Conference
29th Annual Quantum Information Processing Conference 2026
24.01.2026
All day
LU Zinātņu māja, Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga
Face-to-face event
Opening of the Science Calendar "Research Latvia 2026"
07.01.2026
Plkst. 15:00
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natural sciences
LSIWC has launched a project on cultivating the Trametes versicolor fruiting body under laboratory conditions
What happens when a centuries-old medicinal mushroom, known from the forest floor, is encouraged to grow in a laboratory? Is it possible to replicate a slow and complex natural process under controlled conditions — and obtain high-value bioactive compounds from it? These are the questions the Latvi…
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
December 9, 2025
Webinar
Informative Webinar on the European Translational Medicine Infrastructure EATRIS-ERIC
11.12.2025
Plkst. 15:00
Online
technologies innovation
Development of Innovative Imaging Technologies for Medical Diagnostics
Scientists from the Institute of Photonics, Electronics, and Telecommunications at the Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technologies, and Electrical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU), in collaboration with international partners, are presenting a unique imaging system. In the f…
Riga Technical University
December 9, 2025
researcher humanities and arts
December Research Spotlight Dagnija Baltiņa: The National Library of Latvia as a Place for Scientific Dialogue
The National Library of Latvia, or the Castle of Light, is not just a repository of books – it is a place where discussions take place, new ideas emerge, and dialogue is created. The library promotes scientific conversations and collaboration by ensuring the accessibility of knowledge and fostering…
researchLatvia
December 8, 2025
science communication
How to Help a Young Person who is "Not Good at Math"? A Conversation with a Student and a Researcher
We are all born with the ability to feel what mathematicians feel, but life leads us down different tracks, said Jānis Lazovskis, researcher at the University of Latvia’s Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine, on the “Science Matters” programme on Radio NABA. He also pointed out that many y…
Ieva Siliņa | Radio Naba program "In the name of science"
December 8, 2025
Face-to-face event
"Innovation in Action" RTU Scientists will Discover how Modern Laboratory Equipment Helps Create International Innovations
12.12.2025
Plkst. 14:00
Āzenes ielā 12
research achievements science communication
RSU Doctoral Student of the Year 2025 Creates an AI Programme That Counts Cells Faster Than Humans
"Science excites me, that's why I'm here! Already in school, I knew I wanted to work in research. It fascinates me because it's never boring: you constantly explore new things and uncover the unknown," says Edgars Edelmers, the energetic winner of Rīga Stradiņš University's (RSU) Doctoral Student…
Linda Rozenbaha | RSU Public Relations Department
December 5, 2025
research research
Industry Explores RTU Researchers' Contribution to Advancing Concrete Sustainability
Scientists from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) are conducting several significant studies to advance the development of more climate-friendly construction materials and promote the implementation of circular-economy principles within t…
Riga Technical University
December 5, 2025