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natural sciences

At Akmeņrags Lighthouse, visitors can explore and feel the underwater landscape of the Baltic Sea

Opposite Akmeņrags Lighthouse, moraine elevations form the European Union protected habitat “Stony Reefs in the Sea”, which is one of the most significant protected habitats in the Baltic Sea. The unique underwater relief was formed as a result of glacial activity. In everyday life, it is hidden be…

Dace Kreijere, lsm.lv

September 25, 2026

achievements research

University of Latvia Professor Andrejs Cēbers receives the prestigious R. E. Rosensweig Medal for outstanding achievements in magnetic fluid research

This summer, from 5 to 10 July, the 17th International Conference on Magnetic Fluids (ICMF17) took place in Vienna. During the conference, Professor Andrejs Cēbers of the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) received the highest award of th…

University of Latvia

September 25, 2026

research science communication

What skills does a modern scientist need? A competency model for academic staff

In recent years, knowledge transfer competence has become increasingly important – scientists must be able to popularise and explain what they do. Nowadays, this is expected of all academic staff, said Zanda Rubene, Professor at the Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology of the University of …

lsm.lv

September 24, 2026

space

Latvian space companies seek partners for new projects at the European Space Agency’s Industry Space Days

On 16 and 17 September, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Industry Space Days (Industry Space Days 2026, ISD2026) took place at ESA’s ESTEC technology centre in the Netherlands. It is one of the most important events in the European space sector, where companies, research organisations and agencies…

ResearchLatvia

September 24, 2026

humanities and arts international collaboration

Internationally recognised cultural heritage expert Linda Norris will be in residence at the Latvian Academy of Culture as a Fulbright researcher

This semester, students of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) will have the opportunity to study with internationally experienced museum and cultural heritage expert Linda Norris, whose professional work is connected with museums, libraries, archives, cultural institutions and communities in vari…

Latvian Academy of Culture

September 23, 2026

international collaboration

For the first time, leaders of European Centres of Excellence in science will meet in Riga

On 23 September at 13.00, the international conference “5th Teaming Club Conference 2026” will open at the Riga Technical University (RTU) auditorium centre “Domus Auditorialis”, 8 Zunda krastmala, bringing together leaders of European Centres of Excellence in science, universities and research org…

Riga Technical University

September 23, 2026

international collaboration research

Study Visit to Switzerland: Exploring Research Commercialisation and Industry Collaboration

From 14 to 17 September, representatives of Latvia’s public administration, research institutions and industry took part in an experience-exchange visit to Switzerland focusing on the commercialisation of research results and effective collaboration between research and industry. During the visit, …

Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija

September 22, 2026

science policy research

Institute of Electronics and Computer Science: From Research to Future Technologies

The Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI) is one of Latvia’s leading scientific institutions in the fields of information and communication technologies, electronics, and smart technologies. With more than 66 years of experience in scientific research, EDI develops innovative solution…

Institute of Electronics and Computer Science

September 21, 2026