Research Latvia

👨💼 Tavs darbs – viedākai Latvijai un Eiropai. Pievienojies #researchLatvia komandai! 💬 Aicinām darbā divus nozares ekspertus viedās specializācijas jomās! Amatu galvenais mērķis ir RIS3 viedo specializācijas jomu ekosistēmu koordinācija un monitorings. Plašāk: https://bit.ly/IZM_RIS3 💶 Mēnešalga: 2 060 € (bruto). 📩 CV un motivācijas vēstuli gaidīsim līdz 18.12.2024 uz e-pastu: edvardsfrancis.kuks@izm.gov.lv

Our Open Call 2025 is ready for submissions and will close on 21 October 2025 at 12:00 (noon) CEST. This is the perfect time to start building a community of likeminded researchers & innovators who could form the basis of a network of proposers. Please note that a new Technical Annex template has been introduced and all proposals (including resubmissions) must use the new template. Find out more: 🔹 General info on the Open Call: https://bit.ly/3OfoqST 🔹 Documents & guidelines: https://bit.ly/3MpsHl6 🔹 Video on how to submit a winning proposal: https://bit.ly/476T2Ab Save the date for the general COST Info Day on 18 February 2025! #COSTactions #ScienceWithoutBorders #HorizonEU #ResearchNetworks

🧠🔍 PhD Kristīne Šneidere, a leading researcher at the Rīga Stradiņš University, dedicates her scientific career to studying cognitive reserves and the processes of aging. 👩💼⚕️ Currently, while implementing a postdoctoral project, she and her team of students are developing the innovative Riga Cognitive Screening Test, which could become a significant tool in shaping Latvia’s healthcare policy in the future. 🤩💬 Kristine Sneidere not only shares her expertise but also inspires aspiring researchers to take their first steps in science: “I really want to say that being a scientist is not just a job or a lifestyle - it’s a way of thinking.” ✨🗣 Gain inspiration and valuable insights by reading this conversation with PhD Šneidere, a psychology doctor, specializing in cognitive psychology: https://lnkd.in/dxKtPyYk

The Nordic and Baltic countries have joined forces and collaborate in several research initiatives on everything from agriculture to future working life and the green transition.   Our Director Arne Flåøyen emphasises the importance of the Nordic-Baltic research collaboration:   "It provides the opportunity to build strong research groups in areas that are important to the Nordic and Baltic countries and helps to improve the quality of the research carried out. In a world that is becoming increasingly polarised, co-operation within the same cultural sphere and sphere of interest is becoming more important. We therefore hope and believe that Nordic-Baltic research co-operation will be strengthened in the coming years."   We also asked Vaiva Prudokienė from the Research Council of Lithuania | Lietuvos mokslo taryba, Katrin Saar from ETAG - Estonian Research Council and Baiba Švāne-Upmale from Research Latvia about their views on the Nordic/Baltic co-operation.   Click here to see what they said: https://lnkd.in/dCiZCuXB #NordicAddedValue #Researchcollaboration

💬 For Dr. phys. Gints Kučinskis, the most rewarding work is making a tangible and visible impact on people’s lives. It is for this reason that he hopes that the research group he leads will be able to carry out research of European and global significance and continue its successful collaboration with the world’s leading battery manufacturers. 🔋👨🏻🔬 Doctor of physics Gints Kucinskis is a Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). 🌐 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6yqFR2i

👨🔬 🌍 World Science Day for Peace and Development, celebrated annually on November 10, is an opportunity to highlight the significance of science in addressing global challenges and its contribution to sustainable development. Latvia proudly marks this day, emphasizing its notable achievements and contributions to the international scientific community. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ds6bYwwS

🙋♂️🛰 European Space Agency - ESA has announced its annual Student Internship Programme, and internship positions are also open to students from Latvia. 📅 👩💻 Students can apply until 30 November in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, economics, and administrative services. ➡ This is a chance for students to launch their career in the space sector to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading space organizations. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gD6WFwhB

👥💬 “Alongside technological advancement, it is crucial to develop human potential in the field of quantum. In Latvia investments from the EU Recovery Fund and the state budget amounting to more than 6M EUR have been made, specifically for developing quantum technology skills. 🌍💻 By establishing the Latvian Quantum Initiative, we have strengthened expertise in the field of quantum technology, thereby making a significant contribution to scientific achievements on a global scale,” emphasized Janis Paiders, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture for Human Capital, Science, and Innovation. 🤝📊 The potential of quantum technology becomes a reality when industry and researchers work together to offer specific solutions, comments Vyacheslavs Kashcheyevs, quantum physicist and tenured professor at the University of Latvia. 📲🧰 The success of the Latvian Quantum Initiative is rooted in mutual understanding, as academia collaborates with industry. The international forum "5G Techritory" serves as a platform for meetings and discussions where “quantum is normalized.” https://lnkd.in/dbydtY3s

🔋 🔍 Researcher Spotlight: Dr. phys. Gints Kučinskis, Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). ➡ Find our more: https://lnkd.in/g6yqFR2i via Gints Kucinskis

🔒“Quantum-secure transmission is the key to future data protection in a world where quantum computers are becoming a reality. Latvia’s role in this development is significant, and our scientists’ and researchers’ work can ensure that the country is at the forefront of quantum communications and technology implementation. Yet it is important to emphasize cooperation with other European countries, the development of multi-access solutions, and the ability to provide communications over longer distances,” is convinced Jurgis Porins, Board Member of VAS Elektroniskie sakari (Electronic Communications Office of Latvia), Professor at Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University). 📖 To read the full article, go to Research Latvia webpage (link in the comments below)! To learn more about quantum technologies, attend #5GTechritory with two full days of co-creation events and panel discussions dedicated to quantum technologies! 🚀 #researchLatvia #missionlatvia #NextGenEU #investEU