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Study field works defense conference

In November 5, 2023, students of the Academy presented their field work results. Also representatives from the Welfare department of the Jurmala City municipality took part in the conference. Students heard encouraging and professionally motivated evaluations marked as “good”, “very good”, “excellent”. Chairman of the Senate as. prof. Ervīns Butkevics summarized recommendations of employers aimed […]

Meeting in Klaipeda University

Meeting with Rector of Klaipeda University (Lithuania) prof. Arturas Razdabauskas, prorector prof. Sonata Mačiulskyte and Head of the Social work Chair prof. Elvyra Aciene was held in November 14-17, 2023. Cooperation between the two universities and exchange of both teachers and teachers within the ERASMUS framework was discussed.

EC-EZA General Assembly in Sofia

EC-EZA (“European Center for Workers’ Questions”) was held in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 9-13, 2023. Its topic was “European Social Dialogue”. European Christian Academy is partnering with EZA since 2004 and was represented by Rector prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane and ass. prof. Guntis Dišlers. They took active part in panel discussions.

Letter of Appreciation to prof. S.Gūtmane for her academic contribution

The VIII conference of Latvian supervisors and presentatioon of the book on the history of the profession in Latvia was he;ld in November 9, 2023. Rector of ECrA prof Skaidrīte Gūtmane was awarded with Letter of Appreciation for her pioneering academic contribution in the development of the profession.

International seminar dedicated to Caritative social work

A 3-days international seminar dealing with problems of Caritative social work was held in October 31 – November 2, 2023. Following topics were discussed: 1) inter-cultural communication and role of values in the development of Caritative social work in the 21 century; 2) practice of the Caritative social work education in different countries; 3) research […]

Positive evaluation of ther NORDPLUS HE project

The Academy has received positive evaluation of the NORDPLUS HE 2023 project “WE-THINK: Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainability”. The project is executed by the inter-universities consortium platform “WE-THINK” consisting of ECA (head of the consortium). VID University (Norway) and Klaipeda University (Lithuania). The goal of the consortium is to create master study program due to […]

European Christian Academy supports Israel

Eiropean Christian Academy condemns brutal assault on the State of Israel and its civilians by the Palestinian terrorist organization “Hamas”. We rise our prayers and express solidarity with conviction that the truth will finally win.

Rector of ECA – member of the editorial board at Semmelweis University Proceedings

Editorial board and Senate of the Institute of Mental Health at Semmelweis University (Hungary) prolonged the term of being the member of the Board for rector prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane from European Christian Academy for another 5 years term. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane has been operating as member of the Editorial Board already since 2016.

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

Discussion in the think-tank space “Tintnīca / Inkpot” between members of the Council and social work practitioners was held in August 24, 2023. Discussion was focused on connection between the industry and labor market needs. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane, as.prof. Guntis Dišlers, as. prof. Dace Dolace and graduate from the Academy Eva Viļķina joined.

Meeting with NGO leaders from Israel

Meeting with NGO leaders from Israel was organized by Embassy of Israel in Latvia, July 3, 2023. The meeting was held within the ERASMUS network promoting further development of Social work, Caritative social work and Bible art studies.