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In Memoriam. Guntis Jānis Eniņš (18.06.1933. – 08.06.2026.)

Great tree researcher Guntis Eniņš published the book “Trees Do Not Leave Home” in 2017. However now, in the very fullness of summer, we have received the sad news that we have been “left” by Guntis Eniņš, honorary doctor of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, friend and researcher of natural monument…

Latvian Academy of Sciences

June 12, 2026

research

The 2nd International Congress of Transcultural Studies “Give and Take: Transdisciplinary Spaces of ‘Cohesive Netting’” to Take Place in Riga

The 2nd International Congress of Transcultural Studies, jointly organised by three European universities — the Latvian Academy of Culture in Riga, the University of Macerata (Università di Macerata) in Italy, and KU Leuven in Belgium — will take place in Riga from 30 June to 2 July 2026. This year…

Latvian Academy of Culture

June 11, 2026

research

From charging delays to seamless mobility – RTU researchers redefine battery use in electric transport

As electric mobility continues to expand rapidly across Europe, challenges such as long charging times, high costs, and sustainability concerns remain barriers to wider adoption. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) are contributing to addressing these challenges by participating in the…

Riga Technical University

June 11, 2026

entrepreneurship

RTU and LDDK to Conduct Third Survey on Knowledge and Technology Transfer

To create a fertile foundation for the growth of a high value‑added economy in Latvia, the “Knowledge Transfer Barometer” survey will be carried out for the third time in cooperation between Riga Technical University (RTU) and the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK). This year, alongside entr…

Riga Technical University

June 10, 2026

science communication

How to Make Batteries Last Longer? Latvian Scientists Tackle a Billion‑Euro Challenge

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “lithium‑ion batteries”? Most likely a mobile phone or an electric car. But today these batteries are becoming increasingly important in energy‑storage systems that help ensure the efficient use of solar and wind power.Watch the latest episode…

Radio SWH

June 10, 2026

research

Evelīna Kukarela’s Research on Collective Memory Gains International Recognition

Evelīna Kukarela, a master’s student at the University of Latvia (UL) Faculty of Economics and Management, has received the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) award for an outstanding undergraduate‑level research project in Baltic Studies. Under the academic supervision of Pro…

University of Latvia

June 9, 2026

research

Prepared Overview of the Project Results of the Third Competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development”

The implementation of the third competition of the National Research Programme “Exploration and Sustainable Use of Local Resources for Latvia’s Development” has been completed, and a report has been prepared summarising the results achieved within the programme, the solutions developed, and their c…

Latvian Council of Science

June 9, 2026

research

Innovative 3D‑printed concrete insect houses installed in Victory Park

This summer, a pilot project is being implemented in Riga — to promote biodiversity in the urban environment, experimental 3D‑printed concrete insect houses for solitary bees and other pollinators have been installed in Victory Park. They have been produced at the scientific laboratory for 3D concr…

RTU

June 8, 2026

natural sciences research

Microplastic pollution becomes a topical issue in Liepāja

Microplastics are one of the most dangerous and also one of the most common types of pollution worldwide. On World Environment Day, everyone had the opportunity on the Liepāja beach to assess how much microplastic is currently present on the seashore and to learn how it can be collected. Equip…

TV Kurzeme

June 8, 2026