Future Ready: The Power of Simulations in Higher Education

Erasmus+ Staff Week
Future Ready: The Power of Simulations in Higher Education
9 – 14 December, 2024

Incorporating simulations into higher education can significantly enrich the learning experience by preparing students more effectively for their future careers. Simulations often present complex challenges that require students to think critically and make decisions, thus enhancing their problem-solving abilities.
Simulations also encourage teamwork, helping students develop collaboration and communication skills essential for professional success.

Let’s dive into simulations and discover the possibilities for every study programme!

During Erasmus+ Staff Week, we will offer the possibility to visit RSU’s Medical Education Technology Centre to look at simulation classes for health care specialists, take part in a simulated press conference, observe a criminal laboratory, discuss the AI potential and challenges at university.

December 10
Medical Education Technology Centre (METC)
• Ieva Šlēziņa, Director, METC
Integration of Simulations in Health Care Study Programs
• Andeta Slavinska, Acting Director, METC
Developing a Simulation-Based Education Strategy for Medical and Health Care Education in Latvia
• Asoc.prof. Vladimirs Voicehovskis
Military Medicine Course at RSU
• Jānis Kondrāts, SIA Exonicus
Exonicus Trauma Simulator Collaboration with LMT, LVRTC, NVIDIA, and RSU
• CAMES - Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation

December 11
Social Sciences Faculty
• Lāsm Šķestere, Social Sciences Faculty Programme Group (Communication) Leader
Crisis Communication Simulation: Pollution Crisis
• Līga Ozoliņa, Vice-Dean (acting), Faculty of Social Sciences
Mock Press Conference: Simulated Interview and Media Training for Business Study Program Students After Issuing a Press Release
• Inga Kudeikina, Social Sciences Faculty Programme Group (Law) Leader
Moot Court - simulated court/arbitration proceedings.
• Aelita Zīle, Social Sciences Faculty
Forensic Science Laboratory
• Students Media
Pop-Up Studio
• Dentistry Faculty Preclinics

December 12
Centre for Educational Growth
• Nora Jansone-Ratinika , Director of the RSU Centre for Educational Growth
Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Developed by the RSU Centre for Educational Growth
• Matiss Sīlis, Head of the Unit, Centre for Educational Growth
Integrating Digital Simulation Scenarios into the Study Process
• Discussion
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Experiences of Teachers and Students

Partnership fair
University presentations
Networking events
Cultural programme

Registration: https://www.rsu.lv/en/form/future-ready

Erasmus+ staff week website: https://www.rsu.lv/en/erasmus-staff-week