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Launching the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme ‘Applied Research’: Scientists Engage with Youth at the "School 2025" Exhibition

On February 21, the international education exhibition "School 2025" hosted the launch event of the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme ‘Applied Research’ titled "The Impossible is Possible". Scientists and innovation creators introduced the audience to ongoing research projects, demonstrating that…

Latvian Council of Science

February 21, 2025

science communication higher education

Ministry of Education and Science will Present Study and Research Opportunities at the "Skola 2025" Exhibition
From February 21 to 23, the education fair “Skola 2025” will take place at the “BT 1” exhibition center in Ķīpsala. As part of the event, the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM), the Latvian Council of Science (LZP), and the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) will present study and resea…

Ministry Education and Science

February 20, 2025

space research

A Latvian astronomer discovers a new asteroid at the Baldone Observatory.
The asteroid, observed by an astronomer at the Baldone Observatory on the night of July 29, 2017, has now been officially confirmed as a new discovery and included in the catalog under the name "LU Fonds", reports the University of Latvia (UL). The asteroid 658398, also known as Lufonds = 20…

Delfi.lv

February 18, 2025

open science

Open Science and the Advancement of Latvia’s Research Capabilities on a Global Scale
In this insightful interview with Jānis Grēviņš from the Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre (VPC), we explore the activities carried out by the Latvian Mandated Organisation to EOSC-A in support of a viable EOSC ecosystem in the country. Jānis Grēviņš is …

Natalia Galica, Isabel Caetano / EOSC

February 17, 2025

natural sciences

Heart and Valentine's Day: A Scientific Perspective
The human heart, a vital organ of the circulatory system, is essential for sustaining life by pumping blood throughout the body. Beyond its physiological role, the heart has become a universal symbol of love, deeply embedded in cultural traditions, including Valentine’s Day. While romantic emotions…

researchLatvia

February 14, 2025