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Experiments, Workshops, and Meetings with Researchers – European Researchers’ Night is Tomorrow

This Friday, 26 September, one of the most anticipated science events of the year will take place across the country – European Researchers’ Night 2025. This year, more than 30 venues throughout Latvia will host hundreds of exciting free activities for the whole family. Science begins with a…

researchLatvia

September 25, 2025

research

University of Latvia – a Centre of Scientific Excellence in Latvia and Worldwide

The University of Latvia (UL), founded in 1919, is the leading research university in Latvia, combining classical European higher education traditions with a modern environment of science and innovation. More than 15,600 students from over 70 countries, six faculties and the BA School of Business a…

University of Latvia

September 24, 2025

science communication

An Open-air Exhibition Titled “Science Street” Will Be on Display in Riga

From September 25 to October 20, an open-air exhibition titled “Street of Science” will be on display in Riga, Torņa Street. This is a unique opportunity for everyone interested to explore the achievements of Latvian scientists within the National Research Programmes (NRP) and see how science infl…

Latvian Council of Science

September 24, 2025

research entrepreneurship collaboration

Competence centers Announce Research and Innovation Project Competitions for Companies

Currently, there are nine competence centres operating in Latvia, which provide support to Latvian entrepreneurs in the development of new products, technologies, and services in various areas of smart specialisation (RIS3), promoting knowledge transfer and innovation development. Competence centre…

LIAA, Ministry of Economics

September 24, 2025

international collaboration youth

Young Researchers Gain Opportunity to Turn Project Ideas into Tangible Results

At the closing ceremony of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS 2025), special prizes were awarded by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Latvia and the Latvian Council of Science. Within the framework of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Partnership in Applied Research,” six …

Latvian Council of Science

September 23, 2025

security

Constitution Protection Bureau Warns that the Academic Environment may Also be Targeted by Hostile Foreign Influence

At the Start of the New Academic Year, the Constitution Protection Bureau Warns That the Academic Environment May Also Be Targeted by Hostile Foreign Influence As the new academic period begins, the Constitution Protection Bureau emphasizes that the academic environment in Latvia may also come u…

the Constitution Protection Bureau

September 22, 2025

social sciences

Fundamental Research on the Effectiveness of Substance Use Regulation Among Youth to Be Conducted at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

Professor Aija Zobena, Director of the Institute of Social and Political Research at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL), will lead a fundamental research project that will provide a new perspective on how young people in Latvia perceive policies res…

University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

September 22, 2025

natural sciences

The Priekuļi Research Center is Developing New Varieties of Colored Potatoes

Many rainy days this season have caused serious headaches for farmers. The harvest has been affected, making it difficult to gather crops, and sowing activities have also been hindered. Various crops are grown at the Priekuļi Research Center for research and variety breeding purposes. The trial fie…

Sintija Ambote, Latvian Radio

September 22, 2025

opportunity entrepreneurship

Support Program for Science-intensive Start-ups

At the end of September, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) plans to start accepting applications for a support program for science-intensive start-ups, providing support of up to €150,000 with 50% support intensity. Applications will be accepted until the funding for the…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

September 19, 2025