European Social policy

Academic practical conference „Celebrating 20 Years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia” in May 17, 2012

Conference „Celebrating 20 years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia” was held in Ķīpsala International Exhibition Hall, Riga, May 17, where both educators and practitioners from all over the country met for the first time. The conference was initiated and organized by the Consulting Committee for Education and Research in Social Work Education, of […]

Semaines Sociales de France Session in Paris, November 25-27

Rector of LChrA S.Gūtmane and assistant to the rector L.Ozola attended the annual session of the European Catholic organization “Semaines Sociales de France” titled „Democracy: A new concept” in Paris together with well-known philosophers, theologians, representatives of the Church and politicians. The former President of Latvia V.Vīķe-Freiberga addressed the session.

EZA seminar „Employment Strategy in Europe: How Can Europe 2020 Strategy Be Implemented in the Baltic States?” in October 27-28

European Center for Worker’s Questions (EZA) collaborating with Latvian Christian Academy held an international educational seminar „Employment strategy in Europe: How can EUROPE 2020 strategy be implemented in the Baltic States?” It was developed in a challenging and mind-provoking discussion based on penetrating presentations by N.Klein from EZA, A.Altosaar from ETÖK, EE, P.Krīgers, Secretary General […]

EZA seminar „Employment Strategy in Europe: How Can Europe 2020 Strategy Be Implemented in the Baltic States?” in October 27-28, 2011

European Center for Worker’s Questions (EZA) collaborating with Latvian Christian Academy held an international educational seminar „Employment strategy in Europe: How can EUROPE 2020 strategy be implemented in the Baltic States?” It was developed in a challenging and mind-provoking discussion based on penetrating presentations by N.Klein from EZA, A.Altosaar from ETÖK, Estonia, P.Krīgers, Secretary General […]

IP course „Social Economy, Social Entrepreneurship and Theory of Associative Democracy”

An intensive international ERASMUS study course „Social Economy, Social Entrepreneurship and Theory of Associative Democracy” was held in September 25 – October 8. Students and lecturers from five universities (Denmark, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania besides Latvia) participated. Several following issues were covered in both lectures and workshops: presentation of European Legislation and European Social Model, European […]

15th congress of RENOVABIS in Freising

Rector of LChrA Dr. S. Gūtmane and coordinator of international projects B. Soloveja attended the 15th congress of Roman Catholic organization RENOVABIS, September 1-3, Freising (DE). The title of the congress: „Structural changes in countryside – experience from Central and Eastern Europe”.

EZA – ETOK Seminar in Tallinn (Estonia)

In May 19 – 21, 2012, an EZA seminar „Increasing the role of social partners and employees in implementing the Europe 2020 strategy” was held in Tallinn by NGO „Estonian Centre for Work-Related Questions”. Latvian Christian Academy was represented by assist. prof. Guntis Dišlers (presentation „Some important aspects of Social Economy – concept development in […]

Meeting of the project work group

Work group for the EZA („European Center for Worker’s Questions”) and LChrA joint project „European Employment Strategy: Analyzing the Baltic Region Dimension” met in April 2. Specialists from Latvian Free Trade Unions Association (LBAS), LChrA, Social Dialogue Educational Centre and Christian professional higher education association discussed implementation of the project. The session has been scheduled […]

EZA seminar in Tallinn, February 4-5, 2011

Joint seminar on „Demographic Transition and Opportunities of Life-long Learning” was held in Tallinn, February 4-5, it was organized by EZA and ETOK (EE). Representatives from Tallinn University, University of Rome, and University of Madrid as well as from Estonian Ministry of Education and Science and trade unionists took part in the Seminar. Latvian side […]

LChrA participates in the Roman Catholic organization IXE

Rector of the Academy Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane attended the work seminar organized by „Semaines Sociales de France” held in Brussels, January 28-30, after the organiztion’s invitation. Latvian Christian academy has been accepted as partner organization to the Roman Catholic lay organization „Initiatives of Christians for Europe” (IXE) caring for integration of Christian values in European […]