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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Promoting Latvia’s Participation in the Horizon Europe Program
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the regulations proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science, significantly improving access to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding for Latvian scientific institutions participating in the EU’s leading research program, Horizon …
The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia
April 1, 2025
natural sciences
Pheromone Traps to Predict Spruce Bark Beetle Damage Risk This Year
To reduce the spread of the European spruce bark beetle, forest owners must adhere to forestry activity restrictions starting April 1. Researchers have also begun placing pheromone traps, and the first forecasts regarding the pest’s spread will be available by mid-May. Meanwhile, forest owners can …
Sintija Ambote
April 1, 2025
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In April, the Daugavpils University Welcomes the Traveling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to explore 12 outstanding Latvia’s scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. From April 2 to April 27, this diverse exhibition will be…
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April 1, 2025
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Critical Design and Its Role in Social Processes: the Path of the Academy of Arts Researcher Liene Jākobsone in Science
Ph. D. Liene Jākobsone is the Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Design, and Architecture (LMDA) at the Art Academy of Latvia (AAL), a Leading Researcher, and an Associate Professor. Her research interests include design theory, critical design, and architectural methodology. Alongside …
Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia
March 31, 2025
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Riga Stradiņš University Develops New Treatment Therapy for Soldiers in Combat Conditions
Antibiotics are increasingly being used to treat various diseases, but this action has an undesirable side effect – antibiotic resistance. To combat this, various studies are being conducted, and new ways are being sought to treat different bacterial and viral infections. One such study at Rīga Str…
360 News
March 28, 2025
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Security in Research – the Key to Scientific Development and International Cooperation
Security in the field of research plays a crucial role – it enhances national competitiveness while creating the necessary conditions for reliable and sustainable international scientific collaboration, which is essential for the rapid advancement of modern technologies. To strengthen awareness of …
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March 27, 2025
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Breakthrough Discoveries and Innovations from the Institute of Solid State Physics at UL That Will Transform Daily Life
Over the past eight years, the Institute of Solid State Physics at the University of Latvia (ISSP UL) has experienced rapid growth, becoming a key player in the international science and innovation landscape. The institute’s financial turnover has tripled (from 3M to 9M EUR per year), while interna…
Līga Ūdre, LU Cietvielu fizikas institūts
March 27, 2025
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Latvia and Ukraine Strengthen Their Mutual Cooperation in Space
Today, on 26 March, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of Economics, and the State Space Agency of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in research and peaceful use of space.
Jānis Paiders, Acting State Secretary …
Research Latvia
March 26, 2025
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RSU Develops Innovative and Health-Safe Mouthwash; First Results – Encouraging
A mouthwash containing natural essential oils and, compared to those currently available, is non-aggressive. This is being developed at the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU), where researchers and dentists have begun offering the first products to patients with periodontitis. This gum inflammation dis…
Viktors Demidovs | Latvian Radio
March 26, 2025
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Latvia’s Participation in the EUREKA Network – Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem Together
Latvia is part of EUREKA – the world’s largest public network for international cooperation in research, development, and innovation. This year, for the first time, Latvia will participate alongside Estonia and Lithuania in the Global Innovation Summit 2025 (GIS), which will take place on April 1–2…
researchLatvia
March 25, 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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