Researcher Spotlight: Sergejs Gaidukovs
Dr. sc. ing. Sergejs Gaidukovs
Riga Technical University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
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Dr. sc. ing. Sergejs Gaidukovs
Riga Technical University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 Conference
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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In October, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” will be on Display at the RTU – in Riga and Rezekne
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” invites visitors to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contribution to the development of society and science. Highlighting the role of universities in advancing research activities, this diverse exhibition – created by the Ministr…
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October 2, 2025
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A Conversation About Tumours and Precision Medicine with Researcher Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve
Nowadays, tumours often develop spontaneously due to environmental influences, though genetics can also provide predisposition. It is not that cells are "prone to going crazy," but instead that we have evolved an effective error correction mechanism. However, suppose small mistakes appear in this m…
Ieva Siliņa, Radio Naba | Ivars Austers, University of Latvia
October 2, 2025
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Studying Child-Rearing and Changes in Family Structures
Researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia (UL FESS) will conduct a comprehensive study to explore the most significant aspects of child-rearing in various family models. The project also aims to identify shortcomings in current family support systems an…
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia
October 2, 2025
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Researchers and Industry Leaders Gather in Riga for the International Conference “Big Data from Space 2025”
This week, Riga has become Europe’s hub for space data and innovation. On 1 October, the international conference “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025) was officially opened at the National Library of Latvia. The large-scale event has brought together more than 600 scientists, industry representati…
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October 1, 2025
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RTU Researchers Develop a Versatile Medical Material from Propolis
Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are developing a thin membrane from propolis that can be widely applied in medicine. The technology is easily adaptable to industrial equipment, and the resulting materials are edible, easy to dose, and suitable for application on wounds. company …
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October 1, 2025
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"European Researchers’ Night 2025" Gathers a Record Number of Visitors – 29,600 Across Latvia
On the last Friday of September, the European Researchers’ Night 2025 took place all over Latvia, attracting around 29,650 participants with hundreds of exciting activities. Experiments, creative workshops and guided walks with researchers highlighted science as a valuable resource for society. Thi…
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September 30, 2025
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International Conference on Big Data from Space "Big Data from Space 2025" to Take Place in Riga
From September 29 to October 3, Riga will host the international conference on Big Data from Space “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025). For the seventh time, it will bring together experts from science, policy, industry, and society. The event aims to foster collaboration and the exchange of idea…
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September 30, 2025
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Latvian Population Genome Data Bank Created
Genetics determines how strong our health will be, as well as what we inherit from previous generations. However, not only do our individual genetics matter, but also the genome of a larger population. By studying this, it will be possible to identify the genetic causes of diseases more successfull…
Gunta Matisone, ReTV
September 30, 2025
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An Innovative and Eco-Friendly Birch Bark Cosmetic Cream is Being Developed in Latvia
It moisturises the skin, heals wounds, and its ingredients are so healthy for humans that the cream could even be eaten. This is how researchers at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry describe the innovative birch bark cosmetic cream currently in development. The project, launched this ye…
Viktors Demidovs, Latvian Radio
September 29, 2025
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RTU Institute of Environmental Protection and Thermal Systems Research: Up to 20% Energy Savings Possible Without Major Financial Investments
Even without major financial investments, companies and institutions can save up to 20% of energy, according to researchers from Riga Technical University’s (RTU) Institute of Environmental Protection and Thermal Systems (VASSI) in the project "Energovienoti."
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September 29, 2025
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October Researcher Spotlight: Sergejs Gaidukovs
Dr. sc. ing. Sergejs Gaidukovs Riga Technical University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology.
Professor Sergejs Gaidukovs specializes in research on biomass polymers and promotion of a sustainable environment, contributing to the development of polymer science through his research work.Together with his colleagues, he has developed a technology to turn biomass waste from renewable forestry and agricultural biomass, its waste and by-products of production into sustainable bioplastic products – biodegradable plastics. In 2021, the Latvian Academy of Sciences has named it an important achievement in applied science. In 2024, he received the RTU award "Scientist of the Year".
September Researcher Spotlight: Raivis Bičevskis
Dr. phil. Raivis Bičevskis is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Latvia, specializing in social philosophy within the field of philosophy, ethics, and religion. He also serves as the Head of the Department of Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Latvia and is a widely recognized philosopher both in Latvia and internationally.
His research interests are focused on social and political philosophy, continental philosophy, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and the influence of Heidegger’s philosophy on contemporary thought. R. Bičevskis also examines the interaction between philosophy and society, as well as ethical issues and the development of cultural philosophy.
August Researcher Spotlight: Oskars Java
Ph. D. Oskars Java Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Director and Researcher at the Socio-Technical Systems Engineering Institute.
Oskars Java specializes in imitative modeling. Since joining Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in 2018, he has been actively involved in the development of its research environment as a scientific project manager and the right hand of the Vice-Rector for Science. In order to promote the preparation of doctorates that meet the current requirements, Oskars has initiated and coordinates the creation of a new international doctoral program together with Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, St. Pelten University of Applied Sciences (Austria) and Setúbal Polytechnic Institute (Portugal).
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