © Shutterstock

In late September, the University of Latvia celebrated its 105th anniversary, offering various events throughout the week – from UL Community Garden cleanup to the academic ball, more than 10 educational, celebratory and entertaining events have delighted all those who marked this significant anniversary 👏 🥳

"The goal of this event is to establish a strong project representation team that consists of individuals responsible for effective communication between European countries. How to ensure this remains one of the key objectives of the KickOff event," emphasises the Head of the University of Latvia Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine, Professor Mārcis Leja.

We are on to celebrate our 105th anniversary next week! 💃 🕺 💫 "Dream big!" - we encourage everyone, inviting students, employees, graduates, cooperation partners and the wider public to participate in educational, festive and entertaining events throughout the week! “Everything begins with a thought, a dream. Just like the state of Latvia, the University of Latvia was once a dream that we believed in. Dream big, so that your tomorrow is greater than today!” The inspiring motto of the celebration is explained by the Rector of the University of Latvia, Professor Gundars Berzins 👌

It's no secret that champions study at UL! Here is the story of another one of them: 👏 19-year-old Latvian Ansis Gustavs Andersons has won a gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics! 👉 He graduated from Druva secondary school this summer. Now he has moved from Saldus region to Riga to continue studying programming at the University of Latvia 💪 We are proud and wish him success in other challenges to come as well as in upcoming studies! 🤝 💐

At the University of Latvia, foreigners make up about 7% of the total number of students. "Our goal is not to attract any student and any foreigner, but students who are really interested in studies, whose primary goal is to really study and get an education, who are ready to invest in it," in conversation about international student enrollment emphasized the UL vice-rector for studies Kristine Strada-Rozenberga 👈

UL Rector Gundars Berzins greets every lecturer, researcher, student and cooperation partner at the beginning of the new academic year! 🤝💐 This year, celebrating the University’s 105th anniversary, the rector calls upon the University community to fortify the fundamental values of UL – ⭐️ University as a value, ⭐️ Human as a value, ⭐️ Excellence as a value, ⭐️ Freedom as a value. May this study year be filled with new achievements, creative work and valuable discoveries for all of us! 🎊 #studyisul #universityoflatvia

On 29 August 2024, 16:00 to 18:00 EET, the University of Latvia will host a webinar on how to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Programme 👏 👉 👉 During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the application process and ask questions. Registration for the seminar is open until September 27! 👈 #postdoc #postdocresearch #universityoflatvia

📢 From today, August 19th, until the end of the month, August 30th, the University of Latvia (UL) is accepting applications for doctoral studies. 👉 New doctoral candidates can expect several new initiatives aimed at promoting a high-quality and efficient study and research process. UL has established a unified Doctoral School and is offering greater opportunities for funding. 💬 "This is a completely new approach to preparing new doctors, as everyone will have the same 'starting point' and the same rules, regardless of how 'wealthy' a particular field of science is," explains UL Vice-Rector for Research Guntars Kitenbergs. Applications for doctoral studies at UL can be submitted by filling out an electronic application form at lu.lv or by submitting documents in person at the UL main building, Rīga, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Room 114 (from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) 👈 https://lnkd.in/ditTwUNw #DoctoralStudiesAtLU #StudyAtLU #UniversityOfLatvia #LUDoctoralSchool