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Māris Būmanis: Synergy Between Industry and Research – The Key to Latvia’s Development

The rapid progress of the 21st century compels companies to think not only about today but also about the products, technologies, and people of tomorrow. Alongside digitalisation and automation, the ability to combine knowledge, experience, and creativity is becoming ever more crucial. Therefore, t…

AS "Latvijas Finieris"

October 17, 2025

youth collaboration opportunity

Students Have the Opportunity to Write Their Scientific Research Paper Together with Researchers from the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme

High school students now have the opportunity to develop their own scientific research paper (SRP) in the field of energy and engineering in collaboration with researchers from the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme project LACISE under the "Applied Research" initiative Research Topics for …

Latvian Science Council

October 16, 2025

opportunity international collaboration

Participation in COST Actions: An Opportunity for Latvian Researchers to Expand International Cooperation and Experience

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a European Union–funded international cooperation programme that supports the exchange of knowledge and the development of innovation among scientists, especially early-career researchers, and professionals in the fields of science and techno…

researchLatvia

October 15, 2025

science policy

Implementation Procedure for State Research Programmes to Be Improved – Will Promote Young Researchers’ Involvement and Public Awareness

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science to the regulations governing the implementation of State Research Programmes (SRP). The changes aim to make programme funding more transparent and better aligned with the state budget planning process…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 15, 2025

research innovation

National Research and Innovation Institute to Be Established in Latvia

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft order prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science on the merger of two state scientific institutes – the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis and the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre. Based on this merger, a new state scientific in…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 15, 2025

artificial intelligence innovation

Latvia Joins the European Artificial Intelligence Factories Network, Strengthening Science, Innovation, and Digital Literacy

Latvia has become one of 13 EU Member States to strengthen its position in the European digital space by receiving support for the implementation of a strategic national initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and expertise. This marks an important achievement in Latvia’s…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 14, 2025

space research

45 Years Ago – The "Lotoss" Device Created by Latvian Institute of Wood Chemistry Scientists Went to Space

In 1980, on board the space station Salyut-6, the first chemical technology experiment in the history of astronautics was carried out in Earth’s orbit. For the first time, polyurethane foam was produced under microgravity conditions, providing new insights into the behaviour of chemical…

Latvian Institute of Wood Chemistry

October 13, 2025

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October Research Spotlight Sergejs Gaidukovs: How Materials Science Helps Build a Greener Future

Research into sustainable materials has become one of the most important directions for reducing environmental pollution and advancing the circular economy. Polymers derived from biomass can replace traditional plastics while maintaining high technological performance and significantly reducing was…

researchLatvia

October 13, 2025

research innovation

An Artificial Intelligence Data Centre for Biomedical and Pediatric Oncology Research to Be Established in Riga

By signing a memorandum, Latvian computer network equipment manufacturer MikroTik, Riga Technical University (RTU), and the Artificial Intelligence Centre have agreed to collaborate on creating an artificial intelligence data centre for early cancer diagnostics and other applications necessary to s…

Riga Technical University

October 9, 2025