Today, Science is increasingly becoming a direct driver of social change. Researchers generate new knowledge and help implement solutions that improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development. One of the most promising approaches is simulation modelling, represented by Ph. D. Oskars …

Last weekend in Liepāja, the Youth Opportunities Festival KOPUMS / Mad Liepāja took place – one of the key events of Latvia’s Youth Capital 2025. This year, a special place in the festival program was dedicated to science, making it accessible to the broader public outside of academic circles …

The IT Competence Centre invites companies developing products and technologies in the bright specialisation area – information and communication technologies – to submit applications for research projects. Research projects in the sector, cross-sectoral, or international studies may be subm…

ZEST is a Horizon Europe research project aimed at developing a sustainable and efficient method for protein production using fungal fermentation and digital modelling. The project addresses a global challenge – the growing demand for protein that traditional production methods cannot sus…

The new monthly newsletter “TOGETHER ABOUT SCIENCE” has been created to strengthen science communication, collaboration, and mutual support within Latvia’s scientific community. This electronic newsletter will compile the latest information on science policy developments, research programmes and pr…

The European Commission (EC) has presented a proposal for regulating the next European Union (EU) research and innovation programme, “Horizon Europe”, for the period 2028–2034. Everyone interested is invited to submit their comments and proposals by September 8, 2025, thereby contributing to t…

Stereotypes still surround doctoral studies in Latvia. In Latvia, doctoral studies are still shrouded in stereotypes. Although these have long been debunked, they continue to live on in the public mind. Just a few of the clichés: doctoral studies are only for those who want a career in science or a…