Researcher of October

Research is a creatively intuitive process and the research team is a small ensemble, each with its own instrument and role to play in creating a great sound.

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Researcher Spotlight

Extraordinary personalities and their achievements

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Experience stories of Latvian researchers

Karīna Bāliņa, PhD, is an outstanding researcher whose work focuses on environmental impact assessment.

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Children's Hospital to Establish a Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine for Pediatrics

An agreement signed between the Children's Clinical University Hospital and the Princess Máxima Center in the Netherlands outlines the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine for Pediatrics in Latvia. This collaboration will open new avenues for pediatric healthcare and scient…

Children's Clinical University Hospital

October 15, 2024

RTU is auctioning a system for decoupled water electrolysis

Until October 16, interested parties are invited to participate in the auction of intellectual property at Riga Technical University (RTU), where it is possible to purchase an innovative three-electrode system for decoupled water electrolysis in an acidic environment, developed by scientists from t…

Riga Technical University

October 15, 2024

LIOS researcher receives lifetime achievement award

Doctor of Chemical Sciences Valerjans Kauss received a Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Economics at the beginning of October for his lifelong contribution to promoting collaboration between science and industry. Dr. Kauss established and has led the Laboratory of Active Compounds of the…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

October 14, 2024

ISSP UL showcases an innovative tactile sensor at the European Big Data Value Forum

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) and University of Genova (UNIGE) participated in the European Big Data Value Forum 2024, held in Budapest, Hungary, from October 2-4, 2024. During the event, ISSP UL showcased a demonstrator of their innovative large-area, e…

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

October 14, 2024

Take the opportunity to meet with Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry

From June 29, 2025, to July 4, 2025, the city of Lindau in Germany will host the Chemistry Nobel Laureates Meeting as part of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. This event offers around 600 talented young scientists from around the world the chance to participate in lectures, panel discussions, an…

Latvian Association of Young Researchers

October 11, 2024

Latvian universities maintain their positions in the "Times Higher Education" ranking.

Just like last year, in the latest "Times Higher Education" world university ranking, the University of Latvia (UL) and Riga Technical University (RTU) are ranked in the 1001–1200 group. The Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) and Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) are ranked 150…

Labs of Latvia

October 11, 2024

Spruce bud energy drink – student in Jelgava develops an slternative to sugary beverages

An energy drink made from spruce buds – Klinta Kārkliņa, a student at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, has developed an alternative to conventional energy drinks, which often contain high levels of sugar. In this upcoming invention, there is no sugar, but the drink's effect …

Viktors Demidovs, Latvias Radio correspondent

October 10, 2024

A. Viņķe: Science is accessible to anyone willing to seize opportunities and overcome stereotypes.

Choosing a field of study and career path is often challenging—especially when those around you have already formed certain expectations. However, today’s opportunities are so broad that one can combine multiple disciplines to create a unique career path. The key is to think broadly, set high goals…

Aurēlija Viņķe, project “Girls Go CERN”

October 10, 2024

Additional Funding of Six Million Euro Allocated for Postdoctoral Research Support

On October 8, the Cabinet of Ministers decided on amendments to the postdoctoral research support program, which will significantly improve the availability, conditions, and sustainability of research funding. Initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science, these amendments will enhance the res…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 9, 2024

Ideas for strengthening the country's competitiveness are sought in an unprecedented hackathon

In an unprecedented hackathon, state administration employees, policy makers, entrepreneurs, representatives of the academic environment, investors and students identify and develop ideas for the development of the state's competitiveness, including the development of innovation, productivity, huma…

Riga Technical University

October 9, 2024

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2024-10-17

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Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Veliks

Dr. chem. Jānis Veliks Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. The main research focus of Jānis Veliks is the development of new – efficient, easy to use and stable – fluoromethylene group reagents for the simultaneous introduction of fluorine and carbon atoms into organic compounds. These reagents allow new fluorinated molecules to be formed more easily and their most important potential application is in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as on average one in four of them contains at least one fluorine atom.

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Researcher Spotlight: Brigita Dejus

Ph. D. Brigita Dejus, Leading researcher, Water Research and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Riga Technical University (RTU). Brigita is a young RTU researcher whose research work is related to water, wastewater monitoring and treatment. She developed her PhD thesis while studying at RTU and the Royal Swedish Institute of Technology, studying the potential of using microscopic fungi in the treatment of wastewater from pharmaceutically active substances.

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Researcher Spotlight: Linda Gailīte

Dr. med. Linda Gailīte, Leading researcher and Head of the Scientific Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Riga Stradins University. Linda has been working in the RSU Scientific Laboratory of Molecular Genetics since 2002. The main activity of the laboratory is genetic analysis, studying acquired or inherited DNA changes in various diseases and signs. Linda has developed a genetic test, GENTERF, for the simultaneous detection of genetic variations important for reproduction, which helps to diagnose known genetic causes of infertility more quickly.

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