Researcher Spotlight: Artūrs Škute
Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute, Daugavpils University Professor at the Institute of Life Sciences and Technology.
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Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute, Daugavpils University Professor at the Institute of Life 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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Strengthening International Research in Management Sciences, Engineering, and Physiotherapy
To promote cooperation in the fields of lifelong learning, innovation, research, and development between Turība University of Business Administration and Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Finland, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed.
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April 24, 2025
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World Quantum Day Marked in Preiļi with Efforts to Inspire Future Scientists
For the fourth year in a row, World Quantum Day is being celebrated in Latvia. This year, for the first time, activities took place outside of Riga – in Preiļi. Scientists from the University of Latvia (UL) traveled to the Latgale town to share their knowledge and career journeys, as well as to eng…
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Six Steps to Turn Your Research into a Story
In today's world, where there is an overwhelming amount of information and it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold attention, it is important not only what a researcher communicates, but also how the research is presented. In science communication, storytelling is gaining more and more import…
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Doctor of Physics Virginia Vītola on Life in Science and Summers in Lielvārde.
With determination and perseverance, almost anything is possible, and this is demonstrated by Virginia Vītola, who, after graduating from a high school with a humanities focus, chose to study physics and mathematics. Furthermore, before turning 30, she had already become a doctor of physics, inspir…
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The CMS Experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, Involving Latvian Researchers, Wins the Prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
The CMS Experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, Involving Latvian Researchers, Wins the Prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), where Latvian researchers are also actively i…
Labs of Latvia
April 17, 2025
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Transforming Eggshell Waste into Next-Generation Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Every year, tens of millions of tons of eggs are produced, of which several million tons consist of eggshells. Although eggshells are considered valueless and are mostly discarded as waste, they can serve as raw material for producing high-value-added products.
As part of the European Econom…
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April 17, 2025
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Survey Results: 68% of Latvian Residents Trust Science and the Opinions of Researchers
Public interest in science in Latvia remains stable, as confirmed by the latest public opinion monitoring survey commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science, which is conducted every two years. The study provides a comprehensive overview of public attitudes, participation, and interest in…
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April 16, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Achieves 93% Accuracy in Stroke Diagnosis
The Latvian artificial intelligence solutions developer "Apply", in collaboration with radiologists Assoc. Prof. Kārlis Kupčs and Dr. Andris Veiss, has created a solution called "Sinapse", which assists the Stroke Unit of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSCUH) in detecting ischemic str…
Labs of Latvia
April 15, 2025
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A. Ambainis: Are We Ready for the New Cyber Threats of the Quantum Era?
Our lives are closely tied to digital technologies – from internet banking and the storage of health data to national security systems. However, the era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, promising both a revolution in the tech world and serious cybersecurity challenges, warns Professor A…
Labs of Latvia
April 15, 2025
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April Research Spotlight Artūrs Škute: Caring for Latvia’s Biological Resources
The protection of water resources and the preservation of biodiversity are becoming increasingly important for both scientists and society. A significant contribution in this field is made by Professor Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute from Daugavpils University (DU), who has dedicated more than thirty years …
research Latvia
April 14, 2025
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April Researcher Spotlight: Artūrs Škute
Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute is a Professor at Daugavpils University, Institute of Life Sciences and Technology. His research primarily focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biological resources.
As a professor, he delivers lectures on ecology, hydrobiology, and aquaculture across doctoral, master's, and bachelor's study programs.
March Researcher Spotlight: Renāte Ranka
Dr. biol. Renāte Ranka Rīga Stradiņš University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy Renate Ranka's main line of research is pharmacogenetics. The tenur professor and her team are actively conducting important research to find out how variations in the human genome affect the response to drugs and the effectiveness of therapy. The main purpose of the studies is to identify a genetic model that could predict the response of a particular drug in a certain group of patients, so that the most appropriate drug for each patient can be applied.
February Researcher Spotlight: Toms Rostoks
Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy.
The latest academic publications and studies are related to the deterrence measures implemented by NATO in the Baltic region, the study of the intentions of the states, changes in the security and defence policy of Latvia since 2014, and the views of the Latvian society on issues of significance to national security and defence.
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