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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

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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

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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

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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

research competition

UL Institute of Chemical Physics Evolves into an Internationally Significant Scientific Centre

The Institute of Chemical Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) has recently been equipped with new scientific devices and tools. The Radiation Chemistry Laboratory's resources will support the implementation of local and international projects, including…

UL Foundation

January 23, 2025

science communication research

Until January 29, Music Academy Hosts the Traveling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”

The traveling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover the work of 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to society and research. Until January 29, this diverse exposition will be on display at t…

researchLatvia

January 23, 2025