experience stories of researchers

Meet a Young Scientist! Daniela Godiņa on Her Path in Science
PhD researcher Daniela Godiņa is one of those scientists who combines fundamental chemical research with active public engagement through the Latvian Association of Young Researchers (LJZA) and science communication. The interview with her—originally published on the L…
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Latvian Association of Young Researchers

February 12, 2026

science communication

The Path to Research Through Music and Art: The Story of Ieva Gintere
The leading researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA), Ieva Gintere, is a person whose theoretical thinking, creativity, and readiness to learn converge. Her path to science began in music – at Emīls Dārziņš Music Secondary School and later at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music…
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The Ministry of Education and Science

February 11, 2026

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Face-to-face event

Battery Industry Day

25.02.2026

Plkst. 09:00

LU Cietvielu fizikas inistitūts, Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga

experience stories of researchers

Experience Story of a Researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences: Ph.D. Linda Veliverronena
Ph.D. Linda Veliverronena is a leading researcher and lecturer at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) with extensive academic and research experience, particularly in the field of social sciences. Her path at ViA began with studies and administrative work, continued into an academic career…
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Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

February 10, 2026

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Conference

CLARIN & DARIAH Spring Conference

05.03.2026

Plkst. 11:00

Kalpaka bulvārī 4, Rīga

research doctoral studies

Within the framework of activity 1.1.1.9 ‘Post-doctoral Research’, the fourth call for proposals has been announced for industrial research applications related to economic activity
Latvian Council of Science announces the fourth call for research proposals within the framework of Activity 1.1.1.9 “Post-doctoral Research” under the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021–2027, Specific Objective 1.1.1 – for industrial research applications related to economic activit…
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Latvian Council of Science

February 9, 2026

February Researcher Spotlight: Edgars Kuka

Ph. D. Edgars Kuka, Researcher at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry. Edgars Kuka is a researcher at the Wood Degradation and Protection Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry.

His work is dedicated to understanding how various environmental factors, including moisture, microorganisms, and solar radiation, affect the properties of wood materials and how innovative solutions can extend their service life, making the use of biomaterials broader and more sustainable. His research promotes more efficient use and protection of wood as an environmentally friendly material.

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