Andra Kalnača

Position:

  • Country:

    Latvia

  • Field of Science:

    Humanities

  • Subfield of Science:

    Valodniecība

  • Scientific institution:

    University of Latvia

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation, Teaching

  • Email:

    andra.kalnaca@lu.lv

  • Web page:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/andra-kalna%C4%8Da-47151571/

Elīza Dāldere

Position:

  • Country:

    Finland

  • Field of Science:

    Humanities

  • Subfield of Science:

    History, Digital humanities

  • Scientific institution:

    University of Helsinki

  • Types of collaboration:

    Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation, Contribution to knowledge transfer, Policy making

  • Email:

    eliza.daldere@helsinki.fi

  • Web page:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-daldere/

research youth collaboration

Use of Hogweed in Biomaterials

In Latvia, Sosnowsky’s hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi) has for decades been regarded as one of the most problematic invasive plant species. It threatens local ecosystems, poses risks to human health, and requires continuous control efforts. This widely recognised issue became the focus of a scientif…

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

February 4, 2026

research achievements research

RTU Scientists and Engineers Develop and Patent a Device to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance, the ability of microorganisms to survive and even thrive in conditions that would usually destroy them, is one of the greatest public health threats worldwide. Scientists and engineers at Riga Technical University (RTU) have developed and patented an innovative sink disinf…

Riga Technical University

February 3, 2026

research

Global Competitiveness Challenges and Solutions to Be Analysed at the University of Latvia Scientific Conference

Researchers from the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL) will present the latest insights into strengthening global competitiveness at the 84th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia, to be held from 14 to 16 April. Strengthening…

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia

February 3, 2026

Exhibition

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry Traveling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2026"

2026-02-16

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space

“Deep Space Energy” plans to generate electricity on the Moon

Space technology startup “Deep Space Energy” is developing a new power generator for space that uses heat produced by radioisotopes derived from nuclear waste, enabling electricity generation even when sunlight is not available. With this technology, the company aims to accelerate lunar exploration…

Labs of Latvia

February 2, 2026

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