On 27 March, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, where he discussed with students how higher education is adapting to the rapidly changing needs of society and the labour market.
“Practice-based study formats are becoming increasingly important, such as project- and challenge-based learning, hackathons, co-creation laboratories, and the integration of artificial intelligence solutions into the study process. Students’ experiences of working in interdisciplinary teams on real-world challenges faced by companies and municipalities, developing concrete solutions and prototypes, demonstrate that modern education is closely linked to practical experience, cooperation with industry, and the development of entrepreneurial skills. Seeking solutions to real-life situations already during the study process, for example, reducing administrative burdens in doctors’ daily work or cutting food waste in companies, helps to develop skills that are applicable in professional life,” said the President after the meeting.
