From an idea born during a market crisis to an award‑winning solution at the European level - Boreal Cacao share their experience of how the EIT Jumpstarter pre‑acceleration programme helped transform their idea into a viable business direction. The journey of Boreal Cacao is a strong example …

The University of Latvia (UL) has secured prestigious funding from the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) and is launching an ambitious science communication project, Aurora Nexus, which over the next two years will strengthen the connection between society, science, and th…

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…