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53 grants are awarded to researchers of the University of Latvia and the University of Banking

With the awarding of 53 grants for research, the grant tenders for postdoctoral fellows, researchers (professors) and research projects announced in the spring of the University of Latvia (LU) and the BA School of Business and Finance (BASBF) have come to an end. More than six million euros have…

University of Latvia, BA School of Business and Finance

September 12, 2024

The Hackathon will have the opportunity to use satellite data to generate business ideas

The 7th CASSINI hackathon will take place in Riga, dedicated to the use of satellite data for the realization of sustainable development business ideas.The space industry hackathon will be held in two parts. First, local hackathons will be held simultaneously in 10 countries, including Latvia. Thei…

Latvian Space Industry Association

September 11, 2024

Water temperature over 4 seasons

Did you know that water temperature in a lake can vary across its cross-section and change seasonally? Continuing the descriptions of various parameters characterizing water, it is necessary to highlight the temperature. Depending on it, a number of chemical indicators change, as well as …

Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology

September 11, 2024

The new study classes of the RTU Latvian Maritime Academy have been opened

The premises of the Latvian Maritime Academy of Riga Technical University (RTU) were solemnly opened. About 800 students of the Maritime Academy of Latvia and students of the Maritime School of the Maritime Academy have already started the new study year in modern and well-equipped premises in the …

RTU Latvian Maritime Academy

September 10, 2024

LJZA Summer School for young researchers was held

The Summer School of the Association of Young Researchers of Latvia (LJZA) brought together more than 50 young researchers and students from various fields, as well as 20 guest lecturers from Latvia and abroad. The summer school covered topics important for the career development of any researcher …

The Association of Young Researchers of Latvia

September 10, 2024

An international conference in Riga gathers researchers from various fields of nanoscience

Bringing together researchers, engineers, educators and discussing new aspects of biophotonics, the 14th International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) "Nanomaterials: Applications & Properties" will be held until September 13 at the Radisson Blu Latvija hotel in Riga. ”…

University of Latvia

September 9, 2024

Quantum sensor integration and testing in Erlangen

In August, lead researcher Rihards Novickis and research assistant Andrejs Cvetkovs at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen, integrated electronics developed by EDI and with components built by foreign partners. These electronics include special diamonds. As a result of the integrat…

The Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences

September 9, 2024

91 projects will be financed in the competition of fundamental and applied projects

Funding was awarded to 91 projects in the Fundamental and Applied Projects competition of the Latvian Science Council. The total funding for project implementation is 27.3 million euros. In total, 596 submissions from 30 scientific institutions were evaluated in the project competition. One proj…

Anda Asere, Labs of Latvia

September 6, 2024

The testing of autonomous mobility solutions in the urban environment will be discussed

On September 19, the Smart Cities Conference will take place for the third year in the Science and Innovation Center of Riga Technical University (RTU), Ķīpsalas Street 6A, which will bring together representatives of municipalities, technology companies and the academic field to discuss future mob…

Riga Technical University

September 6, 2024