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A Polymer Testing Laboratory has been Established in Jelgava

The amount of waste is a global problem that also affects Latvia. To promote the use of environmentally friendly materials in packaging production, a specialized polymer testing laboratory has started operating in Jelgava. Packaging testing is conducted using three methods to encourage sustainable …

Ilze Daukante-Sterģe, Igors Štolcs, ReTV

January 31, 2025

medicine research

Precision Medicine Center for Pediatrics Opens at Children's Hospital

On January 29, 2025, the Children's Clinical University Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Center of Excellence in Research – the Precision Medicine Center for Pediatrics (PMPC). This marks a significant step forward for healthcare in Latvia, aiming to enhance the diagnosis and targeted t…

Children's Clinical University Hospital

January 30, 2025

research

Continues Work on The Development of a Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Coastal Fishing Vessel Model

For almost a year, researchers from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA), Riga Technical University, and the Stockholm Environment Institute’s Estonian Tallinn Centre, along with entrepreneurs from Latvia and France, have been working on the project "Coastal Fishing Vessels Powered by …

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

January 29, 2025

grants research

12.8 Million Euros Available for Researchers to Develop Innovative Biomedical and Photonics Technologies

State budget funding of 12.8 million euros will be available for research and innovation projects in biomedical sciences, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, photonics, smart materials, electronics, electrical engineering, and engineering systems until the end of 2026. This funding is provided t…

Renāte Franke, "BioPhoT" Communication Manager

January 29, 2025

research

UL and "Latvijas Finieris" have Launched an Extensive Study on The Development of The Forestry Sector

In order to analyze the economic, social, and ecological sustainability of Latvia’s forestry sector, the University of Latvia (UL), in cooperation with the concern “Latvijas Finieris” has begun a major research project. The aim is to develop balanced development scenarios that promote the…

University of Latvia

January 28, 2025

experience stories of researchers researcher sports science

Combining Passion for Sports with Research: Scientific Journey of the Leading Researcher Edgars Bernāns

Ph. D. Edgars Bernāns is a Leading Researcher at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). His scientific career is a vivid example of how practical experience and theoretical knowledge can successfully complement each other. His latest research on biomechanic…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

January 28, 2025

research

JVLMA Scientific Research Centre – A Meeting Point for Science, Music and Dance

Research at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music (JVLAM) encompasses a variety of directions, forming a foundation for both preserving Latvia's musical traditions and generating new knowledge on an international scale. Marking JVLAM’s 105th anniversary, it can be confidently stated that the a…

Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music

January 27, 2025

research technologies quantum technologies

Latvian Scientists are Developing a New, Even More Powerful Data Transmission Technology

The new technology achieves a data transmission speed five times faster than previously possible using the same technology. This breakthrough was achieved by Latvian scientists in collaboration with researchers from France, Sweden, and China. Record-breaking speed with a quantum cascade lase…

Ilze Kuzmina

January 27, 2025

technologies

UL Computing Centre's Supercomputer Upgraded with Equipment for Long-term Data Storage

The University of Latvia (UL) Computing Center, which is part of the Institute of Computational Modeling, has increased its data storage capacity by 160 TB, enabling larger computational tasks to be performed. The methods and infrastructure for using the supercomputer have become more accessible to…

University of Latvia

January 24, 2025