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From coffee and tea by-products to cosmetic ingredients: the POLYCLAY-UV project reaches its final stage
The research project POLYCLAY-UV, implemented by the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), is reaching its final stage, introducing a new approach to valorising coffee and tea industry by-products as high-value ingredients for cosmetic applications. The project focuses on the …
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Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

October 1, 2026

space

Latvia to Continue Its Participation in the European Space Agency
On Tuesday, 29 September, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the informative report prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) on the development of Latvia’s space sector and its participation in the European Space Agency (ESA). The government gave conceptual support to continuing Latvi…
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Ministry of Education and Science

September 30, 2026

science communication

The Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2026” on Display at The National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) and Riga Zolitūde Gymnasium
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2026”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. In May, the travelling exhibition and the science calenda…
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researchLatvia

September 30, 2026

research

A €10 million defence AI research centre will be established in Latvia
European defence technology company “NestAI” has announced the opening of a new research and development (R&D) centre in Latvia. As part of the project, the company plans to invest 10 million euros over the coming years and build a team of up to 30 scientists and engineers to develop artificial…
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kursors.lv

September 29, 2026

collaboration medicine biomedicīna

The University of Latvia will strengthen cooperation in genomics and precision medicine with global leader Illumina
The University of Latvia (UL), together with the National Research and Innovation Institute, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga East University Hospital, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital and the Children’s Clinical University Hospital, signed a memorandum of understanding with global genomic…
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University of Latvia

September 29, 2026

science communication research

Laima Vēvere on working in science and a material developed in Latvia for the “Ariane 6” launch vehicle
Laima Vēvere entered science while looking for a profession that would not involve routine. For 15 years, she has worked at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), researching polyurethane materials derived from renewable raw materials, including their use in cryogenic insulation. Th…
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Ministry of Education and Science

September 28, 2026