Workshop
Seminar “Metagenomics and Metabolic Modelling in Clinical Microbiome Studies”
2026-09-17
All day
Nacionālais pētniecības un inovāciju institūts, Rātsupītes 1, k-1, Rīga
science
In memoriam. Zigrīda Apala (02.10.1936.–19.07.2026.)
Zigrīda Apala belongs to the now legendary generation of archaeologists of the 1960s–1980s, who were destined to carry out extensive and significant archaeological excavations. Zigrīda Mieriņa entered Latvian archaeology in 1958, when she was employed as a laboratory assistant in the Archaeolo…
Latvian Academy of Sciences
July 22, 2026
science communication
Institute of Horticulture: from Plant Biology Research to New Cultivars
ResearchThe Institute of Horticulture is one of the leading research centres for fruit and vegetable science in the Nordic-Baltic region. For over 80 years, Latvian scientists in Dobele and Pūre have been developing new horticultural cultivars adapted to Baltic climatic conditions, investigating en…
Institute of Horticulture
July 22, 2026
international collaboration
Latvia advocates targeted support for reducing the innovation gap at the meeting of EU research ministers
On 20 and 21 July this year, an informal meeting of European Union research ministers took place in Dublin, Ireland, where Latvia was represented by Ieva Siliņa, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES). The main aim of the meeting was to agree on the political gu…
Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija/ Research Latvia
July 21, 2026
science communication
PhD Oskars Java: My relatively recent doctoral studies experience helps me better understand today’s doctoral students as well
The June researcher of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is Leading Researcher, Associate Professor and Head of the doctoral study programme, PhD Oskars Java. His research interests are related to simulation modelling, systems analysis and research management, while in his daily work he …
Vidzemes Augstskola
July 21, 2026
Conference
Conference on Innovative Science-Based Solutions for Soil Improvement in Agriculture, Crop Production and Horticulture
2026-12-03
All day
Latvijas Valsts koksnes ķīmijas institūts
international collaboration
Latvian Company SUBmerge Baltic Presents Underwater Drone and Takes a Step Towards Further Development
Latvian defence technology company SUBmerge Baltic and French defence and naval technology company Naval Group signed a memorandum of cooperation in Riga on Wednesday, providing for cooperation between the two companies in the development of autonomous underwater systems and their integration solut…
July 21, 2026
Conference
Cultural and Historical Conference “Women in the Piebalga Cultural Space: Personalities and Heritage”
2026-07-24
All day
"Vecpiebalgas muiža", Inešu pagasts, LV-4122
public health
Taste Buds Cannot Be Fooled. How Do Food Technologists Use This Sense?
Taste is one of the senses that is difficult to fool — we can misread or mishear something, but our taste buds usually tell us quite accurately what it is that we are eating. Moreover, it turns out that taste can also be trained and used as an important measurement tool in food technology, Professo…
LSM.lv Dzīvesstila redakcija, "Zināmais nezināmajā"
July 20, 2026
public health research
Study on early childhood nutrition and the implementation of healthy eating guidelines continues
The postdoctoral research project “Assessment of Early Childhood Nutrition Quality and Development of Tailored Tools for the Implementation of Nutrition Guidelines” (project No. 1.1.1.9/LZP/2/25/211) is continuing at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU). The aim of the project…
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
July 20, 2026