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Human Factors and Ergonomics for Effective and Healthy Learning & Work Environment

Human Factors and Ergonomics for Effective and Healthy Learning & Work Environment

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FEES is pleased to highlight the ERASMUS+ BIP Week “Human Factors and Ergonomics for Effective and Healthy Learning & Work Environment”, organised at the University of Latvia in Riga.

The programme will take place in a blended format, with an online session on 12 June 2026 and an onsite week from 15 to 19 June 2026. It focuses on interdisciplinary teaching, applied practice, and international experience exchange in human factors and ergonomics.

The agenda covers contemporary topics such as workplace ethics, mental well-being and burnout, psychosocial risk assessment, indoor air quality and health, and human–AI team collaboration. The onsite programme also includes a practical company visit to Rīgas Satiksme, linking theoretical knowledge with real workplace applications.

This initiative is a good example of how ergonomists can use European support schemes to promote healthier, more effective, and more human-centred learning and work environments.

Further information: Kristine Kursite-Germane, University of Latvia — kristine.kursite-germane@lu.lv

Professor Valdis Kalkis

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Valdis Kalkis

With deep sadness we announce that Professor Valdis Kalkis of the
University of Latvia passed away on 12th of July, 2014. 

Professor
Kalkis will always be remembered as the founder of scientific
ergonomics in Latvia. He was one of the first to obtain the title of
certified European ergonomist (Eur.Erg.) in Latvia.

Valdis Kalkis

With deep sadness we announce that Professor Valdis Kalkis of the
University of Latvia passed away on 12th of July, 2014. 

Professor
Kalkis will always be remembered as the founder of scientific
ergonomics in Latvia. He was one of the first to obtain the title of
certified European ergonomist (Eur.Erg.) in Latvia.

His scientific and professional activities in the field of
occupational health and safety, including ergonomics, has been highly
appreciated at the University of Latvia, the Latvian Academy of
Sciences, as well as in the wider world (International Ergonomics
Association, FEES – Federation of European Ergonomics Societies,
CREE – Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists).

Latvia Latvian Ergonomics Society

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Adress web: http://www.ergonomika.lv

Active FEES membership

  • President :Dr. Med. sc. Zenija Roja.Tel +371 29739399. Email: ergonomika@ergonomika.lv
    Secretary : Henrijs Kalkis. Tel +371 29739399. Email: ergonomika1@gmail.com

Goals

  • Develop an understanding of ergonomics essence in providing human life quality as well as work-life quality
  • Educate the public in the ergonomics field by working out necessary guidelines and by popularizing good praxis examples in Latvia and other places in Europe
  • Educate members of society, employers and employees with the training in ergonomics risk factors identification, assessment and prevention
  • Promote science-based practical and businesslike research projects in ergonomics and joined fields (in workload ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, organizations and design ergonomics)
  • Take part in legislation work development that is essential for ergonomics, including occupational health as well as labour protection questions, collaborating with necessary ministries and other governmental institutions
  • Promote ergonomics discipline development as a separate science branch in Latvia and develop profession – ergonomist – also taking part in profession standard development
  • Promote collaboration with governmental (societies) and non-governmental organizations that grapple with ergonomics questions and problems.

Latvian Ergonomics Society’s mission
Latvian Ergonomics Society’s mission is to promote ergonomics scientific and practical development as well as understanding among society about ergonomics essence in human life and work quality