Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

On September 22-24, 2025 a workshop "Young Researchers for a Plastic Free Baltic Sea Region" will be held at Hamburg University. The workshop is the result of collaboration within the Baltic Sea region between the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, the Interreg Baltic-funded project BALTIPLAST, and The Baltic University Programme (BUP). The topic of the event is ‘Young Researchers for a Plastic Free Baltic Sea Region’ and it will be held in a hybrid format where in the morning the presentations from the experts will be available to the wider public, while in the afternoon around 30 students will actively collaborate with experts on the strategies on how to implement solutions developed under the BALTIPLAST project and to transfer them across the Baltic Sea region. More information is available here Leading researcher of the LSIWC Biorefinery Laboratory, Dr. chem. Kristine Meile will give a presentation titled "Putting "bio" in plastics: from renewable feedstocks to advanced end-of-life management strategies", which will promote a discussion about the current trends in biomass-based plastics, as well as sustainable utilization of plastics.

Š.g. 26. septembrī visā Latvijā norisināsies Eiropas Zinātnieku nakts aktivitātes, sniedzot iespēju iepazīt zinātni aizraujošā un saprotamā veidā. Skolēnu grupas uzņemsim no plkst. 14:00-16:00. Pārējos apmeklētājus gaidīsim no plkst.17:00-22:00. Latvijas Valsts koksnes ķīmijas institūts ar vēstījumu “Atklāj sevī pētnieka gēnu!” aicina ikvienu interesentu atklāt sevī zinātkāri, iepazīt zinātnes pasauli, uzzinot personīgos stāstus un piedzīvojot radošas aktivitātes. Tā būs iespēja satikt zinātniekus, ielūkoties laboratorijās un saprast, kā ikviens no mums var būt daļa no zinātnes stāsta. Vēstījums uzsver unikalitāti, personīgo potenciālu un individuālo ieguldījumu pētniecībā. Apmeklētāji varēs satikt pētniekus un iepazīt viņu ikdienas darbu. Eiropas Zinātnieku nakts mērķis ir ne tikai paplašināt iedzīvotāju zināšanas un redzesloku, bet arī popularizēt zinātnes sasniegumus un veicināt STEM izglītību, īpaši jauniešu vidū, izceļot zinātnes nozīmi ikdienas dzīvē un tās potenciālu nākotnes karjeras izvēlē. Sekojiet līdzi norises vietām un programmām: ej.uz/ZinatniekuNakts2025

The Baltic Polymer Symposium is a long-standing tradition that has brought together polymer scientists, engineers, and innovators from the Baltic region and beyond for over two decades. This year’s symposium is organised by the TalTech Wood Valorisation HUB and promises to be an inspiring event focused on the latest research, collaboration, and sustainable innovation in the field of polymers. BPS2025 will offer: Presentations and discussions on polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering A dedicated focus on wood valorisation and bio-based materials Opportunities to connect across academia, research, and industry A friendly and forward-looking space for young researchers and students The beautiful atmosphere of Tallinn in early autumn The scientific committee of Baltic Polymer Symposium 2025 Prof. Andres Krumme (Tallinn University of Technology) Prof. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius (Kaunas University of Technology) Prof. Ričardas Makuška (Vilnius University) Prof. Remo Merijs-Meri (Riga Technical University) Dr. Jānis Zicāns (Riga Technical University) Dr. Uģis Cabulis (Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry) Dr. Vitali Sõritski (Tallinn University of Technology)

On November 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the Latvian Circular Economy Forum will take place – the first event of this scale in the Baltic States. The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, scientists, NGOs, representatives of the creative industries, and young people to build a shared understanding and foster collaboration in the field of circular economy. At the heart of the event will be inspiring stories, panel discussions, and hands-on experience sharing, offering both a "big picture" perspective and concrete solutions – including valuable lessons from past challenges. The agenda is designed as a multi-voiced platform with parallel discussion rooms, an exhibition area, and informal networking zones.