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Online Seminar from the Series “New Eastern European Diasporas: Exploring Migration, Exile, and Integration”
On February 28 2025 the first online seminar took place from the Series “New Eastern European Diasporas: Exploring Migration, Exile, and Integration”. The initiative was founded by a group of researchers from the VMU Emigration Institute in response to a need from European scientific community interested in comparing experiences of Eastern European diasporas.
Stylist Viktorija Šaulytė-Mockė: After School, University Seemed Like a Foreign Country
Prominent stylist, actress, and social media influencer Viktorija Šaulytė-Mockė launched her career while still studying at the university. During her Creative Industries lectures at VMU she met fellow student Joringis Šatas, with whom she founded the brand ŠaŠa.
The Great Academija Quiz
Do you love challenges and have a passion for nature? So if the most interesting facts don't fit in your head and you have nowhere to put your mental powers, or maybe you just want to spend your time usefully and interestingly, so don't sleep! Gather a team of 6 and join The Great Academija Quiz which will take place on March 20th, 6:00 PM. Get ready for exciting nature-related questions, a fun atmosphere, prizes, and refreshments!
Celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day to the Rhythm of Folk Dance
On March 11, Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day, the 31st annual festival of Kaunas’ higher education institutions art ensembles, "Ei, studente, sukis vėju!" (in English "Hey, Student, Spin Like the Wind!"), will take place.
Foreign Lithuanian Scholarship Competition for VMU Students
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) announces a foreign Lithuanian scholarship competition for VMU students. The foreign Lithuanian scholarship is awarded to the same person once during the entire period of study. The scholarship amount is 1000 EUR. Documents are accepted until March 15.
Seminar “Understanding Youth Migration from Ukraine: Adaptation, Challenges, and Everyday Realities in Lithuania”
We invite you to a seminar "Understanding Youth Migration from Ukraine: Adaptation, Challenges, and Everyday Realities in Lithuania", hosted by Dmytro Mamaiev. The seminar will take place on March 6 (Thursday) at 16:00 at Jonavos g. 66, Room 108 (V. Kavolis Auditorium), Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Importance of Philosophy in the 21st Century: Critical Thinking, Inclusion, and Technological Challenges
“For several thousand years, philosophy has asked: what is the meaning of our life and death? What is Being and Nothingness? Thousands of years of questioning suggest that an answer is impossible, yet the effort remains essential”, philosopher, Prof. Gintautas Mažeikis from VMU Dept. of Philosophy says, explaining the benefits of philosophy to everyone today.
VMU to Host International T4EU Conference ‘PROF-SYNERGY’
On 9-11 April 2025, Vytautas Magnus University will host Transform4Europe Alliance's international conference “Enhancing Professional Excellence: Synergy of Academic and Non-Academic Staff (PROF-SYNERGY)”.
VMU opened the first public university esports space in Lithuania
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), in collaboration with "GG Arena," opened the first public university esports space in Lithuania on February 27. This step is highly significant for the growth of the country's esports sector, providing students with the opportunity to engage in active esports activities, participate in international tournaments, and attend events.
VMU – Open Competition for Teaching and Research Staff Positions
Vytautas Magnus University announces an open competition for teaching and research staff positions. List of open positions.
