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Projekts “MaKE IT”

December 2021 | Jaunumi | By Ance Petrovica

Inovāciju granti studentiem mākslas, kultūras, ekonomikas un IT starpdisciplinārajās jomās jeb MaKE IT (Nr. 1.1.1.3/21/A/003) ir unikāls projekts, kurā visu līmeņu un programmu studējošiem būs pieejams atbalsts, t.sk. stipendijas, savas vai komandas inovatīvas idejas īstenošanai. Projekta vadošais partneris ir SIA “EKONOMIKAS UN KULTŪRAS AUGSTSKOLA” Projektu realizēs vēl šādi projekta sadarbības partneri: Latvijas Zinātņu Akadēmijas Ekonomikas institūtsBanku augstskolaAlberta koledžaVentspils Augsto Tehnoloģiju parksEkonomikas un kultūras augstskolas fondsSIA „EUROLCDS” Projekta mērķis ir palielināt studējošo uzņēmējdarbības spējas, kā arī pateicoties augstskolu, studentu un komersantu sadarbībai...
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Latvia economy briefing: Latvia on the Verge of a Major Economic Crisis

May 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary Consumer prices in Latvia have risen by 11.3% since March 2021. The rise in prices affects both food and energy resources, and are expected to continue to rise this year, with real inflation to exceed current forecasts at the end of the year. Experts predict a rise in overall prices of up to 50%, so the Ministry of Welfare has proposed solutions to support the population – faster indexation of pensions, one-time support for seniors every December, increase of...
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Latvia external relations briefing: Topical Issues of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs in April 2022

May 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary As the war in Ukraine continues, Latvia’s co-operation with Russia is declining faster and faster. At the beginning of the month, the closure of the Russian consulates in Liepaja and Daugavpils was announced, at the same time expelling diplomats and classifying them as undesirable to the state. The security of Latvia and Europe is one of the most topical issues now, so a ministerial meeting was held in Spain, in which the need to deploy NATO permanent troops in...
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Latvia political briefing: Topical Issues of Latvian Domestic Policy in May 2022

May 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary In May 2022, the domestic politics of Latvia are dominated by previously topical issues – the provision of support to the people of Ukraine, preparations for the October parliamentary elections, as well as the topic of morality in youth education. Intense debate has arisen over the proposal to offer Ukrainian citizens dual citizenship, which deserved negative views from national politicians and deputies. In the last two months, the party association “Development For!” has fragmented, with party participants leaving. As...
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Impact of the Pandemic and War in Ukraine on the Psychological Well-being of Latvian Youth

May 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary In course of numerous studies, about 70% of young people in Latvia have recently experienced mental health problems and complications – depression or depressed mood, obsessive and disturbing thoughts, loneliness, exclusion from others and condemnation. Of these, only about one-fourth of young people consider their emotional well-being to be satisfactory. Adolescents indicate that they crave healthy support from their parents. In Latvia, consultations are offered by state-paid psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists, but waiting in line can last up to...
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Impact of the War in Ukraine and Western Sanctions on the Economy of Latvia

April 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary In Latvia, the average consumer price level in March 2022, compared to March 2021, increased by 11.5%. In turn, food, fuel and electricity prices accounted for two-thirds of total price increases. Individuals must prepare that sanctions, rising energy prices and rising food prices will lead to further price rises and possibly high inflation unseen for a long time. However, the biggest concern at the moment is the situation in the natural gas market – Latvia’s dependence on Russian gas. For Latvia,...
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Preparations for the parliamentary elections in Latvia: how the war in Ukraine affects party ratings

April 2022 | Jaunumi | By Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, China-CEE Institute

Summary The 14th elections to the Parliament (Saeima) of the Republic of Latvia will take place on October 1, 2022, in which 100 members of parliament will be elected for the next four years. According to the latest polls, it is possible that the next parliamentary term will be composed of deputies from 8 political parties. Due to recent domestic and geopolitical developments, party support is fluctuating rapidly, and previously strong parties are on the verge of collapse. On the...
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Pagarināta pieteikšanās MaKE IT Studējošo inovāciju grantu programmas 1. ciklam.

March 2022 | Jaunumi | By Ance Petrovica

Tiek pagarināta pieteikumu pieņemšana projekta “Inovāciju granti studentiem mākslas, kultūras, ekonomikas un IT starpdisciplinārajās jomās (MaKE IT)” Inovāciju grantu programmas 1. ciklam. Pieteikšanās ilgs līdz 2022. gada 25. martam. Lai pieteiktos programmai, ir: 1) Jāiepazīstas ar idejām, kas ir pieejamas projekta Ideju krātuvē: https://www.makeitstudents.eu/ideju-kratuve/pirma-karta. Ja ideja šķiet interesanta, tad ir jāsazinās ar idejas iesniedzēju, spiežot pogu “Mani interesē” un jāpārrunā iespējas strādāt pie idejas īstenošanas ar idejas iesniedzēju (uzņēmumu, organizāciju vai citu studējošo). 2) Studējošais var iesniegt arī savu ideju, lai atrastu...
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Uzsāk studējošo pieteikumu pieņemšanu projekta “MaKE IT” Inovāciju grantu programmā

February 2022 | Jaunumi

Sākot ar pirmdienu, 28. februāri tiek uzsākta studējošo pieteikumu pieņemšana projekta “Inovāciju granti studentiem mākslas, kultūras, ekonomikas un IT starpdisciplinārajās jomās (MaKE IT)” Inovāciju grantu programmas 1. ciklam. Pieteikšanās ilgs līdz 2022. gada 18. martam. Lai pieteiktos programmai, ir: Jāiepazīstas ar idejām, kas ir pieejamas projekta Ideju krātuvē: https://www.makeitstudents.eu/ideju-kratuve/pirma-karta. Ja ideja šķiet interesanta, tad ir jāsazinās ar idejas iesniedzēju, spiežot pogu “Mani interesē” un jāpārrunā iespējas strādāt pie idejas īstenošanas ar idejas iesniedzēju (uzņēmumu, organizāciju vai citu studējošo).Studējošais var iesniegt arī...
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Projekta MaKE IT uzsākšanas seminārs gūst lielu atsaucību

December 2021 | Jaunumi | By Renārs Raubišķis

2021. gada 15. decembrī attālināti noritēja projekta “Inovāciju granti studentiem mākslā, kultūrā, ekonomikas un IT starpdisciplinārajās jomās (MaKE IT)” uzsākšanas seminārs. Semināra laikā projekta sadarbības partneri un to pārstāvji – Oksana Letušenko (Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskola), Līga Peiseniece (Banku augstskola), Ilze Valdmane (Ventspils Augsto tehnoloģiju parks), Vita Vežavanova (Alberta koledža) un Ņina Linde (Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas Ekonomikas institūts) – informēja par projekta mērķiem, aktivitātēm, finansējumu. Studējošie tika informēti par pieteikšanos projektā, plānotajām aktivitātēm un ieguvumiem, bet uzņēmumi - par to...
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