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The talk show "Science up close" produced by Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is returning to television

With a new season, ReTV returns "Science up close" - a talk show about research and topics relevant to society. The series of nine programs offered by Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) will be hosted by journalist Sandra Kropa-Kaļužnaya. In the new season, viewers will have the opportuni…

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

September 5, 2024

LU joins the Open Quantum Institute

The University of Latvia (LU) has signed an agreement with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), joining the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) as a new member. This collaboration marks an important step in the development and application of quantum technologies to address global challen…

The University of Latvia

September 5, 2024

Cooperation agreement between Latvia and the USA in science and technology opens up mutual benefits and future perspectives

Today, September 4, in the premises of Riga Technical University (RTU), the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Anda Čakša signed an important intergovernmental agreement with the government of the United States of America on cooperation in the field of science and technolog…

Ministry of Education and Science

September 4, 2024

The European Commission has launched a call for nominations of outstanding researchers to be shortlisted for the European Commission's Group of Chief Scientific Advisors

The European Commission has announced a call for nominations of outstanding researchers to be included in the list of candidates for future participation in the European Commission's Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA). The aim is to select and nominate outstanding researchers who could be…

Latvian Science Council

September 4, 2024

Extensive Opportunities for Latvian Researchers to Participate in European Molecular Biology Organization Programs

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond. The organization internationally brings together more than 1,900 leading researchers and members who have made outstanding contributions to science. Latvian scientists also ha…

The European Molecular Biology Organization

September 4, 2024

EU funds will support research projects

The Central Finance and Contracts Agency (CFLA) has announced an open selection of projects, inviting scientific institutions and the Latvian Science Council to apply for funding from European Union (EU) funds to support already developed research projects. This program, prepared by the Ministry…

The Central Finance and Contracts Agency

September 3, 2024

Three young Latvian researchers receive Baltic scholarships for women in research

Three young female researchers - dr. chem. Daniela Godiņa, Dr. Phil. Anne Sauka and Mg. League Ignatāne - form Latvia have become laureates of the "Baltic scholarship for women in research 2024" competition announced this year by the Latvian Academy of Sciences and the Latvian National Commission f…

Latvian Academy of Sciences

September 3, 2024

Researcher Spotlight: Jānis Veliks

Dr. chem. Jānis Veliks Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. Creativity has and should have no limits – the more creative a scientist is, the more likely they are to create something new, unique, unprecedented and more usefu…

research Latvia

September 1, 2024

The asteroid, discovered in 2017, is named in honor of the Latvian astronomer

Asteroid "(658787) Alksnis = 2017 UM95" - the asteroid discovered on the night of October 19, 2017 at the Baldone Astrophysics Observatory was confirmed with that name in June of this year. The name was given in honor of Andrejs Alksnis, a researcher at the Baldone Astrophysics Observatory. The obs…

Ilgmārs Eglītis, University of Latvia

August 30, 2024