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Latvian universities maintain their positions in the "Times Higher Education" ranking.

Just like last year, in the latest "Times Higher Education" world university ranking, the University of Latvia (UL) and Riga Technical University (RTU) are ranked in the 1001–1200 group. The Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) and Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) are ranked 150…

Labs of Latvia

October 11, 2024

Face-to-face event

The Business Incubation Center of the European Space Agency will be launched

2024-11-13

4:00 pm

Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Rīga

Spruce bud energy drink – student in Jelgava develops an slternative to sugary beverages

An energy drink made from spruce buds – Klinta Kārkliņa, a student at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, has developed an alternative to conventional energy drinks, which often contain high levels of sugar. In this upcoming invention, there is no sugar, but the drink's effect …

Viktors Demidovs, Latvias Radio correspondent

October 10, 2024

A. Viņķe: Science is accessible to anyone willing to seize opportunities and overcome stereotypes.

Choosing a field of study and career path is often challenging—especially when those around you have already formed certain expectations. However, today’s opportunities are so broad that one can combine multiple disciplines to create a unique career path. The key is to think broadly, set high goals…

Aurēlija Viņķe, project “Girls Go CERN”

October 10, 2024

Additional Funding of Six Million Euro Allocated for Postdoctoral Research Support

On October 8, the Cabinet of Ministers decided on amendments to the postdoctoral research support program, which will significantly improve the availability, conditions, and sustainability of research funding. Initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science, these amendments will enhance the res…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 9, 2024

Ideas for strengthening the country's competitiveness are sought in an unprecedented hackathon

In an unprecedented hackathon, state administration employees, policy makers, entrepreneurs, representatives of the academic environment, investors and students identify and develop ideas for the development of the state's competitiveness, including the development of innovation, productivity, huma…

Riga Technical University

October 9, 2024

The third competition for project applications of The State Research Program "Education" 2023-2026 has been re-announced

In order to contribute to the adoption of evidence-based decisions on the development of the education system and the achievement of strategic educational development goals, as well as to create new knowledge and practical solutions at the level of educational institutions, municipalities and the s…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

October 8, 2024

"PrintyMed" attracts 800 thousand euros

The biomedical start-up "PrintyMed" has attracted two grants from the Competence Center for Smart Materials, the total amount of which exceeds 800 thousand euros. It is planned that the implementation of these projects will start sales activities in the next year. So far, PrintyMed has already a…

Anda Asere, Labs of Latvia

October 8, 2024

Initiatives for monitoring climate change highlighted during the World Space Week

This year, World Space Week will be held from October 4-10, and its theme focuses on the intersection of space and climate change. The Space Strategy of Latvia emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental changes, and it is possible to see innovative solutions in Latvia on how to successfu…

research Latvia

October 7, 2024

Hybrid event

International Conference “Archives of Traditional Culture: 100 + 10”

2024-10-29

All day

Rātslaukums 1, Rīga

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