Project Title: "European Researchers' Night in Latvia 2020"

Project Agreement Number: No. 1.1.1.5/20/A/002

Project Partners:

• Riga Stradiņš University
• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
• Daugavpils University
• Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
• Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
• Liepāja University
• Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre
• Rēzekne Academy of Technologies
• Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
• Latvian Academy of Sport Education
• Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
• Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
• Institute of Electronics and Computer Science
• Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Project Implementation Period: 01.10.2020 – 31.07.2021

Total Project Funding: EUR 130,575.00 (one hundred thirty thousand five hundred seventy-five euros), including ERDF funding of EUR 110,988.75 (one hundred ten thousand nine hundred eighty-eight euros and 75 cents), and state budget funding of EUR 19,586.25 (nineteen thousand five hundred eighty-six euros and 25 cents).

Project Manager: University of Latvia, Department of Science – Dr. Ligita Liepiņa
Email: ligita.liepina@lu.lv

The main goal of the project is to raise awareness among the broader public, especially youth, about science and to introduce the public to the profession of a scientist. It also aims to show the impact of disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities on everyday human life, bringing researchers closer to Latvian society and increasing interest in scientific research.

The objective of the events is to promote recognition of the researcher profession and demonstrate its role in Latvian society. During European Researchers' Night, various interesting and interactive events will be held in Riga, Jelgava, Ventspils, Liepāja, Valmiera, Salaspils, Rēzekne, and Daugavpils, covering the entire territory of Latvia.

This year's slogan: “The Diversity of Science for the Future” – emphasizing that scientific research is aimed at a better future and showcasing the diversity of scientific fields, from social sciences, humanities, medicine, physics, chemistry, biology to social sciences.

The project will support the visibility of the researcher community, including Horizon 2020 projects, particularly the recognition of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and science in general.