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Understanding the Professional Mentality of Researchers: The Journey of Inese Suija-Markova in Science
Inese Suija-Markova is the Deputy Chairperson of the Cēsis County Council, focusing on development, environment, and climate neutrality issues. Alongside her role as Vice-Mayor of Cēsis, she also represents the municipality in the Vidzeme Regional Planning Development Council, where she serves as D…

Laura Krūmiņa-Zvaigzne, researchLatvia

December 16, 2024

quantum technologies

Quantum Computing Course to Train 550 Participants
A consortium comprising the University of Latvia, the Czech Technical University, the quantum resources and career company Qureca from Glasgow, UK, and the quantum computing researchers and enthusiasts association QWorld, has been selected as one of the winners in the European 2024 competition for …

Enterprise Europe Network

December 16, 2024

achievements

EU Fund Projects Under the Supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science Receive High Recognition at the "Stars of the Regions 2024" Competition
On Thursday, December 12, the Ministry of Finance hosted a high-level ceremonial event, "Stars of the Regions 2024," in the "Spīdola" Chamber Hall of the VEF Quarter. The event aimed to award and honor European Union-funded projects of high added value in Latvia, while also symbolically celebrating…

Ministry of Education and Science

December 16, 2024

technologies

RTU Students and Researchers Develop and Successfully Test an Autonomous Watercraft
Students from the Riga Technical University (RTU) Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Energy, under the guidance of researcher Artūrs Ivanovs, are developing an autonomous watercraft system for radar odometry and water mapping. The watercraft has already undergone multiple…

Riga Technical University

December 14, 2024

public health

African Swine Fever: Fences Alone Are Not Enough
African Swine Fever: Fences Alone Are Not Enough The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed and identified the risk and preventive factors for African Swine Fever (ASF) in domestic pigs and wild boar populations. The latest EFSA data indicates that fences can help control the spre…

BIOR

December 14, 2024

space

Satellite Data to Support the Fight Against Illegal Construction in Latvia
The fifth fixed call for proposals under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Requesting Party Activity (RPA) in Latvia has concluded, approving 10 projects with a total budget of €1,581,267. Thanks to Latvia’s status as an Associate Member of ESA, Latvian companies and research institutions can recei…

Ilze Stikāne, researchLatvia

December 13, 2024

public health

The dangerous combination of alcohol and medication use. Who is at greater risk?
The simultaneous use of alcohol and medication leads to several health risks. It is recognized that individuals who engage in risky alcohol consumption are at a higher risk of inappropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications. But what is the real situation in Latvia? In Latvia,…

Mārtiņš Zvackis, RSU Institute of Public Health

December 13, 2024

forestry

LVMI "Silava" Podcast: Forest Tree Breeding for Today's and Future Forests
Forest tree breeding in Latvia began in the late 1950s when forest scientists started identifying and selecting the best forest stands. Today, progeny testing plantations cover over 800 hectares, and the majority of Latvia’s forest regeneration uses bred material, significantly increasing the futur…

LVMI "Silava"

December 12, 2024