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Aging Processes and the Power of Cognitive Reserve: Scientific Journey of RSU Leading Researcher Kristīne Šneidere

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Swiss support will increase the applied research capacity in Latvia

On Wednesday, November 13, the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Latvia, Martin Michelet, and the Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Finance for European Union (EU) funds, Armands Eberhards, signed an agreement for the "Applied Research" program. This program aims to develop the capac…

Ministry of Education and Science

November 14, 2024

How does science help teach and learn?

The future of education in Latvia is closely tied to the ability to constantly evolve not only teaching methods but also learning approaches. In order for students to successfully adapt to the challenges of the modern world, innovative educational tools based on the latest research and technology a…

Latvian Council of Science

November 14, 2024

The artificial intelligence model is capable of recognizing cancer cells with 92% accuracy.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can provide support to doctors in disease prevention, as well as during diagnosis and treatment. To promote the development of this field, including in Latvia, the Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences of the Universi…

University of Latvia

November 14, 2024

Aging Processes and the Power of Cognitive Reserve: Scientific Journey of RSU Leading Researcher Kristīne Šneidere

PhD Kristīne Šneidere, a leading researcher at the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU), devotes her scientific career to the study of cognitive reserve and aging processes. Currently, she is implementing a postdoctoral project with the student team to develop the innovative Riga Cognitive Screening Test…

Brigita Zutere, research Latvia

November 13, 2024

The Roadmap for the development of E-governance in Latvia – RTU Study for a more modern and efficient public administration

Riga Technical University (RTU) has launched a significant study titled "Roadmap for the Development of E-Governance in Latvia," aimed at supporting the digital transformation of Latvia's public administration. The study will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of Latvia's e-gover…

Riga Technical University

November 13, 2024

The second grant competition of the University of Latvia and theBA School of Business and Finance is underway

Until November 25, 2024, it is possible to apply for the doctoral research grants competition for PhD students and science doctoral degree candidates at the University of Latvia and the BA School of Business and Finance. The University of Latvia competition is expected to provide funding for at lea…

Labs of Latvia

November 12, 2024

European Scientists Unite to Investigate an Unexplored Protein

Dr Liga Zvejniece, Lead Researcher at the OSI Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology, has been elected Vice-Chair of SIGMA-1 EUROPE (CA23156) COST, an international association of scientists. This association brings together researchers from 24 European countries, each working across various dis…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

November 12, 2024

Play the new "Water Circus" game and learn about the management of Latvia's waters!

Water management is no game, but it can be exciting! As we approach the November 18th holiday, we present the "Water Circus," developed as part of the “GYPREG” project, where you'll encounter key water management challenges and success stories in Latvia at every step. Be careful, as some paths m…

Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology

November 11, 2024

The Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre is celebrating its 30th anniversary

This year, the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre (VIRAC) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of continuous operation in the fields of radio astronomy and space exploration. The VIRAC, a structural unit of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, is one of the le…

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

November 11, 2024

November 10 – World Science Day for Peace and Development

World Science Day for Peace and Development, celebrated annually on November 10, is an opportunity to highlight the significance of science in addressing global challenges and its contribution to sustainable development. Latvia proudly marks this day, emphasizing its notable achievements and contri…

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November 8, 2024

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Researcher Spotlight: Gints Kučinskis

Dr. phys. Gints Kučinskis, Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia. Physicist Gints Kučinskis has used his more than five years of experience working in research institutes in Germany to establish what is probably the largest battery materials research group in Latvia at the ISSP UL, successfully collaborating with both local start-ups and Europe’s leading lithium-ion battery manufacturing companies.

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Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Veliks

Dr. chem. Jānis Veliks Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. The main research focus of Jānis Veliks is the development of new – efficient, easy to use and stable – fluoromethylene group reagents for the simultaneous introduction of fluorine and carbon atoms into organic compounds. These reagents allow new fluorinated molecules to be formed more easily and their most important potential application is in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as on average one in four of them contains at least one fluorine atom.

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Researcher Spotlight: Brigita Dejus

Ph. D. Brigita Dejus, Leading researcher, Water Research and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Riga Technical University (RTU). Brigita is a young RTU researcher whose research work is related to water, wastewater monitoring and treatment. She developed her PhD thesis while studying at RTU and the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology, studying the potential of using microscopic fungi in the treatment of wastewater from pharmaceutically active substances.

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