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, […]
European social policy
17th Congress of RENOVABIS
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.
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 […]
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 […]