On March 28, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted a joint event bringing together the ERA-Chair teams from the SWEB and FeLow-D projects to drive synergy on cutting-edge research. This gathering marked the official kick-off of the FeLow-D project, setting the stage for collaborations that will strengthen capacity-building efforts at ISSP UL and elevate the institute’s international profile.
During the event, participants discussed roadmaps and mid-term plans aimed at integrating both projects’ expertise and resources. The teams also shared their experiences with capacity-building strategies—reflecting on successful activities under the ongoing CAMART2 project—while outlining added value and sustained impact for ISSP UL after CAMART2’s completion. By uniting around common objectives, SWEB and FeLow-D will enhance research output, foster innovation, and drive long-term institutional growth.
“This first joint meeting between SWEB and FeLow-D demonstrates our commitment to pooling resources and know-how,” said Dr. Aleksejs Zolotarjovs, Head of the Optical materials laboratory within which the FeLow-D is implemented, “We look forward to accelerating the development of high-impact research and boosting ISSP UL’s leadership in the global scientific community.”
For more information about the FeLow-D project and future collaborative efforts with SWEB, please visit www.felowd.eu or the official ISSP UL website.
