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A Record Number of Projects has been Submitted in the "MikroTik" Project Competition

In the University of Latvia (UL) Foundation's competition for projects in the fields of natural, technological, and medical sciences, supported by “MikroTik,” a record number of applications has been received – 55 projects. The “MikroTik” project competition, announced at the end of 2024, offers on…

Labs of Latvia

January 15, 2025

higher education

Plans to Implement a Modern Accreditation Model to Improve Higher Education Quality

On Tuesday, January 14, the government approved the conceptual report developed by the Ministry of Education and Science on the transition to cyclical accreditation for universities and colleges – a new model for cyclical accreditation. This model will be gradually introduced from 2025 to 2027. The…

Ministry of Education and Science

January 14, 2025

medicine research

Researchers at the University of Latvia develop a unique device that will determine how for improve treatment of adenocarcinoma patients

Each year, the Latvian Academy of Sciences highlights the most outstanding work by researchers in both theoretical and practical science. This year, awards will be presented to 12 groups of scientists. Some of these studies have been ongoing and developing for years. One of last year's achievements…

Ilze Kuzmina (Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta korespondente)

January 13, 2025

research

Innovative Asphalt Developed by RTU Scientists Successfully Tested in the U.S.

Scientists from the Riga Technical University (RTU) have developed an innovative method for modifying bitumen and asphalt concrete with recycled tire rubber, making road surfaces two to three times more resistant to ruts and cracks while contributing to sustainability in road construction. This tec…

Riga Technical University

January 9, 2025