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Sport and science go hand in hand. How do engineers help athletes on their path to success?

Modern Olympic and world records would not be possible without solutions created by engineers, ranging from biomechanics to technological tools that make it possible to improve both an athlete’s physical performance and equipment. Sport and science go hand in hand, researchers from Riga Technical U…

Latvian Radio programme “Zināmais nezināmajā”

October 2, 2026

research science policy

Latvia’s scientific community is invited to assess the research environment in Latvia

How does the scientific community assess the working environment in Latvia, what challenges does it face in its daily work and professional development, and what improvements are needed? To gain a broader understanding of the situation from the perspective of those working in it, the Latvian Counci…

Latvian Council of Science

October 1, 2026

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From coffee and tea by-products to cosmetic ingredients: the POLYCLAY-UV project reaches its final stage

The research project POLYCLAY-UV, implemented by the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), is reaching its final stage, introducing a new approach to valorising coffee and tea industry by-products as high-value ingredients for cosmetic applications. The project focuses on the …

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

October 1, 2026

space

Latvia to Continue Its Participation in the European Space Agency

On Tuesday, 29 September, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the informative report prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) on the development of Latvia’s space sector and its participation in the European Space Agency (ESA). The government gave conceptual support to continuing Latvi…

Ministry of Education and Science

September 30, 2026

science communication

Rare Earth Metals, Wood and Lupins - What Do They Have in Common? The Answer Lies in Ionic Liquids

Ionic liquids can unlock opportunities across remarkably diverse fields - from wood processing and extracting valuable compounds from wild lupins to developing cleaner methods for obtaining rare earth metals. In the “Latvia in Science” programme on Radio SWH TV, Eduards Baķis, leading researcher at…

Delfi.lv

September 30, 2026

science communication

The Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2026” on Display at The National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) and Riga Zolitūde Gymnasium

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…

researchLatvia

September 30, 2026

research

A €10 million defence AI research centre will be established in Latvia

European defence technology company “NestAI” has announced the opening of a new research and development (R&D) centre in Latvia. As part of the project, the company plans to invest 10 million euros over the coming years and build a team of up to 30 scientists and engineers to develop artificial…

kursors.lv

September 29, 2026

collaboration medicine biomedicīna

The University of Latvia will strengthen cooperation in genomics and precision medicine with global leader Illumina

The University of Latvia (UL), together with the National Research and Innovation Institute, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga East University Hospital, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital and the Children’s Clinical University Hospital, signed a memorandum of understanding with global genomic…

University of Latvia

September 29, 2026

achievements

Archaeology, soil, bioplastics. What are the Latvian recipients of the Baltic Fellowship for Women in Science researching?

Research on ceramics in archaeology, agricultural soil research in the context of climate change, and research on composite materials and biopolymers in chemistry – these are the fields represented by young Latvian female scientists that have received recognition in the annual “Baltic Fellowship fo…

LSM.lv

September 28, 2026

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Sport and science go hand in hand. How do engineers help athletes on their path to success?

Latvia’s scientific community is invited to assess the research environment in Latvia

From coffee and tea by-products to cosmetic ingredients: the POLYCLAY-UV project reaches its final stage

Latvia to Continue Its Participation in the European Space Agency

Rare Earth Metals, Wood and Lupins - What Do They Have in Common? The Answer Lies in Ionic Liquids

The Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2026” on Display at The National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) and Riga Zolitūde Gymnasium

A €10 million defence AI research centre will be established in Latvia

The University of Latvia will strengthen cooperation in genomics and precision medicine with global leader Illumina

Archaeology, soil, bioplastics. What are the Latvian recipients of the Baltic Fellowship for Women in Science researching?