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Studying Fish Resources and the Ecosystem in Lake Burtnieks
What is the current state of fish resources and the ecosystem in Lake Burtnieks? This will be clarified through data analysis following the recently conducted scientific fishing in the lake. These studies will form the basis for future decisions by Valmiera Municipality on the management of Lake Bu…

Gunta Matisone, Latvian Radio

September 3, 2025

collaboration research

Latvian Researchers Contribute to New Book on Cybersecurity in Latvia
The publishing house Routledge has released a collective monograph titled Cybersecurity in Latvia: Forging Resilience amidst Emerging Threats / Kiberdrošība Latvijā: Noturības stiprināšana jauno apdraudējumu apstākļos, to which Mārtiņš Štāls - researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Computer Sy…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

September 2, 2025

doctoral studies research

Haralds Matulis’ Journey Through Science: When Code Reads Humans
Haralds Matulis’ work as a doctoral student at the University of Latvia (UL) takes place at an exciting crossroads between the humanities and technology - between life stories and computer programming. Using digital methods, he studies the ways people represent themselves in autobiographical texts…

Department of Communication of the University of Latvia

September 1, 2025

science communication

From Digital Spaces to New Experiences: The Many Dimensions of Research
Science and research are often associated with the boring image of “sitting at a computer,” endlessly writing, crunching numbers, and making Excel charts. This perception was echoed in a focus group discussion with 12th-grade students conducted as part of the study “Science Consumption and Particip…

Latvian Academy of Culture

September 1, 2025

innovation entrepreneurship public health

Innovation Voucher Programme Helps Further Innovations in Diagnosing Cancer
Latvian biotech company Aitomic is among the companies that have successfully taken advantage of the innovation voucher programme offerd by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) to further the development of innovative solutions for diagnosing cancer.  Thanks to the pro…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

September 1, 2025

entrepreneurship

«Submerge Baltic» Develops Underwater Drones for Military and Civilian Needs
In the Latvian startup "Submerge Baltic", underwater drones have been developed for military and civilian needs for three years. The company employs eight people, mainly engineers, and the underwater drones can be used both in the oil industry — to monitor offshore extraction — and for defense purp…

Daina Zalamane | Latvian Radio

August 29, 2025

science communication STEAM humanities and arts

On 26 September, "Researchers’ Night" will Take Place Across Latvia
On 26 September, more than 30 venues across Latvia will host Researchers’ Night 2025 activities, offering an opportunity to discover science in an engaging and accessible way. This year’s theme is “Uncover the researcher gene within you!”, inviting every visitor to awaken their curiosity, explore t…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

August 28, 2025

sports science research

The Science of Basketball: Knowledge Brings Victory
Basketball is a high-intensity team sport that combines complex biomechanical and physiological principles. Physical and psychological preparation, as well as monitoring training loads, are only part of the work needed for athletes to achieve success. Before significant events such as the EuroBaske…

researchLatvia

August 27, 2025