science communication natural sciences humanities and arts
European Researchers’ Night 2026 will take place across Latvia on 25 September
At European Researchers’ Night events, everyone will have the opportunity to discover science up close. In a single evening, more than 35 locations across Latvia will offer the chance to meet researchers, get a glimpse into the everyday world of science, and take part in experiments, workshops, dem…
Latvian Council of Science/Research Latvia
September 4, 2026
science
Three Latvian researchers become laureates of the prestigious “Baltic Fellowship for Women in Science” in 2026
In Latvia, three young researchers – Arta Bārdule, Vanda Haferberga, and Aļisa Ponkratenkova – have become laureates of the “Baltic Fellowship for Women in Science 2026” competition. The initiative is implemented by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) and the Latvian National Commission for UNESC…
Latvian Academy of Sciences
September 4, 2026
Conference
Conference “Cultural Research for Our Future Choices”
09.09.2026
Plkst. 14:00
Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka, Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga, Latvija
sports science public health
RSU to open a €13.4 million sports, study and research complex
On Wednesday, 9 September, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) sports complex at Cigoriņu iela 3 will be opened in the Latvian capital, RSU reports. The €13.4 million, 3,627 m² complex will bring together studies, sports, and research in one location, providing new opportunities for RSU student…
TVNet.lv/ Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
September 3, 2026
humanities and arts
Is culture accessible to everyone, what is its economic impact, and what is the future of creative professions?
Who provides diverse and high-quality cultural content in Latvia, how is it provided, and for whom? How is the cultural offer aligned with what Latvia’s residents expect? How can the value of culture and its contribution to the national economy be measured? What will the future of creative professi…
Aija Lūse, Institute of Culture and Arts of the Latvian Academy of Culture
September 3, 2026
Face-to-face event
Industry Day and Sensing the Future
24.09.2026
All day
LU CFI, Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga
public health natural sciences
Systemic sclerosis may be more common in Latvia than statistics suggest; study also reveals a frequent risk of nerve damage
Systemic sclerosis is one of the most severe autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In people with this condition, mortality is approximately 3.5 times higher than among healthy people of the same age. Despite the seriousness of the disease, it remains relatively understudied, particularly with regard…
Rīga Stradiņš University
September 2, 2026
collaboration entrepreneurship research
The University of Latvia invites European teams to participate in EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia
From 15 to 17 October 2026, the European Commission’s EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) international defence innovation hackathon “Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia” will take place at the University of Latvia (UL) in Riga, bringing together startups, researchers, engineers, and technology develope…
University of Latvia
September 2, 2026
