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Planet Parade and Comets: the University of Latvia Astronomical Tower Opens the Season

This autumn, the Astronomical Tower of the University of Latvia (UL) begins its 40th season of astronomical demonstrations, promising special celestial observations with the most powerful telescope in the tower’s history. The new telescope will allow visitors to observe fainter celestial objects an…

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October 3, 2025

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RTU Scientists Receive €1.8 Million to Bring Innovative Research-based Products to Market

Nine research teams from Riga Technical University (RTU) have received €1.8 million from the national research program “Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for the Development of Innovative Products” (BioPhoT). Within one year, they will transform scientific results and technologies into pra…

Riga Technical University

October 3, 2025

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In October, the Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” will be on Display at the RTU – in Riga and Rezekne

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025” invites visitors to discover 12 outstanding Latvian researchers and their contribution to the development of society and science. Highlighting the role of universities in advancing research activities, this diverse exhibition – created by the Ministr…

researchLatvia

October 2, 2025

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A Conversation About Tumours and Precision Medicine with Researcher Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve

Nowadays, tumours often develop spontaneously due to environmental influences, though genetics can also provide predisposition. It is not that cells are "prone to going crazy," but instead that we have evolved an effective error correction mechanism. However, suppose small mistakes appear in this m…

Ieva Siliņa, Radio Naba | Ivars Austers, University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

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Studying Child-Rearing and Changes in Family Structures

Researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia (UL FESS) will conduct a comprehensive study to explore the most significant aspects of child-rearing in various family models. The project also aims to identify shortcomings in current family support systems an…

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

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Researchers and Industry Leaders Gather in Riga for the International Conference “Big Data from Space 2025”

This week, Riga has become Europe’s hub for space data and innovation. On 1 October, the international conference “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025) was officially opened at the National Library of Latvia. The large-scale event has brought together more than 600 scientists, industry representati…

researchLatvia

October 1, 2025

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RTU Researchers Develop a Versatile Medical Material from Propolis

Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are developing a thin membrane from propolis that can be widely applied in medicine. The technology is easily adaptable to industrial equipment, and the resulting materials are edible, easy to dose, and suitable for application on wounds. company …

Sintija Ambote | Latvijas Radio

October 1, 2025

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"European Researchers’ Night 2025" Gathers a Record Number of Visitors – 29,600 Across Latvia

On the last Friday of September, the European Researchers’ Night 2025 took place all over Latvia, attracting around 29,650 participants with hundreds of exciting activities. Experiments, creative workshops and guided walks with researchers highlighted science as a valuable resource for society. Thi…

researchLatvia

September 30, 2025

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International Conference on Big Data from Space "Big Data from Space 2025" to Take Place in Riga

From September 29 to October 3, Riga will host the international conference on Big Data from Space “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025). For the seventh time, it will bring together experts from science, policy, industry, and society. The event aims to foster collaboration and the exchange of idea…

researchLatvia

September 30, 2025