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Supervisions for employees of the State Agency for Integration

European Christian Academy offers professional supervisions for employees of the State Agency for Integration in Jūrmala. In 2023 the sessions are moderated by graduate of the Supervision Master study program Mrs. Inese Kovaļevska. In March, 2023, the Academy received Letter of Appreciation from the Agency for high quality of th ework she does !

New Year greetings from Ambassador of Israel Mrs. Sharon Rappaport-Palgi

We have received sincere greetings and wishes of happiness, peace and propsperity in the New Year. The almost gone 2023 has been rich in events of mutual support and cooperation we would like to continute!

First Christmas greetings – from Latvian Parliament

With joy we have received Christmas greetings from Deputy speaker of the 14th Saeima (Latvian Parliament) Dr. Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica. Especially we are pleased that Dr. Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica has graduated from European Christian Academy.

Graduates from ECA employed by the State Agency for Integration in Jūrmala

Several graduates from European Christian Academy are employed by the State Agency for Integration in Jūrmala – Maija Paņukova, Solvita Gernere-Alaine, Mārīte Miezīte, Arta Alliu. Senate of the Academy has received Letter of Appreciation from the Agency emphasizing their excellent performance. Head of the Agency Ilona Jurševska writes: “What I would like stress above other […]

Appreciation of the work done at the Academy and by prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane

Rector of European Christian Academy prof. Skaidrite Gūtmane has received Letter of the Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, in December 8, 2023. The Letter is an exclusive sign of appreciation after 30 years of both research and educational work carried out at the Academy since 1993, especially in the […]

Lectures by prof. Haim Weiss at the Academy

Prof. Haim Weiss from Beersheva University (Israel) is giving lectures for students in the social welfare field, Latvian social workers and to all professionals of helping professions interested in anthropological approach to issues of the risk society, November 29 – December 2, 2023. Professor Weiss is building his lectures on the concept of the Talmudic […]

Meeting of the Council for Cooperation Between Social Work Specialists at the Ministry of Welfare

In the Meeting of the Council in November 30, 2023, as. prof. Liesma Ose moderated discussion about the project of the Social work development future in Latvia and innovations. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane joined the discussion.

Meeting of the NORDPLUS networking organization “WE-THINK” in Klaipeda University

Participants of the NORDPLUS netweorking organization “WE-THINK” gathered for meeting in Klaipeda University, November 27-29, 2023. Representatives from European Christian Academy (LV), Klaipeda University (LV) and VID-Specialized University (NO) joined to work out the Intensive course program for master degree students in social work and social entrepreneurship “Accelerating social entrpreneurship for social sustainability”.

EZA seminar “Ready for AI? – The world of work in the upcoming revolution”

An international seminar “Ready for AI? – The world of work in the upcoming revolution” was held in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 23-24, 2023. Experts from various EU countries discussed topical issues related to AI and challenges for humanity in the fast changing situation across the globe. The seminar was introduced by President of EZA Luc […]

Inter-universities’ meeting to discuss joint master study programs

Meeting with faculty from European Christian Academy (LV), St.Ignatius Loyola University of Applied Sciences (LT), VID-specialized University (NO) was held in November 14. 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss piloting project for two joint master study programs: “Audit of social services” and “Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship”. Faculty members evaluated quality of the piloting […]