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RTU Invites Master’s Students to Join Applied Research in Construction and Road Engineering
The Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) invites master’s students to participate in research on advanced construction and road engineering technologies and materials. Students will receive a salary and conduct a three-month research stay at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). Open positions under the Swiss–Latvian […]
CCUH Strengthens Infection Control for Paediatric Oncology Patients
The opportunity for specialists from the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) to engage in knowledge exchange and training at leading paediatric oncology centres across Europe is improving the quality of care and treatment for patients in the hospital’s Haemato-Oncology Department. Within the framework of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care in Latvia”, […]
Latvia implements major environmental improvement project with Swiss financial support
A support programme has been implemented with financial support from Swiss to ensure a clean and safe environment at the historically polluted site in Aizkraukle. On Tuesday, June 3rd, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the support programme for environmental remediation for the polluted site in Aizkraukle, developed by the Ministry of Climate and Energy. […]
With Swiss Financial Support, Latvia Will Improve Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quality of Life for Children with Cancer
To implement patient-centred paediatric cancer care, strengthen international cooperation, adopt best practices, and improve the quality of diagnostics, treatment, and post-treatment follow-up, the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) will carry out the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care in Latvia” over the next four years. On 3 June, the Latvian Government approved […]
Children’s Hospital Welcomes Latvia’s First Paediatric Oncology Nurse Educator
Thanks to the opportunities provided by the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care in Latvia”, a new role has been introduced at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH): a nurse educator in paediatric oncology. Madara Blumberga has become the first nurse in Latvia to hold this role, working within the hospital’s Haemato-oncology Department. […]
A Pediatric Surgeon’s Perspective on Advancing Surgical Care for Children with Cancer in Latvia
As part of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Cancer Care in Latvia”, Dr. Zane Ābola, Head Surgeon at the Children’s Surgery Clinic of the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH), spent February 2025 on a professional exchange visit at one of Europe’s leading paediatric oncology centres. Her destination, the Princess Máxima Centre for Paediatric […]
Empowering the future: Launch of the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme project LACISE for sustainable energy and STEM engagement
On May 6, an ambitious collaboration between Switzerland and Latvia to advance sustainable energy development and engage youth in STEM was officially launched at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). The event was honoured by Christoph Liechti, Co-Head of the Swiss Contribution Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in Latvia; […]
Why Are Biobanks Important for Latvia? Experts Gather at the Children’s Hospital to Discuss the Future of Pediatric Oncology and Laboratory Development
On April 9, a discussion titled “Why We Need a Biobank and How to Manage and Organize Samples and Data: Laboratory Perspective and Experience” took place at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital. The event was held as part of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Cancer Care in Latvia,” launched in 2024, and brought […]
The Ministry of Climate and Energy engages and educates children and youth of Aizkraukle County within the framework of the conference
On 20 March 2025 the opening conference “Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible!” of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation programme “Remediation of Historical Pollution” took place in Likteņdārzs. As part of the event, the Ministry of Climate and Energy organized educational and creative activities for children and youth from Aizkraukle County, including a drawing competition and an […]
LACHMAT Project Launch at the Swiss Research Institute EMPA
On March 22, 2025, within the framework of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation programme “Applied Research,” the LACHMAT project was launched, implemented by Riga Technical University (RTU) in collaboration with the Swiss research institute EMPA. The project’s goal is to develop advanced concrete and asphalt materials and technologies, as well as to promote research capacity in Latvia […]
Launching the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme: the value and protection of water resources were discussed in the Aizkraukle municipality
On Thursday, March 20, the opening conference “Groundwater – Making Invisible Visible!” of the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme “Remediation of Historical Pollution” was held at Likteņdārzs. In honor of World Water Day and its importance to the residents of Aizkraukle Municipality, the conference focused on the role of underground water resources in our lives, their protection, […]
Swiss Support to Strengthen Vocational Education – Closer Links with the Labour Market and Modernized Training
On Wednesday, 19 March, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Republic of Latvia signed an agreement for the implementation of the programme “Stronger Work-Based Learning for Improving Vocational Education and Training in Latvia (VET).” With Swiss support, this programme will help address the most pressing challenges […]
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