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Latvia’s Breakthrough in Space: Five Years in the European Space Agency

On 27 July 2020, Latvia became an associate member of the European Space Agency (ESA). Over the past five years, this status has laid a solid foundation for the development of Latvia’s space sector, opening doors to international cooperation, scientific growth, technological innovation, and the dev…

researchLatvia

July 25, 2025

research food safety

Fluoride Safety: Updated Safe Intake Levels for All Age Groups
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its risk assessment of fluoride intake from water, food, salt, and oral care products. EFSA’s scientific opinion is based on the latest studies and provides updated safe and maximum intake levels for all age groups. Fluoride is a natural …

Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR"

July 25, 2025

research

Latvian Researchers' Involvement in Ambitious ESFRI Roadmap Study
In collaboration with the University of Latvia, Daugavpils University coordinates the Latvian National Node of the GUIDE consortium, which serves as an instrument for promoting scientific integration in Europe by providing open access to high-quality research infrastructure. Various scientif…

The University of Daugavpils, Anita Stašulāne

July 24, 2025

research entrepreneurship

Applications Open for the “Confluence” Pre-Acceleration Program
Until August 18, science-based startups are invited to apply for the second round of the “Confluence” pre-acceleration program, supported by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and implemented by the innovation management company "Helve".   The Confluence program o…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

July 23, 2025

research innovation

EIT Health offers a free online introductory course on early health technology assessment
European Institute of Innovation and Technology's Health Knowledge and Innovation Community (EIT Health) invites students, early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, and healthcare professionals to take part in a free introductory course on early health technology assessment. This course is a great op…

The Rīga Stradiņš University

July 22, 2025