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Our Future Depends on Science

There has long been discussion about how typical investment funds prefer to invest in software startups rather than science-intensive companies. However, Anna Vildaus, COO of the London-based investment firm Wilbe, believes that successful and truly ambitious science-based startups are the key to o…

Labs of Latvia, Anda Asere

August 8, 2025

research

Long - Term Impact Assessment of the 2018 Fundamental and Applied Research Programme Projects

The Latvian Council of Science has evaluated the long-term impact of the 2018 Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP) projects and concluded that research results continue to evolve long after project completion, leaving a noticeable effect on society, the economy, the environment, health…

The Latvian Council of Science

August 7, 2025

research innovation

European Deep-Tech and Hydrogen Sector Companies to Meet in Riga

On September 3, the Great Hall of the University of Latvia in Riga will host the European Innovation Council (EIC) "Scaling Club" Ambition Forum, bringing together around 300 European deep-tech leaders, companies, mentors, investors, and corporate partners. On September 4 and 5, the discussions on …

Labs of Latvia

August 7, 2025

science communication

In August, the Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025" will be on Display in Valmiera

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to explore 12 outstanding Latvia’s scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. Until August 27, this diverse exhibition will be availabl…

researchLatvia

August 6, 2025

research

University of Latvia Receives European Commission Recognition for Innovative Research in Crisis Preparedness

The University of Latvia is pleased to announce that the European Commission has officially recognized the significant contribution of Dr. Ieva Birka and her team to the project "Urban Readiness for Emerging Risks in the Baltic Sea Region", implemented at the Faculty of Economics and Social Science…

The University of Latvia

August 6, 2025

research public health

Even Household Dust Can Contain a Cocktail of Chemicals. Researchers Study what Accumulates in People's Bodies

Chemicals today are present everywhere - not only in manufacturing plants, but also in our homes, food, air, clothing, and cosmetics. They often provide convenience, such as extending product shelf life, adding a pleasant fragrance, or improving material durability. However, behind these advantages…

Linda Matisāne, Lāsma Akūlova (researchers at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, RSU)

August 6, 2025

research

From "Boring" to "When Will there be a Concert?": How Parents Can Guide Their Children's Experience of the Song and Dance Festival Tradition

In the column "A researcher speaks" of the Latvian Academy of Culture, festival tradition researcher and mother of two Līga Vinogradova, shares her experience From research to experience Seven years ago, together with other researchers from the Institute of Culture and Arts of…

Latvian Academy of Culture

August 5, 2025

research

Riga Stradiņš University and the Eastern Hospital Develop Algorithms and Training Programs for Hospital Staff

Since November 2024, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), in cooperation with Rīga East Clinical University Hospital (Eastern Hospital), has been actively implementing the project Development of Criteria for the Control of Nosocomial Infections (NKI) and the Optimisation of Healthcare Resources, with Ap…

Riga Stradiņš University

August 5, 2025

science communication researcher

Humanities Researcher Sanita Reinsone Shares her Experience on Memoirs and Research Into Life Writing Traditions

In an interview, humanities researcher, University of Latvia (UL) associate tenured professor and writer Sanita Reinsone was called a story hunter. Her everyday life is closely connected with people's memoirs, diaries, and research into life writing traditions. The children's book "Frien…

LSM, Aija Bremšmite

August 5, 2025