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Call for project proposals announced for the National Research Programme ‘Development of studies defined in the Priority Action Programme for Biodiversity, Part 2’ for 2026–2028

The Latvian Council of Science, based on Paragraph 17 of the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 560 of September 4, 2018, “Procedure for the Implementation of National Research Programme Projects”, announces an open call for project proposals for the National Research Programme “Development of St…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

June 26, 2026

public health

Science for a Healthier Latvia: Government approves national research programme for the development of the health sector and state policy needs

On June 16, 2026, the government approved the National Research Programme in the health sector, which is a state‑commissioned initiative for scientists aimed at promoting the development of science‑based solutions for shaping health policy, advancing innovation, and achieving national development g…

Veselības ministrija

June 26, 2026

humanities and arts

Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia: Respect for the Past and Modernity

The Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia (ILFA UL) is an agency of the University of Latvia and an organization dedicated to scientific research and the preservation of cultural heritage. In June 2026, the Institute celebrates its 80th anniversary.  The I…

Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art of the University of Latvia

June 25, 2026

public health social sciences international collaboration

Scientists on singing. The power of joint singing in times of threats and crises

The Latvian nation is often referred to as a “singing nation.” There is a great deal of historical and contemporary cultural evidence that confirms the importance of collective singing in the formation and strengthening of the Latvian nation and state – the phenomenon of folk songs, the splendid tr…

Latvian Academy of Culture in cooperation with Research Latvia

June 19, 2026

innovation achievements research

Riga Technical University Professor Kristaps Kļaviņš receives the prestigious “Deep Tech Pioneer” status at an international deep-tech summit

Kristaps Kļaviņš, Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology of Riga Technical University (RTU), under whose leadership the non-invasive diagnostic platform “SwyCard” is being developed, has gained significant international recognition at the deep-tech summit “Hello Tomorrow Global…

Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

June 18, 2026

innovation international collaboration

Latvia and Finland discuss cooperation in Brussels to strengthen innovation ecosystems in the eastern border regions

At the beginning of June this year, the event “Eastern Border Innovation Ecosystems: Finnish–Latvian Cooperation to Foster Resilience and Competitiveness” took place in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together 60 representatives of the Latvian and Finnish innovation ecosystems, as well as experts from …

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

June 18, 2026