Environment Academy

"Environment Academy" are free classes for 10th-12th grade students, organized by the School of Environmental Scientists. Students learn many new things actively and excitingly while competing for the benefits of admission to the Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences of the University of Latvia! 

At the Academy, students gain knowledge and understanding of the environment and the need for environmental protection! Each lesson is devoted to one of the topics of environmental science, such as water quality, sustainable use of resources, quality of the urban environment, human influence on natural processes, etc. The lessons consist of theoretical and practical parts, during which participants learn practical skills by working in scientific laboratories and learning software used by industry. Faculty researchers and guests from environmental protection institutions, municipalities and companies participate in the classes, giving participants a real insight into the daily life of active research and projects.

The class schedule is divided into three academic year cycles, providing new knowledge throughout high school!

While participating and demonstrating their knowledge and skills on environmental topics, participants accumulate points. At the end of the school year, the three best result holders will get the opportunity to start their studies in a bachelor's study program at the Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences of the University of Latvia with state funding.

We meet once a month, on Saturdays, on the premises of the Academic Center of Natural Sciences of the University of Latvia, Jelgavas Street 1, Riga.