Webinar
Seminar within the framework of the European Long-Term Ecological Research Network
2026-04-30
10:00 am
Online
natural sciences
Intensive Forestry as a Climate Mitigation Measure: An Interview with Dr. silv. Aldis Butlers, Researcher at LSFRI “Silava”
From time to time, new or fashionable words and phrases appear in the public space. Are greenhouse gas emissions (hereafter – emissions) also “in fashion”, given how often they are mentioned? And can a scientist even answer such a question?A scientist’s work is, to some extent, tied to political pr…
zemeunvalsts.lv (Latvian environmental and land-use policy platform)
April 28, 2026
space
Space Interpreters in the Urban Environment: “NRG Solutions” Analyses Building Condition Data
Every third day, a satellite passes over our heads, collecting an enormous volume of data about the Earth. NRG Solutions uses a small fraction of this information and transforms it into an understandable and marketable product. By leveraging space‑based data, the company analyses the condition of r…
Zane Ozoliņa | Latvian Public Media
April 27, 2026
research
Food Institute Scientists Develop a Detection Method for Human Milk Oligosaccharide Analysis
Breast milk is far more than a food product — it is a complex composition that supports an infant’s immunity and development from the very first days of life. One of its most significant components is oligosaccharides — specific carbohydrates whose functions and impact on human health are still bei…
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
April 27, 2026
Face-to-face event
Riga Chip Summit 2026
2026-05-13
8:30 am
VEF Kamerzāle “Spīdola”, Ieriku iela 5A, Rīga, Latvija
research project achievements
From Wastewater to Public Health: A Unique Monitoring Platform Emerging in Latvia
Systematic and comprehensive analysis of wastewater and other environmental samples for chemical and toxic substances, pharmaceutical residues, pathogens, and other biological risk factors enables the early detection of threats and allows for a much more accurate assessment of their potential impac…
Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center
April 24, 2026
science communication
Daniela Godiņa: Chemistry Is a Highly Creative Science!
When Daniela Godiņa talks about chemistry, it immediately becomes clear that for her it is far more than a dry science of formulas and laboratory calculations. In her view, chemistry is one of the most creative fields, where every day offers opportunities for new discoveries and ideas that can late…
Ministry of Education and Science
April 24, 2026
Workshop
Research Workshop in the Teika Neighbourhood
2026-04-29
3:00 am
LELB Diakonijas centrs, Burtnieku 37, Rīga
technologies
An International Deep‑Tech Commercialization Forum “Innovation Impact Forum 2026” to Take Place in Riga
On 12 May 2026, starting at 8:30, the international deep‑tech commercialization forum Innovation Impact Forum 2026, organized by the University of Latvia Innovation and Acceleration Center, will take place at the University of Latvia House of Science, Jelgavas Street 3, Riga, in the “Alfa” auditori…
University of Latvia
April 23, 2026
project
Students Explore Cutting‑Edge Road Construction Technologies and Career Opportunities
How roads were built in ancient times and how innovative technologies and advanced materials are used today — students from all over Latvia explore how roads are planned and constructed to ensure maximum durability, as well as the special vehicles used daily for road research and maintenance. …
Riga Technical University
April 23, 2026