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Plans to Implement a Modern Accreditation Model to Improve Higher Education Quality
On Tuesday, January 14, the government approved the conceptual report developed by the Ministry of Education and Science on the transition to cyclical accreditation for universities and colleges – a new model for cyclical accreditation. This model will be gradually introduced from 2025 to 2027. The…

Ministry of Education and Science

January 14, 2025

medicine research

Researchers at the University of Latvia develop a unique device that will determine how for improve treatment of adenocarcinoma patients
Each year, the Latvian Academy of Sciences highlights the most outstanding work by researchers in both theoretical and practical science. This year, awards will be presented to 12 groups of scientists. Some of these studies have been ongoing and developing for years. One of last year's achievements…

Ilze Kuzmina (Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta korespondente)

January 13, 2025

research

Innovative Asphalt Developed by RTU Scientists Successfully Tested in the U.S.
Scientists from the Riga Technical University (RTU) have developed an innovative method for modifying bitumen and asphalt concrete with recycled tire rubber, making road surfaces two to three times more resistant to ruts and cracks while contributing to sustainability in road construction. This tec…

Riga Technical University

January 9, 2025

University of Latvia Introduces Seven New Rhododendron Varieties
The Rhododendron Breeding and Testing Nursery "Babīte", part of the University of Latvia, begins 2025 with the registration of seven new rhododendron varieties in the International Rhododendron Register - three evergreen and four deciduous varieties. Three of the deciduous varieties - "Ārija",…

Gunta Riekstiņa, UL Rhododendron Breeding and Testing Nursery "Babīte"

January 8, 2025

higher education STEAM

Investing Nearly 30 Million Euros to Modernize STEAM Study Environment
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science, nearly 30 million euros will be invested to modernize the study environments at Latvia’s higher education institutions, with a special focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields. This decision was appro…

Ministry Education and Science

January 7, 2025