Design in Latvia is an important driver of competitiveness, innovation and productivity in the national economy, extending beyond the traditional understanding of aesthetics and the visual design of products. This is confirmed by the research report “Identifying the Design Economy and Its Importanc…

Rasma Pīpiķe is a deep diversity expert, researcher and doctoral student at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU). Rasma is a member of the Board of the Latvian Association of Young Researchers and has initiated and implemented several significant ac…

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences’ Researcher of the Month for July is leading researcher Linda Lancere. From medical engineering and physiotherapy to virtual reality and digital solutions in healthcare, Linda Lancere’s professional journey has consistently led her to the intersection of techn…

On Thursday, 30 July, Marģers (Meirs) Vestermanis (1925–2026), historian, member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, recipient of the Order of the Three Stars and Honorary Doctor of History, passed away, according to information published on the Facebook page of the “Jews in Latvia” Museum. He was …

As Europe transitions towards cleaner mobility, reducing emissions from existing railway fleets remains a major challenge. Replacing diesel trains with new zero-emission alternatives requires significant investment and time, making retrofit solutions an important pathway towards faster decarbonisat…

On 1 and 2 August, Latvia will host a stage of the UTMB World Series, Gauja Trail by UTMB, for the first time, bringing together Latvian and international ultra-endurance runners. At the same time, participants in the 50 km and 100 km races will become part of a scientific study that is unique worl…