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UL Computing Centre's Supercomputer Upgraded with Equipment for Long-term Data Storage

The University of Latvia (UL) Computing Center, which is part of the Institute of Computational Modeling, has increased its data storage capacity by 160 TB, enabling larger computational tasks to be performed. The methods and infrastructure for using the supercomputer have become more accessible to…

University of Latvia

January 24, 2025

research competition

UL Institute of Chemical Physics Evolves into an Internationally Significant Scientific Centre

The Institute of Chemical Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) has recently been equipped with new scientific devices and tools. The Radiation Chemistry Laboratory's resources will support the implementation of local and international projects, including…

UL Foundation

January 23, 2025

science communication research

Until January 29, Music Academy Hosts the Traveling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”

The traveling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover the work of 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to society and research. Until January 29, this diverse exposition will be on display at t…

researchLatvia

January 23, 2025

science communication experience stories of researchers

Project "Experience in the City: Narratives, Memories and Heritage of Place" is Implemented

Our memories are a valuable layer of cultural heritage that connects the past with the present. Collecting oral folklore is like creating a time capsule that stores stories, legends and traditions passed down from generation to generation. Each of us can become a carrier of this valuable informatio…

Latvian Science Council

January 22, 2025

natural sciences technologies

"Latvia’s State Forests" Develops an Algorithm for Damage Detection in Spruce Stands

Due to the increase in damage by the eight-toothed spruce bark beetles in the managed territory, last year the Joint Stock Company “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) started work on the development of an algorithm for identifying potentially damaged spruce stands, so that in the long term economic acti…

"Latvia’s State Forests", JSC

January 21, 2025

researcher

January Research Spotlight: Diāna Zandberga

Music and science – two worlds often seen as distinct but closely intertwined. This connection is embodied by Dr. art. Diāna Zandberga, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Artistic Work at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and a pianist who considers artistic research an integral part of the cr…

researchLatvia

January 20, 2025

space research

Material Developed in Latvia Goes to Space

In July of last year, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane-6 rocket delivered artificial satellites into space. The successful rocket launch is also a credit to Latvian scientists. A unique material developed at the Wood Chemistry Institute protects the rocket’s fuel tanks from the extremely lo…

Ilze Kuzmina

January 20, 2025

higher education

Latvia's Universities and Colleges to Implement Study Solution Modernization

By the end of 2029, Latvian universities and colleges will implement an extensive modernization of study solutions. The initiative "Digitalization of the Study Process" will be carried out in two phases with the support of European Union (EU) funds, with a total budget of 33,4 million euros. By int…

Ministry of Education and Science

January 17, 2025

medicine research

Healthcare Waste: A Threat or an Opportunity?

The Latvian Science Council funded Fundamental and Applied Research program project “Public health and environmental pollution prevention through circular economy approaches in health care waste management (Panacea)” stands out for its practical applicability and potential to improve public he…

Latvian Council of Science

January 17, 2025