On Tuesday, April 14, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a package of amendments to the regulatory framework for academic careers, proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science. The amendments concern the Law on Higher Education Institutions, the Vocational Education Law, and the Law on Scientif…

Strengthening the link between the academic environment and the maritime industry, Riga Technical University (RTU) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the crewing company "LSC" regarding long-term collaboration in education, professional development, and the promotion of sustainability with…

The overarching theme of the 84th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia (UL), which we are organising from April 14 to 16, is "The University of the Future – Impact-Driven Leadership." This is UL’s response to the challenges of our time, reflecting on the role universities…

At the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, genome research drives Monta Brīvība’s efforts to understand how genetic variation shapes human health. As Head of the Genome Centre and researcher in the Precision Medicine Group, she explores how genomic data can reveal disease risks and s…

This year, the named awards established by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) and its cooperation partners will be presented to eleven scientists, including several early-career researchers, and five prizes for young scientists will also be awarded. The awards will be presented on Thursday, Apri…

As Latvia continues to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, the Venture Catalysts program is once again opening its doors to researchers, entrepreneurs, and deep tech enthusiasts. Applications for the upcoming cohort are now officially open until May 12, 2026, inviting participants to take the next…