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Today, Dr. biol. Ulla Milbreta, a researcher at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, took part in the Latvijas Radio 1 program “How to Live Better”, where she emphasized: “If a company promises environmentally friendly packaging but cannot prove the origin of the plastic and lacks EU-recognized certifications – that is greenwashing.” In the conversation, our researcher also discussed the objectivity of scientific studies, how so-called “scientific information” can be manipulated, and why research ethics are a matter of public safety. You can listen to the full discussion on the...

On April 24–25, 2025, leading researchers from the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Ph.D. Anda Fridrihsone and Ph.D. Mikelis Kirpluks, visited Türkiye to participate in the consortium meeting of the Eurostars project “Biodesign Of Polyurethane For Thermal, Acoustic And Damping Insulation Applications (BIODESIGN4INSULATION)”, implemented under the European Partnership “Innovative SMEs” activity. During the visit, our colleagues toured the Kimpur production facility in Gebze and the Beko Research and Development Center in Tuzla, where they discussed the project’s progress and...

On April 23, 2025, the Latvian Association of Young Researchers (LJZA), in collaboration with the State Chancellery, organized a seminar titled “Involving Young Researchers in Policy Planning through the TAP Portal.” Held at the Cabinet of Ministers Library, the event aimed to enhance young scientists’ understanding and practical involvement in policy-making processes via the Legal Acts Portal ( TAP). Researchers Dr.chem. Kristīne Meile and Ph.D. Ance Pļavniece from the Biorefining Laboratory, both the Latvian Association of Young Researchers members, participated in the seminar. Zane Legzdiņa...

From April 22 to 25, the 40th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-40) is taking place in Auckland, New Zealand. This landmark event brings together top polymer scientists and industry professionals from around the globe to discuss the latest discoveries, advanced technologies, and sustainable solutions in polymer processing. This year, special attention is dedicated to the challenges of climate change, resource efficiency, and the advancement of multifunctional composite systems. The anniversary conference gathers participants from over 30 countries, representing...

To inspire and encourage primary and middle school girls to study and pursue careers in science and technology, Riga Technical University’s (RTU) Department of Public Relations is launching a new educational initiative – “Girls in STEAM”, as part of its interest education program “Introduction to Engineering”, implemented by the RTU Children and Youth University. Over the years, RTU’s Children and Youth University has observed that boys are more likely to participate in engineering-related activities, and male students still dominate the fields of engineering and technology. With the “Girls in...

On April 15, a representative of the company “Niedrāji MR,” Kristaps Pete, visited the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry. During the visit, he met with our researchers Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Rižikovs, Dr. sc. ing. Māris Puķe, Dr. sc. ing. Prans Brazdausks un Dr. sc. ing. Juris Grīniņš to discuss opportunities for wood biorefining and its application in the company’s production processes. We are pleased to collaborate with industry representatives to jointly develop innovative, knowledge-based solutions! SIA “Niedrāji MR” is one of the largest forestry companies in the Kurzeme region...