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"DistanceLAB" Digital Platform Launches with Skills Development Tool Developed by UL Researchers

In early June, the free digital platform of the project “DistanceLAB” was launched, in which the Academic Centre for European and Society Development Studies of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL) participated, developing a tool for distance learning…

UL Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

June 19, 2025

space

ESA and Ministry of Education and Science Announce Earth Observation Course in Latvia

Applications are now open for the European Space Agency (ESA) introductory course on big data use in Earth observation, which will take place from September 22 to 26 at the Academic Center of the University of Latvia in Riga. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia, the trainin…

European Space Agency | Latvia Space

June 18, 2025

science communication space

June Research Spotlight Karina Šķirmante: When Information Technology Meets the Universe

When Information Technology Meets the Universe Space exploration is becoming increasingly important, expanding humanity’s knowledge of the universe, promoting innovation and technological development, and attracting new talent to science. Her work highlights the importance of combining expertise fr…

researchLatvia

June 16, 2025

research research

What does the brain tell us about aging?

As people age, their cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention, change. Sometimes these changes can be early indicators of more serious cognitive impairments, which can potentially lead to pathological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Early detection of cognitive impairments is parti…

Rīga Stradiņš University

June 16, 2025

research research

From Wood Residues to High-Quality Coatings: a new Milestone in Natural Wood Protection Technologies

Conventional wood coatings continue to rely heavily on fossil-derived synthetic polymers and organic solvents, posing significant environmental and health risks. The development of sustainable alternatives is increasingly prioritised across materials science, the wood sector, and the bioeconomy. …

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

June 13, 2025

innovation research

The Ministry of Defence invites universities to apply to organize the "EUDIS Defence Hackathon"

The Ministry of Defence invites Latvian higher education institutions to apply for participation in the European Commission's Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) competition by June 22 of this year in order to obtain the right to organize an international defence industry hackathon in Latvia from Oct…

Ministry of Defence

June 11, 2025

research research entrepreneurship

Cooperation Projects with Switzerland in the Applied Research Program Strengthen the Development of Science

In collaboration with Swiss research institutions, Latvian scientists are launching new projects to develop environmentally friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Education and Science, approved by the government on June 10, 2025, …

Ministry of Education and Science

June 11, 2025

science policy

International assessment to assess research quality, impact and development potential of Latvian scientific institutions

To promote the growth of Latvian science based on quality, international competitiveness and development in line with the needs of society, a global assessment of scientific institutions has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) initiative. Independent foreign experts will as…

The Ministry of Education and Science

June 10, 2025

research public health

Do food pictures on social media tempt you to eat more?

The use of social networks has become an integral part of everyday life. We often see ideas for food recipes, information about healthy and unhealthy products, as well as various recommendations on how to reduce body weight or improve our daily habits. But do we eat more when we look at pictures of…

LSM, Ieva Kaša (Master's student of the RSU program "Nutrition Science")

June 10, 2025