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The Second Visit of the Lithuanian Consortium to the MIT: A Glimpse into World-Class Science and Innovation

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Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), the coordinator of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) program in Lithuania, together with partners from the Lithuanian consortium, visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA, for the second time on June 8–14, 2025. This high-level visit, following the first one held on March 16–21, 2025, was aimed at gaining deeper insights into the infrastructure of the world-leading university, meeting scientists and leaders, and participating in the North American Lithuanian Business Forum. Both visits were funded by the Research Council of Lithuania.

34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2025

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We kindly invite you to participate in the 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2025 which will take place on September 9-12, 2025, at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in Kaunas.

T4EU Seed Funding Program for VMU Staff

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Academic staff, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and other members of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Alliance are invited to apply for the Seed Funding Programme. Applications are open until September 30.

Premier Screening of the Documentary Film “The Real Ones / Справжні”

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On July 4th at 7 p.m., a free screening of the documentary film “The Real Ones / Справжні” by Ukrainian director Denys Vorobyov will take place in the Senate Hall of Vytautas Magnus University (VDU). The event will be attended by the director and the film’s creative team.

Creativity in Science: Master’s Thesis Earned a Prize in Brussels

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The MA thesis of VMU graduate Eglė Vaizgėlaitė, recognized last year in the Lithuanian Supreme Court’s competition, this year has received the prestigious Lewis Master Thesis Award.

Open Call for T4EU Student Initiatives

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The Transform4Europe Alliance (T4EU) invites students from VMU and other T4EU universities to join up into teams and create initiatives that will improve collaboration, cooperation, and sustainability of T4EU, as well as benefit general well-being on the university level.

Diplomas Awarded to VMU Graduates (PHOTOS, updated)

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From 18 to 23 June, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted festive diploma award ceremonies.

Five VMU Students Awarded the Dr. V. and S. Čepukėnas Scholarship for Promoting Francophone Culture

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On June 23rd, the Dr. Vaclovas and Dr. Stefanija Čepukėnas Named Scholarships were awarded for the third time at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). This scholarship is granted to students for their outstanding contribution to the promotion and dissemination of the French language and Francophone culture in society.

Three VMU Students Awarded the Signatory Saliamonas Banaitis Scholarship

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On June 18, during the Faculty of Arts graduation ceremony at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), the Signatory of the Act of Independence of Lithuania Saliamonas Banaitis Scholarship was symbolically awarded.

Naturalist Selemonas Paltanavičius Received the President Valdas Adamkus Prize for Long-Standing Educational Work

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In a ceremony at the VMU Botanical Garden, the Environmental Prize of Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library-Museum and Dana Gedvila Fund was awarded to naturalist Selemonas Paltanavičius.