Baltic Studies Centre (BSC) is a private non-profit research institute specialising in studies of sustainable rural and regional development, agro-food systems, farming and innovations
About
Baltic Studies Centre (BSC) is a private non-profit research organisation in the field of social sciences. Since establishment in 1991 BSC has carried out over 40 research projects including 15 EU Framework Programme projects. The areas of BSC expertise include sociology, sustainable agriculture, food supply chains, innovation networks, peri-urban agriculture, community development, public policy analysis.
BSC undertakes action oriented research strategies and cooperates with producers’ organisations, policy makers, municipalities, SMEs, and other research and advisory organisations nationally and internationally. This helps to focus the research on the needs of practitioners and enhance practical innovations.
Blog 
A few thoughts on being a living lab monitor
20 / 04 / 2018
I recently jotted down a few thoughts on the responsibilities of being a living lab monitor as part of the Agrilink project. I somehow managed to combine my interest in Linux and science studies with my work on the Latvian living lab.
Blogging about living labs
22 / 03 / 2018
I have been given the role of monitor as part of AgriLink living lab project, and I have recently started a blog to document the process of understanding living labs and creating one in Latvia. I have committed to writing at least one blog post per week. They will generally be on the short side (300-400 words), but I intend to post more lengthy reflections after stimulating project meetings or any other interesting events.
You can find my blog at: http://livinglablv.blogspot.com/
Three months in the post-doctoral program
28 / 02 / 2018
The post-doctoral study "Innovations in Non-timber Forest Products: Towards Rural Development and Sustainability (TRUSt)” has been running for three months now.
Innovations in Non-timber Forest Products: Towards Rural Development and Sustainability
02 / 01 / 2018
BSC researcher Mikelis Grivins starts working on the post-doctoral study "Innovations in Non-timber Forest Products: Towards Rural Development and Sustainability".
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Farmer knowledge for more sustainable agriculture
22 / 11 / 2017
SALSA Newsletter No 1 (in Latvian)
03 / 11 / 2017
The first national newsletter on the progress and initial results of the intenational SALSA project has been issued by BSC.
Team
Dr.sc.soc., Senior researcher
Specialises in rural development, small farms, agro-food systems and innovation
Dr.sc.soc., Researcher
Specialises in sustainable food systems and food practices in Latvia, rural development and innovation. Also interested in education and methodological questions
Dr.sc.soc., Researcher
Specialises in science and technology studies, public understanding of science, science communication, research and innovation policy, knowledge transfer
Dr.sc.soc., Researcher
Specialises in rural innovation, agricultural knowledge systems, informal learning, short supply chains and small farm development strategies
Ph.D., Researcher
Specialises in social studies of science, technology and expertise
PROJECTS
PUBLICATIONS
Publications in academic journals
18 / 07 / 2017
BSC has published multiple journal articles during last decades. Click "Continue Reading" to get more information.
Research reports
19 / 09 / 2015
In our studies we have been participating in a large number of research projects. Here are the links to most of research reports. Click "Read more" to continue.
Media articles
16 / 09 / 2015
Some of our studies have been reflected in mass media. Here are some sources where our studies have appeared.
Policy recommendations
14 / 09 / 2015
Many of our studies have been practically oriented and have had policy recommendations as one of outputs. Here are some of the policy recommendation documents.
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