Ministry of Education and Science to Present the Calendar “Research Latvia 2025”

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Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

January 3, 2025

science communication

The Ministry of Education and Science will officially unveil its newly created calendar "Research Latvia 2025". As a significant science communication tool, for the 8th time this calendar will bring together 12 Latvian researchers, who through their achievements promote the international recognition of national science. Alongside the calendar launch, a traveling exhibition will also be opened to further popularize Latvia’s science to a wider audience.

Complementing each other, the “Research Latvia 2025” calendar unites 12 of Latvia’s leading scientific institutions. Their outstanding research accomplishments underscore the country's significant role in both the European Research Area and the global scientific arena. The 12 featured personalities - six female and six male researchers - make unique contributions to the development of interdisciplinary national and international-level science centers.

This interactive science calendar is available in both digital and traditional formats, providing an accessible way for the public to learn about and be inspired by Latvian scientists.

The "Research Latvia 2025" calendar highlights the following institutions and researchers –

At the “Research Latvia 2025” launch event, for the first time, the 12 featured scientific institutions will receive the Member of researchLatvia recognition, thus confirming their significant role in the development of Latvia's research.

Simultaneously, the traveling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” will open at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and be available for viewing until January 29, 2025. Throughout the year, it will be showcased at higher education institutions and other public and cultural venues across Latvia. By scanning QR codes, visitors can watch 12 video stories featuring the researchers.

May the National Library of Latvia, along with Latvia’s universities of science, arts, culture, and applied sciences, continue to inspire us all to explore, create, and grow!

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The science calendar was developed as part of the project No. 1.1.1.1/1/24/I/001 “More Effective and Smarter Implementation and Management of Latvian Science Policy”. Contributors include the creative team of SIA “Entuziasti Digital”, Mārtiņš Pavasaris, video director Kristaps Mozgirs, and photographer Mārtiņš Goldbergs.

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