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“researchLatvia”: Your Gateway to Latvia's Science

Latvia's science stands out for its diversity, innovation, and international competitiveness. It is an integral part of our daily lives - enhancing quality of life, driving economic development, and paving the way toward a sustainable future. To foster closer dialogue between the research community…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

December 18, 2024

research collaboration

Strengthening Latvia's Participation in the Baltic Sea Region, Ukraine and US Research Initiative

Today, December 17, the government approved amendments to extend the timeframe for Latvian researchers to participate in the Baltic Sea Region, Ukraine, and U.S. collaborative initiative in the field of research. These changes aim to ensure more effective implementation of this international multil…

Ministry of Education and Science

December 17, 2024

space financing

Strategic Investments in Latvia’s Space Sector to Create New Opportunities for Society and Economy

Today, December 17, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the reallocation of the flexible budget of the Ministry of Education and Science, directing funding towards the annual contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) programs. By the end of this year, a contribution of 1,897,634 EUR for 2025 is…

Ministry of Education and Science

December 17, 2024

experience stories of researchers

Understanding the Professional Mentality of Researchers: The Journey of Inese Suija-Markova in Science

Inese Suija-Markova is the Deputy Chairperson of the Cēsis County Council, focusing on development, environment, and climate neutrality issues. Alongside her role as Vice-Mayor of Cēsis, she also represents the municipality in the Vidzeme Regional Planning Development Council, where she serves as D…

Laura Krūmiņa-Zvaigzne, researchLatvia

December 16, 2024

quantum technologies

Quantum Computing Course to Train 550 Participants

A consortium comprising the University of Latvia, the Czech Technical University, the quantum resources and career company Qureca from Glasgow, UK, and the quantum computing researchers and enthusiasts association QWorld, has been selected as one of the winners in the European 2024 competition for …

Enterprise Europe Network

December 16, 2024

achievements

EU Fund Projects Under the Supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science Receive High Recognition at the "Stars of the Regions 2024" Competition

On Thursday, December 12, the Ministry of Finance hosted a high-level ceremonial event, "Stars of the Regions 2024," in the "Spīdola" Chamber Hall of the VEF Quarter. The event aimed to award and honor European Union-funded projects of high added value in Latvia, while also symbolically celebrating…

Ministry of Education and Science

December 16, 2024

higher education

Ministry of Education and Science and the UL Sign Agreement on Institutional Funding Implementation

On December 14, the Ministry of Education and Science and the University of Latvia (UL) signed an agreement to implement institutional funding. This initiative aims to provide greater flexibility in budget planning and a more targeted approach to preparing specialists vital for the economy. The Cab…

University of Latvia

December 14, 2024

technologies

RTU Students and Researchers Develop and Successfully Test an Autonomous Watercraft

Students from the Riga Technical University (RTU) Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Energy, under the guidance of researcher Artūrs Ivanovs, are developing an autonomous watercraft system for radar odometry and water mapping. The watercraft has already undergone multiple…

Riga Technical University

December 14, 2024

public health

African Swine Fever: Fences Alone Are Not Enough

African Swine Fever: Fences Alone Are Not Enough The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed and identified the risk and preventive factors for African Swine Fever (ASF) in domestic pigs and wild boar populations. The latest EFSA data indicates that fences can help control the spre…

BIOR

December 14, 2024