European social policy

EZA seminar “Social Dialogue as a Precondition for Social Work Professionalization in the Baltic States”.

In May 26-27, 2016, an annual international EZA Seminar “Social Dialogue as a Precondition for Social Work Professionalization in the Baltic States” was held at Latvian Christian academy (supported by EC). The goal of the Seminar – in times when the paradigm of social work undergoes changes it is necessary to sketch more precisely borders […]

EZA seminar in Milano, Italy, December 3-4, 2014

EZA (European Center for Worker’s Questions, EU) held its international seminar “Good professional education and tuition – future for young workers” in Milanio, Italy, December 3-4, 2014. Participants from worker’s organizations from Portugal, Spain, Romania, Poland, Germany and Italy discussed issues of professional education for young people in situation, when large numbers of unemployed in […]

IXE Group meeting in Brussels

The think-tank group meeting of the IXE Group, Semaines Sociales de France, was held in September 6-7, 2013, in Brussels. Topical social issues in Europe were discussed. Key analysists from EC participated in the meeting: G.Fisher, analyst of social issues and inclusion (EC); M.Cerutti, director of BUSINESS EUROPE; J.Vignon, President of Semaines Sociales de France; […]

17th Congress of RENOVABIS

In August 28-30, 2013, the 17th Congress of the Roman Catholic organization RENOVABIS was held in Freising, Germany; it’s title: “Free and solidary: Christians in responsibility for Europe”. The analytical session of the Congress was addressed by representatitive from Europarliament E.Brok, representative from COMECE S.Lunte, Cardinal of Munich and Freising Marx, delegates from European universities, […]

Study direction “Social welfare” accredited for 6 years

In July 3, 2013, Accreditation committee of Latvian Ministry of Education and Science awarded 6 years accreditation (till 2019) to the study direction “Social welfare” at Latvian Christian academy. The study direction comprises four study programmes: Caritative social work (professional bachelor), Caritative social work (professional master), Social work (2nd level professional study programme for those who have […]

International seminar on job creation and green economy, May 2-4, 2013

In May 2-4, 2013, an international seminar “EU job-rich recovery: job creation challenges in green growth and resource efficient economy in Europe using the example of the Baltic States”, organized by the LCrA and EZA (European Center for Worker’s Questions, Germany) was held at Latvian Christian Academy. The issue of green economy and its development […]

International seminar on job creation and green economy, May 2-4, 2013

In May 2-4, 2013, an international seminar “EU job-rich recovery: job creation challenges in green growth and resource efficient economy in Europe using the example of the Baltic States”, organized by the LCrA and EZA (European Center for Worker’s Questions, Germany) was held at Latvian Christian Academy. The issue of green economy and its development […]

International conference “Social Entrepreneurship and Development of Democracy in Europe”, September 24 – October 6, 2012

The goal of the conference was penetrating analysis of the European social platform, strategy “Europe 2020” and to discuss it from the perspective of Baltic and Nordic countries. The conference was attended by academics and students from Lithuanian, Danish, Norwegian, Hungarian and Romanian universities. The programme of the conference is available here. [nggallery id=22]

Academic practical conference „Celebrating 20 Years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia”

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 acquired experience was summarized and plans for further development were discussed; participants of the conference had unique opportunity […]

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 […]