The 81st International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia will be opened by NATO Assistant Secretary General Baiba Braže

“International security is an urgent issue for many countries, especially if the aggressor is unpredictable and in close proximity. Therefore, Latvia's participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is more important than ever, – only by joint efforts can democratic countries stop the aggressor. The Scientific Conference of UL is closely linked to the processes in the world and society, and we are greatly honoured that this event this year will be opened by Baiba Braže, NATO Assistant Secretary General” stated the Rector of UL, Prof. Indriķis Muižnieks.

The opening plenary session is open to public. The attendees are invited to the plenary session on 10 February at 12:00 in UL Small Hall, Raiņa bulvāris 19. Live broadcast of the plenary session will also be available online – on the UL portal lu.lv and the public media portal lsm.lv.

The UL conference has become an integral part of the scientific life of Latvia, it represents the traditions spanning nearly a century. Traditionally, the work of the conference is organized in section meetings in four fields of science (natural sciences, humanities, medical and health sciences, social sciences), as well as the interdisciplinary module. The meetings of the conference sections take place online or on site.

The UL conference offers a comprehensive insight into the latest research of scientists, which have won recognition nationally and worldwide. The conference is an opportunity for young scientists, as well as experienced researchers to introduce their achievements, to jointly discuss the latest scientific findings, to debate and to forge new contacts.

In February, the conference section meetings will be focussed on research in natural sciences – innovative research methods in biology, demographic challenges, climate change, the problems of creating and maintaining living plant collections, the latest results in atomic physics, optical technology and medical physics, as well as in information technology, discrete mathematics, cognitive sciences, and other topics.

The 81^st International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia takes place from February to May, and the newest information is available on the conference website: https://www.konference81.lu.lv/