Today, June 1, at the Kokaru Hall of the Mežaparks Great Stage, with the participation of representatives from the state, universities, and the science sector, the National Research and Innovation Institute (NIRI) — a new European‑level centre for life and natural sciences — was ceremonially opened…

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2026”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. In May, the travelling exhibition and the science calenda…

On Friday, 29 May, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES), Jānis Paiders, represented Latvia at the European Union Competitiveness Council in Brussels. At the meeting, the EU Member States discussed issues related to the implementation of the research and innovation pro…

A significant pilot project has been completed at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) in cooperation with Rīga Stradiņš University: Improving the Effectiveness of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy in Latvia: A Quality and Cost Model as a Tool for Assessing Treatment and Financial Im…

The Circular Bio‑based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has announced 24 new projects aimed at promoting innovation in the bioeconomy and expanding the implementation of circular bio‑based solutions in Europe. The total investment amounts to 172 million euros, covering activities from the establis…

On the day when I interview Professor Aija Linē, she is still the Scientific Director of the Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC), as well as leading the cancer biomarker research group at this centre. From June, this work will continue at the National Research and Innovation Institute, in wh…

During the spring and summer months, when everything is blooming and flowering, allergy symptoms intensify for many people. Pollen in the air can cause both mild discomfort and serious health problems.To help people predict potential risks in a timely manner, researchers at the University of Latvia…