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.