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What do a physicist and a new mother have in common?

If we start with the simplest, it should be recalled that Riga Technical University (RTU) is not only an institution of higher education, but also a centre of scientific activity. And here we come to the tradition of the information environment to talk more about specific discoveries, rather than t…

RTU, Māris Zanders

May 22, 2025

research innovation

Baltic universities of technology agree to cooperate in the development of defense technologies

Riga Technical University (RTU), Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) sign a memorandum on strategic cooperation in defence and security research and innovation. Other universities from the European Union (EU) external eastern border countries could a…

kursors.lv

May 21, 2025

science communication

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technology: a Science-Based University for a Sustainable Future

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technology (LULST) is one of the leading science universities in Latvia, promoting the creation, transfer and practical application of knowledge in the fields of biosciences, engineering and social sciences. In May, the science communication brand…

The Latvian University of Biosciences and Technology

May 21, 2025

space entrepreneurship

Latvian startups conquer the space technology field

Every euro invested in space programs attracts an additional 2.8 euros in investments, while direct and indirect revenues for every euro invested reach 7.2 euros, and almost half of them, or 49%, are exports, according to data from the European Space Agency. Since 2015, when Latvia cooperated with …

Labs of Latvia

May 20, 2025

doctoral studies research

The third selection round for research applications related to economic activities has been announced within the framework of the 1.1.1.9. measure “Postdoctoral Research”

The Science Council of Latvia announces the third round of selection of research applications within the framework of the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027, specific support objective 1.1.1.9. measure "Postdoctoral Research" - for research applications related to economic activitie…

LSC

May 19, 2025

natural sciences

Latvian scientists discover in large-scale study that St. John's wort is a promising source of vitamin E

Scientists at the Institute of Horticulture have discovered in a large-scale study that St. John's wort can serve as a promising source of vitamin E. This, in turn, creates opportunities for the local pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, as currently vitamin E is mainly obtained from raw mat…

Sintija Ambote / Latvijas Radio

May 19, 2025

technologies

Light as a Driving Force of Science and Development

Every year on May 16, the International Day of Light is celebrated worldwide — a day dedicated to the importance of scientific exploration of light and its tremendous contribution to modern society. Initiated by UNESCO, the International Day of Light encourages the strengthening of scientific coope…

researchLatvia

May 16, 2025

space

ESA will present the next Requesting Party Activities

Registration is now open for the upcoming ESA Briefing, which will present the next Requesting Party Activities (RPA) call — including its structure, funding opportunities, and how Latvian companies and research institutions can get involved. Please register here. This event is parti…

May 15, 2025

innovation

Additional 23.3 Million Euros Allocated for the Development of New Products

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved additional funding of 23.3 million euros for scientific institutions and companies for the development of new products. A total of at least 197 companies will receive support through the program. These changes will help promote collaboration between science and…

Labs of Latvia

May 15, 2025