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Latvia’s Opportunities in the next EU Research Programme "Horizon Europe" Discussed at National Seminar

Latvia’s research and innovation community is preparing for the next stage of development within the European Research Area. A seminar held in Riga brought together representatives from universities, research institutions, the private sector, and public administration to discuss how Latvia can full…

researchLatvia

October 7, 2025

research competition

Second Call for Research and Innovation Projects: €4.8 million Available for Researchers

On 6 October, the second call for Research and Innovation Projects (PIPs) of the Research Platform on Biomedicine and Photonics for Innovative Products ("BioPhoT") was launched. This call for proposals has an indicative amount of €4,826,110 available for researchers to implement innovative solution…

BioPhoT

October 6, 2025

space technologies international collaboration

International Conference "Big Data from Space 2025" in Latvia Highlights Future Perspectives of Space Data

Riga hosted the first international conference in the Baltic Sea region, Big Data from Space 2025 (BiDS2025), one of the most important European space data and technology events held every two years. This was the seventh conference, which this year brought together more than 520 participants from 4…

researchLatvia

October 3, 2025

space technologies

Planet Parade and Comets: the University of Latvia Astronomical Tower Opens the Season

This autumn, the Astronomical Tower of the University of Latvia (UL) begins its 40th season of astronomical demonstrations, promising special celestial observations with the most powerful telescope in the tower’s history. The new telescope will allow visitors to observe fainter celestial objects an…

retv.lv

October 3, 2025

research

RTU Scientists Receive €1.8 Million to Bring Innovative Research-based Products to Market

Nine research teams from Riga Technical University (RTU) have received €1.8 million from the national research program “Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for the Development of Innovative Products” (BioPhoT). Within one year, they will transform scientific results and technologies into pra…

Riga Technical University

October 3, 2025

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In October, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” will be on Display at the RTU – in Riga and Rezekne

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” invites visitors to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contribution to the development of society and science. Highlighting the role of universities in advancing research activities, this diverse exhibition – created by the Ministr…

researchLatvia

October 2, 2025

research science communication

A Conversation About Tumours and Precision Medicine with Researcher Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve

Nowadays, tumours often develop spontaneously due to environmental influences, though genetics can also provide predisposition. It is not that cells are "prone to going crazy," but instead that we have evolved an effective error correction mechanism. However, suppose small mistakes appear in this m…

Ieva Siliņa, Radio Naba | Ivars Austers, University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

research social sciences

Studying Child-Rearing and Changes in Family Structures

Researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia (UL FESS) will conduct a comprehensive study to explore the most significant aspects of child-rearing in various family models. The project also aims to identify shortcomings in current family support systems an…

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

space technologies international collaboration

Researchers and Industry Leaders Gather in Riga for the International Conference “Big Data from Space 2025”

This week, Riga has become Europe’s hub for space data and innovation. On 1 October, the international conference “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025) was officially opened at the National Library of Latvia. The large-scale event has brought together more than 600 scientists, industry representati…

researchLatvia

October 1, 2025