science communication
A Career in Science: From Student to Researcher
The 11th episode of the Ministry of Education and Science’s EU‑funded podcast “See Further!” is dedicated to careers in science, together with experts highlighting the path from a student’s first ideas to high‑level research and international competitiveness.With the arrival of spring, many young p…
TVNET | Ministry of Education and Science
May 6, 2026
science communication
Meet the Young Scientist – Diāna Hristenko
Diāna Hristenko is a doctoral candidate at the University of Latvia’s Faculty of Humanities, where she is developing her dissertation “The Sovietization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Baltic States, 1944–1953.” To learn more about research in theology, international collaboration, and th…
Latvian Association of Young Researchers
May 6, 2026
natural sciences
Gene Banks for Biodiversity
Climate change is rapidly altering familiar environmental conditions, affecting both agriculture and natural ecosystems. The frequency of extreme weather events is increasing, precipitation patterns are shifting, and as a result, vegetation growth conditions are changing as well. At the same time, …
Ilona Noriete | the newspaper "Ogres Vēstis"
May 5, 2026
Face-to-face event
Spectral Flow Cytometry with Imaging: Theory and Practice as Part of the EATRIS Infrastructure
2026-05-28
1:00 pm
Rīga, Rātsupītes iela 5
research
10 Scientist Teams to Represent Latvia at The “Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026
The biomedical and photonics research platform “BioPhoT”, in collaboration with “Hello Tomorrow” international experts, has selected 10 strong BioPhoT research teams through a competitive process. On 11–12 June in Amsterdam, these teams will represent Latvia at one of the world’s most significant d…
The biomedical and photonics research platform “BioPhoT”
April 30, 2026
innovation
“Alternative Plants” Addresses Medical Challenges
The Latvian biotechnology startup “Alternative Plants” has received European funding and become a partner in two projects addressing pressing challenges in medicine. One of the supported projects aims to use bioengineering solutions based on renewable resources to prevent antibiotic resistance…
Labs of Latvia
April 30, 2026
Hybrid event
DataverseLV – Celebrating the First Year in the Dataverse community
2026-05-06
10:00 am
LU Doktorantūras skolas zālē “Sapere aude”, Kalpaka bulvārī 4, Rīgā.
space
New guide for Latvian industry and research organisations: how to successfully participate in European Space Agency procurements
Latvia’s space sector continues to develop, and an increasing number of companies and research organisations are showing interest in participating in European Space Agency (ESA) projects. To strengthen the ability of Latvian entities to compete successfully in ESA procurements, a practical guide ti…
European Space Agency
April 29, 2026
social sciences
European Social Scientists Convene in Athens to Establish New Standards in Public Opinion Research
From 21 to 23 April, Athens (Greece) hosted the 27th National Coordinators’ Forum of the European Social Survey (ESS ERIC). During the meeting, researchers from across Europe—including representatives from Latvia, Dr Jurijs Ņikišins, Senior Researcher at the University of Latvia’s Faculty of Econom…
Jurijs Ņikišins | National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (ESS) in Latvia
April 29, 2026