medicine space quantum technologies
State Research Programme “Defence Innovation Research Programme” for 2026–2029 Announced
Based on Paragraph 17 of Cabinet Regulation No. 560 of 4 September 2018, “Procedures for the Implementation of State Research Programme Projects”, the Latvian Council of Science announces an open call for project applications under the State Research Programme “Defence Innovation Research Programme…
Latvian Council of Science
October 28, 2026
medicine public health
RSU Innovation Day to Showcase Solutions for Healthcare and Sport
On 5 November this year, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will host Innovation Day, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, students and cooperation partners. At the event, university researchers will present emerging solutions in diagnostics, drug development and sport, while entrepreneurs and…
Rīga Stradiņš University
October 28, 2026
Online event
Online Workshop “Sports 360°: Research Findings for Better Sports Governance in Latvia”
28.10.2026
Plkst. 10:00
humanities and arts
Eleven Policy Reports on Latvia’s Cultural Ecosystem and Its Development, Developed by Researchers at the Latvian Academy of Culture, Are Now Available
Following the completion of the Ministry of Culture’s national research programme project “Latvia’s Cultural Ecosystem as a Resource for National Resilience and Sustainability” / CERS, 11 policy reports developed by researchers at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) have been published, bringing t…
Latvian Academy of Culture
October 27, 2026
space
How Does a Solar Eclipse Occur and Why Is It So Rarely Observed
A total solar eclipse is one of the rarest and most spectacular astronomical phenomena observable from Earth. Although a total solar eclipse occurs somewhere on the planet approximately once every 18 months, it may not be seen again at a particular location for several generations. The last total s…
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
October 27, 2026
medicine biomedicīna pētniecība
National Institute of Research and Innovation: Synergy Between Chemistry and Biomedicine
The National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) is a European-level life and natural sciences research centre in Latvia, established in the summer of 2026 through the merger of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (OSI) and the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC). The …
National Institute of Research and Innovation
October 26, 2026
natural sciences humanities and arts medicine
AMBER HORIZONS — Upcoming Research and Academic Career Opportunities at the University of Latvia
The University of Latvia invites outstanding researchers with significant scientific achievements to explore upcoming Associate Professor opportunities within the AMBER HORIZONS programme, which is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions initiative “Choose Europe for Science”. The Universit…
University of Latvia
October 26, 2026
Conference
International Sustainable Mobility Conference “Look at the Future of Mobility”
03.11.2026
Plkst. 09:00
natural sciences
Hackathon “Climathon 2026” Will Bring Together Idea Creators to Develop Sustainable Solutions
Applications are open until 28 October for the three-day “Climathon 2026” hackathon, where representatives from various fields will combine their knowledge, experience and ideas to seek practical and innovative solutions to environmental and urban challenges. The hackathon will take place at Riga T…
Riga Technical University
October 26, 2026