The overarching theme of the 84th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia (UL), which we are organising from April 14 to 16, is "The University of the Future – Impact-Driven Leadership." This is UL’s response to the challenges of our time, reflecting on the role universities…

At the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, genome research drives Monta Brīvība’s efforts to understand how genetic variation shapes human health. As Head of the Genome Centre and researcher in the Precision Medicine Group, she explores how genomic data can reveal disease risks and s…

This year, the named awards established by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) and its cooperation partners will be presented to eleven scientists, including several early-career researchers, and five prizes for young scientists will also be awarded. The awards will be presented on Thursday, Apri…

As Latvia continues to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, the Venture Catalysts program is once again opening its doors to researchers, entrepreneurs, and deep tech enthusiasts. Applications for the upcoming cohort are now officially open until May 12, 2026, inviting participants to take the next…

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and early detection is often crucial. For this reason, cancer screening programs play a vital role as one of the most important tools in disease prevention. Although screening programs are available, participation rates in many places remain i…

The reforms implemented to date in higher education and science, along with the successful scientific performance of institutions, have enhanced the international competitiveness of Latvian science. This is evidenced by the growing involvement of Latvian scientific institutions in significant Europ…

On March 31, the annual seminar on Latvia’s participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) national programme (Requesting Party Activities – RPA) took place at the Space Exploration Centre. During the event, ESA representatives provided practical guidance on developing project proposals, the stru…