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Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Ozoliņš

Ph. D. Jānis Ozoliņš 

Leading Researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia

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Scientists on singing. The power of joint singing in times of threats and crises

The Latvian nation is often referred to as a “singing nation.” There is a great deal of historical and contemporary cultural evidence that confirms the importance of collective singing in the formation and strengthening of the Latvian nation and state – the phenomenon of folk songs, the splendid tr…

Latvian Academy of Culture in cooperation with Research Latvia

June 19, 2026

innovation science

Riga Technical University establishes a unique laboratory for entrepreneurial and societal hyper-performance

On 18 June at 14.00, the “HyperLab” high-performance laboratory will be opened at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU), 6 Kalnciema Street. Its research equipment will enable advanced studies of human behaviour, attention, emotions, cognitive load a…

Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

June 19, 2026

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Riga Technical University Professor Kristaps Kļaviņš receives the prestigious “Deep Tech Pioneer” status at an international deep-tech summit

Kristaps Kļaviņš, Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology of Riga Technical University (RTU), under whose leadership the non-invasive diagnostic platform “SwyCard” is being developed, has gained significant international recognition at the deep-tech summit “Hello Tomorrow Global…

Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

June 18, 2026

innovation international collaboration

Latvia and Finland discuss cooperation in Brussels to strengthen innovation ecosystems in the eastern border regions

At the beginning of June this year, the event “Eastern Border Innovation Ecosystems: Finnish–Latvian Cooperation to Foster Resilience and Competitiveness” took place in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together 60 representatives of the Latvian and Finnish innovation ecosystems, as well as experts from …

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

June 18, 2026

natural sciences research

What is letonite, and how can it be used to turn pollution into a valuable resource?

What has until now been considered pollution could become a valuable resource in the future. A Latvian start-up is developing a technology that will help reduce phosphorus entering the environment while at the same time providing farmers with the nutrients needed by the soil. Several years ago…

Uldis Birziņš (Latvijas Televīzija)

June 17, 2026

research digitalization

A new national research programme will be launched for the development and preservation of the Latvian language and culture in the digital environment

On Tuesday, 16 June, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the national research programme “Digital Humanities and Social Sciences”, developed by the Ministry of Education and Science. The aim of the programme is to ensure the development and preservation of Latvian culture and the Latvian language in …

Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija

June 16, 2026

technologies research

The FM&NT 2026 scientific conference in Riga brings together experts from 28 countries to discuss the future of functional materials and nanotechnologies

The 16th international conference “Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies” or FM&NT 2026 has begun in Riga. The event will take place over four days at the University of Latvia House of Science, bringing together more than 200 scientists, engineers, industry representatives and policymakers …

LU Cietvielu fizikas institūts

June 16, 2026

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Researchers from the Latvian Academy of Culture are participating in the development of an international assessment on age restrictions for social media

Researchers from the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) have participated in the development of an international assessment on the potential benefits and drawbacks of age restrictions for social media. This report has been prepared within the framework of the broader Europe-wide research EU Kids Onli…

Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija

June 16, 2026

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EDI researchers present an RISC‑V processor‑based quantum sensor system at ‘RISC‑V Summit Europe 2026

From June 8 to 11, 2026, representatives of the Integrated Circuits and Systems Laboratory (ISS) of the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI), Agata Kušnina and Marks Jānis Ratniks, participated in Europe’s leading RISC‑V processor conference “RISC‑V Summit Europe 2026” in Bologna, It…

Elektronikas un datorzinātņu institūts

June 15, 2026

science communication

June Research Spotlight Jānis Ozoliņš: Exploring Populism and Identity in Contemporary Media and Culture

As a leading researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia (UL ILFA), PhD Jānis Ozoliņš also serves on the Institute’s Scientific Council, contributes to international research organisations, and teaches at the Art Academy of Latvia as a lecturer and d…

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June 15, 2026

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June Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Ozoliņš

Ph. D. Jānis Ozoliņš is a Leading Researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia. As a leading researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia (UL ILFA), PhD Jānis Ozoliņš also serves on the Institute’s Scientific Council, contributes to international research organisations, and teaches at the Art Academy of Latvia as a lecturer and doctoral thesis supervisor. His academic profile reflects a deep engagement with contemporary cultural processes and the role of the humanities in understanding society.

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May Researcher Spotlight: Edgars Butanovs

Ph. D. Edgars Butanovs, Lead researcher at the Thin Films Laboratory of the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia and head of the Semiconductor Thin Film Nanotechnology Group, PhD Edgars Butanovs focuses on developing ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor coatings – materials with the potential to transform high-power electronics and next-generation energy systems. His research explores how these advanced thin films can improve efficiency, reduce losses and enable new applications in optoelectronics, sensing and renewable technologies.
 

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April Researcher Spotlight: Monta Brīvība

Dr. biol. Monta Brīvība is Head of the Genome Centre and Researcher in the Precision Medicine Group at the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre. At the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, genome research drives Monta Brīvība's efforts to understand how genetic variation shapes human health. As Head of the Genome Centre and researcher in the Precision Medicine Group, she explores how genomic data can reveal disease risks and support the development of more accurate, personalised healthcare. BMC is one of the centres established by the National Research and Innovation Institute (NIRI), promoting excellence in biomedical research.

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