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The study explains the difference between urban rooftop and rural vegetables

By growing vegetables on a roof in Riga, researchers are trying to find out whether food grown in the city is as good as food grown in the countryside. The final results will be in the spring, when the guidelines developed by the researchers for urban gardening, including the best agrotechnological…

Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics

October 30, 2024

ESA Business training brings together representatives from industry and research organizations.

The Ministry of Education and Science in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) organized business training on 28th October for Latvian companies and research organizations working in the space sector. During the training, participants acquired the necessary skills to develop …

Ministry of Education and Science

October 29, 2024

Quantum-Secure Transmission – Technology for Future Data Protection

Quantum communication technologies are not a distant future or science fiction. They are already working on technologies with multiple implemented projects worldwide, including in Latvia. In this context, it is crucial to prepare communication systems for the so-called Q-day – the moment when quant…

Author: Jurģis Poriņš, Board Member of Electronic Communications Office of Latvia (VAS ES), Professor at Riga Technical University

October 29, 2024

Sustainable solutions in pig feeding: insect and worm protein

In pig feeding, new solutions are constantly being sought, focusing on alternative protein sources such as insect and worm proteins, which could become a sustainable and effective option. Thus, in October 2024, researchers from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) began th…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

October 28, 2024

Five Reasons Why Latvian Researchers Should Apply to the European Commission’s Expert Database

Latvian researchers have a unique opportunity to engage in the European Union's (EU) decision-making processes by participating as experts in the European Commission's (EC) expert database. The expert register is open to anyone wishing to contribute professionally, especially for evaluating funding…

research Latvia

October 28, 2024

Engaging Foreign Experts Will Promote the International Competitiveness of Latvian Universities

The Ministry of Education and Science announces that the Parliament of Latvia has adopted significant amendments to the Law on Higher Education Institutions, marking a new stage in Latvian higher education. The amendments will provide universities with enhanced opportunities to attract internationa…

Ministry Education and Science

October 25, 2024

NATO Invites Participation in Grant Program to Foster Innovation in Security

NATO has announced the "NATO Chief Scientist Grants Programme." This initiative aims to promote excellence in science and technology research, offering a total funding of €500,000, with individual project grants ranging from €25,000 to €100,000. Research projects focused on advancing science and…

NATO

October 25, 2024

MES and RTU sign contract for the implementation of institutional funding

To more flexibly plan budget allocation and purposefully prepare specialists needed for the national economy, Riga Technical University (RTU) is the first in Latvia to implement an institutional funding pilot project. On Wednesday, October 23, the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) and RTU sig…

Riga Technical University

October 24, 2024

Second open competition announced for the National research program "Development of Research Defined in the Priority Actions for Biodiversity"

The Latvian Science Council announces the second open competition for the national research program "Development of Research Defined in the Priority Actions for Biodiversity," under the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development. This is based on Section 17 of the Cabinet of Minister…

Latvian Science Council

October 24, 2024