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Latvia to Host the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists

From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe’s young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). This is the most prestigious scientific research competition for school students in Europe, showcasing the best projects from over 35 countries. …

The University of Latvia

July 2, 2025

researcher science communication research

In July, the travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025" can be viewed both at the Latvian Academy of Arts and in Talsi

The travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2025", created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to get to know 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contribution to the development of society and research. From July 1 to 27, this diverse exhibition can be vi…

researchLatvia

July 1, 2025

open science science policy

Latvia to Join the European Open Science Cloud and Develop a Modern Digital Research Infrastructure

On 1 July 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the investment initiative proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science for the digitalisation of scientific activity and Latvia’s participation in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). By November 2029, the plan is to establish a moder…

Ministry of Education and Science

July 1, 2025

research innovation

Drones and Artificial Intelligence Will Help Forests Grow More Valuable

The forest sector is one of the most important cornerstones of the Latvian economy. To increase green wealth, more than 40 thousand ha of forest are restored every year, about half of which is planted or sown. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) and partners are developing an automated…

Riga Technical University

June 30, 2025

public health

Latvia Strengthens Its Participation in the European Research Infrastructure on Ageing and Health – SHARE ERIC

To promote data-driven research on public health, economic security and social participation in the context of ageing, Latvia is strengthening its involvement in the European-wide research initiative SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe). This interdisciplinary study provides a …

Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Rīga Stradiņš University

June 30, 2025

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences – a Place Where Science Reaches to Space

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a regional university of applied sciences where scientific activities are carried out in three strategic specialization areas: In natural sciences – implementing research in the fields of mathematical modelling, optical signal technology, astronomy …

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

June 27, 2025

research entrepreneurship

Opportunity to Turn Innovation Into a Product – Applications Open for Free Training Program

As Latvia strengthens its science and innovation ecosystem, Venture Catalysts offers a unique opportunity for researchers and entrepreneurs to acquire the skills, knowledge, and support needed to turn ideas into marketable products and services. The program is designed for founders, academic…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

June 27, 2025

natural sciences

Latvian and Lithuanian Scientists to Research Climate-Resilient Urban Greenery and Develop Training Programmes

Latvia and Lithuania share common challenges related to the implementation of the European Union’s environmental policy, which places particular emphasis on the development of urban green infrastructure and the introduction of climate-adapted, resilient greenery. However, at the practical level, mu…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

June 26, 2025

quantum technologies achievements

How Many Grains Make Up a Heap? Physicists Establish How Many Electrons are Needed for Them to Start Behaving Collectively

Physicists from the Institut Néel in Grenoble, France and the University of Latvia (UL), inspired by sorites paradox sometimes known as the paradox of the heap – how many grains make up a heap? – in a special experiment studied the behaviour of electrons, applying a new universal mathematical metho…

University of Latvia

June 26, 2025