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Latvian Academy of Culture Study Reveals the Importance of the Design Economy to Latvia’s National Economy

Design in Latvia is an important driver of competitiveness, innovation and productivity in the national economy, extending beyond the traditional understanding of aesthetics and the visual design of products. This is confirmed by the research report “Identifying the Design Economy and Its Importanc…

Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija

August 4, 2026

science communication

Meet Early-Career Researcher Rasma Pīpiķe!

Rasma Pīpiķe is a deep diversity expert, researcher and doctoral student at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU). Rasma is a member of the Board of the Latvian Association of Young Researchers and has initiated and implemented several significant ac…

Latvijas Jauno zinātnieku apvienība

August 4, 2026

science communication

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences’ Researcher of the Month for July, Dr sc. ing. Linda Lancere

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences’ Researcher of the Month for July is leading researcher Linda Lancere. From medical engineering and physiotherapy to virtual reality and digital solutions in healthcare, Linda Lancere’s professional journey has consistently led her to the intersection of techn…

Vidzemes Augstskola

August 4, 2026

humanities and arts research

In memoriam. Historian and Founder of the “Jews in Latvia” Museum Marģers Vestermanis Passes Away

On Thursday, 30 July, Marģers (Meirs) Vestermanis (1925–2026), historian, member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, recipient of the Order of the Three Stars and Honorary Doctor of History, passed away, according to information published on the Facebook page of the “Jews in Latvia” Museum. He was …

delfi.lv

July 31, 2026

natural sciences international collaboration

RTU helps validate a hydrogen-battery hybrid retrofit for Europe’s diesel trains

As Europe transitions towards cleaner mobility, reducing emissions from existing railway fleets remains a major challenge. Replacing diesel trains with new zero-emission alternatives requires significant investment and time, making retrofit solutions an important pathway towards faster decarbonisat…

Riga Technical University

July 31, 2026

public health

RSU and RTU to Reveal What Happens in the Human Body During Extreme Physical Exertion in a World-Class Study

On 1 and 2 August, Latvia will host a stage of the UTMB World Series, Gauja Trail by UTMB, for the first time, bringing together Latvian and international ultra-endurance runners. At the same time, participants in the 50 km and 100 km races will become part of a scientific study that is unique worl…

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

July 30, 2026

social sciences

Little Order, Plenty of Directness. What Do Inscriptions, Symbols and Scratches in the City Tell Us About Society?

The city is in constant conversation. It communicates not only through official signs, advertisements, architecture and informational notices, but also through spontaneous inscriptions, scratches, symbols and notes that appear on walls, bus stops, fences and other surfaces in the urban environment…

Anete Liepiņa, Valts Valters Kronbergs, lsm.lv

July 30, 2026

achievements research

Horizon Europe Twinning Call Results Announced – Seven Latvian Projects Selected for Funding

Of the 1,905 applications submitted, the 179 highest-rated were selected for funding, resulting in a success rate of 9.4% at the application level. The number of projects initially expected to receive support from the European Commission (approximately 210) differs from the number actually funded b…

Latvian Council of Science

July 29, 2026

social sciences

Study: People Are Willing to Pay More for In-Person Cultural Experiences Than for Digital Content

Since the pandemic, digital culture has become an integral part of the cultural ecosystem, yet it has not replaced the in-person experience. A new study by the Latvian Academy of Culture shows that people are willing to pay much more for in-person culture than for the same content in digital form.&…

Anete Ašmane-Vilsone (LSM cultural journalist and programme presenter)

July 29, 2026