Researcher Spotlight: Baiba Tjarve
PhD Baiba Tjarve
Latvian Academy of Culture, Deputy Head and Lead Researcher at the Institute of Arts and Cultural Studies
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PhD Baiba Tjarve
Latvian Academy of Culture, Deputy Head and Lead Researcher at the Institute of Arts and Cultural Studies
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A New Principle in Electrocatalysis that Could Elevate Clean-energy Devices to the Next Level
Scientists from Latvia, together with European partners, have developed the most comprehensive theoretical framework for electrocatalysis to date. It may serve as a foundation for next-generation fuel cells, electrolysers, and other clean-energy technologies. The study, published in Chemical Societ…
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia
November 21, 2025
space collaboration entrepreneurship
Latvian Company WIT Berry – Part of Europe’s First Reusable Rocket Hop-test Story
Europe is preparing for a historic moment as Themis (T1H) performs its first “hop test” — a take-off and landing trial — at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden, under the EU-funded SALTO project. Themis (T1H) is a reusable first-stage demonstrator developed by ArianeGroup as the prime contractor und…
Linda Kimeiša, WIT Berry, Latvia
November 21, 2025
collaboration research
Science Doesn't Begin in the Laboratory, but in the Classroom
We often think of science as something complex, distant, and difficult to apply in everyday life. Some people react sceptically when they hear that resources have been invested in one study or another, questioning its necessity and sometimes not even understanding its purpose. And at the same time,…
Vineta Silkāne, Representative of the Independent Education Association, Associate Professor at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
November 20, 2025
international collaboration collaboration
Latvian, Lithuanian and Taiwanese Researchers Continue Cooperation with New Projects in Biomedicine, Materials Science, Environmental and Sports Sciences
Four new joint projects in biomedicine, materials science, environmental and sports sciences have been supported in this year's Latvia-Lithuania-Taiwan scientific cooperation competition. They will be implemented from 2026 to 2028, while eight previously initiated projects will also continue to rec…
Ministry of Education and Science | researchLatvia
November 20, 2025
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November Research Spotlight Baiba Tjarve: Cultural Research Builds a Bridge Between Science and Society
Cultural and art research is one of those scientific fields that provides an opportunity to see connections within society and to find answers to questions about human values, participation, and cultural processes. The study of this area reveals both the paths of past development and the perspectiv…
researchLatvia
November 19, 2025
research innovation
Latvian Scientists Develop More Environmentally Friendly Food Packaging
Every day, we purchase food products packaged in various materials, yet many of them cannot be recycled after use. To address this, researchers at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) are developing new types of packaging. Ideas developed in the laboratory are already bein…
Uldis Birziņš, Latvian Television
November 19, 2025
space
Latvian Delegation Participates in the U.S. "Open World" Program on the Commercial Use of Space Technologies
At the beginning of November, a Latvian delegation participated in the “Open World” leadership exchange program mission, “Commercial Utilisation of Space Technologies.” The program is administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership. It aims to strengthen cooperation betwe…
researchLatvia
November 14, 2025
collaboration research science policy
The Ministry of Education and Science Hosts the Ninth Meeting of the Innovation and Research Governance Council
On November 13, 2025, the members of the Innovation and Research Governance Council (IRMC) met to hear the Ministry of Economics’ (ME) informative report on the RIS3 monitoring process, the development of sectoral strategy guidelines, and progress to date. The Ministry of Education and Science repr…
Ministry of Education and Science
November 14, 2025
research collaboration innovation
Defence Sector and Universities Strengthen Joint Research and Innovation Projects
On Wednesday, 12 November, a formal signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence to conclude cooperation agreements with four scientific universities – the University of Latvia, the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Riga Technical University, and Riga Stradiņš University…
The Ministry of Defence
November 12, 2025
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Researchers invited to visit EMBL laboratories
The Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC), within the framework of project No. 1.1.1.5/3/24/I/006 “Development of Latvia’s research potential by strengthening the integration of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre into European infrastructures and scientific networks”, inv…
Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center
November 12, 2025
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2025-09-26
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Latvian Academy of Culture Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025"
2025-11-07
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2025-11-20
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2025-11-21
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November Researcher Spotlight: Baiba Tjarve
Ph.D. Baiba Tjarve is Deputy Director and Leading Researcher at the Institute of Culture and Arts, Latvian Academy of Culture.
The scientist actively participates in national and international research projects, including European research collaboration networks and State Research Programs. B. Tjarve has participated in numerous applied research projects in the cultural sector, accumulating significant experience in cultural consumption, cultural management, audience development, and participation issues. Her research helps strengthen the foundation for cultural policy development in Latvia and provides practical recommendations to municipalities and cultural institutions for the development of the cultural environment.
October Researcher Spotlight: Sergejs Gaidukovs
Dr. sc. ing. Sergejs Gaidukovs Riga Technical University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology.
Professor Sergejs Gaidukovs specializes in research on biomass polymers and promotion of a sustainable environment, contributing to the development of polymer science through his research work.Together with his colleagues, he has developed a technology to turn biomass waste from renewable forestry and agricultural biomass, its waste and by-products of production into sustainable bioplastic products – biodegradable plastics. In 2021, the Latvian Academy of Sciences has named it an important achievement in applied science. In 2024, he received the RTU award "Scientist of the Year".
September Researcher Spotlight: Raivis Bičevskis
Dr. phil. Raivis Bičevskis is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Latvia, specializing in social philosophy within the field of philosophy, ethics, and religion. He also serves as the Head of the Department of Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Latvia and is a widely recognized philosopher both in Latvia and internationally.
His research interests are focused on social and political philosophy, continental philosophy, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the influence of Heidegger’s philosophy on contemporary thought. R. Bičevskis also examines the interaction between philosophy and society, as well as ethical issues and the development of cultural philosophy.
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