Founded 75 years ago, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is a science university integrated into Latvia's healthcare system. RSU provides a knowledge base for the health sector, trains healthcare professionals, and fosters competence development. Since 1998, RSU has also housed social sciences, and in …

Latvian space technology start-ups can apply for the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre "ESA BIC Latvia" incubation programme. The programme will support 12 start-ups over the next five years with €60,000 each in funding, mentoring, advice and other support. …

To foster collaboration between science and the defence sector, on March 20, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds visited the University of Latvia (UL). During the visit, the minister familiarized himself with UL’s scientific potential, which could significantly contribute to national security, and di…

As part of Job Shadow Day, from April 2–4, five high school students will travel to Switzerland to gain firsthand insight into the work of Latvian scientists – physicists and engineers – at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The Ministry of Education and Science ensures Latvia’s…

Riga Technical University (RTU) has launched a training program for cybersecurity specialists, which has attracted a large number of applicants. The training will take place in four specializations over two months, and the knowledge gained will be applied by specialists to implement specific cybers…

On March 18, the Hesperides Golden Apple, the symbol of knowledge and eternal youth of Daugavpils University, was presented during a ceremony at the Daugavpils University Concert Hall. The Daugavpils University Science Awards for the Year were granted to DU researchers for their outstanding ac…