collaboration research
Latvian and Swiss Scientists Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Development and Youth Engagement in STEM
On May 6, a major project within the Switzerland–Latvia cooperation programme “Applied Research” — LACISE — was officially launched at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). The project focuses on ICT and smart energy solutions.
At the opening event, …
LU CFI
May 7, 2025
May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne
Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.
The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.
researcher science communication research
In May, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” is on Display at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contributions to the advancement of society and science. From May 6 to 31, this diverse exposition will be on view…
researchLatvia
May 2, 2025
Face-to-face event
Opening of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation program “Applied Research” project “LACISE”
2025-05-06
9:00 am
LU CFI, Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga
collaboration research
Latvian and Swiss Scientists Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Development and Youth Engagement in STEM
On May 6 at 9:00 AM, the University of Latvia’s Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP UL) will host the launch of a major Swiss–Latvian cooperation programme project in the fields of ICT and smart energy—“LACISE”, part of the “Applied Research” initiative.
The opening event will be attended…
Latvijas Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūts
April 30, 2025
technologies
Sensors for Environmental Perception and Data Exchange Platform: Latvian Researchers Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Computer science researchers in Latvia are developing future automotive technologies to enable increasingly autonomous vehicle movement, such as sensors for environmental perception and platforms for secure communication between vehicles. Although fully autonomous cars have not yet been realized in…
Sintija Ambote | Latvian Radio
April 30, 2025
research
Microplastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to the Environment and Human Health
Microplastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges, becoming increasingly serious worldwide. These tiny plastic particles enter our ecosystems, degrading habitat quality and threatening both animals and humans.
Small but Dangerous
Microplastics have become a major issu…
Kristaps Kalns | Newspapper Diena
April 29, 2025
Exhibition
LULST Travelling Exibition "Research Latvia 2025"
2025-05-06
All day
Latvijas Biozinātņu un biotehnoloģiju universitāte, Lielā iela2, Jelgava
research grants
Applications Still Open for This Year's Fundamental and Applied Research Projects
Applications for the Latvian Council of Science's open competition for fundamental and applied research projects this year can be submitted until May 7th. This year, the competition has a funding pool of 17.7 million euros.
Fundamental and applied research projects are funded to ensure the creat…
Labs of Latvia
April 28, 2025