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A New Devonian Lungfish Species Discovered in Latvia
Researchers from the University of Latvia (UL), in collaboration with Swedish and Australian palaeontologists, have discovered and described a new, previously unknown lungfish species in Upper Devonian deposits in Kurzeme. The species has been named in honour of the Latvian deity Jumis. The researc…
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Ervīns Lukševičs, LU EZTF Professor and Leading Researcher at the Department of Geology

September 10, 2026

public health sports science

New Sports, Study and Research Complex Opened at Rīga Stradiņš University
On 9 September, the new Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) sports complex at Cigoriņu iela 3 in Riga was opened. The nearly €13.4 million, 3,627 m² complex brings together studies, sports, and research in one location, providing a modern environment for RSU students, including students of the RSU Sport…
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Rīga Stradiņš University

September 9, 2026

public health achievements

Latvian Cancer Centre Joins the Ranks of Recognised European Centres
The Latvian Cancer Centre of Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) has received international accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI), becoming the first internationally accredited cancer centre in Latvia, the Ministry of Health (MoH) reports. The accr…
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Delfi.lv

September 9, 2026

space research

EU Alternative to “Starlink”: Could Latvia Use “GovSatCom” Satellite Communications in Crises?
During the recent storm in Latvia, communication disruptions created challenges for emergency services. They had to operate “out of coverage”, so alternative solutions such as “Starlink” satellite internet and radios were used. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport, which is responsible for the comm…
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Ņikita Andrejevs (Latvian Radio correspondent)

September 8, 2026

natural sciences achievements

Latvian Birch Bark Innovation Nominated for the Prestigious “RegioStars 2026” Award
 For the third year in a row, a European Union (EU) funds project implemented in Latvia has been selected as a finalist in the European Commission’s prestigious “RegioStars” competition. This year, the competition jury has nominated the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry project “Treasu…
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Ministry of Finance Republic of Latvia

September 8, 2026

science science communication

Technology is being developed in Latvia to improve data security
 Traditional electronic microchips are rapidly approaching their physical limits, but researchers at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), are already working on a solution. A Latvian Television report highlights the scientists’ work on next-generation photonic …
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Latvian Television / Latvian Council of Science

September 7, 2026

science communication natural sciences humanities and arts

European Researchers’ Night 2026 will take place across Latvia on 25 September
At European Researchers’ Night events, everyone will have the opportunity to discover science up close. In a single evening, more than 35 locations across Latvia will offer the chance to meet researchers, get a glimpse into the everyday world of science, and take part in experiments, workshops, dem…
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Latvian Council of Science/Research Latvia

September 4, 2026