Building the future European University, representatives from universities of 12 countries met during Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) International Week to identify possible development trends in the fields of higher education - how the study process and research will change and what society will expect from higher education institutions.

Kristiāns Bokta, a student of the study programme “Communication and Public Relations”, has graduated from Balvi State Gymnasium and is currently approaching the end of his first year at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA). Kristiāns calls ViA his second home and shares his impressions about studying at the university. Kristiāns Bokta, a student of the study programme “Communication and Public Relations”, has graduated from Balvi State Gymnasium and is currently approaching the end of his first year at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA). Kristiāns calls ViA his second home and shares his impressions about studying at the university.

Gunita Kuļikovska-Ķiesnere, head of the study field “Wooden Houses and Eco-Building” at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, has for several years worked in the company Vividly, which operates in close cooperation with the construction and architecture industries. In her opinion, it is important to develop experts of sustainable construction who will be able to add value to the companies in the region and be in demand internationally.

From April 12 to 16, the traditional International Week of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) will take place online offering seminars, workshops and lectures led by international partners with the aim to promote international experience, share knowledge, as well as further cooperation.

The Ministry of Education and Science has published the results of the international science evaluation, in which international experts evaluated the scientific performance of all Latvian scientific institutions during the period 2013-2018. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is assessed with a score of “three” on a five-point scale, which means “a strong national-level player with some international recognition”.

In order for the doctoral studies to be not only theoretical but also practical, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) offers students to study in the joint programme “Economics and Business” or “Sociotechnical Systems Modelling” with the opportunity to develop their skills in research and projects. In order for the doctoral studies to be not only theoretical but also practical, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) offers students to study in the joint programme “Economics and Business” or “Sociotechnical Systems Modelling” with the opportunity to develop their skills in research and projects.