International cooperation

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.

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 […]

ECA Bible art students in Olive Mount monastery

Group of students of the Bible art study programme at European Christian Academy stayed in the Orthodox Ascension Convent on the Mount of Olives< September 18 – October 5, 2023. They had unique opportunity to visit monasteries in Jerusalem, to appreciates their holy relics and see unique icons.

ECA students visiting Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem

During their study visit to Israel in September – October group of students of the Bible art study programme at ECA visited Rockefeller Archeological Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. Rockefeller Archeological Museum holds the largest collection of artifacts from Biblical times and is a well-known research center. Students were given unique opportunity to see parts of […]

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 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.

Rector of ECA Skaidrīte Gūtmane – professor at Klaipeda University

Senate and Council of social sciences at Klaipeda University (Lithuania) voted for awarding rector of European Christian Academy prof. Skaidrite Gūtmane as partnering professor in social sciences at Klaipeda University, June 21, 2023. Cooperation with KU lasts already 10 years – prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane has taken active part in international conferences, presented various lecture courses, she is also vice-editor in chief of the Academic Proceedings of KU “Tiltai / Bridges”. The awarding event at the Rector’s office was attended by Prorector of sciences and studies prof. Sonata Mačiulskyte, Rector’s advisor Rita Vaičekauskaite, Dr. habil., visiting professor at ECA Elvyra Aciene. The Diploma was awarded by the Rector Prof. Artūras Razdabauskas.

Gesher Theater (Israel) visiting Latvia

Commemorating 75 years of the State of Israel internationally known “Gesher Theater” from Israel visited Riga with play “Don’t Look Back” in May 30, 2023. Tour of the Gesher Theater was organized by Embassy of Israel in Latvia. The play was discussed together with teachers and students from European Christian Academy.