Seminar
Scientific Seminar: The Mystery of the Double Nucleus in the Andromeda Galaxy
13.11.2026
Plkst. 09:30
public health medicine
Less Sugar in Childhood, a Healthier Microbiome Later in Life. How Gut Bacteria Affect Our Well-Being
What can we do today to improve our health by taking care of our microbiome? Could the microbiome in our mouth and gut help detect diseases in the future even before the first symptoms appear? Researchers at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) have already found answers to some questions, while continui…
Linda Rozenbaha, delfi.lv
November 10, 2026
experience stories of researchers public health
A Conversation with Young Scientist Laila Silamiķele
Laila Silamiķele is a leading researcher at the National Institute for Research and Innovation (NIRI), where she studies both the molecular mechanisms of osteoarthritis and the role of the microbiome in the progression of various diseases. Laila has experience in both managing and implementing rese…
Latvian Association of Young Researchers
November 10, 2026
Online event
Online Discussion "ChallengeEU Online Café: Conversations in Design & Technology Research"
09.11.2026
Plkst. 13:00
SAVE THE DATE
Join us 27-28 JUNE 2028 at the VI World Congress of Latvian Scientists and become part of the conversation shaping the future of science, innovation and international collaboration. Participation in the Congress will be free of charge, and registered participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore the latest research developments, and strengthen connections.
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research
Latvia’s Research Universities Commit to Continuing to Ensure High Doctoral Education Standards Following the Introduction of the New Doctoral Degree Awarding Process Regulations
Greater institutional autonomy for universities in the doctoral degree awarding process will not reduce the requirements for doctoral candidates, even after the new Cabinet of Ministers regulations come into force next year, allowing higher education institutions greater freedom in organising the d…
Riga Technical University
November 9, 2026
space
From the First Telescope to an International Medal in Astronomy
Aleksandrs Jesiļevskis, a 12th-grade student at RTU Engineering High School, explores the Universe not only through books – he observes the sky through a telescope himself and attempts to calculate the orbit of an asteroid from the data obtained. He has been fascinated by astronomy for at least ten…
State Education Development Agency
November 9, 2026
November Research Spotlight: Baiba Kaškina
Mg. sc. comp. Baiba Kaškina, Head of CERT.LV at the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia. At the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia (UL IMCS), Mg. sc. comp. Baiba Kaškina has been one of the key figures shaping Latvia's early cybersecurity system. Her work combines applied research, network security expertise and strategic leadership, contributing to the development of the country's first CERT structures and strengthening the foundations of national digital resilience. Research in cybersecurity enables meaningful work alongside motivated people, protecting Latvia's values and borders in cyberspace.
Forum
Discussion Forum "Science for the Development of Latvian Sports"
26.11.2026
Plkst. 09:30
public health
Risk of Oral Cancer and Tooth Loss. RSU Demonstrates the Harmful Effects of Alternative Nicotine Products
A study conducted at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) reveals that the use of smokeless tobacco, nicotine pouches and electronic cigarettes negatively affects oral health. The doctoral research found that users of these products experience significant changes in the oral cavity – the levels of inflam…
Sintija Miļuna-Meldere (Dr. med., Lecturer at the RSU Department of Prosthodontics)
November 6, 2026