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In May, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” is on Display at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contributions to the advancement of society and science. From May 6 to 31, this diverse exposition will be on view…

researchLatvia

May 2, 2025

collaboration research

Latvian and Swiss Scientists Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Development and Youth Engagement in STEM
On May 6 at 9:00 AM, the University of Latvia’s Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP UL) will host the launch of a major Swiss–Latvian cooperation programme project in the fields of ICT and smart energy—“LACISE”, part of the “Applied Research” initiative. The opening event will be attended…

Latvijas Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūts

April 30, 2025

research

Microplastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to the Environment and Human Health
Microplastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges, becoming increasingly serious worldwide. These tiny plastic particles enter our ecosystems, degrading habitat quality and threatening both animals and humans. Small but Dangerous Microplastics have become a major issu…

Kristaps Kalns | Newspapper Diena

April 29, 2025

research grants

Applications Still Open for This Year's Fundamental and Applied Research Projects
Applications for the Latvian Council of Science's open competition for fundamental and applied research projects this year can be submitted until May 7th. This year, the competition has a funding pool of 17.7 million euros. Fundamental and applied research projects are funded to ensure the creat…

Labs of Latvia

April 28, 2025

research

Daugavpils Universitāte – a Key Research Hub in Latgale
Daugavpils University (DU) is one of the leading research centers in the Latgale region, dedicated to developing an internationally competitive research environment. The work of DU researchers not only contributes to the growth of science in Latvia but also strengthens the regional innovation ecosy…

Daugavpils University

April 25, 2025

science communication quantum technologies

World Quantum Day Marked in Preiļi with Efforts to Inspire Future Scientists
For the fourth year in a row, World Quantum Day is being celebrated in Latvia. This year, for the first time, activities took place outside of Riga – in Preiļi. Scientists from the University of Latvia (UL) traveled to the Latgale town to share their knowledge and career journeys, as well as to eng…

Latgale Regional Television

April 23, 2025