research
RTU Establishes a Grant Office to Help Scientists Attract International Funding
To support scientists in attracting internationally significant research and innovation projects, increase access to funding, and enhance the global prestige of Latvian science, Riga Technical University (RTU) has become the first university in Latvia to establish a Grant Office. Centralised suppor…
Anda Asere | Labs of Latvia
January 30, 2026
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Early Detection of Plant Stress and Opportunities for Its Mitigation
The impact of climate change on agriculture is becoming increasingly evident; up to 40% of global crop production is lost each year due to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and rapid temperature fluctuations. These losses are growing annually, posing serious challenges to both global food sec…
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
January 29, 2026
diaspora
University of Latvia Researchers Urge a Move Beyond Remittances Toward a Diaspora Investment Ecosystem
The Latvian diaspora is one of Latvia’s most significant resources for sustainable development, yet its potential has not been fully and structurally harnessed to date, conclude researchers from the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL). The study proposes…
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Latvia
January 29, 2026
Seminar
MarTe 1st Technical Workshop: From Physical Modelling to Market-Ready Solutions
2026-02-04
All day
Ventspils Augstskola, Inženieru iela 101, Ventspils
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How Black Tea Residues Turn into Paper
When black tea residues, hemp fibres, pine cellulose and recycled paper come together on a laboratory bench, an obvious question arises: can these everyday materials reveal something new? Driven by this kind of research curiosity, a scientific project by a student of Riga State Classical Gymnasium …
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
January 28, 2026
researcher
January Research Spotlight Ingrīda Andersone: Exploring the Hidden Life Beneath the Baltic Sea
At the University of Daugavpils Agency “Latvian Institute of Hydroecology” (LIH), Dr. biol. Ingrīda Andersone, Head of the Experimental Hydrobiology Department, has worked at the Institute for 30 years, since its establishment. Most of this time has been devoted to studying underwater habitats and …
researchLatvia
January 27, 2026
collaboration innovation
BioPhoT and EIT Health Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Health Innovation in Latvia and Europe
By signing a memorandum of cooperation, the largest network of health innovators in Europe, EIT Health, and the national research and innovation platform, BioPhoT, agree to promote the commercialisation of research and early-stage innovations jointly, and to foster closer integration of Latvian res…
BioPhoT
January 27, 2026
quantum technologies
Riga to host world’s most prestigious quantum technologies conference – QIP
The 29th Quantum Information Processing Conference – QIP, this year organized by the University of Latvia (UL), will be held in Riga from 24 to 30 January. QIP is the world’s leading event of the industry, annually bringing together the world’s most distinguished researchers and technology companie…
University of Latvia
January 26, 2026
Seminar
Ethical Aspects of Research Data Management
2026-01-28
10:00 am
Kuldīgas ielā 9C, Rīga