natural sciences research
Call for project proposals announced for the National Research Programme ‘Development of studies defined in the Priority Action Programme for Biodiversity, Part 2’ for 2026–2028
The Latvian Council of Science, based on Paragraph 17 of the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 560 of September 4, 2018, “Procedure for the Implementation of National Research Programme Projects”, announces an open call for project proposals for the National Research Programme “Development of St…
Latvijas Zinātnes padome
June 26, 2026
public health
Science for a Healthier Latvia: Government approves national research programme for the development of the health sector and state policy needs
On June 16, 2026, the government approved the National Research Programme in the health sector, which is a state‑commissioned initiative for scientists aimed at promoting the development of science‑based solutions for shaping health policy, advancing innovation, and achieving national development g…
Veselības ministrija
June 26, 2026
humanities and arts
Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia: Respect for the Past and Modernity
The Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia (ILFA UL) is an agency of the University of Latvia and an organization dedicated to scientific research and the preservation of cultural heritage. In June 2026, the Institute celebrates its 80th anniversary. The I…
Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia
June 25, 2026
Discussion
Presentation of the results of the projects ‘Quantum Technologies Initiative’ and ‘Language Technologies Initiative
2026-06-26
2:00 pm
Latvijas Universitātes Zinātņu māja, Jelgavas ielā 3, Rīga, “Alfa” auditorija
natural sciences space
Solar Physicists Discover New Way to Measure Entropy Changes in the Sun’s Atmosphere
A team of solar physicists has discovered a new way to detect and measure entropy variations in the Sun’s atmosphere – a breakthrough that could help researchers better understand how energy moves through the solar corona and why the Sun’s outer atmosphere is millions of degrees hotter than its sur…
Ventspils Augstskola
June 25, 2026
public health social sciences international collaboration
Scientists on singing. The power of joint singing in times of threats and crises
The Latvian nation is often referred to as a “singing nation.” There is a great deal of historical and contemporary cultural evidence that confirms the importance of collective singing in the formation and strengthening of the Latvian nation and state – the phenomenon of folk songs, the splendid tr…
Latvian Academy of Culture in cooperation with Research Latvia
June 19, 2026
innovation science
Riga Technical University establishes a unique laboratory for entrepreneurial and societal hyper-performance
On 18 June at 14.00, the “HyperLab” high-performance laboratory will be opened at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU), 6 Kalnciema Street. Its research equipment will enable advanced studies of human behaviour, attention, emotions, cognitive load a…
Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte
June 19, 2026
Seminar
Seminar “The Role of Peatlands in Climate Change Mitigation and Protection”
2026-07-07
All day
LU Zinātņu māja, Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga