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…
researchLatvia
November 8, 2024
Sandra Gusta
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Latvia
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Field of Science:
Social sciences, Engineering and technologies
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Subfield of Science:
Construction engineering, Transport engineering
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Scientific institution:
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
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Types of collaboration:
Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Experience exchange and academic cooperation, Contribution to knowledge transfer, Policy making
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Supercomputers Widely Used in Precision Medicine
The Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre has been extensively using the resources of the RTU HPC Centre’s supercomputer in recent years. Projects such as the European "1+ Million Genomes" initiative and the establishment of the Latvian State Genome Bank would not be possible without the use…
Kintija Bulava, RTU HPC Centre
November 8, 2024
Veronika Puiša Represents Latvia on the European Space Agency’s Medical Board
Already during her studies at the University of Latvia, her classmates called Veronika Puiša ‘the girl who wants to work in space’—this was her answer to a professor’s question about the students’ future dreams. Now, it’s no longer just a dream: she is a member of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) …
research Latvia
November 8, 2024
Una Libkovska
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Latvia
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Field of Science:
Social sciences
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Subfield of Science:
Management Science
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Scientific institution:
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
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Types of collaboration:
Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Experience exchange and academic cooperation, Policy making
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A New Material Developed Within the "BarkBuild" Project
Scientists of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry in collaboration with the partners of the "BarkBuild" project have developed a dense, moisture-resistant board for use in construction. The material is produced from the solid residue left after extracting suberic acids from birch and poly…
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
November 7, 2024