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Folk Dance, Well-being and Togetherness: What Does Science Reveal about the Song and Dance Festival?

The 13th Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival will bring together thousands of students from all over Latvia in Riga, uniting them through song, dance, and shared experience. This unique cultural and traditional phenomenon, taking place from 5 to 13 July 2025, can also be viewed from a scie…

researchLatvia

July 4, 2025

citizen science humanities and social sciences

Citizen Science – An Opportunity for Everyone to Participate in Research

Driven by curiosity, people often take an interest in the latest scientific discoveries and follow advancements in the field. Society sometimes perceives research as distant and inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be that way! Each of us can contribute to research and support the development of ci…

Maija Rutka, researchLatvia

July 3, 2025

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Remuneration and Research in Switzerland – RTU Announces Competition for Master's Students to Participate in a Major Construction Innovation Project

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) invites master's students to engage in research on advanced construction and road-building technologies and materials. Participants will receive remuneration and the opportunity to conduct research for th…

Riga Technical University

July 3, 2025

opportunity research competition

Latvia to Host the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists

From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe’s young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). This is the most prestigious scientific research competition for school students in Europe, showcasing the best projects from over 35 countries. …

The University of Latvia

July 2, 2025

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In July, the travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025" can be viewed both at the Latvian Academy of Arts and in Talsi

The travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025", created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to get to know 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contribution to the development of society and research. From July 1 to 27, this diverse exhibition can be vi…

researchLatvia

July 1, 2025

open science science policy

Latvia to Join the European Open Science Cloud and Develop a Modern Digital Research Infrastructure

On 1 July 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the investment initiative proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science for the digitalisation of scientific activity and Latvia’s participation in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). By November 2029, the plan is to establish a moder…

Ministry of Education and Science

July 1, 2025

research innovation

Drones and Artificial Intelligence Will Help Forests Grow More Valuable

The forest sector is one of the most important cornerstones of the Latvian economy. To increase green wealth, more than 40 thousand ha of forest are restored every year, about half of which is planted or sown. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) and partners are developing an automated…

Riga Technical University

June 30, 2025

public health

Latvia Strengthens Its Participation in the European Research Infrastructure on Ageing and Health – SHARE ERIC

To promote data-driven research on public health, economic security and social participation in the context of ageing, Latvia is strengthening its involvement in the European-wide research initiative SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe). This interdisciplinary study provides a …

Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Rīga Stradiņš University

June 30, 2025

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences – a Place Where Science Reaches to Space

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a regional university of applied sciences where scientific activities are carried out in three strategic specialization areas: In natural sciences – implementing research in the fields of mathematical modelling, optical signal technology, astronomy …

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

June 27, 2025