Discussion
Science Café “Artificial Intelligence: The Gravedigger or Saviour of Science?”
2026-07-11
11:00 am
AURORA NEXUS FM / Radio NABA studija, Maija parks, Cēsis
innovation social sciences
Measuring what a person cannot say. New RTU laboratory studies human behaviour, emotions and choices
A new laboratory has started work at Riga Technical University (RTU), which will study human behaviour, decision-making and the impact of technologies, namely our attitudes, emotions and reactions to various external stimuli, such as advertisements or disinformation, RTU Faculty of Engineering Econ…
LSM.lv Dzīvesstila redakcija, "Zināmais nezināmajā"
July 6, 2026
technologies
Dativa and Riga Technical University are developing a document editor with AI features for use in an internet browser
IT company Dativa, in cooperation with Riga Technical University (RTU), is developing a new web document editor solution based on open technologies and driven by artificial intelligence, which will make it possible to prepare and edit documents directly in an internet browser — without the need to …
dativa.lv
July 6, 2026
July Researcher Spotlight: Līga Lepse
As a Head of Scientific Board, Leading Researcher at the Agrotechnical Research and Variety Evaluation Department at the Institute of Horticulture (IH) Dr. agr. Līga Lepse, where she has dedicated several decades to researching vegetable cultivation technologies and plant breeding. Her work addresses questions of growing global importance – how to produce healthy, high‑quality vegetables while protecting the environment and using resources responsibly.
science communication
Anna Broka, a researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, has become a co‑author of a prestigious publication on the European Union’s environmental policy
Anna Broka, a researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, has become one of the authors of the prestigious academic publication De Gruyter Handbook of European Union Environmental Policy. The book is dedicated to the environmental policy of the European Union – one of the most important c…
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
July 3, 2026
research
How Do Latvian Words Emerge? LU Researchers Create a Unique Database
Researchers from the University of Latvia’s Faculty of Humanities have developed a new and unique digital resource — the “Database of Latvian Morphemes and Word‑Formation Models (LVMVMD)”. It systematically compiles data on the structure and formation of Latvian words. The database is built on the …
Andra Kalnača
July 3, 2026
Discussion
Discussion “The Digital Public Space: Disinformation, Elections and Privacy – Can We Control the Rules of the Game?”
2026-07-10
3:00 pm
AURORA NEXUS FM / Radio NABA studija, Maija parks, Cēsis
social sciences humanities and arts
Digital culture in Latvia: what do we consume online and why do we still choose in-person experiences?
The Institute of Culture and Arts of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) has published the research report “Digital Cultural Consumption Habits of Latvia’s Population”, which analyses how digital technologies affect cultural consumption in Latvia, how residents use digital cultural content, and ho…
July 2, 2026
social sciences
What happens when Latvia wins? Researchers explain sport’s ability to unite Latvians
Living in different information spaces, generational differences and clashes of values are often cited as reasons why people feel divided and alienated in society. Moreover, the Awakening is mentioned as a benchmark of society’s ability to unite for common goals, raising the question of whether we …
Sandra Kropa-Kaļužnaja (LSM raidījumu vadītāja, vides žurnāliste)
July 2, 2026