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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Applications open for ESA Student Internships 2026

The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting students to apply for its 2026 Student Internship Programme. Students from Latvia are also welcome to apply – whether you’re studying engineering, science, IT, business, economics, or social sciences! Discover more than 200 internship opportunities and ap…

European Space Agency | Latvia space

November 7, 2025

science communication

In November, the Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025" Can be Viewed in the Latvian Academy of Culture

The traveling exhibition "Research Latvia 2025" offers an opportunity to get to know 12 Latvian science personalities and their contribution to the development of society and research. Emphasizing the importance of culture and arts in developing research activities, from November 7 to 27, this dive…

researchLatvia

November 6, 2025

medicine

Latvian company Cellboxlab developing a product that accelerates development of medicines and promises to advance personalized medicine

After several years of intensive prototyping and technology validation, Latvian biotechnology company Cellboxlab has reached a significant milestone – it has attracted its first customers and is actively participating in global conferences and exhibitions with its product this year. The company’s o…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

November 5, 2025

quantum technologies

Latvia is part of Europe's ambitious quantum strategy

Quantum technologies rpresent the next technological revolution, with the potential to transform information technology, defense, medicine, and industry. Although these technologies are still in the development stage, their future importance is already clear – both economically and geopolitically. …

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

November 5, 2025

medicine research

University of Latvia and Riga East Clinical University Hospital join forces to advance cancer diagnostics in Europe

The University of Latvia (UL), within the framework of the EUCAIM (European Federation for Cancer Images) project, has signed a cooperation agreement with Riga East Clinical University Hospital to launch the prospective collection and aggregation of mammography images and related clinical data in L…

University of Latvia Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine

November 4, 2025

technologies

Riga Technical University and European Partners to Strengthen the Clean Technology Innovation Ecosystem

To promote Europe’s green and digital transition, Riga Technical University (RTU), together with partners from six countries – Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus – over two years will collaborate within the project FINEX to enhance innovation, cooperation, and support for cle…

Riga Technical University

November 4, 2025

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The Ministry of Education and Science invites applications for doctoral scholarships at the European University Institute

From November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, applications are open for doctoral scholarships at the European University Institute (EUI). For studies in EUI’s doctoral programs, the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) will award two scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year through a competiti…

November 3, 2025

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Latvia's Data Curator Network – Supporting Researchers on the Path Toward Quality and Open Data Management

The Latvian Data Curator Network enriches the landscape of Latvian science by advancing research data management within the country’s research institutions, ensuring the practical implementation of open science principles, and providing consultation to researchers on various data management issues…

Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre

November 3, 2025

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A Month in the Life of an Latvian Academy of Culture Researcher: November as the Culmination of Research

Baiba Tjarve, Deputy Head of the Institute of Culture and Arts, Leading Researcher, and Developer of International Research Projects at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). Research is often perceived as an individual activity – a scientist, their ideas, their articles, and publications. Ye…

the Latvian Academy of Culture

November 3, 2025

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How Digital Technologies Support Children with Cancer, According to RSU Researchers

Long-term hospital treatment for many children means not only fighting the illness itself but also coping with a lack of physical activity. Researchers in Latvia are looking for ways to make this daily life more engaging by using a digital, game-based approach that helps children with cancer stay m…

Alīna Češuna, Guna Semjonova, Riga Stradiņš University

October 31, 2025

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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.

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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".

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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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