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Bridging Science and Business
On the evening of 31 October, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) hosted an experience-sharing event at the Startup House Riga, aimed at exploring how chemists can translate their discoveries into viable business projects. The evening was inaugurated by Dr. chem. Stefano Donad…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

November 5, 2024

Applications are now open to the ESA Student Internship Programme
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced its annual Student Internship Programme, and internship positions are also open to students from Latvia. Students can apply until the end of November in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, e…

European Space Agency

November 5, 2024

A new era in the Latvian quantum technology initiative
The goal of the European project “Towards an Excellence Center in Quantum Photonics in Latvia (ToEQPL)” is to promote the development of quantum photonics in Latvia, strengthen the contribution of Latvian scientists in this field, and position Latvia as a recognized center for quantum photonics at …

The Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

November 4, 2024

Researcher Spotlight: Gints Kučinskis
Dr. phys. Gints Kučinskis, Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage, University of Latvia (UL) Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP). The bigger the goal, the more meaningful the path to it. But to get there, you have to be part of the move…

research Latvia

November 1, 2024

Latvian universities develop smart socks to help reduce injury risk for athletes
Innovative socks designed to reduce injury risk for athletes have been developed by three Latvian universities. Although these socks could be used by a much wider audience in the future, this year’s project, valued at 300,000 euros, focuses on young football players in Latvia, who face a high risk …

Viktors Demidovs, lsm.lv

November 1, 2024

European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre to Open in Latvia on 13 November
On November 13, 2024, at 4:00 pm, the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre in Latvia (ESA BIC Latvia) will be inaugurated at the Science and Innovation Centre of Riga Technical University (RTU). Luca del Monte, the Head of ESA’s Commercialisation Department, will also attend the launch …

ESA BIC Latvia

October 31, 2024

October Issue of the Newspaper " Zinātnes Vēstnesis "
The October issue of the newspaper " Zinātnes Vēstnesis," published by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS), the Latvian Council of Science, and the Latvian Scientists' Union, is now available. In this issue, you can read the following articles in Latvian: A conversation with LAS academician Oj…

Latvian Academy of Sciences

October 31, 2024