CONFERENCE
In the session "Success Stories: Latvia’s Scientific Achievements through Nordic Collaboration," Dr. Poļaka presented the NordForsk‑funded project "Responsible Innovation and Social Knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (RISK‑AI)," one of 11 projects involving Latvian organisations. The consortium includes partners from Norway, Denmark, Finland and Latvia and addresses responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, public trust and societal understanding. The University of Latvia is involved as a collaborating partner, and LU KPMI is currently conducting preparatory activities for RISK‑AI implementation — comparing legal frameworks at member‑state and EU levels, assessing and mitigating AI‑related risks, and engaging and educating stakeholders.
NordForsk representatives presented statistics on Latvia’s participation in the programme: a total of 61 applications included Latvian partners, of which 11 projects were awarded funding. The event also discussed the importance of international cooperation for improving research quality, visibility and societal impact, and the opportunities NordForsk programmes provide to Baltic researchers. Dr. Poļaka and other speakers highlighted the competition’s role in strengthening Nordic‑Baltic collaboration, enhancing partner competencies and promoting research grounded in shared values.
About NordForsk
Founded in 2005 under the Nordic Council of Ministers, NordForsk funds and promotes Nordic cooperation in research and research infrastructure. It brings together national research councils, universities and funders to identify common priorities and support research of high international quality. NordForsk aims to facilitate collaborative research that delivers impact and Nordic added value. Headquartered in Oslo, it is co‑located with Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research, and operates within the Nordic cooperation framework, which includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland.
More information:
NordForsk: https://www.nordforsk.org/
, participated in the event "Strengthening Research Impact Through Nordic‑Baltic Collaboration" organized by the Latvian Council of Science at the Nordic Council of Ministers' office in Riga. The event focused on strengthening research cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries and on sharing experiences from NordForsk‑funded initiatives.){kind=link}