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From Wastewater to Public Health: A Unique Monitoring Platform Emerging in Latvia

Systematic and comprehensive analysis of wastewater and other environmental samples for chemical and toxic substances, pharmaceutical residues, pathogens, and other biological risk factors enables the early detection of threats and allows for a much more accurate assessment of their potential impac…

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center

April 24, 2026

science communication

Daniela Godiņa: Chemistry Is a Highly Creative Science!

When Daniela Godiņa talks about chemistry, it immediately becomes clear that for her it is far more than a dry science of formulas and laboratory calculations. In her view, chemistry is one of the most creative fields, where every day offers opportunities for new discoveries and ideas that can late…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 24, 2026

technologies

An International Deep‑Tech Commercialization Forum “Innovation Impact Forum 2026” to Take Place in Riga

On 12 May 2026, starting at 8:30, the international deep‑tech commercialization forum Innovation Impact Forum 2026, organized by the University of Latvia Innovation and Acceleration Center, will take place at the University of Latvia House of Science, Jelgavas Street 3, Riga, in the “Alfa” auditori…

University of Latvia

April 23, 2026

project

Students Explore Cutting‑Edge Road Construction Technologies and Career Opportunities

How roads were built in ancient times and how innovative technologies and advanced materials are used today — students from all over Latvia explore how roads are planned and constructed to ensure maximum durability, as well as the special vehicles used daily for road research and maintenance. …

Riga Technical University

April 23, 2026

research

Photonic activation of chemical processes: researchers develop solvents for sustainable technologies

At the UL Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences (FMLS), researchers of Ionic Liquids and Sustainable Chemistry Research Group conduct the synthesis and investigation of ionic liquids with the aim of advancing the sustainability of industrial chemical processes, namely, they design ionic liquids tha…

LU Fund

April 22, 2026

innovation

Latvian startup Catalyco turns industrial waste into high-value zinc oxide

Latvian start-up Catalyco has received €90,000 in investment from EIT RawMaterials to scale a low-emission technology that enables the recovery of high-purity zinc oxide (ZnO) from industrial side streams. Zinc oxide is a critical material widely used across global industries. The investment w…

RTU Science and Innovation Centre

April 22, 2026

medicine biomedicīna artificial intelligence

Latvia Advances an Innovative Project to Train AI for Cancer Detection

A new innovative project has been launched at Stradiņš Hospital, bringing together pathologists and IT companies to train artificial intelligence to detect cancer. The initiative aims to save doctors’ time, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enable patients to begin treatment sooner.A biopsy slide ma…

Aija Kinca | Latvian Television

April 21, 2026

research

Merging Two Major Latvian Medical Research Institutes to Boost International Competitiveness

Starting in June, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (OSI) and the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC) will merge to form a single National Research and Innovation Institute. Both medical‑related research institutions are currently working on unifying their administrative str…

Sintija Ambote | Latvian Radio News Service

April 21, 2026

space

Latvia Signs Agreement with NASA and Joins the International Artemis Accords Initiative

Latvia has taken another step forward in the field of space – during a visit to the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington, United States, Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed an agreement on Mon…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 20, 2026