sports science

The Science of Hockey: Physics Principles on the Ice Rink

Dynamic ice hockey games combine athleticism with scientific principles. Lightning-fast passes, precise shots, and strategic maneuvers are all rooted in the laws of physics. From Newton’s laws of motion to the law of conservation of angular momentum, the science of hockey reflects the intricate int…

researchLatvia

May 9, 2025

research

Latvia Will Host the European Union Contest for Young Scientists

In 2025, Latvia will host the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) — the most prestigious scientific research competition for students in Europe. Riga will welcome around 150 young, aspiring researchers from 40 countries, who will present their innovative projects to an internationa…

State Education Development Agency

May 9, 2025

Online event

"Apvārsnis Eiropa" 4. klastera “Digitālā joma, rūpniecība un kosmoss” informācijas diena

2025-05-13

All day

Conference

The Conference “Bureaucracy and Society”

2025-05-16

10:00 am

LU Dabas māja

May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne

Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.

The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.

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researcher science communication research

In May, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” is on Display at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contributions to the advancement of society and science. From May 6 to 31, this diverse exposition will be on view…

researchLatvia

May 2, 2025

Face-to-face event

Opening of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation program “Applied Research” project “LACISE”

2025-05-06

9:00 am

LU CFI, Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga

collaboration research

Latvian and Swiss Scientists Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Development and Youth Engagement in STEM

On May 6 at 9:00 AM, the University of Latvia’s Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP UL) will host the launch of a major Swiss–Latvian cooperation programme project in the fields of ICT and smart energy—“LACISE”, part of the “Applied Research” initiative. The opening event will be attended…

Latvijas Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūts

April 30, 2025

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