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International Quantum Photonics Conference to Be Held at RTU
To promote collaboration and advance the development of quantum photonics in the Baltic region and beyond, researchers and practitioners in quantum optics, integrated photonics, quantum communication, quantum computing and simulation, as well as quantum sensing and metrology will gather at an inter…

Riga Technical University

January 7, 2026

research medicine

A New Book on Scientific Writing for Oral Health Professionals
Assoc. Prof. Sergio Uribe, PhD in Oral Health Sciences and Lead Researcher at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health, has published a book together with his colleagues – Scientific Writing and Publication Strategies for Oral Health Professionals…

Rīga Stradiņš University

January 7, 2026

collaboration international collaboration research

RSU Connects Latvian Researchers with European Translational Medicine Networks
By leading the Latvian National Contact Point of the European translational medicine infrastructure EATRIS, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) plans to purposefully strengthen cooperation with other European research infrastructures (ERICs) and initiatives included in the ESFRI Roadmap of the European …

Labs of Latvia

January 6, 2026

research doctoral studies

The Role of Medicinal Plants in the Medicine of the Future. Research by RSU Doctoral Student Santa Niedra in Antibacterial Therapy
The potential of medicinal plants in modern medicine remains largely unexplored, and this is precisely the field chosen by Santa Niedra, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Her scientific interests combine the study of natural bioactive compounds, modern…

Rīga Stradiņš University

January 6, 2026

innovation medicine

Developing a New Approach to Skin Protection Against the Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
At Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), the research project “Polyclay-UV” has been launched with the aim of developing a scientifically grounded, innovative, and sustainable approach to skin protection against the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation using materials of natu…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

January 5, 2026

research

Did You Know? Bacterial Cells can Sense the Changing of the Seasons
As we prepare for cold weather, we stock up on firewood and ready our warm jackets. It turns out that seasonal changes are felt not only by humans and animals, but also by bacteria whose lifespan is only a few hours. They can sense the approach of winter and prepare for it. When microbiologist L…

researchLatvia

December 29, 2025

natural sciences zina

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies Researchers Develop Sustainable Solutions for the Development of Latvia's Peat Industry
To reduce the peat industry's impact on climate, a research and innovation project "PeatTransform" has been launched at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, aimed at providing scientifically based solutions for transforming Latvia's peat industry from a significant emission sour…

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

December 23, 2025