On 27–28 May 2026, the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences of the University of Latvia hosted a visit of the International Scientific Advisory Board. During the visit, discussions focused on the faculty’s organisational structure, scientific development, research environment, and human resource development.
Throughout the visit, all departments and institutes of the faculty presented overviews of their activities, current research directions, and future development perspectives. The faculty leadership also introduced the board members to the overall vision for the faculty’s strategic development, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening scientific excellence.
Particular attention during the discussions was devoted to the faculty’s long-term development priorities, research quality, international competitiveness, doctoral studies, and the creation of a sustainable academic and research environment.
The Advisory Board highly appreciated the faculty’s scientific potential, the strong engagement of its staff, and the existing research infrastructure. At the same time, the experts highlighted the need to strengthen the faculty’s strategic focus, internal cohesion, and clear scientific identity.
The Board recommended continuing the optimisation of the organisational structure, concentrating resources on priority research areas, developing sustainable research groups, strengthening the doctoral study environment, and creating a more coordinated approach to research and human resource development.
The visit of the International Scientific Advisory Board marks an important step in the faculty’s development by providing an independent international evaluation and recommendations for future growth.
