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Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Program for Vocational Education Enhancement Moves into Active Implementation Phase
On March 4, the first steering committee meeting of the Swiss-Latvian cooperation program “Stronger Work-Based Learning for the Development of VET in Latvia” was held at the Ministry of Education and Science. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Finance, the State Education Development Agency, sectoral […]
Science and Industry Join Forces to Advance Battery Technologies in Latvia
On 25 February 2026, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), hosted the country’s first-ever Battery Industry Day, bringing together a broad spectrum of researchers, companies, and public-sector representatives to discuss the future of battery technologies and strengthen collaboration across the Latvian innovation ecosystem. The event was organised within the Swiss–Latvian […]
Procurement launched for remediation of a historically contaminated site in Aizkraukle
The State Environmental Service has announced a procurement for the implementation of the project “Remediation of a Historically Contaminated Site in Aizkraukle”. The goal is to clean up and restore the territory. The historical pollution at 10 Dzelzceļa Street, Aizkraukle, originated within the territory of a reinforced concrete products factory, which was established in […]
SEDA concludes partnership agreements with associations to improve industry-based vocational education in Latvia
The State Education Development Agency of Latvia (SEDA) has concluded partnership agreements with four professional sector associations to promote the development of sector-based vocational education and training (VET) in Latvia, with support from the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme. With the support of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme, Latvia is launching a new phase in the advancement of […]
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 […]
Procurement procedure launched for remediation works to clean up historically polluted site in Aizkraukle.
The State Environmental Service has launched a procurement procedure for nationally significant remediation works in Aizkraukle. The remediation works are planned in the territory of the former reinforced-concrete plant in Aizkraukle, where long-standing pollution risks have threatened groundwater quality and the River Daugava. The primary objective of the remediation works is to eliminate the […]
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 […]
Policy Dialogue “Adolescents and Oncology” Highlights Need for Coordinated, Patient-Centred Follow-Up Care for Young Cancer Patients in Latvia
As part of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme project “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital”, a policy dialogue and discussion titled “Adolescents and Oncology” was held on 26 November, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Health, Children’s Hospital specialists and patient organisations. The participants agreed on the need to work […]
The Government supports implementation of the Swiss–Latvia cooperation programme to strengthen vocational education
To promote the development of vocational education and ensure a closer link between learning and labour market needs, the Cabinet of Ministers today approved the regulations prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) for the implementation of the Swiss–Latvia cooperation programme. The programme plans to enhance teachers’ professional competence, improve learning content and […]
Advancing Diagnostics for Children With Cancer and Rare Diseases: Laboratory Upgrade Underway
The Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme project “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital” foresees significant investments in the development of the hospital’s laboratory services. These efforts aim to enhance diagnostic capabilities for patients with oncological and rare diseases in Latvia. In recent months, the team of specialists from the Children’s Hospital has […]
Paediatric Oncology: Reflecting on What Has Been Achieved
On 4 September, 1st Steering Committee meeting of the Swiss–Latvian Cooperation Programme “Advancement of Paediatric Oncology Care in Latvia” took place at the Ministry of Health. The committee is responsible for the strategic oversight and coordination of the programme. Representatives from the Embassy of Switzerland in Latvia, Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH), the Ministry of Finance, […]
Strengthening vocational education as a strategic investment in the future with Swiss support
In order to strengthen the sector-based vocational education approach in Latvia, using the Swiss experience, even closer cooperation between employers, vocational education institutions and public administration is needed, as well as well-thought-out structural changes in the education system. It was the importance of this cooperation and the beginning of a new stage of vocational […]
