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LATVIAN

BIOMEDICAL

RESEARCH AND STUDY CENTRE

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICINE FROM GENES TO HUMAN

Project Title: European resercher Night in Latvia 2020

Project No.: 1.1.1.5/20/A/002

Project Total costs: EUR 130 575

Project partners:

  • University of Latvia
  • Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre
  • Riga Stradins University
  • Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
  • Vidzeme University of applied sciences
  • Daugavpils University
  • Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
  • Liepaja University
  • Latvian Academy of Sport Education
  • Latvian State Institute of wood chemistry
  • Latvian Academy of Music
  • Ventspils University of applied sciences
  • Rezekne Academy of Technologies
  • Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
  • Institute of Electronics and computer science

Summary:

The aim of the event is to provide an opportunity to learn more about scientific achievements and the work of scientists by virtually visiting research institutes, universities and other institutions from all over Latvia. This year’s theme is “Science achievements for the future” and the event is organized by the University of Latvia.

The European Researchers’ Night event will take place in Latvia for the 15th time and, thanks to the remote format at www.zinatniekunakts2021.lv, will be accessible to people anywhere in Latvia and the world. Visitors will be able to virtually visit eight Latvian cities and visit the laboratories of around 15 different Latvian universities and research institutes, observe and participate in experiments, discuss with scientists and take part in other activities prepared by Latvian scientists.

01.10.2020.-31.01.2021.

Preparations are ongoing for the European Researchers‘ Night event. Activity scheduling is in progress. Participation in weekly meetings.

01.02.2021.-30.04.2021.

Preparations are ongoing for the European Researchers‘ Night event. Activity scheduling is in progress. Participation in weekly meetings. 30.04. event will be in virtual environment.

01.05.2021-31.07.2021.

Gathered lessons from the organisation of the event, data on visitor numbers, top activities and possible improvements in the future. Participation in the meeting of the focus group of the organisers.