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Sports and Nutrition Researchers Study the Beneficial Impact of Physical Exercise on Breast Cancer Cells

At the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) laboratory, exercise tests are being conducted on both cancer patients and healthy women to determine the impact of physical activity on quality of life during oncology treatment. The research results highlight the need for personalized therapy to ensure more e…

Sintija Ambote | Latvian Radio

April 8, 2025

technologies

Opportunity for all Latvian Students: Learn The Basics of HPC Online for Free

To train artificial intelligence, a supercomputer, or HPC (High-Performance Computing), is essential. To create digital twins, 3D simulations, and work with big data – knowledge of supercomputers is invaluable. This four-week online course "HPC Basics" is designed for anyone looking to expand their…

Latvia's HPC Competence Center "SuperS"

April 8, 2025

technologies research

A Team of Researchers from the RTU has Developed a Simulation Game for Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures

In today's world, where climate change has become one of the greatest challenges, innovative solutions often arise in unexpected places. One such solution is a digital tool developed by Latvian scientists. This tool allows anyone to assess the benefits of window replacement, facade insulation, and …

Latvian Science Council

April 7, 2025

citizen science

Stargazing Season at the UL Tower Ends with Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers

The 2024/2025 stargazing season at the University of Latvia (UL) Astronomical Tower has come to a close. This season marked not only a special anniversary - 155 years since the tower began operations in 1869 - but also set a historic record for attendance. A total of 914 space enthusiasts climbed t…

University of Latvia

April 4, 2025

space technologies

“NRG Solutions” is Accepted into the Incubation Program "ESA BIC Latvia"

The space technology company NRG Solutions has been accepted into the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre in Latvia (ESA BIC Latvia) support programme. This is the first company to join the incubation programme – over the next five years, at least 12 startups are planned to be supporte…

ESA BIC Latvia | Labs of Latvia

April 4, 2025

EUREKA entrepreneurship collaboration

Baltic States Highlight Importance of Regional Cooperation in Innovation at the Global Innovation Summit

The innovation landscape in the Baltics and Europe is evolving through strategic collaboration and sustainable initiatives. On April 1 - 2 in Hannover, Germany, the EUREKA-organised Global Innovation Summit 2025 took place – one of the most significant international events in the field of innovatio…

researchLatvia

April 3, 2025

research science communication

CAMART2 Project Closing Event at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LU CFI)

On March 28, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted the closing event of the CAMART2 project. The event brought together representatives from European institutions, Latvian ministries, foreign embassies, project partners from Sweden, and industry represent…

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

April 3, 2025

medicine science communication research

The Most Significant Scientific Event of the Year, RSU Research Week, has Concluded

Five international conferences, nine parallel sessions, nearly 1 300 presentations from more than 40 countries, 60 experts from 19 countries, and 8 976 participants from 72 countries - these numbers sum up this year’s most significant scientific event, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Research Week 2…

Rīga Stradiņš University

April 2, 2025

financing science policy

Promoting Latvia’s Participation in the Horizon Europe Program

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the regulations proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science, significantly improving access to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding for Latvian scientific institutions participating in the EU’s leading research program, Horizon …

The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia

April 1, 2025