Researcher Spotlight: Ansis Rozentāls

Art. D. Ansis Rozentāls

Art Academy of Latvia, Docent, IT Specialist, Painter

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The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 Conference

The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia

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Researcher Spotlight 2025

Extraordinary personalities and their achievements

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We are building a stable and strong national research environment, enabling international and public-private partnerships to emerge.

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Latvia's research policy is developed in order to create the maximum number of opportunities both in the research and education system and in the business environment.

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Citizen Science – An Opportunity for Everyone to Participate in Research

Driven by curiosity, people often take an interest in the latest scientific discoveries and follow advancements in the field. Society sometimes perceives research as distant and inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be that way! Each of us can contribute to research and support the development of ci…

Maija Rutka, researchLatvia

July 3, 2025

research opportunity

Remuneration and Research in Switzerland – RTU Announces Competition for Master's Students to Participate in a Major Construction Innovation Project

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) invites master's students to engage in research on advanced construction and road-building technologies and materials. Participants will receive remuneration and the opportunity to conduct research for th…

Riga Technical University

July 3, 2025

opportunity research competition

Latvia to Host the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists

From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe’s young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). This is the most prestigious scientific research competition for school students in Europe, showcasing the best projects from over 35 countries. …

The University of Latvia

July 2, 2025

researcher science communication research

In July, the travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025" can be viewed both at the Latvian Academy of Arts and in Talsi

The travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025", created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to get to know 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contribution to the development of society and research. From July 1 to 27, this diverse exhibition can be vi…

researchLatvia

July 1, 2025

open science science policy

Latvia to Join the European Open Science Cloud and Develop a Modern Digital Research Infrastructure

On 1 July 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the investment initiative proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science for the digitalisation of scientific activity and Latvia’s participation in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). By November 2029, the plan is to establish a moder…

Ministry of Education and Science

July 1, 2025

research innovation

Drones and Artificial Intelligence Will Help Forests Grow More Valuable

The forest sector is one of the most important cornerstones of the Latvian economy. To increase green wealth, more than 40 thousand ha of forest are restored every year, about half of which is planted or sown. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) and partners are developing an automated…

Riga Technical University

June 30, 2025

public health

Latvia Strengthens Its Participation in the European Research Infrastructure on Ageing and Health – SHARE ERIC

To promote data-driven research on public health, economic security and social participation in the context of ageing, Latvia is strengthening its involvement in the European-wide research initiative SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe). This interdisciplinary study provides a …

Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Rīga Stradiņš University

June 30, 2025

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences – a Place Where Science Reaches to Space

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a regional university of applied sciences where scientific activities are carried out in three strategic specialization areas: In natural sciences – implementing research in the fields of mathematical modelling, optical signal technology, astronomy …

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

June 27, 2025

research entrepreneurship

Opportunity to Turn Innovation Into a Product – Applications Open for Free Training Program

As Latvia strengthens its science and innovation ecosystem, Venture Catalysts offers a unique opportunity for researchers and entrepreneurs to acquire the skills, knowledge, and support needed to turn ideas into marketable products and services. The program is designed for founders, academic…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

June 27, 2025

natural sciences

Latvian and Lithuanian Scientists to Research Climate-Resilient Urban Greenery and Develop Training Programmes

Latvia and Lithuania share common challenges related to the implementation of the European Union’s environmental policy, which places particular emphasis on the development of urban green infrastructure and the introduction of climate-adapted, resilient greenery. However, at the practical level, mu…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

June 26, 2025

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2025-07-01

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2025-07-01

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2025-07-04

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2025-07-07

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June Researcher Spotlight: Karina Šķirmante

Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante is a leading researcher at the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC) and a lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology (ITF), a candidate for a doctoral degree in the doctoral study programme "Natural Sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics)" of the University of Latvia. Karin's research areas cover high-performance computing and data processing, especially in space technology projects, and she has also participated in modeling comet activity in the radio frequency band, facilitating the observation of comets with Irbene radio telescopes. Karin played an important role in developing the EMORI emotion tuning app, which won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for her innovative approach to mental health support.

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May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne

Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.

The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.

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April Researcher Spotlight: Artūrs Škute

Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute is a Professor at Daugavpils University, Institute of Life Sciences and Technology. His research primarily focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biological resources.

As a professor, he delivers lectures on ecology, hydrobiology, and aquaculture across doctoral, master's, and bachelor's study programs.

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