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Tenure Professor Baiba Vilne – at the intersection of biomedicine, mathematics, statistics and computer science

Baiba Vilne, a leading researcher at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), has been part of our team for six years and, since the beginning of this year, has held the position of tenure professor. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Latvia, after which she received a schola…

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

August 6, 2026

innovation entrepreneurship

Company in Latvia Develops Innovative Technology to Tackle Phosphorus Pollution on Two Fronts

Environmental technology company P Agro Minerals is developing an innovative and environmentally friendly technology that simultaneously addresses two problems – phosphorus pollution in water and the recovery of phosphorus for use as fertiliser in agriculture. The company has just received a E…

Daina Zalamane (Latvijas Radio žurnāliste)

August 5, 2026

innovation science

University of Latvia and SCHWENK Latvija to Establish a Centre of Excellence for Industrial Decarbonisation

The University of Latvia (UL) and SCHWENK Latvija SIA, Latvia’s leading building materials manufacturer, have signed a long-term cooperation agreement marking the establishment of the Industrial Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (IDCE). “The signing of this agreement marks the creation of a…

Latvijas Universitāte

August 5, 2026

research

Latvian Academy of Culture Study Reveals the Importance of the Design Economy to Latvia’s National Economy

Design in Latvia is an important driver of competitiveness, innovation and productivity in the national economy, extending beyond the traditional understanding of aesthetics and the visual design of products. This is confirmed by the research report “Identifying the Design Economy and Its Importanc…

Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija

August 4, 2026

science communication

Meet Early-Career Researcher Rasma Pīpiķe!

Rasma Pīpiķe is a deep diversity expert, researcher and doctoral student at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU). Rasma is a member of the Board of the Latvian Association of Young Researchers and has initiated and implemented several significant ac…

Latvijas Jauno zinātnieku apvienība

August 4, 2026

science communication

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences’ Researcher of the Month for July, Dr sc. ing. Linda Lancere

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences’ Researcher of the Month for July is leading researcher Linda Lancere. From medical engineering and physiotherapy to virtual reality and digital solutions in healthcare, Linda Lancere’s professional journey has consistently led her to the intersection of techn…

Vidzemes Augstskola

August 4, 2026

humanities and arts research

In memoriam. Historian and Founder of the “Jews in Latvia” Museum Marģers Vestermanis Passes Away

On Thursday, 30 July, Marģers (Meirs) Vestermanis (1925–2026), historian, member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, recipient of the Order of the Three Stars and Honorary Doctor of History, passed away, according to information published on the Facebook page of the “Jews in Latvia” Museum. He was …

delfi.lv

July 31, 2026

natural sciences international collaboration

RTU helps validate a hydrogen-battery hybrid retrofit for Europe’s diesel trains

As Europe transitions towards cleaner mobility, reducing emissions from existing railway fleets remains a major challenge. Replacing diesel trains with new zero-emission alternatives requires significant investment and time, making retrofit solutions an important pathway towards faster decarbonisat…

Riga Technical University

July 31, 2026

public health

RSU and RTU to Reveal What Happens in the Human Body During Extreme Physical Exertion in a World-Class Study

On 1 and 2 August, Latvia will host a stage of the UTMB World Series, Gauja Trail by UTMB, for the first time, bringing together Latvian and international ultra-endurance runners. At the same time, participants in the 50 km and 100 km races will become part of a scientific study that is unique worl…

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

July 30, 2026