Lecture
Why a summary alone is not enough. A critical approach to scientific literature.
2026-02-25
3:00 pm
RSU Studiju un zinātnes centrs
research
Borrelia Proteins Studied in Latvia to Improve a Lyme Disease Vaccine
In the coming years, a vaccine against tick-borne Lyme disease developed by Pfizer may enter the pharmaceutical market. Meanwhile, research continues at the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre that could lead to even more effective vaccines against this disease.
Lyme disease, caused…
Ilze Kuzmina, Latvian News Service
February 16, 2026
technologies
Researchers Demonstrate at MarTe Technical Workshop How Simulation Tools Drive Maritime Innovations
Offshore wind energy, green hydrogen production, sustainable maritime transport, smart port infrastructure, and marine biotechnology are increasingly recognised as key pillars of the sustainable blue economy in the Baltic Sea region, shaping its long-term environmental resilience, energy independen…
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
February 16, 2026
research
Invitation to a Guest Lecture in Riga by World-Renowned Environmental Economist Tim Jackson
World-renowned environmental economist, Tim Jackson, Professor at the University of Surrey, will visit the University of Latvia on March 6 with a lecture titled “Prosperity as Health – Why We Need an Economy of Care for a Liveable Future.”
The lecture will take place on Friday, March 6, at 1…
University of Latvia
February 13, 2026
Face-to-face event
Event “Burger with a Scientist”
2026-02-27
10:00 am
Cēsis, Raiņa iela 27
research
BioPhoT platform presents first year results and next phase of growth
On 10 February, the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) presented the results of the first year of operation of the BioPhoT research platform. Since the launch of the platform, 223 research and innovation project (RIP) applications have been received during the two calls, demonstrating the strong int…
BioPhoT
February 13, 2026
experience stories of researchers
From an Interest in Nature to Research: Young Scientist Laura Ķēniņa’s Path in Forest Science
Old forest stands conceal many secrets—they preserve both traces of natural history and potential answers to the question of how to maintain biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future for forests. It is to uncovering these secrets that Laura Ķēniņa has devoted her professional path. A young scien…
Ministry of Education and Science
February 12, 2026
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…
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…
The Ministry of Education and Science
February 11, 2026
Face-to-face event
Battery Industry Day
2026-02-25
9:00 am
LU Cietvielu fizikas inistitūts, Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga