Personal profile
Research interests
Civic education, education, education policy, citizenship
Short biography
Ireta Čekse is a Doctor of Educational Management, a leading researcher and an assistant professor at the University of Latvia. Her academic and scholarly work focuses on citizenship education, educational management and research methodology. At the University of Latvia, she leads educational research projects, teaches university courses and supports the academic development of students and early-career researchers. Since 2014, she has served as the National Research Coordinator in Latvia for the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS). She is distinguished by her academic expertise, analytical precision and strong commitment to collaborative research and the advancement of higher education.
External positions
pašnodarbinātais
OECD Fields of Science
- 5.3 Education
- 5.2 Economics and Business
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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What Shapes Students' European Identity?: Comparative Evidence from 16 EU Countries
Čekse, I., Alksnis, R. & Ivanova, I., 1 Jan 2026, In: the International Online Journal of Education and Teaching. 13, 1, p. 250-268Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pilsoniskā izglītība praksē: IEA ICCS pētījuma rezultātos balstīti mācību materiāli pilsoniskās līdzdalības un sociālo zinību apguvei
Čekse, I., Radziņa, A., Nīlendere, A., Alksnis, R. & Urtāns, Ē., 2025, Rīga: LU PPMF Izglītības pētniecības institūts. 108 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Education
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Starptautiskā pilsoniskās izglītības pētījuma – IEA ICCS 2022 sekundārās analīzes pētījuma ziņojums
Čekse, I. & Alksnis, R., 2025, Rīga: LU PPMF Izglītības pētniecības institūts. 62 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › Research
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Supporting Latvian Education Policy and Curriculum Using the Results of the ICCS Study
Čekse, I., 2025, IEA Insider, 2025, p. 36-37 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Specialist article/Article in trade journal › Research
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Global Threats to Sustainability: Evolving Perspectives of Latvian Students (2016–2022)
Čekse, I. & Alksnis, R., Dec 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 24, p. 1-17 11126.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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