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European Researchers’ Night 2026 will take place across Latvia on 25 September
At European Researchers’ Night events, everyone will have the opportunity to discover science up close. In a single evening, more than 35 locations across Latvia will offer the chance to meet researchers, get a glimpse into the everyday world of science, and take part in experiments, workshops, dem…
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Latvian Council of Science/Research Latvia

September 4, 2026

sports science public health

RSU to open a €13.4 million sports, study and research complex
On Wednesday, 9 September, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) sports complex at Cigoriņu iela 3 will be opened in the Latvian capital, RSU reports. The €13.4 million, 3,627 m² complex will bring together studies, sports, and research in one location, providing new opportunities for RSU student…
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TVNet.lv/ Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

September 3, 2026

humanities and arts

Is culture accessible to everyone, what is its economic impact, and what is the future of creative professions?

Who provides diverse and high-quality cultural content in Latvia, how is it provided, and for whom? How is the cultural offer aligned with what Latvia’s residents expect? How can the value of culture and its contribution to the national economy be measured? What will the future of creative professi…
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Aija Lūse, Institute of Culture and Arts of the Latvian Academy of Culture

September 3, 2026

public health natural sciences

Systemic sclerosis may be more common in Latvia than statistics suggest; study also reveals a frequent risk of nerve damage
Systemic sclerosis is one of the most severe autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In people with this condition, mortality is approximately 3.5 times higher than among healthy people of the same age. Despite the seriousness of the disease, it remains relatively understudied, particularly with regard…
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Rīga Stradiņš University

September 2, 2026

collaboration entrepreneurship research

The University of Latvia invites European teams to participate in EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia
From 15 to 17 October 2026, the European Commission’s EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) international defence innovation hackathon “Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia” will take place at the University of Latvia (UL) in Riga, bringing together startups, researchers, engineers, and technology develope…
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University of Latvia

September 2, 2026

research collaboration entrepreneurship

Latvian Microchip Competence Centre begins consulting companies
The Latvian Microchip Competence Centre (LCCC) invites micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including startups, to submit their technological needs, questions, and ideas for expert consultations in the field of microchips and related high technologies. The aim of the consultations is to …
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kursors.lv

September 1, 2026

science communication

The Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2026” on Display at The Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI) and the University of Latvia Riga 1st Medical College
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2026”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. In May, the travelling exhibition and the science calenda…
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researchLatvia

September 1, 2026

citizen science

Riga Through a Smartphone Lens – What Do Young People’s Photographs Reveal About the Urban Environment
Imagine this — you are asked to name the places in your city that you would like to improve and to capture them in photographs with your phone. What would you photograph first? Why are these particular places important to you? In recent times, increasing attention has been devoted to urban env…
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Laura Brutāne (LAC researcher), Andis Daugavvanags (LAC researcher)

August 31, 2026