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In September, the Traveling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” will be on display at the University of Latvia

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. Highlighting the university’s contribution to the ad…

researchLatvia

August 29, 2025

entrepreneurship

«Submerge Baltic» Develops Underwater Drones for Military and Civilian Needs

In the Latvian startup "Submerge Baltic", underwater drones have been developed for military and civilian needs for three years. The company employs eight people, mainly engineers, and the underwater drones can be used both in the oil industry — to monitor offshore extraction — and for defense purp…

Daina Zalamane | Latvian Radio

August 29, 2025

science communication STEAM humanities and arts

On 26 September, "Researchers’ Night" will Take Place Across Latvia

On 26 September, more than 30 venues across Latvia will host Researchers’ Night 2025 activities, offering an opportunity to discover science in an engaging and accessible way. This year’s theme is “Uncover the researcher gene within you!”, inviting every visitor to awaken their curiosity, explore t…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

August 28, 2025

sports science research

The Science of Basketball: Knowledge Brings Victory

Basketball is a high-intensity team sport that combines complex biomechanical and physiological principles. Physical and psychological preparation, as well as monitoring training loads, are only part of the work needed for athletes to achieve success. Before significant events such as the EuroBaske…

researchLatvia

August 27, 2025

research

Study Confirms: Probiotics Improve the Health and Growth Performance of Aquaculture Fish

Can probiotics help farmed fish grow healthier and faster? Within the framework of the SPPwelfare (INTERREG) project, researchers studied how probiotics, administered both through feed and bathing, affect the development of Baltic salmon (Salmo salar) fry at different life stages. The results show …

Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR"

August 26, 2025

youth opportunity

The New Science Messenger For the Video Story Series "Science and Your Life"

The Latvian Science Council will launch a new video story series, "Science and Your Life," in the fall of 2025, showcasing how science enhances our everyday lives in areas such as language, health, safety, work, and well-being. In the fall of 2024, we implemented the first such campaign, and…

Latvian Science Council

August 26, 2025

science communication

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Research and Innovation

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) was founded in 1996 in Valmiera. It is a higher education and research institution with international recognition. Since 2025, its research capacity has been consolidated within the Vidzeme University Scientific Institute (ViAZI). Moreover, ViA has becom…

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

August 25, 2025

atvērtā zinātne international collaboration

Latvian Research Data Repository "DataverseLV" Launched

The national research data repository DataverseLV has been launched in Latvia – a secure and user-friendly digital platform designed for the long-term storage, sharing, and use of research data. The new tool is available to researchers from all Latvian scientific institutions, as well as Latvian-or…

The Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre

August 22, 2025

doctoral studies STEAM research

Science Begins with Passion; and Passion Becomes a Profession

Anete Sapne, a PhD student at the University of Latvia (UL), passionately studies materials that could one day become a key component in optical computers – future technologies capable of processing data much faster than today’s devices. Her research field, nonlinear optics, may seem complex, yet b…

University of Latvia Communication Department

August 22, 2025