ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is a modern state higher education institution in Latvia, offering study programmes & courses in English.

ViA offers high-quality and flexible study programmes that successfully balance theory and practice. These are adapted to the current needs of society and changes in the labour market. The quality of the studies is ensured by experienced and professional teaching staff, advanced study methods, as well as by students who know what they want to achieve and how to succeed.

🔍This year's ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences VR/AR Hackathon focused on healthcare challenges and the poten...
09/06/2026

🔍This year's ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences VR/AR Hackathon focused on healthcare challenges and the potential of virtual and augmented reality technologies to address them.

The hackathon brought together 15 teams and more than 60 participants, including international BIP students from 12 countries – Iran, Belarus, France, Lithuania, Portugal, Albania, Türkiye, Poland, India, Jordan, Romania, and Rwanda – alongside participants from Latvia.🌍

🏆The winning solution was developed by the international student team "Wheel Care – Wheelchair Training in XR", addressing a challenge jointly proposed by UniHaus and Vidzeme Hospital. The team consisted of Yassin Derkhoui, Theodore Condette, Joseph Gervais, Leopold Latona, and Amir Mahan Ziaee.

“Learning how to operate a wheelchair is not easy, especially after a stroke. There is often a lack of physical space where people can practice, so our goal was to make this process more accessible and effective. Maneuvering a wheelchair is a significant challenge, and many people do not realize how much hand coordination it requires,” explained the team.

📸Event gallery: https://va.lv/foto-galerijas/vr-ar-hackathon-and-erasmus-bip-2026
📎Full article: https://va.lv/en/jaunumi-category-blog-2/international-student-team-wins-vidzeme-university-of-applied-sciences-vr-ar-hackathon

The programme aligns with the European Commission’s Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds Strategy, promoting a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital environment. The event is organized within the framework of the LEAPxr project and is supported by funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme (BIP ID: 2025-1-LV01-KA131-HED-000332159-3).

Erasmus+ | E³UDRES² |

🚀 The Virtual and Augmented Reality Hackathon has officially started at ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences as ...
06/06/2026

🚀 The Virtual and Augmented Reality Hackathon has officially started at ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences as part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) "XR meets Health Tech: Investigating Virtual and Augmented Realities in the Age of AI."

The hackathon brings together participants from 14 countries - Iran, Latvia, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, Lithuania, Portugal, Albania, Türkiye, Poland, India, Jordan, Romania, and Rwanda, creating a truly international environment for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.🌐

Participants work on real-life challenges presented by Centrālā Laboratorija, Bērnu klīniskā universitātes slimnīca/Children's Clinical University Hospital, Vidzemes slimnīca and other industry partners, developing innovative solutions at the intersection of XR, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.

🤝The event is supported by: Magebit, HackTribe, Overlyapp, Latvijas Tehnoloģiskais centrs, Neocortex, Tālava, Centrālā Laboratorija, Vidzemes slimnīca and Bērnu klīniskā universitātes slimnīca /Children's Clinical University Hospital

The BIP is aligned with the European Commission’s Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds Strategy, promoting a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital environment. The event is organized within the LEAPXR project and supported by funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme (BIP ID: 2025-1-LV01-KA131-HED-000332159-3).

E³UDRES² | Erasmus+ | Study in Latvia |

May Researcher: Dr. oec. Sarmīte Rozentāle🔍Sarmīte Rozentāle holds a Doctorate in Economics (Dr. oec.), is a Professor, ...
05/06/2026

May Researcher: Dr. oec. Sarmīte Rozentāle🔍

Sarmīte Rozentāle holds a Doctorate in Economics (Dr. oec.), is a Professor, and a Leading Researcher at the Scientific Institute of .
Her professional work is focused on financial management, investment and risk management, strategic development, business process analysis, and the circular economy. At Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Sarmīte Rozentāle teaches courses in financial management, investment and risk management, auditing, corporate finance, and public finance. Alongside her teaching activities, she is actively involved in scientific research and international collaboration through conferences and research projects.

📎Read more: https://va.lv/en/jaunumi-category-blog-2/may-researcher-dr-oec-sarmite-rozentale

Zinātne Latvijai - Research Latvia |

During this academic year, staff received support from the "Accelerate Future HEI" project to participate in supervisi...
05/06/2026

During this academic year, staff received support from the "Accelerate Future HEI" project to participate in supervision sessions, while heads of departments took part in training aimed at enhancing their competencies in team leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and personal effectiveness. 🤝

As part of the training programme, participants explored leadership roles and management models, principles of effective team management, strategic decision-making, handling complex situations, leading emotionally challenging conversations, providing constructive feedback, and strengthening self-effectiveness and self-motivation skills.

🗨️ “Developing these skills helps managers lead their teams more successfully, make well-considered decisions, and effectively address complex situations. The knowledge gained strengthens both personal leadership and the overall development of the organisation, fostering a purposeful, supportive, and collaborative work environment,” says Agita Šmitiņa.

One of the key objectives of the “Accelerate Future HEI” project is to strengthen the management and leadership skills of senior staff within higher education institutions.

🎓 We were pleased to welcome Prof. Zeev (Vladimir) Volkovich from Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel, a part...
03/06/2026

🎓 We were pleased to welcome Prof. Zeev (Vladimir) Volkovich from Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel, a partner institution of , for the seminar "Hyperbolic Citation Networks and AI-Assisted Generative Learning."

The seminar explored cutting-edge deep learning approaches for detecting anomalous and potentially manipulated citations in scientific literature. Participants gained insights into graph neural networks, hyperbolic geometry, Node2Vec embeddings, graph transformers, temporal graph analysis, and AI-assisted model development. The presentation also highlighted the responsible use of AI tools in research, addressing key topics such as ethics, reliability, and reproducibility.🤝

On 3 June, within the framework of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), Prof. Volkovich also delivered a lecture on "Introduction to Generative Deep Learning," introducing participants to the fundamentals and latest developments in generative AI.

The Erasmus+ BIP (BIP ID: 2025-1-LV01-KA131-HED-000332159-3) at ViA takes place from 3–7 June, bringing together students and academics for an intensive week of learning, collaboration, and innovation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

E³UDRES² | Study in Latvia |

𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦8. - 9. Oct, 2026, Valmiera, Latvia𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴...
02/06/2026

𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦
8. - 9. Oct, 2026, Valmiera, Latvia
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺🤝

Suggested talk themes (you can propose one or combine):
➡️ Immersive rehabilitation (VR/AR/MR) – clinical use cases, outcomes, delivery models
➡️ AI-driven rehabilitation – personalisation, motion analysis, decision support, safety
➡️ Robotic applications in rehabilitation – robotics + XR, feedback, workflow integration
➡️ User-centred rehab tech development, validation and integration – from needs to adoption
➡️ Immersive technology integration in clinical practice (including certification/safety/regulatory topics)
➡️ Data compatibility in immersive and AI-driven technology – interoperability, standards, privacy
➡️ Scientific track – methods, clinical studies, implementation research, evidence synthesis
➡️ Startup Pitch event – investors, hospital stakeholders, and solution demos

Submit a short proposal here - https://healtheurope26.ivrha.org/

The audience includes rehabilitation/functional specialists, hospital leadership and decision makers, health IT/security teams, researchers, and industry partners, so talks that are both evidence-informed and practical (what works in real clinical settings) tend to land best.
Speakers from the USA and across Europe have already confirmed participation, and the programme is being developed on an ongoing basis with additional expert contributions.

From 3 to 7 June the international intensive Erasmus+ training program "XR meets Health Tech: Investigating Virtual and ...
29/05/2026

From 3 to 7 June the international intensive Erasmus+ training program "XR meets Health Tech: Investigating Virtual and Augmented Realities in the Age of AI" will take place, featuring participants from 14 countries – Iran, Latvia, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, Lithuania, Portugal, Albania, Turkey, Poland, India, Jordan, Romania, and Rwanda.🌍

🔍In order for future medical specialists to be able to provide better health services (reduce patient stress, recommend better procedures, etc.), in the first part of the event, participants will be introduced to theoretical and conceptual preparation topics, while in the second part, they will have the opportunity to develop a functional XR prototype during an AR/VR hackathon.

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dbg8PhTS

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☕️ On May 5, the first networking breakfast of the Valmiera Innovation Quarter took place, bringing together entrepreneu...
13/05/2026

☕️ On May 5, the first networking breakfast of the Valmiera Innovation Quarter took place, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovation enthusiasts, students, and professionals from various industries to meet in an informal atmosphere, exchange experiences, and build new collaborations.

The idea of creating VIK (Valmiera Innovation Quarter) has been discussed among different audiences for some time, and now it is taking the next step — from concept to action. As the first supporters of the initiative, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and the Valmiera Development Agency have decided to test and develop this vision in practice, creating an environment where knowledge, entrepreneurship, and innovation come together. 🚀

During the networking breakfast, participants had the opportunity to discuss innovation development in Vidzeme, collaboration opportunities, and future initiatives, while also strengthening a community where new ideas, projects, and valuable connections can emerge.

🤝 The event took place within the framework of the Accelerate Future HEI project: https://acceleratefuturehei.eu/

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