Researcher Spotlight: Karina Šķirmante

Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante  
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Lead Researcher at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC)

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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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Researcher Spotlight 2025

Extraordinary personalities and their achievements

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ESA and "OHB Systems" Visit to Latvia Boosts Cooperation and Growth in the Space Sector

To strengthen cooperation with Latvian institutions, companies, and research organizations in the space sector, representatives of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Germany’s leading satellite manufacturer OHB Systems AG visited Latvia from 19 to 21 May 2025. During the visit, meetings were held …

Latvia Space

May 30, 2025

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Latvia Becomes an Instruct-ERIC Research Site

Research Sites provide training, outreach, or networking activities for Instruct users, members, and researchers. The Latvia research site is built up of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (LBMC) and Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS), both based in Riga. LBMC is the…

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre

May 30, 2025

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May Research Spotlight Rūta Ozola - Davidāne: Smart Natural Resource Management Starts in the Laboratory

Climate change, water pollution, and the depletion of natural resources are just some of the complex challenges society faces today. In this context, science plays a vital role - it offers data-driven, innovative, and sustainable solutions. Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, Associate Tenure Professor at …

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May 29, 2025

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OPPORTUNITY: Launch Your Career with ESA’s Junior Professional Programme

he European Space Agency (ESA) invite early-career professionals to apply for its Junior Professional Programme (JPP)—a unique opportunity to become part of Europe’s future in space. Designed for talented individuals with a Master’s degree and two to three years of professional experien…

The European Space Agency

May 28, 2025

space research technologies

Latvia Calls for Strengthening EU Cooperation in the Field of Science and Space Security

On May 23, 2025, Latvian representatives participated in a meeting of the European Union (EU) Competitiveness Council in Brussels. During the meeting, important issues regarding the development of science, innovation, and space technologies in Europe were discussed, emphasising their importance for…

The Ministry of Education and Science

May 27, 2025

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From Molecules to Mobility: BioCAN Project Launches in Riga with a Vision for Recyclable Composite Materials

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry hosted the official kick-off meeting for the international R&D project BioCAN, bringing together chemicals, materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientists from seven research and industrial institutions across Europe. Over two intensiv…

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

May 27, 2025

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RSU researchers are looking for a way to find out about osteoporosis risk from a dentist

Perhaps in the not-so-distant future, dentists will be able to not only improve oral health, but also simply learn an important indicator – the risk of osteoporosis, thus creating an opportunity to detect this disease, which is often called a silent disease, in time. This could happen thanks to a j…

Linda Rozenbaha, RSU

May 26, 2025

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The power of collaboration in sustainable road construction: RTU and Swiss partners' joint project LACHMAT begins implementation

An ambitious international cooperation project LACHMAT, which is being implemented within the framework of the Swiss-Latvian research program "Applied Research", was officially opened in the "The Moon" hall of the Science and Innovation Centre of Riga Technical University (RTU). The project combine…

The Latvian Council of Science

May 26, 2025

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FRESHWAVE – light signal from the packaging

A scientist who can solve the current needs of an entrepreneur and speaks in a language he understands is becoming increasingly in demand these days. It is not for nothing that Doctor of Chemistry, OSI Researcher Acting and UL Associate Professor Artis Kinēns just received the Commercialization Rea…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

May 23, 2025

competition research

RTU invites applications for the Pauls Valdens Memorial Medal by June 6

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology (FST) of Riga Technical University (RTU) announces a competition and invites applicants to apply for the commemorative medal of the outstanding chemist of Latvian origin, Pauls Valdens (1863–1957) by 12:00 on June 6. Internationally recognised s…

Riga Technical University

May 23, 2025

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May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne

Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.

The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.

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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.

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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.

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