The conference section „Research and Evidence-Based Higher Education” is a part of the annual international conference of the University of Latvia that provides an opportunity for researchers to meet, share and discuss their research results and experience on various educational, policy, environment and social aspects of higher education (HE): quality of HE, education developments in learning and teaching in HE, student-centered learning, outcomes-based HE, learning analytics in HE, inclusive, sustainable and innovative HE, etc. The section provides a platform for discussion and reflections on how higher education institutions can enhance learning and teaching based on evidence and research. The section welcomes researchers and academic staff, but also students, policy-makers and other stakeholders in higher education.