Researcher Spotlight: Toms Rostoks
Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks, Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy
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Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks, Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy
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Opportunity to Apply for the European Space Agency's Graduate Trainee Programme
You can now apply for the European Space Agency (ESA) Graduate Trainee Programme until the end of February! Thanks to Latvia's status as an Associate Member State, this opportunity is also open to graduates of master’s degree programmes in Latvia who are interested in engineering, science, IT, or b…
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February 5, 2025
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Innovation Grants for Students – Investment in Creativity and Latvia’s Future
The European Union-funded program "Innovation Grants for Students" has been launched in Latvian universities, offering students the opportunity to develop their innovation skills and implement creative research ideas with practical applications. The program will be implemented until 2029 and will s…
Ministry of Education and Science
February 5, 2025
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Enhancing Latvia's Research Infrastructure with a 35.8 Million Euros Investment in Scientific Excellence
To drive innovation and strengthen the capacity of Latvia’s scientific institutions, the government approved a research program on Tuesday, February 4, allocating 35.8 million euros in public funding. Initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science, this initiative will promote the growth and in…
Ministry of Education and Science
February 4, 2025
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Latvia to Establish a National Microchip Competence Center
On Tuesday, February 4, the Latvian government approved amendments developed by the Ministry of Education and Science to establish a national microchip competence center in Latvia. Public co-financing of up to EUR 744,704 over a four-year period will ensure Latvia’s participation in the Horizon Eur…
Ministry of Education and Science
February 4, 2025
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Latvia Participates in the UN Space Committee Session in Vienna
From February 3 to 14, the 62nd session of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is taking place in Vienna, Austria. On the first day of the session, Lana Frančeska Dreimane, Director of the Department of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation at the Ministry…
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February 4, 2025
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As Part of a Pilot Project, 11 Significant Research Initiatives Will be Implemented at the University of Latvia
The University of Latvia (UL) launches the UL High-Impact Development Program. As part of its pilot project, 11 significant research initiatives will be implemented at the University this year, aiming to address global and nationally relevant challenges for Latvia.
The Development Program is…
University of Latvia
February 4, 2025
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Traveling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2025" on Display for Defense Academy Students and Personnel
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. From February 3 to 26, this diverse exhibition will be on di…
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February 3, 2025
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UL Capacity for Research of Long-Persistent Luminescence Materials Achieves Global Competitiveness
A Peltier cooling element has been installed on the Lexsygresearch TL/OSL reader at the University of Latvia (UL) Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP) Laboratory of Spectroscopy. This new addition has enabled significant research results in several studies of long-persistent luminescence materia…
UL Institute of Solid State Physics
February 3, 2025
natural sciences
A Polymer Testing Laboratory has been Established in Jelgava
The amount of waste is a global problem that also affects Latvia. To promote the use of environmentally friendly materials in packaging production, a specialized polymer testing laboratory has started operating in Jelgava. Packaging testing is conducted using three methods to encourage sustainable …
Ilze Daukante-Sterģe, Igors Štolcs, ReTV
January 31, 2025
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Precision Medicine Center for Pediatrics Opens at Children's Hospital
On January 29, 2025, the Children's Clinical University Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Center of Excellence in Research – the Precision Medicine Center for Pediatrics (PMPC). This marks a significant step forward for healthcare in Latvia, aiming to enhance the diagnosis and targeted t…
Children's Clinical University Hospital
January 30, 2025
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February Researcher Spotlight: Diāna Zandberga Toms Rostoks
Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy.
The latest academic publications and studies are related to the deterrence measures implemented by NATO in the Baltic region, the study of the intentions of the states, changes in the security and defence policy of Latvia since 2014, and the views of the Latvian society on issues of significance to national security and defence.
Researcher Spotlight: Diāna Zandberga
Dr. art. Diāna Zandberga, Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music Director of the Joint Professional Doctoral Study Programme “Arts”, Pianist.
Her research focuses on artistic research, piano music, and choreo-musical performances. She has participated in international conferences on artistic research, with concerts and lectures on this topic presented on a global scale.
Research Latvia 2025
Complementing one another, the calendar "Research Latvia 2025" brings together 12 of Latvia's leading scientific institutions. Their excellent achievements in research demonstrate our nation's significant role in the European Research Area and globally. 12 scientific personalities – six female and six male researchers – with their unique research contribute to the development of national and global interdisciplinary science centers. May the National Library of Latvia and Latvia’s universities continue to inspire us to seek, create and grow!
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