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An innovation developed at the RSU Business Incubator makes horse-riding training more accessible

The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Business Incubator provides an opportunity to test business ideas, refine them together with mentors, and step by step develop them into a practically applicable solution. Continuing the story about the three best projects from the Business Incubator’s Demo …

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

August 18, 2026

collaboration research

UL and Mārupe Municipality will develop data- and research-based solutions for municipal development

The University of Latvia (UL) and Mārupe Municipality have signed a cooperation agreement providing for long-term strategic cooperation in the areas of municipal development, improvement of public administration, infrastructure development, analytics, research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. P…

Latvijas Universitāte

August 17, 2026

science communication

August Research Spotlight Ieva Leimane: Rethinking Land Use for Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity

As a Researcher and Project Manager at the Sustainability Research Unit of the Bioeconomy Department at the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics (IARE), Mg. soc. sci. Ieva Leimane focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, biodiversity conservation on farmland, socio-economic …

researchLatvia

August 17, 2026

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Opportunity for secondary school students to develop a scientific research project together with Latvia’s leading energy researchers

Students who are planning to develop a scientific research project and are interested in topics related to energy, physics, engineering, information technology, or artificial intelligence are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to cooperate with Latvia’s leading research centres within the…

Latvian Council of Science

August 14, 2026

science communication

A scientist with a broad vision, international industry experience, and Latvia in her heart

Dr. Ing. Maira Indrikova is a scientist whose example can inspire any young researcher. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the University of Latvia, Maira went to Kiel University in Germany, where, in cooperation with the technology and enginee…

researchLatvia

August 14, 2026

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The University of Latvia and LV-Teh will form a partnership for the development of security and defence technologies in Latvia and the Baltics

The University of Latvia (UL) and the Latvian high-tech company SIA “LV-Teh” have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in the fields of research, education, innovation, and technology development. The aim of the partnership is to promote the development of defence technologies, autonomous…

The University of Latvia

August 13, 2026

science science communication

From Knowledge to Impact – the Conference “Cultural Research for Future Choices” Will Highlight the Contribution of the Humanities and Arts to Society and Science

On 9 and 10 September 2026, Riga will host the closing conference “Cultural Research for Future Choices” of the Ministry of Culture’s State Research Programme project “Latvian Cultural Ecosystem as a Resource for National Resilience and Sustainability” / CERS, bringing together over two days everyo…

Latvian Academy of Culture

August 12, 2026

science entrepreneurship

An innovative knitwear laboratory focused on future technologies is being developed in Latvia

When people talk about knitwear, most imagine clothing. However, modern technologies allow knitwear to be used much more broadly — from complex seamless products to interior, architectural, and technical solutions. It was precisely around this idea that the Latvian company SIA “From Air to Form” wa…

Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra

August 12, 2026

science communication

Discover Science with the Latvian Council of Science at the “Mērsraga ābols” Festival

What do the first apple to ripen in the garden and the first scientific discovery have in common? Every apple begins with a tiny seed, and every scientific discovery begins with an unanswered question. Both a rich harvest and new knowledge require curiosity, patience, perseverance and the courage t…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

August 11, 2026

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An innovation developed at the RSU Business Incubator makes horse-riding training more accessible

UL and Mārupe Municipality will develop data- and research-based solutions for municipal development

August Research Spotlight Ieva Leimane: Rethinking Land Use for Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity

Opportunity for secondary school students to develop a scientific research project together with Latvia’s leading energy researchers

A scientist with a broad vision, international industry experience, and Latvia in her heart

The University of Latvia and LV-Teh will form a partnership for the development of security and defence technologies in Latvia and the Baltics

From Knowledge to Impact – the Conference “Cultural Research for Future Choices” Will Highlight the Contribution of the Humanities and Arts to Society and Science

An innovative knitwear laboratory focused on future technologies is being developed in Latvia

Discover Science with the Latvian Council of Science at the “Mērsraga ābols” Festival