Open Science Day 2025
2025-05-06 10:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Irish collage, Leuven, Janseniusstraat 1, Leuven, Belgium
Call for contributions Open Science Day 2025 – For and by researchers
About this event
The KU Leuven Open Science Day is an event for and by researchers. Ultimately, Open Science is about the implementation of a certain set of practices within the research process. KU Leuven is organizing the Open Science Day as an opportunity for researchers to get involved, to share insights and to bring forward their own contribution. The journey towards more Open Science is a gradual process, which often requires a step-by-step approach.
This reality is reflected in the Open Science Day. We welcome contributions from both researchers with in-depth Open Science expertise and researchers who are just willing to share their initial Open Science experiences. We are looking for diverse contributions, from early career researchers and senior academics, with different backgrounds, from all research groups. We may also organize parallel sessions.
Link to event – Click here

Annual Congress - EUNIS
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-06 | Ulster University, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED, Belfast, United Kingdom
One of the main EUNIS activity is its Annual Congress.
The next EUNIS Congress will take place on 4-6 June 2025 at the University of Ulster, UK.
Before each Congress EUNIS organises 1 day of workshops led by Special Interest Groups which many delegates attend.
Link to event – https://eunis.org/eunis2025/

TNC25
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13 | Brighton, Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UE, Brighton, United Kingdom
The largest and most prestigious research and education networking conference, TNC attracts a truly diverse audience of over 800 participants from more than 70 countries. Attendees represent national and regional research and education networks, schools and universities, technology providers, and many of the world’s most exciting scientific projects.
By bringing together decision-makers, networking and security specialists, identity and access management experts, researchers, academics and students, TNC offers a unique collaborative experience.
Link to event – https://tnc25.geant.org/

CTLS 2025
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Hotel International Brno, Husova 200 / 16, Brno, Czech Republic
Welcome to CTLS 2025
We’re excited to invite you to join us at the CTLS 2025 Congress happening in the beautiful city of Brno! This gathering is going to be an excellent opportunity, bringing together core facility administrators, managers, researchers, and professionals to talk, collaborate, and dive into why core facilities are key to shaping the scientific world. Don’t miss out!
Meet Brno Genius Loci
After an intellectually stimulating programme, you will have the opportunity to taste Brno, explore its culture and historical charm, follow in the footsteps of Gregor Johann Mendel or just soak up the atmosphere of Brno innovation ecosystem – know that Brno is the Mecca of electron microscopy, a cybersecurity hub, becoming the capital of the European gaming industry and the centre of the Czech space industry.
Link to event – https://www.ctls2025.com/

Sanāksme par projektu 4.2.2.11
2025-06-26 15:00 | RTU Zinātnes un inovāciju centra zāle «Moon», Ķīpsalas ielā 6A, Rīga, Latvia
Vieta: RTU Zinātnes un inovāciju centra zāle «Moon», Ķīpsalas ielā 6A
Datums: 2025. gada 26. jūnijs
Laiks: 15:00
RTU un Augstākās izglītības un zinātnes informācijas tehnoloģijas koplietošanas pakalpojumu centrs (VPC) aicina Jūs piedalīties sanāksmē, lai konceptuāli vienotos par sadarbības principiem un mehānismiem, tai skaitā par lēmumu pieņemšanas procedūru attiecībā ar ieviešamajiem risinājumiem (to saskaņošanu) projekta 4.2.2.11 ietvaros.
Darba kārtība:

4.2.2.11. projekts, abas kārtas, atbildīgie par tematiskajām jomām (RTU un VPC)
LUIS/LAIS turpinājums pēc 2027. gada (LU un VPC)
Aicinājums kļūt par VPC asociētajiem biedriem (VPC)
Augstskolu kontaktpersonu identificēšana un informācijas savākšana kartēšanai (īpaši tiem, kas nelieto LAIS un nav VPC dibinātāji)
Dažādi jautājumi

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Lūdzu, reģistrējieties līdz 25. jūnijam pieteikšanās formā zemāk:
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EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects the best thinkers in higher education technology.
This is THE event where professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges. It’s the largest gathering of your peers…people you can relate to, learn from, and stay connected to throughout the year.
Link to event – https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference

VPC Student Information System Day
2025-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Latvijas universitāte (Dabas māja) Magnum auditorium, Jelgavas iela 1, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia
VPC Student Information System Day is dedicated to higher education institutions to share experiences regarding the development, architecture, and implementation of modern Student Information Systems (SIS). The event aims to provide an overview of the latest trends and solutions that help universities manage study processes and data more efficiently. During the event, information will also be provided about activity 4.2.2.11 “Study Process Digitalization,” which is related to the development of shared elements of the Student Information System, its current status, and the next steps.
Salesforce attendees: Jean Pembleton, Marc Casanovas, Bas Ten Holter
Link to registration form – here
Agenda:

09:00-10:00
Registration/ Welcome tea & coffee

10:00
Welcome & Introductions (All)

10:10
University of Latvia, status and future steps in 4.2.2.11 project realization

10:30
Salesforce, Agentforce Education (Education Cloud) Overview (Jean, Marc)

11:30
Q&A

12:00
Lunch

13:00
Student Information System Overview (Modern SIS approach) (Jean)

13:30
Salesforce SIS demo (Marc)

14:00
Denmark National SIS Overview & Procurement Process (Bas, Marc)

14:30
Q&A

14:45-15:15
Coffee break

15:15-15:30
Wrap up (Bas/Jean next steps)

Digitālo resursu un bibliotēku vadības sistēmu modernizācija
2025-12-03 14:30 - 2025-12-04 17:30 | University of Latvia (Nature House), Jelgavas street 1, Riga, LV-1004, Latvia
The aim of the seminar is to provide an overview of the latest trends, best practices, challenges, and opportunities related to digital resources and library management systems that support the effective administration of modern library information systems. The seminar will also present information about the activity within Project 4.2.2.11 “Digitalisation of Studies,” which concerns the modernisation of digital resources and library management systems, including its current status and next steps.
During the seminar, representatives from Clarivate will introduce their information systems — Alma, Primo VE, and others.
Link to event registration – here
Seminar locations and times:

3 December, 14:30–17:30 – Jelgavas 1, University of Latvia Academic Centre, House of Nature, Room 702
4 December, 09:00–14:00 – Jelgavas 1, University of Latvia Academic Centre, House of Nature, Room 701

The target audience for the first day of the seminar is primarily library management staff, with a focus on introducing the functionality of Clarivate systems and how they can support the resolution of current and future challenges.
The second seminar day is more technical and geared towards practitioners, particularly systems librarians, focusing on evaluating potential system architecture solutions within a consortium model, as well as the limitations and advantages of each approach.
Program:
December 3rd , 2025

14:30 – 14:40
Introduction and audience`s expectations, challenges and hopes for the project & the future

14:00 – 15:00
General Alma overview

15:00 – 15:30
Demonstrating some basic workflows (e.g. Acquisition, ERM, fulfillment)

15:30 – 15:40
Coffee break

15:40 – 16:10
Brief overview of analytics

16:10 – 16:40
Demonstrating Primo NDE

16:40 – 17:00
Topology scenarios and impact (e.g. individual IZs vs. shared IZs)

17:00 – 17:30
Q & A / Discussion / Wrap-up day 1

December 4th, 2025

09:00 – 09:10
Introduction and audience`s expectations, challenges and hopes for the project & the future, General Alma overview summary

09:10 – 09:30
Best practices from Europe – trends, challenges & solutions

The need for change in the higher education landscape in Europe – demographic developments, budget constraints, competences, IT resources;
Alma consortia examples from Europe – the main drivers for the change;

09:30 – 10:00
Discussion about potential future organization of the consortium, roles & resources

10:00 – 11:00
Ex Libris`s Alma implementation approach for networks/consortia based on the size (members, topology) and scope of the project

11:00 – 11:15
Coffee break

11:15 – 12:15
Better prepared for future challenges part I: how to establish the library as an inevitable service provider of the university supported with innovative technology (e.g. GenAI)

The library at the heart of teaching & learning incl. addressing copyright challenges – reading list management solution Leganto incl. AI-Syllabus;

From just in case to just in time: new ways of improved fulfillment & collection development:

Rialto Collection development capabilities;
Improving collection coverage with RapidILL while saving acquisition budget;

GenAI transformation:

Reacting on changes in user expectations & behavior (AI-powered Discovery);
Let Alma do the work for you: Alma Assistants (video);
Outlook GenAI.

12:15 – 13:00
Lunch break

13:00 – 13:30
Better prepared for future challenges part II: how to establish the library as an inevitable service provider of the university supported with innovative technology

Simplifying third-party integrations and library operation processes – empowering librarians to automate time-consuming routine tasks with LibOW (workflow-automation tool)

13:30 – 14:00
Q & A / Discussion / Wrap-up day 2

Information event about PIVS and EOSC
2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | RTU Moon, Ķīpsalas 6A, Rīga, Latvia
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) and The Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC) invite you to participate in an informational meeting, during which we will provide more detailed information about the following activities:

The implementation of the Research Information Management System (PIVS) (Pure, Elsevier);
Project 1.1.1.6. “Digitalisation of Scientific Activities and Participation in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)”.

Date and Time:17 December 2025 at 10:00
Venue:“Moon” Hall, RTU Science and Innovation Centre, 6A Ķīpsalas Street
Registration:Please confirm your participation by completing the registration form by 12 December 2025:Information Session on PIVS and EOSC – Fill out form

10:00-10:30
Registration / Welcome tea & coffee

10:30-10:40
Opening speech (VPC/ I.Šteina)

10:40-11:00
About PURE system (Elsevier/ M.Nowak & P. Milewska)

11:00-11:30
National and shared community plans (VPC/ I.Afanasjevs)

11:30-12:30
Individual instance and PURE capabilities (Elsevier/ M. Nowak & K.K. Sørensen)

12:30-13:00
Coffee break

13:00-13:30
An introduction to SURF, an overview of EOSC activities in the Netherlands, and key service and service-delivery practices that support effective Open Science (SURF/ Alexander van den Hil)

13:30-14:10
EOSC plans in Latvia (VPC/ I.Afanasjevs)

14:10-15:00
Q&A session

Informatīvs seminārs par pētniecības datu pārvaldību un Latvijas zinātnes infrastruktūras attīstību
2025-12-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Elektronikas un datorzinātņu institūts, Dzērbenes iela 14, Rīga, LV-1006, Latvia

Study visit to the Netherlands
2026-01-01
Study visit for a better understanding of best practices
Planned timeframe: First half of 2026, the NetherlandsActivity type: Study visit
Rationale:Study visit to a foreign higher education institution in the Netherlands, learning from best practices.
Target group: Work package members. Planned number of participants: 1–2 participants from RSU, 1–2 from LBTU, 1 from RTU, and 1 from LU.Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:Enhanced understanding of internship management systems — their offerings, capabilities, and various implementation models in an international context.

Study visit to Germany
2026-01-01
Study visit for a better understanding of best practices
Planned timeframe: First half of 2026, Germany
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
Study visit to a foreign higher education institution in Germany, learning from best practices.
Target group: Work package members. Planned number of participants: 1–2 participants from RSU, 1–2 from LBTU, 1 from RTU, and 1 from LU.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
Enhanced understanding of internship management systems — their offerings, capabilities, and various implementation models in an international context.

VPC Studentu informācijas sistēmas diena
2026-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Latvijas universitāte (Zinātnu māja) Alfa auditorija, Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia
VPC Student Information System Day is dedicated to higher education institutions and aims to share experience in the development, architecture, and implementation of modern Student Information Systems (SIS).
The event aims to provide an overview of the latest developments in student lifecycle management modules, solutions for managing academic processes, student progress and support services, system implementation roadmaps and data migration options, as well as support opportunities for other higher education management functions—such as human resources, real estate management, finance, analytics, research, and laboratory management, among others—helping universities manage study processes and data more efficiently.
During the event, information will also be provided about the 4.2.2.11 “Digitalisation of the Study Process” project, including its connection to the development of shared components of the Student Information System, its current status, and next steps.

SAP representatives:

Mark Arts, Education & Research Unit Director, NTT Data
Ali Gultekin, SAP SLcM Senior Solution Architect, NTT Data
Ainārs Bemberis, Head of SAP Latvia
Aleksandrs Popovs, SAP Business Architect, SAP Latvia

Event registration link – here

09:00 – 10:30
Opening of SAP Student Management Systems Day

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee break

10:45 – 12:00
Demo: management of academic processes, student progress, and support servicesDemo: support for financial and administrative processes

12:00 – 12:20
SAP SLCM system implementation roadmap and data migration

12:20 – 13:00

Lunch break

13:00 – 14:00
Q&A session, demonstration of specific SAP SLCM functionalities

14:00 – 14:15
Coffee break

14:15 – 14:45
SAP support for other higher education management functions – HR, real estate, budgeting and analytics, research and laboratory management, etc.

14:45 – 15:00
Closing session

EOSC Winter School 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Radisson Blu Hotel Nice, 223 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, 06200, France
Book your place by 12 January 2026 (12:00 CET) at the EOSC Winter School 2026, taking place on 27-29 January 2026 in Nice, France. This year’s edition will be collocated with a closed meeting of the EOSC Federation Build-up Group, taking place on 26-27 January 2026.
As in the first two EOSC Winter Schools, the third edition will bring together broad representation from the EOSC community, including from the EOSC-related Horizon Europe projects, the EOSC-A Task Forces, the EOSC Opportunity Area Expert Groups, the EOSC-A Board and Secretariat, the European Commission and others.
To review the reports and materials from previous editions, visit EOSC Winter School 2025 and EOSC Winter School 2024.
The full EOSC Winter School 2026 website can be found here.

Seminārs “Pētījumu datu pārvaldības ētiskie aspekti”
2026-01-28 10:00 - 13:30 | Rīgas Stradiņa universtāte. 2 stāvs, a-217, Kuldīgas iela 9C, Rīga, Latvia
Aicinām ikvienu interesentu piedalīties seminārā, kurā tiks aplūkoti pētījumu datu pārvaldības ētiskie aspekti, tostarp atvērto datu principi, pētījuma plānošana, informētā piekrišana, dalībnieku tiesību un dabas un kultūras mantojuma aizsardzība, kā arī ētiskie izaicinājumi nacionālos un starptautiskos pētījumos.
Semināru vadīs Signe Mežinska (Dr.sc.soc., MS bioētikā).
Norises laiks: 2026. gada 28. janvāris, plkst. 10.00-13.30
Norises vieta: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, Kuldīgas iela 9C, Rīga
2. stāvs, A-217. telpa un tiešsaistē (MS Teams)
Dalība seminārā ir bez maksas, taču obligāta iepriekšēja reģistrācija gan klātienes, gan tiešsaistes dalībai.
Reģistrēties aicinām, aizpildot pieteikuma formu
Semināru organizē Augstākās izglītības un zinātnes IT koplietošanas pakalpojumu centrs (VPC). Seminārs tiek organizēts projekta “Atbalsts atvērtās zinātnes ieviešanai praksē, kā arī izveidoti risinājumi zinātnes datu koplietošanai un dalībai ES atvērtajā zinātnes mākonī” ietvaros.

Informācijas resursu un bibliotēku pakalpojumu pārvaldības sistēmu modernizācija
2026-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Latvijas universitāte (Dabas māja) Magnum auditorium, Jelgavas iela 1, Rīga, LV-1004, Latvia
Semināra mērķis ir iepazīstināt ar jaunākajām tendencēm, izaicinājumiem un iespējām, nodrošinot efektīvu informācijas resursu pārvaldību un izmantošanu augstskolu bibliotēkās. Pasākumā uzņēmuma EBSCO pārstāvji iepazīstinās ar uzņēmuma piedāvātajiem risinājumiem mūsdienīgai informācijas resursu pārvaldībai augstskolu bibliotēkās, kas balstīti atvērtā koda risinājumā “Folio“.
Seminārā laikā sniegta arī informācija par projekta “Studiju procesu digitalizācija”, līguma Nr. 4.2.2.11/1/25/I/001 aktivitāti, kas saistīta ar digitālo resursu un bibliotēku pakalpojumu pārvaldības sistēmu modernizāciju, pašreizējo statusu un nākamajiem soļiem.
Semināra norises laiks un vieta: 2026.gada 4.februārī no plkst. 10.00-17.00 Latvijas Universitātes Dabas mājā, Jelgavas iela 1
Rīga, LV-1004
No plkst. 10:00-12:15 – Magnum zāle, 1.stāvs
no 13.00-17.00 – 223. Telpa, 2.stāvs.
Semināram būs iespējams pieslēgties arī tiešsaistē, MS Teams platformā. Semināra saite dalībniekiem tiks nosūtīta pēc reģistrēšanās.
Saite uz pasākuma reģistrāciju šeit

10:00
Setting the Stage – Uldis Zariņš

10:15
FOLIO Strategy – Gar Sydnor

10:45
FOLIO Consortiality – Roman Piontek

11:15
Open Discussion

12:15
Lunch

13:00
FOLIO and EDS – Claus Wolf

13:45
FOLIO and Other SaaS – Grzegorz Milewski

14:30
Coffee Break

15:00
FOLIO Status Quo – Christopher Spalding

15:30
Open Discussion

Cisco Live
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13 | RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 25, Amsterdam, 1078, Netherlands
Cisco Live EMEA is Europe’s premier event for IT professionals, customers, and partners, bringing together thousands of industry peers to learn, connect, and get inspired. At this multi-day conference you’ll gain cutting-edge technical education and insights on key technologies like AI, security, networking, and cloud, all designed to support your personal and professional growth.
You’ll have the chance to hear from Cisco executives and industry leaders, participate in hands-on labs and sessions, and learn directly from experts — helping you stay ahead of emerging trends and real-world challenges.
Cisco Live also offers unique community and networking opportunities, letting you connect with peers, partners, and engineers to exchange ideas and build lasting professional relationships.
And of course, it’s not all work — the event includes social experiences and celebrations that make learning fun and memorable.

20th International Digital Curation Conference
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-18 | University of Zagreb, Josipa Marohnića 5, Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
The 20th edition of the International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC26) will take place in Zagreb, Croatia between 16-18 February 2026.

The main theme for the conference is AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation.
The International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is an established annual event with a unique place in the digital curation community, reaching out to individuals, organisations and institutions across all disciplines and domains involved in curating data and providing an opportunity to get together with like-minded data practitioners to discuss policy and practice.

More information: Here
Registration: Here

Design Thinking Workshop
2026-04-07 | RSU, Dzirciema iela 16, Rīga, 1007, Latvia
Design Thinking Workshop for the Development of a Modern Student-Centred Study Process and the Creation of the SIS
Activity type: Competence development in the area of study process development and innovative solutions.
Rationale:
A unified strategic vision is needed for the development of a student-centred study process in Latvian higher education, including a conceptual framework for SIS development based on process development principles (business development needs) rather than solely technical solutions.
There is potentially a divergent understanding among the parties involved regarding the future study process model.
A joint discussion of the vision is needed to identify the key challenges in the context of regulatory frameworks, governance, quality assurance, and digital transformation.
Target group:
Representatives of higher education institutions responsible for work packages, VPC, and public administration bodies primarily involved in the development of regulatory frameworks and implementation of processes in higher education (MoES, AIKA, etc.). Planned number of participants: 20–25 participants.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
A structured process for study process transformation has been initiated, establishing a shared understanding and an initially agreed vision for the directions and next steps in developing a student-centred study process that is competitive within the international higher education landscape.

Design Thinking Workshop
2026-04-21 | RSU, Dzirciema iela 16, Rīga, 1007, Latvia
Design Thinking Workshop for the Development of a Modern Student-Centred Study Process and the Creation of the SIS
Activity type: Competence development in the area of study process development and innovative solutions
Rationale:
A unified strategic vision is needed for the development of a student-centred study process in Latvian higher education, including a conceptual framework for SIS development based on process development principles (business development needs) rather than solely technical solutions.
There is potentially a divergent understanding among the parties involved regarding the future study process model.
A joint discussion of the vision is needed to identify the key challenges in the context of regulatory frameworks, governance, quality assurance, and digital transformation.
Target group:
Representatives of higher education institutions responsible for work packages, VPC, and public administration bodies primarily involved in the development of regulatory frameworks and implementation of processes in higher education (MoES, AIKA, etc.). Planned number of participants: 20–25 participants.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
A structured process for study process transformation has been initiated, establishing a shared understanding and an initially agreed vision for the directions and next steps in developing a student-centred study process that is competitive within the international higher education landscape.

Study visit to explore the possibilities of the Open Campus system
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24
Study visit to explore the possibilities of the Open Campus system
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
To ensure the identification of best practices in the use of the Open Campus system — which is required for the development of the national SIS reference model — a study visit is planned to the Technical University of Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Target group: Work package members. Planned number of participants: 13–15 (4–5 participants from LU)
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
Knowledge acquired regarding the capabilities and functionality offered by the Open Campus system.

Study visit
2026-05-01
Study visit for a better understanding of best practices in organising the informed consent process in student research
Planned timeframe: April–May 2026
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
In order to develop a high-quality and practically tested model, it is necessary to learn from the best practices of foreign higher education institutions — particularly regarding the distribution of responsibilities in the informed consent process, the actual stages of the process, the use of digital solutions and their integration with secure data management, as well as training, quality control, and ethics review mechanisms in student research. The information gathered will be used to develop the technical specification for an IT solution to support this process.
Target group: WP2 members. Planned number of participants: 3–4 participants from RSU.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
Structured knowledge acquired regarding the informed consent process management model, distribution of responsibilities, process flow, and digital solutions — providing a foundation for developing a high-quality technical specification.

Study visit for a better understanding of best practices
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-07
Study visit for a better understanding of best practices
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
Study visit to foreign higher education institutions in Finland (University of Helsinki and University of Tampere), learning from best practices.
Target group: Work package members. Planned number of participants: 1–2 participants from RSU, 1–2 from LBTU, 1 from RTU, and 1 from LU.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
Enhanced understanding of internship management systems — their offerings, capabilities, and various implementation models in an international context.

DataverseLV – Celebrating the First Year in the Dataverse community
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | LU Sapere Aude zāle, Kalpaka bulvāris 4, Rīga, Latvia
Join us for a special event celebrating the first year of the DataverseLV research data repository and its growing role within the international Dataverse community.
This event offers a unique opportunity to look back on the achievements of DataverseLV during its first year, explore its impact on research data management in Latvia, and learn about future developments. Kristaps Oškalns and Daina Kosīte (VPC) will share insights into the repository's journey, milestones, and vision ahead.
We are also delighted to welcome representatives from The Dataverse Project at Harvard University. Sonia Barbosa, Gustavo Durand and Philip Durbin will introduce the Dataverse software and provide a closer look at the vibrant global community that supports and advances open research data sharing.
Whether you are a researcher, data steward, librarian, or simply interested in research data infrastructure, this event is an excellent chance to connect, learn, and become part of the wider Dataverse network.
When: 6th of May
Where: LU Sapere Aude zālē, Kalpaka bulvāris 4, Rīga and online (Teams)
Registration: HERE
Programme

One year of DataverseLV research data repository in Latvia

Kristaps Oškalns, Daina Kosīte (VPC)

Meeting the Dataverse Project team: overview of the Dataverse software and repository community worldwide

Sonia Barbosa, Gustavo Durand, Philip Durbin (The Dataverse Project, Harvard University)
We warmly invite you to join us and learn about the latest advances in open research data sharing!

Kick-off: Digitising the learning process
2026-05-11 14:00 - 16:00
We invite a representative from your higher education institution to participate in the information event of the project “Digitisation of the Study Process”, where the possibilities of your institution’s participation in the project will be discussed.
When? 2026. 11 May 2010, 14.00-16.00
Where? Riga Stradiņš University (RSU), Konsula iela 21, Riga, room 204 (2nd floor) and online: Microsoft Teams
Registration: HERE until 8 May 2026, at 10.00. 12.00
About the project
The aim of the project is to modernise study management systems and processes, ensure a student-centred and flexible study environment, as well as increase the competitiveness of Latvian higher education institutions by introducing modern digital and shared solutions.
The project will:

A shared learning management system solution;
Support tools for digitising the study process;
integration with national data systems;
Developing the competences of administrative staff in the field of digital transformation.

Project work packages
All seven work packages will be presented during the event and each will have the opportunity to join as a partner:

WP01 – Competence development
WP02 – Personal data management in student research
WP03 – Study process evaluation system
WP04 – Managing student placements
WP05 – Digital resources and library management
WP06 – SIS-based functionality (institutions)
WP07 – Shared registers

Each HEI is invited to assess which work package it would like to be involved in and to nominate a representative to participate in the event and for future cooperation.
The project is implemented by the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Services Centre in cooperation with the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Riga Stradiņš University and the Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technologies.
The total funding of the project is €23 438 762, including ESF+ funding of €19 922 947 and state budget co-financing of €3 515 815.
Please note that event details are subject to updating. The event will be held in Latvian. Please note that the event will be photographed and filmed. By participating in the event, you agree that the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Services Centre has the right to use this material for communication and documentation purposes.

Forward Together
2026-05-21 | Conference Hall “Fantadroms”, Gustava Zemgala gatve 74,, Riga, LV-1039, Latvia
Join us for our first joint conference bringing together four major national-level initiatives that are shaping the Latvia’s research and higher‑education ecosystem:

Data Stewards*

*Implementation of Open Science and Strengthening Research Data Management

Digitalization of Scientific Activity and Participation in the European Open Science Cloud
Research Information Management System (RIMS)
Digital Transformation of Higher Education

This will be a dynamic, full‑day conference where:

international experts will share their experience with digital solutions and their impact,
panel discussions with practitioners and collaboration partners will take place,
practical workshops will offer hands‑on opportunities to explore new systems and tools,
and we will introduce digital services and solutions that will soon provide important support to researchers, universities, and the entire science ecosystem.

These projects together form a shared story about the future of a modern and competitive science and education system in Latvia.
We invite you to an event where we will continue developing the knowledge, tools, and cooperation needed for this future. We believe that the greatest changes happen when people meet, share experience, and look toward the future together.

Event AgendaRegister for the event here

Workshop about Finnish experience
2026-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | RSU Study and Science Centre, Konsula iela 21, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia
You are invited to participate in the knowledge transfer workshop “Finnish Higher Education Institution Solutions for Effective Internship Management”, which will provide an overview of internship management solutions and best practice examples used by Finnish higher education institutions, and will facilitate discussion on the potential integration of these solutions in Latvian higher education institutions.
Objective: To introduce best practices in internship management from Finnish higher education institutions.
Target audience: Members of the WP4 internship management working group under Study Process Digitalisation Project No. 4.2.2.11/1/25/I/001, participants of the Finland study visit, internship management specialists from partner higher education institutions, as well as internship management specialists from other higher education institutions.
Agenda:
13:00–13:10 Opening (hybrid format, with video recording)
13:10–13:30 Presentation on key insights from the Finland study visit (hybrid format, with video recording)
13:30–14:15 Thematic working groups (in-person only):

Internship process organisation – which elements from the Finnish experience can be adopted and adapted for organising internships in Latvia
Digital solutions for internship management – which Finnish digital systems and their features would be applicable to the needs of Latvian higher education institutions?
Inter-institutional cooperation – how to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions in the area of internship management?

14:15–14:40 Presentation of key working group findings and joint discussion (in-person only)
14:40–15:00 Conclusions and summary of key insights (in-person only)
We invite you to register for the event by completing the registration form by 22 May 2026: https://ej.uz/somijasprakses
Venue: RSU, Konsula iela 21, Riga, 3rd floor, Room 305 / online
This event is organised within the framework of ESF+ Project No. 4.2.2.11/1/25/I/001 “Study Process Digitalisation”.

Seminar of a Study Process
2026-05-28 09:00 - 13:00 | RSU Study and Science Centre, Konsula iela 21, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia
Within the framework of the Study Process Digitalisation project, alongside other activities, a project sub-activity is being implemented: “Development of a Study Process Evaluation System”, which aims to create a platform for conducting surveys of students, graduates, and employers on study programmes, as well as for compiling and making results available at the national level (for shared survey content) and at the higher education institution level (for institution-specific survey content), and for conducting surveys on individual study courses, with results compiled and accessible at the higher education institution level only.
The seminar is planned to:

Foster a shared understanding of study process evaluation and quality, including the perspectives of the parties involved in the process;
Identify current developments and priorities in the field;
Document the challenges that will need to be addressed during the project in the course of developing the Study Process Evaluation System.

Representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES), LDDK, AIKA, LSA, and other involved institutions are expected to share their experience at the seminar. Seminar participants will include representatives of higher education institutions working on quality assurance matters, as well as representatives from MoES, LDDK, AIKA, LSA, and others. The seminar agenda will be made available shortly.
We invite you or your institution’s designated representative responsible for study process evaluation and quality matters to participate in this seminar. To register, please complete the registration form by 21 May of this year: Development of a Study Process Evaluation System – Fill in form
This event is organised within the framework of ESF+ Project No. 4.2.2.11/1/25/I/001 “Study Process Digitalisation”.

International conference
2026-06-01
Participation in an international conference
on current issues in the digital transformation of European higher education: EUNIS (European University Information Systems — the European community for university IT and digital innovation)
Planned timeframe: June 2026
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
Participation in the international EUNIS 2026 congress is necessary in order to learn about current trends in the digital transformation of European higher education, to adopt best practices in the areas of IT infrastructure, study process digitalisation, and governance, as well as to strengthen international cooperation.
Target group: RSU IT department staff whose job responsibilities are related to the implementation of study process digitalisation solutions envisaged in the project. Planned number of participants: 2 participants from RSU.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:

Current trends and best practice examples in the digital transformation of European higher education compiled and available for use in the implementation of the Study Process Digitalisation project.
Transfer of acquired knowledge and experience ensured by organising a presentation or preparing a report for those involved in the project implementation.

International conference
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-12
Participation in an international conference
Activity type: Study visit
Rationale:
Participation in the CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) in Tallinn, Estonia, learning from best practices.
Target group: Work package leaders (RSU, LBTU). Planned number of participants: 2–3 participants from RSU and LBTU.
Event format: In-person
Expected outcome:
A deepened understanding of global internship development trends and digitally-based learning approaches, as well as practical knowledge on preparing students for the international labour market. Participants will gain specific tools and best practice examples, an understanding of internship quality assessment, and will expand their professional network in an international environment.
