Author: Juridiskā koledža

As part of Erasmus+ staff mobility, we visited the Open University of Catalonia (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya – UOC) in Barcelona, ​​which is the first globally recognized online university. UOC started its work in 1995-1996. per academic year with 200 students, in officially recognized educational psychology and business studies courses in Catalan. Now, studies are also held in Spanish and English, students from all over the world are accepted. Now, about 87,000 students study here. The university offers studies in 28 bachelor’s programs, 53 master’s programs, 8 doctoral programs, as well as various professional and language courses and seminars.

The UOC cooperates with quality assurance agencies around the world to ensure the quality of the study process and the recognition of online degrees. The study process itself is monitored and ensured by 544 employees, of which 185 are full-time researchers. Each study course is supervised and administered by one employee. Students have access to a very extensive online library.

I believe that it would be very valuable to continue cooperation with this university, which would give an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and as a result, improve the study process and its organization.

Participiants in ERASMUS+ mobility: Rūta Lūce, Inese Staņislavska, Inita Reide, Intra Lūce, Aivija Gīnberga, Anita Rudziša, Ieva Birne.

Lithuanian colleagues started the science week events already on April 17, first with a meeting and discussions of the teaching staff of Lithuanian universities, and on April 19 the scientific-practical conference “Evidence-based practice: from health to social well-being” was held, in which we, the lecturers of the College of Law, we talked about study programs and scientific work, introduced our foreign lecturers. The audience was interested in the involvement of the College of Law in international organizations: European Association of Higher Education Institutions (EURASHE), World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP), International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI).

In my report on the system of law enforcement institutions of the Republic of Latvia, I explained to the participants of the conference how the judicial system, the Constitutional Court, the prosecutor’s office, the bar, and the police work in Latvia. A discussion ensued as the audience asked questions to which I gave comprehensive answers.

On April 20, the next day of the conference, the events took place in a hybrid form, we met with foreign colleagues not only in person, but also remotely. After that, we got to know the study environment at Utena College, listened to the stories of the employees about the generation of ideas, the modernization of the premises and the activities of students in them. On April 21, a cultural program for the participants of the Science Week was planned, incl. bowling game. It was interesting, fun, unifying, because our team scored the most points in the game and won.

During the conference, I gained great experience and ideas for improving the lecturer’s work. Looking back at the International Science Week at Utena College, it must be said that it is necessary to maintain active and further develop cooperation between our educational institutions, to popularize study programs and their learning methods.

Ruta Mekša

Lecturer at the College of Law

Participiants in ERASMUS+ mobility: Eva Blūma, Silvija Zubricka, Oļegs Nikolajevs, Ruta Mekša.

 

We participated in the international conference “Sustainability and Globalization” in Bulgaria, organized by Burgas Free University, as part of the Erasmus+ mobility program between 06.06.-10.06.2023. The conference had representatives from almost 20 countries covering a wide geographical area – Europe, South America, South Africa, Asia.

As part of the event, we talked about the College of Law, introduced the higher education system in Latvia, emphasizing the advantages of the college and student opportunities.

During the conference, I shared my experience on document management – “Problems of retention periods for personnel management documents”, promoting discussions and expressing opinions, with the active involvement of conference participants.

During the conference, colleagues from universities of other countries got to know each other, further possible cooperation was encouraged. As part of the Erasmus+ program, there was also getting to know the culture and history of Bulgaria by visiting several historical places, as well as visiting a nature reserve. The social evening of all the participants remained in the memory, when presenting the most typical food of each country, not only the culture of food, but also the country itself was introduced.

I consider participation in the Erasmus+ program to be excellent, it broadened my horizons and enriched my experience and knowledge, which I will be able to apply in my daily duties.

Jānis Klieders

Director of the Human Resources Management study program

Participiants in ERASMUS+ mobility: Kārlis Apalups, Aigars Sniedzītis, Jānis Klieders, Imants Lubāns.

Professional education center “Force Lex” organized an experience exchange trip to Pärnu for industry professionals on June 10, 2022. The activity took place with the Estonian Union of Co-operative Housing Associations EKYL (Estonian Union of Co-operative Housing Associations), a body of the UN Center of Excellence for Sustainable Housing. During the meeting, we got acquainted with the legal aspects of managing residential houses in the neighboring country, nuances in the establishment and operation of apartment owners’ associations.

Since 2021, the provision of measures to improve the energy efficiency of a residential house has been determined as a mandatory management activity for Estonians. In Estonia large part of the population lives in buildings built during the Soviet era, which need to improve energy efficiency. In Pärnu, we visited several renovated multi-apartment residential buildings, met with the managers and elders of the houses, and asked very specific questions about the building renovation process. In the renovation of buildings, the latest technologies are widely used here – recuperation, solar panels, industrially produced large-sized insulation panels.The residents of multi-apartment residential buildings are an important part of society and their attitude towards their property plays a vital role in the preservation of real estate. In conversations with colleagues, we gained valuable insights – the Estonian experience in working with apartment owners, motivation methods, the nuances of decision-making by associations of residential apartment owners were clarified, as well as the creation of a dialogue with builders, designers, and other professionals.

Participiant in mobility: Iveta Amoliņa.

Lecturer at the College of Law

During the experience exchange trip this summer, together with my colleagues, I had the opportunity to get acquainted with the study work organization in one of the study centers on the island of Crete. At the College of Law, my duties are related to the organization and management of distance learning, so it was very useful to compare how the study process is organized elsewhere.

Lifelong learning center “Oloklirosi” (founded in 1995) is in Agia Varvara. It offers a wide spectrum of continuing education, i.e. education and professional training services for the unemployed, socially disadvantaged groups of the population, and also for the employed on modern topics that meet the real needs of the labor market, including various types of qualification improvement, business consulting, as well as training and consulting in legal and tax matters. The training center has a cooperation network with the largest companies, so they are also open to cooperation to provide our students with internships.

Thanks to the Greek colleagues who welcomed us and introduced us not only to the educational institution, but also to cultural objects and national cuisine. Erasmus+ mobility gave not only experience in the professional field, but also a broader perspective on life in another country, its culture and people.

Inese Stanislavska

Participiants in ERASMUS+ mobility: Inga Kalmikova, Rūta Lūce, Inese Staņislavska, Inita Reide.

I  participate in Erasmus + programme  during period 07 – 10 June 2022 at Burgas Free University, Burgas Bulgaria. At that time I represeted College of Law, study programmes and benifits to visit Latvia, it was discusion about cyber security issues and distance lerning chalanges nowerdays. Usefull was trainings in the moot court room, it was possible to see examples of real old legal documents and case materials. Mr. Karol Juszka from Krakow Pegagocial University had made presentation about Criminal Law evidence theory.  Mrs. Marta Laveda Box present Her University of Almenia   and Erasmus programmes coordinating in Spain.

Professors and trainees speak English in their free time, out of the university or after worktime, among friends. Also it is very good possibilities take some knowledge in bulgarian language, spanish, polish, slovakian and german languages. Professor Slavka Demthrova from University of Ciril and Methodius  from Slovakia, explain cultural and geographical aspects and benefits in realisation of Erasmus programmes.

I have 8 hours lectures about European administrative Law, public contracts and remedy. I try to explain design thinking methods for legal studies, using Aristotle theories about for elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire. Present differing judicial attitudes as to the fundamental tenets of the co-operation between the different levels of administration, and indeed, more general understandings of European Union administration  in the  national jurisdictions. Participants and professors have some  questions and comments. That was unusual understanding of law throw imagination and design. Also I try to describe the principle of effectiveness, in cases if the Court recalls that EU law does not have the effect of requiring Member States to establish remedies other than those established by national law, unless no legal remedy exists that would make it possible to ensure respect for the rights that individuals derive from EU law.

Excursion to Nessebar was very empresive, a lot of historical backgrouds of fortress and Christianity. There was  many wonderful treasures in this museum that will helps to have a more complex understanding of Bulgaria culture and history. Useful knowledge was taken from excursion to Burgas city maritime port, customs, and of course sightseeing from pirs of Black sea.

Mg.iur. Nikolajs Ozoliņš

Lecturer of College of Law

Participiants in ERASMUS+ mobility: Nikolajs Ozoliņš, Daiga Avdejanova, Oļegs Nikolajevs, Selga Eglīte.