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"Latvijas Finieris" Group begins construction of a new resin factory
To develop the production of a new type of synthetic resin based on lignin, a natural wood component, thereby reducing the share of fossil raw materials in phenol-formaldehyde resins widely used in furniture, flooring, insulation, sandpaper, and many other everyday products, the company "Latvijas F…

Koncerns "Latvijas Finieris"

January 16, 2025

medicine research

Opening of the Baltic Biomaterials Center of Excellence
On January 20 the new building of the Baltic Biomaterials Center of Excellence (BBCE), where scientists will study and synthesize human reserves, will be inaugurated parts or biomaterials for bone and soft tissue regeneration, face, mouth and jaw surgery, orthopedics and other areas. The new…

Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes (RTU)

January 16, 2025

science communication competition medicine

A Record Number of Projects has been Submitted in the "MikroTik" Project Competition
In the University of Latvia (UL) Foundation's competition for projects in the fields of natural, technological, and medical sciences, supported by “MikroTik,” a record number of applications has been received – 55 projects. The “MikroTik” project competition, announced at the end of 2024, offers on…

Labs of Latvia

January 15, 2025

higher education

Plans to Implement a Modern Accreditation Model to Improve Higher Education Quality
On Tuesday, January 14, the government approved the conceptual report developed by the Ministry of Education and Science on the transition to cyclical accreditation for universities and colleges – a new model for cyclical accreditation. This model will be gradually introduced from 2025 to 2027. The…

Ministry of Education and Science

January 14, 2025

medicine research

Researchers at the University of Latvia develop a unique device that will determine how for improve treatment of adenocarcinoma patients
Each year, the Latvian Academy of Sciences highlights the most outstanding work by researchers in both theoretical and practical science. This year, awards will be presented to 12 groups of scientists. Some of these studies have been ongoing and developing for years. One of last year's achievements…

Ilze Kuzmina (Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta korespondente)

January 13, 2025