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Science with a soul: Laima Vēvere’s chemistry

In the workspace of Mg. chem. Laima Vēvere, a researcher at the Polymer Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC) and a senior expert at the Latvian Council of Science, alongside test tubes, equipment, scientific papers, samples, and notes, there is always also Kevin Polym…

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

March 25, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Meet the Young Scientist! – A Conversation with Tatjana Pladere

Tatjana Pladere is an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia (UL), a leading researcher, and the Head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. Tatjana leads several research projects, communicates science engagingly to both fellow researchers and the wider public, and has become …

The Latvian Association of Young Researchers

March 24, 2026

innovation technologies

A Latvian‑made product reaches golfers worldwide

The Latvian sports‑technology startup Hackmotion proves that it’s possible to build a global business without massive investments, relying solely on European Union (EU) support instruments. With a team of around 30 people, the company has developed a virtual golf coach — a wearable device with data…

Labs of Latvia

March 24, 2026

science communication

BIOR: Science for Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine, Public and Environmental Health

The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR is an internationally recognized research center that plays a key role in the fields of food safety, veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental research. The institute provides research activities that meet international st…

The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR

March 23, 2026

competition

Latvian Women Scientists Invited to Apply for the Baltic States Women in Science Fellowship 2026

The Baltic States’ Academies of Sciences, in cooperation with the UNESCO National Commissions, announce the third joint fellowship competition for women scientists — the Baltic Women in Science Fellowship 2026.Nine outstanding researchers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will each receive a €7,0…

UNESCO Latvian National Commission

March 23, 2026

innovation entrepreneurship

From Mushroom to Capsule: Functional Extracts Crafted in a Cēsis Laboratory

Functional mushrooms are experiencing a surge in popularity worldwide, valued for their benefits in boosting energy, focus, and immunity. In Latvia, this niche is also being developed by “Spora Lab,” a company that cultivates medicinal mushrooms in its laboratory in Cēsis and produces dietary suppl…

Zane Ozoliņa | LSM

March 23, 2026

science communication

World Water Day – The Contribution of Latvian Scientists

World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March to raise awareness and draw attention to the availability and quality of water resources, encouraging everyone to recognise the importance of water and to take care of one of our planet’s most essential resources. World Water Day has been organis…

research Latvia

March 20, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Ksenija Lāce: Between Science and Business, Seeking Solutions to Real‑World Problems

Ksenija Lāce has more than 20 years of experience in the field of information technology. While working in large software development companies, she realized that one of the most challenging business processes is often mergers between companies. Searching for ways to make these processes smarter an…

Latvian Council of Science

March 20, 2026

medicine

RSU Establishes New Microbiology Laboratory with Support from Biosan

A new laboratory has been opened at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Science Hub's Institute of Microbiology and Virology, established with an investment of more than EUR 90,000 from the laboratory equipment manufacturer Biosan Ltd. The new laboratory marks an important step in the development of…

Rīga Stradiņš University

March 20, 2026