Researchers Night 2025

Researchers Night 2025 will take place on September 26th in more than 30 venues across Latvia

read more

Researcher Spotlight: Raivis Bičevskis 

 

Dr. phil. Raivis Bičevskis 

University of Latvia, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Humanities

watch video

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

read more

Researcher Spotlight 2025

Extraordinary personalities and their achievements

watch video

researchLatvia: Your Gateway to Latvia's Science

Science creates, surprises and drives forward

find out more
  • 1 from

research in Latvia

in brief

We are building a stable and strong national research environment, enabling international and public-private partnerships to emerge.

read more

why Latvia

Latvia's research policy is developed in order to create the maximum number of opportunities both in the research and education system and in the business environment.

read more

mission

We believe that a culture of knowledge offers the best opportunities for creating and sustaining a strong civil society in a world that is constantly changing.

read more

research spotlight

science communication quantum technologies humanities and arts natural sciences international collaboration

Three Latvian researchers become winners of the "Women in Science" Baltic Fellowship 2025

Three young researchers in Latvia have become laureates of the “Women in Science” Baltic Fellowship 2025 contest – PhD Monta Brīvība, PhD Jana Kukaine, and Mg. phys. Elīna Pavlovska. The contest is organised by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) and the Latvian National Commission for UNESCO (LN…

Latvian Academy of Sciences | Latvian National Commission for UNESCO

September 26, 2025

science communication

Experiments, Workshops, and Meetings with Researchers – European Researchers’ Night is Tomorrow

This Friday, 26 September, one of the most anticipated science events of the year will take place across the country – European Researchers’ Night 2025. This year, more than 30 venues throughout Latvia will host hundreds of exciting free activities for the whole family. Science begins with a…

researchLatvia

September 25, 2025

science communication

An Open-air Exhibition Titled “Science Street” Will Be on Display in Riga

From September 25 to October 20, an open-air exhibition titled “Street of Science” will be on display in Riga, Torņa Street. This is a unique opportunity for everyone interested to explore the achievements of Latvian scientists within the National Research Programmes (NRP) and see how science infl…

Latvian Council of Science

September 24, 2025

research entrepreneurship collaboration

Competence centers Announce Research and Innovation Project Competitions for Companies

Currently, there are nine competence centres operating in Latvia, which provide support to Latvian entrepreneurs in the development of new products, technologies, and services in various areas of smart specialisation (RIS3), promoting knowledge transfer and innovation development. Competence centre…

LIAA, Ministry of Economics

September 24, 2025

international collaboration youth

Young Researchers Gain Opportunity to Turn Project Ideas into Tangible Results

At the closing ceremony of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS 2025), special prizes were awarded by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Latvia and the Latvian Council of Science. Within the framework of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Partnership in Applied Research,” six …

Latvian Council of Science

September 23, 2025

security

the Constitution Protection Bureau Warns That the Academic Environment May Also Be Targeted by Hostile Foreign Influence

At the Start of the New Academic Year, the Constitution Protection Bureau Warns That the Academic Environment May Also Be Targeted by Hostile Foreign Influence As the new academic period begins, the Constitution Protection Bureau emphasizes that the academic environment in Latvia may also come u…

the Constitution Protection Bureau

September 22, 2025

social sciences

Fundamental Research on the Effectiveness of Substance Use Regulation Among Youth to Be Conducted at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

Professor Aija Zobena, Director of the Institute of Social and Political Research at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL), will lead a fundamental research project that will provide a new perspective on how young people in Latvia perceive policies res…

University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

September 22, 2025

natural sciences

The Priekuļi Research Center is Developing New Varieties of Colored Potatoes

Many rainy days this season have caused serious headaches for farmers. The harvest has been affected, making it difficult to gather crops, and sowing activities have also been hindered. Various crops are grown at the Priekuļi Research Center for research and variety breeding purposes. The trial fie…

Sintija Ambote, Latvian Radio

September 22, 2025

opportunity entrepreneurship

Support Program for Science-intensive Start-ups

At the end of September, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) plans to start accepting applications for a support program for science-intensive start-ups, providing support of up to €150,000 with 50% support intensity. Applications will be accepted until the funding for the…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

September 19, 2025

achievements

The World Intellectual Property Organisation publishes the latest Global Innovation Index

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, and three Latvian science universities have been recognised as the country’s strongest innovation centres – Riga Technical University (RTU), the University of Latvia (UL), and Riga Strad…

Latvian Patent Office

September 19, 2025

upcoming events

Face-to-face event

University of Latvia Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025"

2025-09-01

All day

LU galvenā ēka, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Rīga

Exhibition

UL House of Nature Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025"

2025-09-01

All day

LU Dabas māja, Jelgavas iela 1, Rīga

Workshop

Earth Observation Course in Latvia

2025-09-22

All day

LU Dabas māja, Jelgavas iela 1, Rīga

Exhibition

Open-air exhibition “Science Street”

2025-09-25

All day

Torņa iela, Rīga

top videos

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.

watch video

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).

watch video

July Researcher Spotlight: Ansis Rozentāls

Art. D. Ansis Rozentāls  Art Academy of Latvia, Docent, IT Specialist, Painter

Ansis Rozentāls is one of the first to obtain a professional doctoral degree in the spring of 2024, graduating from the Professional Doctoral Studies of the Latvian Academy of Arts with his doctoral thesis "Interpretation of the landscape in the modern context – painting solutions and creative practice". Since 2009, he has been regularly participating in group exhibitions, in 2021 he received the "Latvian State Forests" scholarship in art, and in 2018 – the artist Valdemārs Tone scholarship. He has participated in painting the facades of several buildings in Riga. Actively paints in plein airs and participates in foreign projects. In his works uses classical painting as the primary element of his creative activity.

watch video

statistics at a glance

stay tuned

#researchLatvia newsletter to inspire you with research news, collaboration opportunities, outstanding articles and more