On April 23-24, 2025 EKA University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with Alberta College, Ferris State University, Ambis University, Sumy State University and Association of Latvian Economists organized the International Scientific Conference EMERGING TRENDS IN ECONOMICS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES (etECH2025).

This was an 9th etECH conference that attracted participants from Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, North Makedonia, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, and USA, that presented their research results in eight parallel sessions:

• MACROECONOMICS, INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, PUBLIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE FINANCE
• SOCIAL IMPACT RESEARCH
• LAW
• PEDAGOGY AND EDUCATION
• ICT SOLUTIONS FOR ECONOMY, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION
• CULTURE STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, ART AND DESIGN
  
  

• Conference programme
• Conference abstracts proceedings
• Conference plenary session record on YouTube
• Conference photo gallery

Dear partners and friends, thank you for being with us and supporting etECH2025! Looking forward to see you personally at etECH2026!

Sincerely yours,
Prof. Jelena Titko
etECH2025 coordinator, Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation
EKA University of Applied Sciences

Since 2019, EKA acts as a co-organizer of the International Economic Forum https://economicforum.lv/

The International Economic Forum (I.E.F) is an international platform for collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs and politicians that organized by the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences https://eilza.lv/ . The Forum emphasizes international cooperation and plays a key role in shaping global economic trends, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering science-based solutions for future prosperity.

Since 2023 EKA has been actively co-organizing and co-hosting various activities, such as satellite conferences, webinars, and other events with DLearn.

The European Digital Learning Network (Dlearn) is a non-profit organization addressing digital transformation challenges, skills gaps, and learning opportunities. It fosters sharing, networking, and advocacy to bridge local voices with EU policies. Through project labs, lobbying, and knowledge exchange, DLEARN enhances digital education and business opportunities. Its working groups monitor and promote the latest trends, supporting transnational initiatives to boost digital learning and skills at both local and European levels.

Conferences and other events:

2024. December 12. Webinar “Supporting the Green and Digital Transitions in Education and Training: Greening the Future”.

2023. November 8-9. "FuturEDU 2023" International Scientific and Educational Conference. Agenda HERE.

STUDENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: INVENTIO 2025

In 2025, the EKA University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the Alberta College organised the Students′ international scientific-practical conference "INVENTIO" 2025: MOVE THE SCIENCE. The conference was held on May 30-31, 2025.

BEST PRESENTATIONS:

FOREIGN STUDENTS SESSION I

Darika Nirujani Nanayakkara Malalgodapitiya Gamage. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Integrating digital technologies to enhance CSR strategies for companies in Latvia (Sc. supervisor Velga Vevere).

Kavindi Ranasinghearachchi. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Citizen`s satisfaction with service quality and digitization of the banking industry in Sri Lanka  (Sc. supervisor Jelena Titko).

FOREIGN STUDENTS SESSION II 

Ashaka Ruchiran Jayathunga Balapitiya Liyanage. EKA University of Applied Sciences. The influence of implementing social entrepreneurial sustainability strategies on tourism development in Sri Lanka (Sc. supervisor Velga Vevere).

ONLINE SESSION 

Kristīne Broka. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Competitiveness of construction companies in Latvia and the influencing factors. (Sc. supervisor Agita Doniņa). 

SESSION “DESIGN AND IT”

Poļina Fedotova, Margarita Ceceruka, Madara Elizabete Jaunbērziņa, Dāvis Bērziņš. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Development of the game "The Abyss of Me". (Sc. supervisor Anete Bērza)

Edgars Horsts. Alberta College. Development of a Virtual Reality Video Game with the Implementation of Cybersickness Mitigation Techniques (Sc. supervisor Maksims Žigunovs)

SESSION “CULTURE” I

Anna Buža. EKA University of Applied Sciences. The impact of migration on the future plans of young people in Latvia. (Sc. supervisor Jeļena Budanceva)

SESSION “CULTURE” II

Darja Golubeva. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Youth tendency to sympathise with right-wing political parties. (Sc. supervisor Jeļena Budanceva)

SESSION “MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING”  I

Poļina Pursakova, Jūlija Kupcova, Sanda Paeglīte. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Innovations in the real estate rental market in Latvia (Sc. supervisor Vita Zariņa).

Kristīne Daktiņa. Alberta College.  Societal Understanding of Public Relations (Sc. supervisor Ilze Krūmiņa).

SESSION “MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING”  II 

Anna Krecere – Bernarte. EKA University of Applied Sciences. Factors influencing the sustainable behavior of Riga residents. (Sc. supervisor Jeļena Titko)

Students conference program 2025

Students conference photo gallery 2025

Organizational issues:

Jevgenija Dehtjare

Head of the Development of EKA Scientific Institution

jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv
   

            TEMPLATES

Abstract template

Paper template

            STUDENTS′ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Collection of students scientific research papers consists of the EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) and Alberta College (AC) students and graduates′ state exam work fragments as well as articles submitted for the Students International Scientific Practical Conference. The articles provide results of research in the fields of economics, finance, accountancy, management, linguistics, public relations, marketing, information and communication technologies, law etc. .

Contacts:

Jeļena Titko, Vice-Rector for Science of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv

Natalya Soopa, Study Methodologist of the EKA University of Applied Sciences
E-mail: administracija@eka.edu.lv

Students article collection, 2024 (VII)

Students article collection, 2024 (VI)

Students article collection, 2024 (V)

Students article collection, 2024 (IV)

Students article collection, 2024 (III)

Students article collection, 2024 (II)

Students article collection, 2024 (I)

Students article collection, 2023 (VI)

Students article collection, 2023 (V)

Students article collection, 2023 (IV)

Students article collection, 2023 (III)

Students article collection, 2023 (II)

Students article collection, 2023 (I)

Students article collection, 2022 (IV)

Students article collection, 2022 (III)

Students article collection, 2022 (II)

Students article collection, 2022 (I)

Students article collection, 2021 (VIII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VII)

Students article collection, 2021 (VI)

Students article collection, 2021 (V)

Students article collection, 2021 (IV)

Students article collection, 2021 (III)

Students article collection, 2021 (II)

Students article collection, 2021 (I)

Students article collection, 2020 (IV)

Students article collection, 2020 (III)

Students article collection, 2020 (II)

Students article collection, 2020 (I)

Students article collection, 2019 (IV)

Students article collection, 2019 (III)

Students article collection, 2019 (II)

Students article collection, 2019 (I)

Students article collection, 2018 (IV)

Students article collection, 2018 (III)

Students article collection, 2018 (II)

Students article collection, 2018 (I)

Students article collection, 2017 (III)

Students article collection, 2017 (II)

Students article collection, 2017 (I)

Students article collection, 2016

Students article collection, 2015

            STUDENT CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PROCEEDINGS

Abstracts proceedings of the Students’ international scientific conference „Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice” contains paper abstracts that were presented in the conference sections: Economics, finance and accounting Applied linguistics and translation Culture and creative industries Management Public relations and marketing Information technologies Legislation

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences
Alberta College

Managing editor:
Jelena Titko, jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv 

Contact information:
Natalya Soopa, administracija@eka.edu.lv 

 

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2024. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2023. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2022. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2021. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2020. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2019. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2018. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

"Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice′ 2017. Abstracts proceedings of the conference"

            COLLECTION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF ART AND CREATIVE WORKS

The special edition “Student Research and Creative Activity 2020: Description of Students′ Creative Projects and Works of Art” of the International Scientific-Practical Conference “Student Research Activity: Theory and Practice” includes descriptions of the creative works and computer games developed by EKA study programs “Interior design” and “Computer game design”.

Publishing:
EKA University of Applied Sciences

Responsible editor:
Jeļena Titko, Dr.oec., professor of the EKA University of Applied Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science

Editor:
Ksenija Miļča, Mg.art., director of EKA study programs “Interior design” and "Brand design"

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2024

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2023

Description of students′ creative projects and works of art. 2020

            CONFERENCE ARCHIVE

Year 2024 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2024

Year 2023 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2023

Year 2022 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2022

Year 2021 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2021

Year 2020 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2020

Year 2019 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2019

Year 2018 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2018

Year 2017 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2017

Year 2016 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2016

Year 2015 - Student Research Activities: Theory and Practice 2015

Year 2014 - Research Work of Students: Theory and Practice 2014

Year 2013 - The Scientific Practical Conference Dedicated to Research Work of Students

Year 2012 - The Scientific Practical Conference of the Students’ Research Papers

EDUCATIONAL-METHODICAL CONFERENCE 2025

On January 30, 2025, the Educational-Methodological Conference “Organization of Teaching Methodological and Scientific Work in the Study Process” was held at the EKA, organized by the EKA University of Applied Sciences and Alberta College.

Conference topic: Organization of Teaching Methodological and Scientific Work in the Study Process

Conference reports:

• Use of artificial intelligence tools in the development of teaching materials
• Advantages and benefits of using interactive branched scenarios developed in the H5P program in distance learning
• Application of generative artificial intelligence for the preparation and management of interactive lessons

Conference speakers:

• Edgars Čerkovskis, Mg.oec, Associate Professor, Director of the Academic Master′s Study Programme Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship (EKA), Latvia
• Jolanta Dinsberga, PhD, Lecturer, Judge of the Permanent Court of Arbitration of Europe and the International Court of Arbitration, Latvia
• Levs Fainglozs, PhD, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Latvia

Program of the Conference

Contact information:
Karina Zalcmane, vice-rector of Academic affairs and Development
karina.zalcmane@eka.edu.lv
  

Insight into the conference: