research public health

Do food pictures on social media tempt you to eat more?
The use of social networks has become an integral part of everyday life. We often see ideas for food recipes, information about healthy and unhealthy products, as well as various recommendations on how to reduce body weight or improve our daily habits. But do we eat more when we look at pictures of…

LSM, Ieva Kaša (Master's student of the RSU program "Nutrition Science")

June 10, 2025

research research

A Waterproof and Nature-based Paper is Taking Shape
Did you know that chitosan, extracted from Agaricus bisporus mushroom biomass, is one of the rare natural polymers with a positive charge? This unique property makes it an effective barrier against bacteria and moisture, an advantage lacking in many synthetic materials. Meanwhile, industr…

Latvijas Valsts koksnes ķīmijas institūts

June 10, 2025

innovation research research

UL ISSP Scientists Launch New Research on Innovative Ultraviolet Radiation Technologies
A new applied research project "GoFarUV" has been launched at the Institute of Solid State Physics (UL CFI) of the University of Latvia, aimed at developing new technological solutions using the potential of ultraviolet radiation in various industries. The project is led by Ph.D. Edgars Butanovs, L…

researchLatvia | UL The Institute of Solid State Physics

June 10, 2025

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Online event

Information Day: "Climate-resilient Future: Horizon Europe Cluster 5 and Mission Guide"

2025-06-11

11:00 am

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Exhibition

VUAS Travelling Exibition "Research Latvia 2025"

2025-05-28

All day

Koncertzāle "Latvija", Lielais laukums 1, Ventspils

research public health

What do Latvian Women know about Menopause? Researched by an RSU Student and Future Doctor
Menopause is a complex period of hormonal changes that affects every woman. At the same time, this process remains "imperceptible" and insufficiently updated in society. Often, women receive information when the menopausal transition has already begun, and the woman has encountered previously unkno…

Jeļizaveta Kolosovska (6th year student at the Faculty of Medicine, RSU)

June 6, 2025

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Face-to-face event

Innovative product development and entrepreneurship

2025-06-11

10:00 am

National Library of Latvia

science policy mobilitāte research

Approved European Research Area Programme for 2025–2027: Focus on Excellence, Mobility, and Sustainability

The Member States of the European Union (EU) have agreed on the new European Research Area (ERA) policy programme for 2025–2027, which sets common goals and priorities for the development of science, innovation, and technology across Europe. The programme outlines coordinated actions to build a com…

The Ministry of Education and Science

June 5, 2025

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