We invite interested parties to attend the presentation and discussion of the first research study by RTU RBS Baltic Finance Center (BFC), titled "Mortgage Lending and Promoting Competition: Time to Shift Gears?", on November 8, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM at the EU House, Aspazijas Boulevard 28, Riga. To promote evidence-based discussion and offer proposals for market development, BFC has conducted an independent study analyzing Latvian and global practices in mortgage market design and competition promotion. The event will present the study's conclusions and [...]

On Monday, 28 October, an innovative educational event will be organized in Cēsis Municipality - a logic game, "Cēsis Puzzle Day," in which 25 high school teams or 75 high school students from Cēsis Municipality educational institutions will participate. During the game, teams of students in grades 10 to 12 will solve 10 logic problems based on the principles of the prestigious Harvard University logic game. The game aims to improve students' teamwork skills, problem-solving techniques, and creative and critical thinking, which are essential prerequisites for [...]

Riga Business School (RBS), a structural unit of Riga Technical University, has extended its partnership with ACAMS, the global certification association for anti-money laundering professionals, for another two years. This extension allows RBS to continue offering training for the internationally recognized CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist) certificates. By doing so, RBS strenghtens its role as one of the key providers of AML and international sanctions training in the region. As one of the leading partners in the region, RBS [...]

Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), in cooperation with UniLab and Riga Business School, as a unit of Riga Technical University, announces a new series of training courses dedicated to commercializing scientific research and creating technologically intensive start-ups. These trainings are designed to provide scientists, entrepreneurs, and students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to successfully develop start-ups based on scientific research and innovative ideas. Raivis Bremšmits, Director of LIAA: ''These trainings are a valuable step for anyone who wants to create and develop [...]

On 7 November, 11th and 12th-grade students from Riga secondary schools will participate in the logic game "Riga Puzzle Day," 250 students in teams of up to 3 members will solve ten logic games adapted from the prestigious Harvard University. "Riga Puzzle Day" aims to engage young people in problem-solving, strengthen students' teamwork skills, and foster creative thinking. These logic challenges combine multiple skills and provide a foundation for further development of STEM skills. "Today, developing students' interest and understanding of science is crucial. "Riga [...]

Last Friday, 20 September, Sigulda hosted the logic game "Sigulda Puzzle Day," attended by 126 youngsters representing 33 teams. 10th graders from Sigulda competed in an intellectual challenge, solving various logic tasks and demonstrating their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking. The team "elzuP" from Sigulda State Gymnasium was the most skillful in solving the tasks borrowed from the prestigious Harvard University. The competition's winners were determined after a thorough evaluation of the tasks, considering the most correct answers in the shortest time. 1st place [...]

On September 20th, the Sigulda Municipality will organize the logic game “Sigulda Puzzle Day” for the first time, gathering more than 150 10th-grade students from the Sigulda region. Teams will solve 10 logic challenges based on principles developed by the prestigious Harvard University logic games. The event is being organized in Latvia by Riga Business School, a division of Riga Technical University, with the aim of fostering students' interest in STEM fields and the skills required for them. In the fall of 2023, Riga Business [...]

The RBS Baltic Finance Center (BFC) invites faculty members from Latvian universities to participate in a new professional development program. Its goal is to prepare lecturers to teach new courses in FinTech business education, which the BFC offers to integrate into existing study programs at Latvian universities starting this academic year. The total duration of the program will be 24 to 50 hours, depending on the modules chosen by participants. The program will run from October 21 to December 20, 2024, and will provide an [...]

On August 26, 2024, Riga Business School launched its Orientation Week (O-Week) for first-year students, marking the beginning of an exciting journey into academic life. The week-long event, running from August 26 to August 30, 2024, serves as an essential introduction to the next three to four years at Riga Business School (RBS). Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to engage with RBS alumni, the Student Union, faculty members, and staff, all of whom will share crucial information to support them during their [...]

On August 12, 2024, Dr. Claudio Rivera announced that he would change his role in the Riga Business School. As of August 15, 2024, Claudio Rivera will become Director of the undergraduate program, chair of the Leadership Development Practicum course (Executive MBA course), faculty member, and strategic advisor on key projects for the Education Innovation Laboratory. He will also be involved in Riga Business School initiatives in Executive Education, international linkages, and potential doctoral program development. Voldemārs Innus, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Riga [...]