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Laima Vēvere on working in science and a material developed in Latvia for the “Ariane 6” launch vehicle
Laima Vēvere entered science while looking for a profession that would not involve routine. For 15 years, she has worked at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), researching polyurethane materials derived from renewable raw materials, including their use in cryogenic insulation. Th…
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Ministry of Education and Science

September 28, 2026

achievements research

University of Latvia Professor Andrejs Cēbers receives the prestigious R. E. Rosensweig Medal for outstanding achievements in magnetic fluid research

This summer, from 5 to 10 July, the 17th International Conference on Magnetic Fluids (ICMF17) took place in Vienna. During the conference, Professor Andrejs Cēbers of the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) received the highest award of th…
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University of Latvia

September 25, 2026

research science communication

What skills does a modern scientist need? A competency model for academic staff
In recent years, knowledge transfer competence has become increasingly important – scientists must be able to popularise and explain what they do. Nowadays, this is expected of all academic staff, said Zanda Rubene, Professor at the Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology of the University of …
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lsm.lv

September 24, 2026

humanities and arts international collaboration

Internationally recognised cultural heritage expert Linda Norris will be in residence at the Latvian Academy of Culture as a Fulbright researcher
This semester, students of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) will have the opportunity to study with internationally experienced museum and cultural heritage expert Linda Norris, whose professional work is connected with museums, libraries, archives, cultural institutions and communities in vari…
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Latvian Academy of Culture

September 23, 2026

international collaboration research

Study Visit to Switzerland: Exploring Research Commercialisation and Industry Collaboration
From 14 to 17 September, representatives of Latvia’s public administration, research institutions and industry took part in an experience-exchange visit to Switzerland focusing on the commercialisation of research results and effective collaboration between research and industry. During the visit, …
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Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija

September 22, 2026

science policy research

Institute of Electronics and Computer Science: From Research to Future Technologies
The Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI) is one of Latvia’s leading scientific institutions in the fields of information and communication technologies, electronics, and smart technologies. With more than 66 years of experience in scientific research, EDI develops innovative solution…
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Institute of Electronics and Computer Science

September 21, 2026