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Researchers from the University of Latvia will study glacier structure during an expedition in Greenland

Researchers from the University of Latvia (UL) will head to Greenland this summer on another expedition. The island’s ice sheet contains the largest ice masses and freshwater reserves in the Northern Hemisphere, but in recent decades it has been losing mass at an increasingly rapid rate. Recently, …

University of Latvia

February 10, 2026

research doctoral studies

Within the framework of activity 1.1.1.9 ‘Post-doctoral Research’, the fourth call for proposals has been announced for industrial research applications related to economic activity

Latvian Council of Science announces the fourth call for research proposals within the framework of Activity 1.1.1.9 “Post-doctoral Research” under the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021–2027, Specific Objective 1.1.1 – for industrial research applications related to economic activit…

Latvian Council of Science

February 9, 2026

innovation

What Can This Equipment Do? Freeze-Drying Already in Use in European-Scale Research

In the article series “What Can This Equipment Do?”, we present laboratory infrastructure acquired within the project “Strengthening the Capacity of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry to Participate in International Cooperation Projects.” (No. 1.1.1.2/1/25/I/003) …

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC)

February 9, 2026

innovation

RTU Researchers Have Developed a Hypoallergenic Solution for Skin Regeneration Using Chitosan Extract

Scientists at Riga Technical University (RTU) have developed a technology for obtaining high-purity chitosan that is particularly suitable for the successful treatment of wounds and burns. The researchers extracted chitosan from chitin using residues from the cultivation and sorting of the cultivat…

Riga Technical University

February 6, 2026

sports science

Sports Science in Olympic Sport: How Research Is Changing the Rules of the Game

On February 6, the 25th Winter Olympic Games will begin in Milan–Cortina, bringing together nearly 3,000 athletes from more than 95 countries. Behind every victory stands not only talent, but also science. Modern elite sport has become a showcase for science, where biomechanics, physiology, and mat…

research Latvia | RSU LSPA

February 6, 2026

competition opportunity collaboration

Latvia to Be Represented by “Braliukai” at the International Hackathon Act In Space

The winner of the Latvian edition of the international innovation hackathon Act In Space is the team Braliukai, which proposed a modular and compositional satellite solution called Hexsat. The concept aims to reduce the high costs, long development timelines, and limited upgrade possibilities typic…

Labs of Latvia

February 5, 2026

technologies innovation

The “Character” of Bread Begins with Sourdough: The Role of Fermentation in the Production Process

The unique taste and aroma of traditional Latvian bread are no coincidence—their roots lie in sourdough. Sourdough fermentation is one of the most important stages in the bread-making process, determining the bread’s character, quality, and identity. Sourdough Fermentation – the Foundation o…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

February 5, 2026

research youth collaboration

Use of Hogweed in Biomaterials

In Latvia, Sosnowsky’s hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi) has for decades been regarded as one of the most problematic invasive plant species. It threatens local ecosystems, poses risks to human health, and requires continuous control efforts. This widely recognised issue became the focus of a scientif…

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

February 4, 2026

research

#ScienceForUkraine relaunches Micro Travel Grant Programme with a new focus on early-career scholars

NGO #ScienceForUkraine has relaunched its Micro Travel Grant (MTG) Programme, open for applications from February 2, 2026, with redesigned rules and a renewed focus on supporting early-career Ukrainian scholars. The programme, which reimburses up to EUR 500 for in-person participation in internatio…

Science For Ukraine

February 4, 2026