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On 9 September in Jelgava, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, the 12-month progress seminar of the State Research Programme (No. VPP-ZM-VRIIILA-2024/2-0002) Forest4LV - Innovation in Forest Management and Value Chain for Latvia's Growth: New Forest Services, Products and Technologies took place. Opening the event, Project Leader Dr.sc.ing. Uģis Cābulis emphasized that this initiative is not only an important example of collaboration between Latvia’s research institutions, but also a key instrument for implementing the national bioeconomy strategy. Head of the LSIWC...

On 6–8 May 2026, the BTechPro! conference, organized by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), will take place. What makes our conference stand out is not only its international scope and bold approach to engaging young researchers, but also the fact that a scientist – Kristīne Meile – stands at the forefront of its organization. Together with the organizing committee, Kristīne shapes the character of BTechPro! – an event where scientific quality and human dialogue come together, creating an inspiring platform for the growth of young scientists. This dimension of science and...

From September 7–11, the 34th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB 2025) is taking place in Turin, Italy, under the motto “Biomaterials on the Horizon.” The event brings together more than a thousand scientists from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in biomaterials research – from regenerative medicine and clinical translation to the use of artificial intelligence in biomaterials development. The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry is represented at the conference by Dr. chem. Laura Andže , leading researcher at the Cellulose Laboratory, who is...

On September 4, the fifth environmental education event “Zaļā klase”, organized by AS Latvijas Finieris, took place in Sarkaņkalns, Rēzekne Municipality. This year it brought together more than 1,500 students and teachers from different regions of Latvia. Throughout the day, from 10:00 to 16:00, participants visited more than 40 information stands prepared by forestry and related sector professionals. Students had the opportunity to take part in educational and practical activities, learn about forest and land management, the use of wood resources, the protection of natural values, as well as...

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry researcher Ph.D. Daniela Godiņa has been included in the Pastaiga magazine’s Latvia’s Women’s Achievements Top 2025. Daniela’s recognition by Pastaiga highlights how the new generation of scientists, with passion and perseverance, is able to engage and inspire the wider public. Daniela’s daily work is devoted to the creation of bio-based polymer sorbents from birch bark extractives – a field where chemical precision, the sustainable use of natural resources, and creative exploration meet. A Science Ambassador In addition to her work in the laboratory...

On 26 September, European Researchers’ Night will take place all across Latvia. It will be an opportunity for everyone to experience science from an unexpected, exciting, and inspiring perspective. With the invitation “Discover the researcher’s gene within you!”, the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry welcomes everyone to awaken curiosity and explore the world of science together. This year’s message emphasizes uniqueness, personal potential, and individual contribution to research. School groups are welcome on 26 September from 14:00–16:00, while other visitors are invited from 17:00...