Medical Education Technology Centre, RSU

For more than 10 years, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (MITC) has provided the latest and most innovative technologies for the practical training of RSU students. A wide range of simulators is available, covering everything from surgical operations to childbirth.

Researchers’ Night 2026 programme:

• Try your hand at dental fillings and dentistry!
• Learn first aid skills!
• Military medicine – how do you move a patient onto a stretcher? How do you stop bleeding? Take part in training in an immersive environment room!
• Take a look inside a hospital emergency department!
• Operating room – wash your hands like a surgeon, tie a real surgical knot, and try a laparoscopic surgery simulator!
• 3D technology workshop – create your own 3D model and learn more about 3D technologies in medicine!
• Genetics laboratory – find out how DNA extraction is carried out!
• Movement and sport – try different simulators and training equipment and learn why movement is especially important for your body!
• An insight into forensic science.
• Student short film festival.
• Opportunity to meet researchers and learn about research projects, as well as study opportunities at RSU.

• Other activities throughout the evening.

  Field of science: Medicine, health and sports science, social sciences, dentistry, pharmacy

  Event time: 18:00–22:00

  Venue: Anniņmuižas bulvāris 26A, Kurzeme District, Riga

  How to get there: Tram: No. 1 – stop “Kleistu iela”; Bus: Nos. 36, 41, 56 – stop “Kleistu iela”. Cars can be left in the public parking area and nearby.

  Accessibility: A ramp and lift are available, and we will be happy to assist you!

  Event language: Latvian. Some activities will also be available in English.

  Registration: No registration is required. School groups are also welcome without prior registration.