International projects
Turiba University is actively expanding its international cooperation, initiating, developing, and implementing various local, national, and international projects.
We believe that the development of the University is inconceivable without innovative initiatives, the creation of new teaching approaches and methods, and without international collaboration. To prepare high-quality new professionals, it is essential for our university to provide opportunities for learning in an international environment, meeting lecturers, and professionals from around the world. Therefore, we realize international projects in collaboration with universities and partners worldwide.
Through these projects, we have developed new and innovative educational resources and tools, published books, organized international conferences, exchange trips, study visits, summer schools, and other activities.
We have extensive experience in international project management and have been actively involved in coordinating projects such as Central Baltic Interreg, Erasmus Mundus, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program, European Social fund, JUSTICE, NORDPLUS, and ERASMUS+ projects.
Project department initiate and implement projects in collaboration with our faculties and their experts. We are excited to collaborate and bring your ideas to life! Get in touch with us:
KRISTĪNE NEIMANE, Head of project department: kristine.neimane@turiba.lv, Phone: +371 67615541, mob.+371 29628681
IEVA BRUKSLE, Project coordinator: ieva.bruskle@turiba.lv, Phone: +371 67616022
NORDPLUS Intensive course "Sustainable mindset in Entrepreneurship" 2024
Sustainable development and sustainable thinking are especially relevant in the context of the European Green Deal, which aims to make the European Union climate-neutral by 2050. The green transformation of the economy is possible if we change our thinking and increase public involvement in implementing sustainable solutions. This is why Turiba University, in cooperation with Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences from Finland, and Lithuanian Business College, implemented the NORDPLUS Intensive Course on Sustainable Thinking in Business, which took place in August 2024.
From August 12-23, Turiba University hosted 26 students from Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, who spent two weeks learning new skills in building and developing sustainable businesses. This course provided the partners with the opportunity to train students intensively, offering in-depth knowledge.
The course provided insight into topics such as business canvas, business idea generation, design thinking, sustainable business models, collaboration and leadership.
As part of the intensive course, students participated in lectures, practical classes, discussed with industry professionals and specialists and went on study visits. Lecturers from all 3 countries participated in the course. This course provided an excellent opportunity to study and work in an international environment for both students and teachers from Latvia, Lithuania and Finland.
Course dates: 12.-23.08.2024.
The course program can be found HERE.
Lecturers' Presentations:
Evija Kļave, Turiba University, Dr.sc.soc., presentation Analytical & Creative Thinking Synergy
Anzelika Krastina, Lapland UAS, Senior lecturer, presentation Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Climate Action Challenge
Teija Tekoniemi-Selkälä Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Senior Lecturer, presentation Social Sustainability and Role of Culture in SDGs
Student feedback on the Intensive Course:
"I really liked the course, it was great to meet new people from different parts of the world, get together and learn using problem-solving methods to create an innovative solution. I liked the practical and group work the best!", says a student from the Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
"The course was well structured and the information was easy to understand and learn, I will definitely join similar courses in the future and recommend this experience to everyone!", says a student from the Lithuanian Business College.
“Overall it was a great experience. I was interested in exploring a new place and meeting people with different experiences. The location of the university was excellent and allowed us to explore the city center and nearby towns", says a student from Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.
The course poster can be found HERE.
This NORDPLUS Intensive course is implemented by Turiba University (Latvia) in cooperation with Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Lithuanian Business College (Lithuania). The project receives financial support from the NORDPLUS higher education program. Project number: NPHE-2024/10360.
Video lesson “How to build a sustainable start-up?”
ANZELIKA KRASTINA, Lapland University of Applied Science, Finland
This video lecture provides insights into the steps and methods needed to build a sustainable business. It was filmed as part of the NORDPLUS Intensive Course, 'Sustainable Mindset and Entrepreneurship'.
