The Baltic Organizational Meeting (BOM) is a regional cooperation agreement between the national student associations of the Baltic States, which aims to promote cooperation and knowledge transfer between student organizations in the Baltic States. This year, BOM will take place in Estonia from the 2nd through to the 4th of August and will focus on student mental health in higher education. Student Union of Latvia (LSA) announces the opportunity for any student to apply for one of two LSA representative places. Send your CV, letter of motivation and any other documents to lsa@lsa.lv to apply by the 10th of July. If you have any questions, please contact Rūdolfs Aleksandrs Strods at …

To improve the urban environment and promote greener neighborhoods, Riga City Council wants to hear students’ opinion. Your ideas will help to improve the overall look and functionality of the city! One of the problems that the City Council has discovered – there are abandoned and environment-degrading bicycles in the city. They undermine the city’s aesthetics and also cause inconvenience for cyclists and pedestrians. Students are invited to share their observations and ideas. Your answers are important for the Riga City Council and will be used to develop effective solutions and promote the development of the city. Taking part in this survey is possible till 17th of July 20:00. We invite…

The Student Union of Latvia has developed a student housing guide to help incoming international students find a suitable and comfortable place to live when starting their studies in Riga. In consultation with international students, it was concluded that moving to a new city can be a great challenge if the possibilities of local housing and the procedures for obtaining it are not known. The purpose of this guide is to provide clear and accessible information on different housing choices, including dormitories, apartments and shared accommodation. The guide focuses on recommendatory guidance when renting a home, which is the so-called part of the process to pay special attention to.  The student…

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) announces the application for the position of the LSA representative at the 86th Board Meeting (BM) of the European Students’ Union (ESU), which will take place from May 6th to 12th in Geneva, Switzerland. The main focus of the BM is to participate in the decision-making process of several internal regulations and other binding documents, as well as to use the opportunity to participate in informative lectures and master classes. Additionally, in this BM elections of the Board will be held. LSA will cover one delegate’s event participation (including participation fees and travel expenses). To apply, send your CV and motivation letter to lsa@lsa.lv by…

The Student Union of Latvia has created a survey on the 20-hour work limit for non-European undergrad students to understand the situation on living conditions and overall study experience in Latvia.  This survey is being conducted to determine the impact of the Immigration Law, which imposes a 20-hour work limitation on non-European international undergrad students in the Republic of Latvia (Imigrācijas likuma 9. panta 51 daļa – Immigration Law, Section 9 (51). The questionnaire explores the implications of work limitations, aiming to uncover these students’ academic and socio-economic consequences.  If you are a non-EU undergrad student, please fill out the survey! Your participation is crucial in shaping changes that would enhance…

In the spring of 2024, a meeting of the Nordic Organizational Meeting (NOM) will be held in Latvia. To implement the project, the Latvian Student Union invites you to apply for the position of project manager! You’re welcome to apply until the 16th of October! As a project manager, you will have the opportunity to gain new experience in project management and a deeper understanding of international representation. Your responsibilities will include: creation and implementation of the plan according to deadlines, budget and quality requirements; financial planning and its responsible application; solving management and human resources issues; attraction of supporters; regular communication and close cooperation with the LSA board. You can…

On September 23rd the Student Union of Latvia (LSA) held its Council meeting where the Baltic Organizational Meetings (BOM) developed a resolution “Students at risk: integration of Ukrainian students” was unanimously approved, indicating the necessary support mechanisms for strengthening integration in the societies of the Baltic countries, along with the higher education system. This year, from 8th to 10th September, BOM was organized in Latvia bringing together   representatives of student interests and rights from LSA, the Student Union of Lithuania (Lietuvos studentų sąjunga – LSS), and the Estonian National Federation of Students (Eesti Üliõpilaskondade Liit – EÜL). During the discussions topics such as the influence of the geopolitical situation on…