research medicine

Transforming Eggshell Waste into Next-Generation Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Every year, tens of millions of tons of eggs are produced, of which several million tons consist of eggshells. Although eggshells are considered valueless and are mostly discarded as waste, they can serve as raw material for producing high-value-added products. As part of the European Econom…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

April 17, 2025

science communication science policy research

Survey Results: 68% of Latvian Residents Trust Science and the Opinions of Researchers
Public interest in science in Latvia remains stable, as confirmed by the latest public opinion monitoring survey commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science, which is conducted every two years. The study provides a comprehensive overview of public attitudes, participation, and interest in…

researchLatvia | Ministry of Education and Science

April 16, 2025

technologies medicine

Artificial Intelligence Achieves 93% Accuracy in Stroke Diagnosis
The Latvian artificial intelligence solutions developer "Apply", in collaboration with radiologists Assoc. Prof. Kārlis Kupčs and Dr. Andris Veiss, has created a solution called "Sinapse", which assists the Stroke Unit of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSCUH) in detecting ischemic str…

Labs of Latvia

April 15, 2025

quantum technologies

A. Ambainis: Are We Ready for the New Cyber Threats of the Quantum Era?
Our lives are closely tied to digital technologies – from internet banking and the storage of health data to national security systems. However, the era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, promising both a revolution in the tech world and serious cybersecurity challenges, warns Professor A…

Labs of Latvia

April 15, 2025

natural sciences

April Research Spotlight Artūrs Škute: Caring for Latvia’s Biological Resources

The protection of water resources and the preservation of biodiversity are becoming increasingly important for both scientists and society. A significant contribution in this field is made by Professor Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute from Daugavpils University (DU), who has dedicated more than thirty years …

research Latvia

April 14, 2025

space

Join the ESA Teach with Space Online Conference 2025
Register now for the ESA Teach with Space Online Conference from 9 to 10 July 2025. The conference is open to Latvian school teachers and educators, and it’s free. The conference will provide an overview of the ESA Education Program, offer new resources, and highlight inspiring ways to teach…

ESA

April 11, 2025

financing research

BioPhoT Launches First Innovation Project Call for Scientists
The BioPhoT project envisions the establishment of a long-term interdisciplinary research and innovation platform, which will implement research and innovation projects through the year 2032: The BioPhoT project envisions the establishment of a long-term interdisciplinary research and innovation…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

April 11, 2025

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Workshop

Darbseminārs “Akadēmiskā personāla prakses kopienas izveide Latvijā”

2025-04-29

9:00 am

Kalnciema Kvartāls

technologies

Defence Industry Hackathon “EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025”

Riga Technical University (RTU) Science and Innovation Centre (ZIC) invites applications for participation in the defence industry hackathon “EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025” by May 5. The hackathon will take place from May 9 to 11 at RTU Rezekne Academy. The goal of the hackathon is to promote innova…

Riga Technical University

April 10, 2025

science policy

Pilot workshop - a Community of Practice for academic staff in Latvia
Representatives of higher education and scientific institutions are invited to attend a pilot workshop - a Community of Practice for academic staff in Latvia, which will take place on April 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Kalnciema Quarter in Riga. Please register your interest in participating at thi…

Ministry Education and Science

April 10, 2025

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