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University of Latvia and Riga East Clinical University Hospital join forces to advance cancer diagnostics in Europe

The University of Latvia (UL), within the framework of the EUCAIM (European Federation for Cancer Images) project, has signed a cooperation agreement with Riga East Clinical University Hospital to launch the prospective collection and aggregation of mammography images and related clinical data in L…

University of Latvia Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine

November 4, 2025

technologies

Riga Technical University and European Partners to Strengthen the Clean Technology Innovation Ecosystem

To promote Europe’s green and digital transition, Riga Technical University (RTU), together with partners from six countries – Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus – over two years will collaborate within the project FINEX to enhance innovation, cooperation, and support for cle…

Riga Technical University

November 4, 2025

social sciences doctoral studies

The Ministry of Education and Science invites applications for doctoral scholarships at the European University Institute

From November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, applications are open for doctoral scholarships at the European University Institute (EUI). For studies in EUI’s doctoral programs, the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) will award two scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year through a competiti…

November 3, 2025

atvērtā zinātne

Latvian Data Curator Network – Supporting Researchers on the Path Toward Quality and Open Data Management

The Latvian Data Curator Network enriches the landscape of Latvian science by advancing research data management within the country’s research institutions, ensuring the practical implementation of open science principles, and providing consultation to researchers on various data management issues…

Higher Education and Science Information Technology Shared Service Centre

November 3, 2025

social sciences

A Month in the Life of an Latvian Academy of Culture Researcher: November as the Culmination of Research

Baiba Tjarve, Deputy Head of the Institute of Culture and Arts, Leading Researcher, and Developer of International Research Projects at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). Research is often perceived as an individual activity – a scientist, their ideas, their articles, and publications. Ye…

the Latvian Academy of Culture

November 3, 2025

medicine public health

How Digital Technologies Support Children with Cancer, According to RSU Researchers

Long-term hospital treatment for many children means not only fighting the illness itself but also coping with a lack of physical activity. Researchers in Latvia are looking for ways to make this daily life more engaging by using a digital, game-based approach that helps children with cancer stay m…

Alīna Češuna, Guna Semjonova, Riga Stradiņš University

October 31, 2025

opportunity entrepreneurship research

Deep Tech Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Programme “Ignition Qualifiers”

As part of the AGRI-BIOCIRCULAR-HUB project, the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) invites enterprising professionals, researchers and innovators from the agricultural, food and biocircular economy sectors from Ukraine, Latvia and Poland to apply for the Ignition Qualifiers entrepren…

Latvian Investment and Development Agency

October 30, 2025

achievements

Outstanding Education and Science Professionals to Receive Cabinet of Ministers Awards and Certificates of Recognition

In anticipation of the Latvian National Day on November 18, 29 outstanding professionals in their fields of research and education will receive government awards, including two scientists with the Cabinet of Ministers Award, 9 Cabinet of Ministers Letters of Appreciation, and a Letter of Gratitude …

The Ministry of Education and Science | researchLatvia

October 29, 2025

quantum technologies space collaboration

Space and Quantum – Latvia’s Contribution to Europe’s Future Technologies

Latvia is strengthening its position in the European technology landscape by advancing quantum communication and space research in cooperation with international partners. “Techritory 2025” is a European-level forum on the future of digital policy and innovation, held in Riga since 2018. This year,…

The Ministry of Education and Science

October 29, 2025