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Looking back at the international scientific conference CONECT 2019

In the mid-May we had one of the most anticipated annual events - international scientific conference CONECT 2019, organized by RTU Institute of Energy Systems and Environment. The conference was attended by 110 participants from Latvia and 22 foreign countries. For two days, scientists presented their latest research at plenary sessions, panel sessions and poster sessions. On the third day the conference ended with a technical tour to the modern organic cosmetics factory of AS MADARA COSMETICS and a tour to Old Riga. Conference papers will be published in special issues of Journal of Environmental Management and Journal of Environmental.

Invitation to Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies CONECT 2019

On behalf of the Conference Organising Committee, we invite you to the International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies – CONECT 2019! We welcome you to submit papers to the Conference through Paper Submission System (ect-journals.rtu.lv) or by contacting us via ect@rtu.lv All the Conference papers accepted for publishing will be published in the international scientific journal "Environmental and Climate Technologies" (current SNIP – 2.004), indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science. The length of the paper should be at least 8 pages, but not longer than 25 (optimal length: 12–14 pages). Conference information: * CONECT website * Paper.

Summer School “Latvian Biocapacity”

Successfully finished RTU IESE organized Summer School "Latvian Biocapacity" which was held in Riga, Latvia, August 13-22. 13 participants from 11 countries took part in this summer school. Under the guidance of RTU academic staff and experienced guides participants learned about Latvian culture and natural resources and learned how to produce high value-added products from local resources and how to use of resources without leaving any residue. Participants also had to create an innovative product from natural materials by themselves, develop a product concept and analyze the life-cycle of this product as well as make economic, social and environmental assessment..

Looking back on the international conference CONECT 2018

In the mid-May we had one of the most anticipated annual events - international scientific conference CONECT 2018, organized by RTU Institute of Energy Systems and Environment. The conference was attended by 80 participants from Latvia and 17 foreign countries. For two days, scientists presented their latest research at plenary sessions and posters sessions. On the third day the conference ended with a technical tour to the new biomass boiler house of AS Jurmalas Siltums and a tour through Jurmala. Below is a link to conference photo galleries. The next CONECT 2019 conference will take place in mid-May - from.

Discussion “Women in Engineering in Latvia”

The winner of the prize "RTU Scientist of the Year 2017", habilitated engineering science doctor Dagnija Blumberga with the support of the Nordic Information Center invites to the discussion "Women in Engineering in Latvia". Discussion will be held on April 10, 2018 at Āzenes iela 12/k1, room 607. The aim of the discussion is to continue the discussion started in Nordic countries on women’s role in engineering and opportunities to participate equally in development countries. The working languages of the discussion are English and Latvian. Participation in the discussion is free of charge, with prior registration HERE. AGENDA: 10:00 –.

Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies CONECT 2017

May 10–12 CONECT 2017 took place in RTU EEF. Within these days profesors, researchers, scientists and students from 25 countries presented their publications. Participants came from various continenta and countries – South Korea, Kazahstan, Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Baltics and many others. 16 various topics were represented in this conference about the latest solutions, trends, novelties and technological development. The discussed and presented themes were various and related to renewable energy, smart grids, building efficiency, ecodesign, resilience, low carbon development and all linked with an aim of environmental protection and resource efficiency. The presented papers will be published in Elsevier.

Environmental Science Award 2017

Environmental Science Award 2017 was held in University of Latvia on March 24 and it was the eighth time when it happened. The aim of this event is to evaluate and appreciate teachers, scientists, non-governmental organisations for the actualising the environmental problems and promoting sustainable environmental science and education. This year, not only four already known nominations were awarded: „The new environmental scientist”, „Environment science teacher”, „Environmental activist group”, „Environment scientist and university pedagogue” but also „Bio-economy prize” was applied to an enterprise for developing an innovative product with high added value. The members of the jury from the Environmental.

Science Night in RTU IESE

On 25th September in the Science Night schoolchildren and students took part in creative workshop “Light and shadow game” where they made shadow cinema on the topic of environmental issues by using different kind of natural materials. Also they visited workshop “The development of solar photovoltaic elements”, were they made their own organic Solar photovoltaic element.

An international seminar “Is Biotechonomy Development Attractive for Nordic Countries and Baltic States?”

In 26th April Nordic Council of Ministers in Latvia in cooperation with Riga Technical University are organizing a seminar “Is Biotechonomy Development Attractive for Nordic Countries and Baltic States”. In seminar there will be an overview about biotechonomy potential in the Baltic States and Nordic countries, System Dynamics Modelling in Bioeconomy Sector and possibilities and Potential of Conversion of Bioresources to Products, Analysis of Results of System Dynamic Modelling. Language: English and Latvian (without translation) Time and place: 11:00 – 16:30, RTU Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Azenes iela 12/1, room 115 Entrance: Seminar is free of charge. The.

Study “Biotechonomy” online

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment invites everyone who is interested to participate in the online study course Biotechonomy. Biotechonomy is a story about local bioresources and technological solutions for their extraction, preparation, treatment and processing. Study course includes analysis of climate, environmental, economic and socioeconomic aspects of biotechonomy implementation. 10 video lectures will be available online from April 11 until April 22, 2016. A seminar-discussion will be held after the completion of the course on April 27 to discuss issues that have arisen or to share opinions about the course. Topics of video lectures: 1. Introduction to the study.