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December, 2018 Rezekne Academy of Technologies Newspaper English Edition No.4 Rezekne Academy of Technologies: u dynamic, active, developing state established higher education institution since 1925 u 3 faculties: • Faculty of Economics and management • Faculty of Engineering • Faculty of Education, Languages, and Design u about 1800 students u more than 150 international students u more than 190 international cooperation partners u 14 study programmes in English u To date approx. 11000 graduates Independency and stability of RTA allows our academy to work personalities who are able to work at international level. with perspective. We can be proud of European level joint study programmes, innovative research in regional studies, social We are proud of our scientific and research work. RTA actively and special pedagogy, and modern research laboratories. participates in various projects ad cooperates with scientists and researchers from other countries. RTA offers 48 study programmes in three faculties. Furthermore, you can choose from undergraduate to doctoral We care about students and with aim to improve studies as well as continue research career. accommodation services, work has been ongoing on reconstruction of student hostel. RTA offers accredited education which is recognized by employers. Academic staff of RTA consists of experienced Rezekne Academy of Technologies is a place where successful and knowledgeable academics and professionals as well as ones meet- best lecturers and talented students. Let`s build practitioners from different sectors who provide students together this diverse tapestry of experience, perspectives, and theory- and practice-based knowledge. Our highly qualified talents! Have an unforgettable study time! staff using modern technology promote development of creative RECTOR OF RTA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION L. KIVLENIECE-KUZŅECOVA, E.Teirumnieks graduated from Head of RTA Public Relations Rēzeknes Augstskola (Rezekne Department Higher Education Institution) and later studied at the On 17 November, the event University of Latvia and obtained dedicated to the centenary master`s degree of Natural of Latvia was held at the Sciences in Environmental Embassy of Latgale GORS. Science. At Riga Technical During the event, Guntars University, he obtained master`s Skudra, head of Education degree of Engineering Sciences Department at the Rezekne in Chemical Engineering and municipality, handed over a doctoral degree in Chemical certificate of appreciation from Engineering. Photo by A. Vasjukevičs Photo by the Ministry of Education and In 2010, E.Teirumnieks was Science to Professor Edmunds elected rector of Rezekne The certificate of appreciation development and improvement Teirumnieks, rector of Rezekne Academy of Technologies and Academy of Technologies. is awarded to E.Teirumnieks in of the regional higher education re-elected in 2015. recognition of his important and institution. ambitious contributions to the Head of Mission Mr. Seong-Jin Han pays visit to RTA RTA Public Relations Mr. Seong-Jin Han and his Department Adviser Didzis Stāvausis. On 7 November, Rezekne During the visit, the guests Academy of Technologies were introduced to the structure (RTA) was visited by the Head of the RTA, study fields, and of Mission of the Embassy of international cooperation. the Republic of Korea in Latvia Continued on page 5. 2 REZEKNE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGIES NEWSPAPER CAMPUS OF REZEKNE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGIES KEEPS GROWING ĒRIKA TEIRUMNIEKA, From March 2018, the RTA Project manager implements the project “Modernisation of Study Rezekne Academy of Programmes in Laser Technologies (RTA) welcomes Technologies, Mechatronics, Latvia`s Centenary with and Mechanical Engineering new 0achievements in the at Rezekne Academy of fields of study, research, Technologies” of the specific aid innovations, and infrastructure objective 8.1.1. “To Increase the modernisation. One of the Number of Modernised STEM objectives of the RTA is to Study programmes, Including provide the necessary labour in the Fields of Medicine and for the economic growth of Creative Industry” within the Latgale, Latvia and Europe, operational programme “Growth Currently, new machinery, installed. All that enables to as well as encourage new and Employment”, the agreement equipment, materials, and improve the quality of study specialists to engage with on the implementation of the EU instruments for work with process and to achieve excellence science and research. To fund project No.8.1.1.0/17/I/011. laser technology are being in research and innovations. achieve it, STEM-oriented The cooperation body of the purchased and later will be The construction of the centre (science, technology, project is Central Finance allocated in the building of building, which will be located engineering, and mathematics) and Contracting Agency of the Physical Processes and on the RTA Campus between the programmes: academic the Republic of Latvia. The Laser Technologies Research existing facilities K1 and K2, is in Master`s study programme estimated cost of the project is Centre, which is currently under full swing. “Laser Technologies”, first level construction, and for mechanical EUR 964917.00, to which ERAF The project is a base for professional higher education will contribute 85% and 15% engineering and metalworking, study programme “Mechanical part of which will be allocated future growth, including is financed by the state budget. the development of studies Engineering”, and professional The estimated implementation in the existing laboratories. New Bachelor`s study programme computers, WEB conference and research, as well as for period of the project is less than strengthening cooperation with “Mechatronics” are being 10 months- from 16 March 2018 equipment, and data storage upgraded. systems have already been partners in laser technology field, until 31 December 2018. both in Latvia and abroad. RTA Public Relations Department at the study programme After that everyone was invited for their country, the students “Applied Communication and to the Art Terrace where played the national anthem On 7th November, with aim to Translation” and Jesus Moreno Indian students offered to try before their story. The audience inform students and academic Quesada (Spain), volunteer at delicious dish- manna pudding. learned not only many general, staff of Rezekne Academy of the Erasmus+ programme, did In the relaxed and light-hearted geographical, and historical facts Technologies (RTA) about their best to create vigorous atmosphere, Indian students about Pakistan, but also gained opportunities provided by the atmosphere. answered questions and gave information about Pakistani Erasmus+ mobility programmes insight into Indian culture and dishes and famous personalities. The first part of the event was traditions. and encourage to participate in The first part of the event ended them, RTA organized the event with a presentation by Indian which also offered insight students during which not only into the rich diversity of the general and historical facts were RTA students and Diwali, the revealed, for example, that the festival of lights, which is world`s first university was celebrated in India and around established in Takshila (India) the world. Diwali is the festival in 700b.c., but also information to celebrate the triumph of National diversity about Indian national symbols light over darkness, good was provided. Furthermore, over evil, and knowledge over a cartoon about Diwali was ignorance. and Diwali Light demonstrated, revealing the traditions of the festival. Festival at RTA After the presentations everyone was invited to the yard of the academy to light up candles and, in accordance with Diwali traditions, arrange them in rows. devoted to the presentations of Having partaken of the sweet The atmosphere of Diwali was the RTA`s students. Zane Grāvīte and nutritious dish, everyone emphasized by a rangoli design (Latvia), student at the study gathered in the hall to listen to created by Indian students. programme Social Pedagogue, the rest of the presentations. Rangoli is a traditional Indian shared her Erasmus+ experience French students gave a brief ornament in which patterns are and told the audience about insight into French culture and created on the floor or the ground her studies at VIA University introduced to the University using materials such as coloured Collage in Denmark revealing of Saint-Nazaire. Turkish rice, dry flour, coloured sand, or not only the differences in the representative showed a video flower petals. During the event, study process, but also her own revealing the diversity and a traditional Indian dance was observations on Danish lifestyle. beauty of his country and invited demonstrated. The student`s presentation everyone to visit Turkey to get to The event went down a storm The hosts of the event: was followed by the fun game know it. and revealed the international Fruit Salad, during which Jesus Santa Gricāne (Latvia), head The presentation of Pakistan atmosphere at the RTA. of International Relations, Moreno managed to stir up the participants of the event. began with a call to stand up Student Council, student because, in showing respect REZEKNE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGIES NEWSPAPER 3 We are glad to welcome you in Rezekne. Discover more about our city and see what your future might look like as a RTA student. There are four historical regions in Latvia – Latgale, Vidzeme, Kurzeme, and Zemgale. Latgale is a cultural and historic region of Latvia, located
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