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European Social Scientists Convene in Athens to Establish New Standards in Public Opinion Research

From 21 to 23 April, Athens (Greece) hosted the 27th National Coordinators’ Forum of the European Social Survey (ESS ERIC). During the meeting, researchers from across Europe—including representatives from Latvia, Dr Jurijs Ņikišins, Senior Researcher at the University of Latvia’s Faculty of Econom…

Jurijs Ņikišins | National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (ESS) in Latvia

April 29, 2026

science policy

Improving Research Project Selection Will Strengthen Public Trust in Science

On Tuesday, 28 April, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science to the procedures for the evaluation and administration of funding for Fundamental and Applied Research Project (FLPP) projects. The amendments provide for the inclusion of public op…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 28, 2026

medicine

From environment to body: first human biomonitoring study in Latvia reveals main sources of pollution

On 21 April, researchers from the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health presented the results of the most comprehensive human biomonitoring study conducted in Latvia to date, which for the first time, on such a large scale, analysed the presence of…

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte

April 28, 2026

natural sciences

Intensive Forestry as a Climate Mitigation Measure: An Interview with Dr. silv. Aldis Butlers, Researcher at LSFRI “Silava”

From time to time, new or fashionable words and phrases appear in the public space. Are greenhouse gas emissions (hereafter – emissions) also “in fashion”, given how often they are mentioned? And can a scientist even answer such a question?A scientist’s work is, to some extent, tied to political pr…

zemeunvalsts.lv (Latvian environmental and land-use policy platform)

April 28, 2026

space

Space Interpreters in the Urban Environment: “NRG Solutions” Analyses Building Condition Data

Every third day, a satellite passes over our heads, collecting an enormous volume of data about the Earth. NRG Solutions uses a small fraction of this information and transforms it into an understandable and marketable product. By leveraging space‑based data, the company analyses the condition of r…

Zane Ozoliņa | Latvian Public Media

April 27, 2026

research

Food Institute Scientists Develop a Detection Method for Human Milk Oligosaccharide Analysis

Breast milk is far more than a food product — it is a complex composition that supports an infant’s immunity and development from the very first days of life. One of its most significant components is oligosaccharides — specific carbohydrates whose functions and impact on human health are still bei…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

April 27, 2026

research project achievements

From Wastewater to Public Health: A Unique Monitoring Platform Emerging in Latvia

Systematic and comprehensive analysis of wastewater and other environmental samples for chemical and toxic substances, pharmaceutical residues, pathogens, and other biological risk factors enables the early detection of threats and allows for a much more accurate assessment of their potential impac…

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center

April 24, 2026

science communication

Daniela Godiņa: Chemistry Is a Highly Creative Science!

When Daniela Godiņa talks about chemistry, it immediately becomes clear that for her it is far more than a dry science of formulas and laboratory calculations. In her view, chemistry is one of the most creative fields, where every day offers opportunities for new discoveries and ideas that can late…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 24, 2026

technologies

An International Deep‑Tech Commercialization Forum “Innovation Impact Forum 2026” to Take Place in Riga

On 12 May 2026, starting at 8:30, the international deep‑tech commercialization forum Innovation Impact Forum 2026, organized by the University of Latvia Innovation and Acceleration Center, will take place at the University of Latvia House of Science, Jelgavas Street 3, Riga, in the “Alfa” auditori…

University of Latvia

April 23, 2026