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June Research Spotlight Jānis Ozoliņš: Exploring Populism and Identity in Contemporary Media and Culture

As a leading researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia (UL ILFA), PhD Jānis Ozoliņš also serves on the Institute’s Scientific Council, contributes to international research organisations, and teaches at the Art Academy of Latvia as a lecturer and d…

researchLatvia

June 15, 2026

innovation

The shrinking bread business leads to a promising product with dual use

Valdis and Oņega Circeņi from Salaspils, who have experience in the bread business, noticed that with each generation the demand for traditional rye bread is declining, so they decided to look for a new, export‑oriented niche. This led to the creation of the company “Roga‑Agro” brand “Good Mood Mea…

Labs of Latvia

June 12, 2026

science communication

In Memoriam. Guntis Jānis Eniņš (18.06.1933. – 08.06.2026.)

Great tree researcher Guntis Eniņš published the book “Trees Do Not Leave Home” in 2017. However now, in the very fullness of summer, we have received the sad news that we have been “left” by Guntis Eniņš, honorary doctor of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, friend and researcher of natural monument…

Latvian Academy of Sciences

June 12, 2026

research

The 2nd International Congress of Transcultural Studies “Give and Take: Transdisciplinary Spaces of ‘Cohesive Netting’” to Take Place in Riga

The 2nd International Congress of Transcultural Studies, jointly organised by three European universities — the Latvian Academy of Culture in Riga, the University of Macerata (Università di Macerata) in Italy, and KU Leuven in Belgium — will take place in Riga from 30 June to 2 July 2026. This year…

Latvian Academy of Culture

June 11, 2026

research

From charging delays to seamless mobility – RTU researchers redefine battery use in electric transport

As electric mobility continues to expand rapidly across Europe, challenges such as long charging times, high costs, and sustainability concerns remain barriers to wider adoption. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) are contributing to addressing these challenges by participating in the…

Riga Technical University

June 11, 2026

entrepreneurship

RTU and LDDK to Conduct Third Survey on Knowledge and Technology Transfer

To create a fertile foundation for the growth of a high value‑added economy in Latvia, the “Knowledge Transfer Barometer” survey will be carried out for the third time in cooperation between Riga Technical University (RTU) and the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK). This year, alongside entr…

Riga Technical University

June 10, 2026

science communication

How to Make Batteries Last Longer? Latvian Scientists Tackle a Billion‑Euro Challenge

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “lithium‑ion batteries”? Most likely a mobile phone or an electric car. But today these batteries are becoming increasingly important in energy‑storage systems that help ensure the efficient use of solar and wind power.Watch the latest episode…

Radio SWH

June 10, 2026

research

Evelīna Kukarela’s Research on Collective Memory Gains International Recognition

Evelīna Kukarela, a master’s student at the University of Latvia (UL) Faculty of Economics and Management, has received the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) award for an outstanding undergraduate‑level research project in Baltic Studies. Under the academic supervision of Pro…

University of Latvia

June 9, 2026

research

Prepared Overview of the Project Results of the Third Competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development”

The implementation of the third competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development” has been completed, and a report has been prepared summarising the results achieved within the programme, the solutions developed, and their c…

Latvian Council of Science

June 9, 2026