Vytautas Magnus University

World Lithuanian University

VMU World Lithuanian University (WLU) is dedicated to fostering the scholarly works, creations and intellectual discussions of world Lithuanians. It is a platform whose projects, initiatives and ideas aim both to continue the work started in 1989 by Prof. Algirdas Avižienis, Prof. Bronius Vaškelis, Valdas Adamkus, Prof. Kęstutis Skrupskelis and other world Lithuanians who contributed to the re-establishment of the university, and to foster the ideas proposed at that time.

The VMU World Lithuanian University is a space for developing the practical imagination and intellectual capacity of Lithuanians around the world, stimulating their thinking, and fostering their Lithuanian identity. WLU activities are also deeply rooted in Lithuanian diaspora history, sociological and anthropological study of Lithuanian migration and Lithuanian diaspora identity.

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Discover “Jungtys”!

Our yearly magazine from VMU World Lithuanian University brings stories, ideas, and connections to readers in both Lithuanian and English.

Read it online, browse it in libraries across Lithuania, or grab your own copy at VMU (K. Donelaičio St. 52-313).
Want it delivered straight to your mailbox? Just drop us a message: ingrida.dacioliene@vdu.lt.
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A collection of lectures, interviews, documentaries, discussions, concerning Lithuanian diaspora and VMU World Lithuanian University activities. Find our more.

The Vytautas Kavolis Interdisciplinary Professorship is a collaborative programme designed for visiting Lithuanian diaspora lecturers at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). Its goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches within study programmes and to build connections with the academic community of the Lithuanian diaspora.

Since 2022, the following scholars have visited the university under this programme:
✓ Professor of Philosophy Saulius Geniušas from the Chinese University of Hong Kong;
✓ Dr Violetta Parutis, migration studies scholar representing the University of Essex (United Kingdom);
✓ Associate Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies Eunice Blavascunas from Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington (USA);
✓ Dr Darius Udrys, political science scholar (USA);
✓ Dr Martín Parselis, philosopher of technology (Argentina);
✓ Dr Evelina Gužauskytė, literary and cultural studies scholar (USA);
✓ Film Professor Gabriel M. Paletz (Czech Republic).

The visiting programme of the Vytautas Kavolis Interdisciplinary Professorship is supported by the Dana Gedvilienė Fund, administered by the Lithuanian Foundation.

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Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) invites everyone to actively explore the Lithuanian diaspora throughout the month of October — its history, the activities of diaspora communities and Lithuanian-language schools, and the work of diaspora creators.

“October – Lithuanian Diaspora Month” is a series of events bringing together initiatives from VMU, other organisations and institutions, as well as individual representatives from academia and the arts, all focused on the theme of the Lithuanian diaspora…read more.

🌍 Discover the World of Lithuanians Beyond Lithuania!

VMU World Lithuanian University invites school pupils to take part in exciting educational activities — both in person and online — and explore the vibrant Lithuanian diaspora.

Through interactive sessions, pupils will gain fascinating insights into Lithuanian life and culture abroad, and even meet living witnesses of diaspora history.

✨ This is a unique opportunity to hear inspiring stories from Lithuanians around the globe — stories that spark curiosity not only about the global Lithuanian community, but also about the rich history, culture, and identity of the Lithuanian nation itself.
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At Vytautas Magnus University, we are proud to announce a new chapter in the life of the Mockūnas House — a distinctive space dedicated to academic research, dialogue, and intellectual exchange.

Situated in the heart of Vilnius, just five minutes from Cathedral Square, Mockūnas House offers an exclusive setting for specialized meetings, events, and scholarly gatherings. We are thrilled to launch a new series of programs, many of which will be available via online broadcasts, allowing us to engage with a broader academic community worldwide.

In line with our commitment to preserving and promoting the history of the Lithuanian diaspora, these programs will explore key topics through high-quality interviews, forums, and lectures. Each event will be recorded and made accessible to students, educators, and researchers — not only in Lithuania, but also at academic institutions across the globe.

While our primary focus remains on the Lithuanian diaspora, we warmly welcome contributions that address broader themes in the sciences and social sciences... read more.

If you would like to suggest a topic, recommend a speaker for the series, or to offer your event, please feel free to contact us at: pasaulio.lietuviai@vdu.lt.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Lithuania, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted the World Lithuanian University (WLU) Symposium that took place on October 27–29, 2022.

Inspired by this tradition born in the Lithuanian American community in 1969, to commemorate the centennial of the University of Lithuania, in 2022 VMU invited representatives of Lithuanian and world Lithuanian scientific and creative communities to gather at the premises of Vytautas Magnus University, this time at the VMU World Lithuanian University Symposium.

The symposium was held at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas. There was also a possibility to participate in the event on the Zoom platform or watch it online on VMU’s YouTube channel.

The participants shared insights and discussed in both Lithuanian and English languages... read more.

Vytautas Magnus University together with the Lithuanian World Community, Ministry of Education, Science and Sports and Lithuanian Foundation organised the XVI World Lithuanian Symposium on Arts and Sciences which took place on the 14–16 of November in Vytautas Magnus University.

This was a celebratory event, as it continued the tradition that has started 50 years ago (in 1969, Chicago, USA). Organisers invited to participate consolidating the collective wisdom for Lithuania and Lithuanians... read more.

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