Face-to-face event
Scientist. Alive. - Real Stories from Researchers
2026-07-10
12:30 pm
Cēsu castle park
entrepreneurship
RTU and LDDK to Conduct Third Survey on Knowledge and Technology Transfer
To create a fertile foundation for the growth of a high value‑added economy in Latvia, the “Knowledge Transfer Barometer” survey will be carried out for the third time in cooperation between Riga Technical University (RTU) and the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK). This year, alongside entr…
Riga Technical University
June 10, 2026
science communication
How to Make Batteries Last Longer? Latvian Scientists Tackle a Billion‑Euro Challenge
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “lithium‑ion batteries”? Most likely a mobile phone or an electric car. But today these batteries are becoming increasingly important in energy‑storage systems that help ensure the efficient use of solar and wind power.Watch the latest episode…
Radio SWH
June 10, 2026
research
Evelīna Kukarela’s Research on Collective Memory Gains International Recognition
Evelīna Kukarela, a master’s student at the University of Latvia (UL) Faculty of Economics and Management, has received the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) award for an outstanding undergraduate‑level research project in Baltic Studies. Under the academic supervision of Pro…
University of Latvia
June 9, 2026
Conference
XXXII Baltic Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science
2026-06-10
All day
RSU Anatomy Museum
research
Prepared Overview of the Project Results of the Third Competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development”
The implementation of the third competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development” has been completed, and a report has been prepared summarising the results achieved within the programme, the solutions developed, and their c…
Latvian Council of Science
June 9, 2026
Alīna Mihailova
Position:
Position
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Country:
Belgium
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Field of Science:
Natural sciences
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Subfield of Science:
Food safety
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Scientific institution:
European Commission's Joint Research Centre
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Types of collaboration:
Development of joint academic publications
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Email:
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Web page:
Seminar
EIFL seminars on AI tools in research and the study process
2026-06-11
12:00 pm
Online
June Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Ozoliņš
Ph. D. Jānis Ozoliņš is a Leading Researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia. As a leading researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia (UL ILFA), PhD Jānis Ozoliņš also serves on the Institute’s Scientific Council, contributes to international research organisations, and teaches at the Art Academy of Latvia as a lecturer and doctoral thesis supervisor. His academic profile reflects a deep engagement with contemporary cultural processes and the role of the humanities in understanding society.
research
Innovative 3D‑printed concrete insect houses installed in Victory Park
This summer, a pilot project is being implemented in Riga — to promote biodiversity in the urban environment, experimental 3D‑printed concrete insect houses for solitary bees and other pollinators have been installed in Victory Park. They have been produced at the scientific laboratory for 3D concr…
RTU
June 8, 2026