NIGHTLV-2018-2019 · European Researchers' Night in Latvia 2018-2019

European Researchers' Night in Latvia 2018-2019

The overall objectives of the Project are enhancing public recognition of researchers and their work notably through bringing closer the researchers and public, increasing awareness of society on research and innovation in Latvia and by increasing visibility and recognition of the researchers profession. As such, Project aimed at: o Familiarizing the general public, especially young people, with the scientist’s profession; o raising the understanding of general public on the impact of researchers’ work on things that are around us; o Attracting young people to research careers. As year 2018 was the 100th anniversary of foundation of Latvia and the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the European Researchers’ Night activities reflected also these aspects, showing the development of research activities in Latvia and achievements of Latvian researchers as well as showing research in Latvia as part of the European research and part of the European cultural heritage. The project activities took place in different places in Latvia. Riga being the center of the European Researchers' Night program and activities taking place in remote Latvian regions and cities such as Jelgava, Daugavpils, Rezekne and Ventspils, Cēsis and Valmiera. The project partnership included the State Education Development Agency, 6 State Universities, 3 University colleges and 8 state research institutes. Latvian Academy of Sport Education and National Botanical Garden also were involved in the implementation of project activities.

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