Education and Science
Education and Science
Education and Science
Around 3,000 people gathered at the Saeima building June 16 in a protest held by the Latvian Education and Science Workers Union (LIZDA), LETA reported.
Rīga school principals have sent an open letter to the state's top officials calling for an urgent solution to the problem of lack of teachers in the capital, Guna Pudule, director of Rīga Teika high school, told LETA June 15.
The Prosecutor's Office has indicted the rector of the University of Latvia (LU) Indriķis Muižnieks for alleged illegal payouts of benefits in higher education, LETA reported June 13.
June 9 will see another interesting conference taking place in Rīga, with the opportunity to watch live online.
The transition to teaching in Latvian exclusively could be carried out in two instead of six years, as was originally planned, said Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš following the meeting of the government's coalition partners on Monday, June 6.
On June 3, the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science and the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) are organising a high-level international forum “Steering Education: From Imagination to Impact” in Rīga.
At the end of May, all Latvian schools have completed the installation of air quality meters, the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) said June 1.
From June 17-19, the CodeX international hackathon in Riga will bring together developers from 20 countries to take their aim at some of today's cutting-edge technology challenges.
Latvia is among the countries that meet an important EU target on providing tertiary education, according to data published by Eurostat May 24. Tertiary education means education for people above school age, typically including college, university, and vocational courses.
On June 3, the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science and the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) are organising a high-level international forum “Steering Education: From Imagination to Impact” in Rīga.
4,190 children of Ukrainian war refugees are learning in Latvia, Ministry of Education and Science told LETA May 23.
From May 16, students of higher education institutions in the Baltic States are invited to submit their papers for the annual Competition of Student Scientific Research Papers announced by Latvijas Banka, the Latvian central bank, with the deadline of May 30.
A study 'Teachers' Voice' conducted by education enterprise Lielvārds shows that only 17% of Latvia's teachers work a normal load (33 to 40 hours a week), according to the results presented May 11.
As of July 1, the requirements for a Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificate in the education sector will be lifted, the Ministry of Education and Science said May 3.
Ukrainians are eager to help out at Latvian schools, working as Ukrainian language teachers and teaching assistants (TA). 41 Ukrainian civilians are currently working at educational establishments. On May 3 Latvian Radio went to one of the schools welcoming Ukrainians – Mālpils high school in Sigulda municipality.
In April, an asteroid with the rather forgettable designation No. 567580 gained a slightly more memorable moniker, being named in honour of the University of Latvia.
As of September 1 this year, in Riga, some parents will have to pay 1-2 euros per day for a child's lunch at school or kindergarten, the Riga City Council decided on April 27 with 33 votes in favour and 16 votes against.
Latvia ranks first among the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries on the percentage of women in science, technology and innovation, according to OECD's information of April 19.
A residential building complex for students is being built in Rīga. The project, implemented by a Lithuanian foundation, is welcomed by the Latvian Students Union but potential residents feel uneasy that rent prices are not disclosed yet, Latvian Radio reported April 13.
The Senate of the University of Latvia (LU) has decided to revoke the status of honorary member for Ventspils City Council Member and former Mayor Aivars Lembergs, LETA reported April 11.
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Estonia have announced this year's contest for the Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Award (Languages Award).
Currently, Latvia offers study courses to those students who have started their studies in Ukraine as a visiting student and there are plans to integrate them into the full study process from September.
The first week since the admission of more than 1,300 Ukrainian war refugee children to Latvian schools has been successfully completed, reports Latvian Radio. More than 300 younger refugee children have started attending kindergartens.
The death of former Latvian Education Minister Roberts Ķilis was confirmed March 19.
The Latvian education system is ready to accommodate around 4,500 children of Ukrainian war refugees, Latvian Television reported March 11.
School centralized exams are approaching. The State Police (VP) is warning against attempting to leak the tasks or answers and reminds that they contain special markings which will reveal the source of the leakage, VP said on March 11.
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The Latvian artificial intelligence and language processing company Tilde has created a virtual assistant HelpUkraineBot, providing information on giving and receiving assistance to Ukrainian people in Latvia, LSM reported March 8.
An online volunteer hackathon “HackForce” will seek solutions to support Ukraine from March 11 to 13, organizers said.
The Senate of the University of Latvia (LU) has taken a unanimous decision at an emergency meeting to annul billionaire Pyotr Aven's honorary doctorate, LU said March 7.
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