Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola-Davidāne
Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, LBTU Associate Tenure Professor, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
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Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, LBTU Associate Tenure Professor, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 Conference
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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Latvian and Swiss Scientists Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Development and Youth Engagement in STEM
On May 6 at 9:00 AM, the University of Latvia’s Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP UL) will host the launch of a major Swiss–Latvian cooperation programme project in the fields of ICT and smart energy—“LACISE”, part of the “Applied Research” initiative.
The opening event will be attended…
Latvijas Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūts
April 30, 2025
technologies
Sensors for Environmental Perception and Data Exchange Platform: Latvian Researchers Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Computer science researchers in Latvia are developing future automotive technologies to enable increasingly autonomous vehicle movement, such as sensors for environmental perception and platforms for secure communication between vehicles. Although fully autonomous cars have not yet been realized in…
Sintija Ambote | Latvian Radio
April 30, 2025
research
Microplastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to the Environment and Human Health
Microplastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges, becoming increasingly serious worldwide. These tiny plastic particles enter our ecosystems, degrading habitat quality and threatening both animals and humans.
Small but Dangerous
Microplastics have become a major issu…
Kristaps Kalns | Newspapper Diena
April 29, 2025
research grants
Applications Still Open for This Year's Fundamental and Applied Research Projects
Applications for the Latvian Council of Science's open competition for fundamental and applied research projects this year can be submitted until May 7th. This year, the competition has a funding pool of 17.7 million euros.
Fundamental and applied research projects are funded to ensure the creat…
Labs of Latvia
April 28, 2025
research
Daugavpils Universitāte – a Key Research Hub in Latgale
Daugavpils University (DU) is one of the leading research centers in the Latgale region, dedicated to developing an internationally competitive research environment. The work of DU researchers not only contributes to the growth of science in Latvia but also strengthens the regional innovation ecosy…
Daugavpils University
April 25, 2025
space
DAIF Latvia Joins the Influential ASD – Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) is pleased to announce that DAIF Latvia, the main organization representing Latvia’s security and defence industry, has joined as a member. With this step, ASD further strengthens its engagement across Europe, adding an impo…
DAIF Latvija
April 25, 2025
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Strengthening International Research in Management Sciences, Engineering, and Physiotherapy
To promote cooperation in the fields of lifelong learning, innovation, research, and development between Turība University of Business Administration and Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Finland, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed.
The collaboration will focus on student …
Turība University
April 24, 2025
science communication quantum technologies
World Quantum Day Marked in Preiļi with Efforts to Inspire Future Scientists
For the fourth year in a row, World Quantum Day is being celebrated in Latvia. This year, for the first time, activities took place outside of Riga – in Preiļi. Scientists from the University of Latvia (UL) traveled to the Latgale town to share their knowledge and career journeys, as well as to eng…
Latgale Regional Television
April 23, 2025
science communication
Six Steps to Turn Your Research into a Story
In today's world, where there is an overwhelming amount of information and it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold attention, it is important not only what a researcher communicates, but also how the research is presented. In science communication, storytelling is gaining more and more import…
research Latvia
April 22, 2025
science communication
Doctor of Physics Virginia Vītola on Life in Science and Summers in Lielvārde.
With determination and perseverance, almost anything is possible, and this is demonstrated by Virginia Vītola, who, after graduating from a high school with a humanities focus, chose to study physics and mathematics. Furthermore, before turning 30, she had already become a doctor of physics, inspir…
Marta Poga | Ogrenet
April 22, 2025
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April Researcher Spotlight: Artūrs Škute
Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute is a Professor at Daugavpils University, Institute of Life Sciences and Technology. His research primarily focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biological resources.
As a professor, he delivers lectures on ecology, hydrobiology, and aquaculture across doctoral, master's, and bachelor's study programs.
March Researcher Spotlight: Renāte Ranka
Dr. biol. Renāte Ranka Rīga Stradiņš University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy Renate Ranka's main line of research is pharmacogenetics. The tenur professor and her team are actively conducting important research to find out how variations in the human genome affect the response to drugs and the effectiveness of therapy. The main purpose of the studies is to identify a genetic model that could predict the response of a particular drug in a certain group of patients, so that the most appropriate drug for each patient can be applied.
February Researcher Spotlight: Toms Rostoks
Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy.
The latest academic publications and studies are related to the deterrence measures implemented by NATO in the Baltic region, the study of the intentions of the states, changes in the security and defence policy of Latvia since 2014, and the views of the Latvian society on issues of significance to national security and defence.
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