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At the RTU Innovation Series “University for Future Engineers”, Students Will Also Meet LACHMAT Project Researcher Jānis Braunfelds
On Saturday, 17 January, the monthly lecture series “University for Future Engineers” (UNI) at Riga Technical University (RTU) will also feature a representative of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme – Jānis Braunfelds, Leading Researcher at RTU, who is actively involved in the Swiss–Latvian Applied Research Programme project LACHMAT. The UNI sessions will bring together students […]
Hydrogen from Everyday Waste – A School Student Research on the Energy of the Future Inspired by LACISE
Imagine if everyday aluminum waste could hold the key to cleaner energy. That’s the question explored by Gustavs Lukašs, an 11th-grade student at Riga State Gymnasium No. 1, who has chosen the chemistry and biology track at school. Gustavs is among the young innovators inspired by the LACISE project, which offers a unique chance to tackle real-world […]
Progress of the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme “Partnership in Applied Research” is assessed at first Steering Committee meeting
On October 3, 2025, the first meeting of the Steering Committee of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation programme “Partnership in Applied Research” took place at the Ministry of Education and Science. During the meeting, the progress of the program was evaluated and decisions on further steps were made. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry […]
Young Researchers Gain Opportunity to Turn Project Ideas into Tangible Results
At the closing ceremony of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS 2025), special prizes were awarded by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Latvia and the Latvian Council of Science. Within the framework of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Partnership in Applied Research,” six teams of young researchers from the USA, Italy, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, […]
EUCYS 2025 in Riga: Swiss – Latvian Programme Awards for Young Researchers – An Opportunity to Develop Ideas in an International Training Course
From 15 to 20 September, Riga will host the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS 2025) – one of the most prestigious forums for school students’ scientific research projects in Europe. This year, for the first time, the Latvian Council of Science, together with the Embassy of Switzerland, will present a special award to […]
LACISE IECS delegation visits CSEM to strengthen innovation ties
From August 27–28, the picturesque city of Neuchâtel hosted two days of collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking dialogue as Swiss partners from the Centre Suisse d’Électronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM) welcomed their Latvian counterparts from the Latvian Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (IECS). The aim of the visit was to review the results achieved so […]
Article about the LACISE project in the Latvian Academy of Sciences’ “Science Bulletin”
The Latvian Academy of Sciences’ “Science Bulletin” (Zinātnes Vēstnesis) (No. 7 (656), July 28, 2025), published an article about the LACISE project implemented within the Swiss–Latvian cooperation program “Applied Research.” The project focuses on researching and developing solutions for both short-term implementation and long-term advancement in key energy sectors, contributing to the stability of the […]
Latvia and Switzerland collaborate on innovations in applied research projects
On June 10, 2025, the Minister Cabinet of Latvia approved an initiative led by the Ministry of Education and Science, which envisages continuing the applied research program “Partnership in Applied Research Areas: Innovative Materials, Information and Communication Technologies and Smart Energy” implemented within the framework of the Latvian-Swiss Cooperation Program. In a radio news […]
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs visits the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, and gets acquainted with the research carried out in the LACISE project
At the end of May, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), had the honour of hosting the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs. During his visit, the President observed the daily work of the laboratories and the cleanroom environment, as well as heard success stories from the ISSP UL, highlighting the […]
RTU Invites Master’s Students to Join Applied Research in Construction and Road Engineering
The Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) invites master’s students to participate in research on advanced construction and road engineering technologies and materials. Students will receive a salary and conduct a three-month research stay at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). Open positions under the Swiss–Latvian […]
Empowering the future: Launch of the Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme project LACISE for sustainable energy and STEM engagement
On May 6, an ambitious collaboration between Switzerland and Latvia to advance sustainable energy development and engage youth in STEM was officially launched at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). The event was honoured by Christoph Liechti, Co-Head of the Swiss Contribution Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in Latvia; […]
LACHMAT Project Launch at the Swiss Research Institute EMPA
On March 22, 2025, within the framework of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation programme “Applied Research,” the LACHMAT project was launched, implemented by Riga Technical University (RTU) in collaboration with the Swiss research institute EMPA. The project’s goal is to develop advanced concrete and asphalt materials and technologies, as well as to promote research capacity in Latvia […]
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