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29th EAJRS Conference in Kaunas
On September 12-15, 2018 VMU Centre for Asian studies together with the Global Japan Office invites you not to miss the 29th international EAJRS (European Association of Japanese Recourse Specialists) conference. This year the topic is “(G)localizing Japanese Studies Resources”.
International Conference to Discuss the Legacy of Soviet Psychiatry
On 21 September, 1 p.m., international conference „The Legacy of Soviet Psychiatry“ will be held at the VMU Small Hall (S. Daukanto St. 28).
Registration for sports and arts activities has started
We invite students of Vytautas Magnus university, who are studying in Kaunas, to register for sports and (or) arts activities of Autumn semester 2018/2019, organized by VMU Sports Centre and VMU Arts Centre. All of activities are free of charge for the students of VMU.
From Fuertwangler to Roger Waters
Roger Waters is a typical fellow-traveler, who sees all evil in the West and refuses to accept the horrible truth that Russia is ruled by a criminal gang, in a country where criminality and authority have become more or less synonymous, and that much of the trouble in Western Europe is if not created then at least stimulated by Russia’s covert actions.
Forum: General Education Curriculum Reform and Teacher Education
On 18 September 2018, VMU will host expert forum entitled General Education Curriculum Reform And Teacher Education, which will take place at the VMU Lozoraičiai Museum (K. Donelaičio g. 58, Kaunas).
VMU Joins Forces With International Experts in Teacher Education
In order to promote innovative teacher education in Lithuania, VMU is joining forces with other Lithuanian universities and the leading institutions in Ireland and Iceland. As partners of a new project, the universities will prepare a new joint innovative teacher education system which utilises the concept of personalized learning.
Kaunas Will Turn Japanese for Sugihara Week
From 3rd to 9th September 2018, Kaunas will "turn Japanese" for Sugihara Week: the city will offer a wide variety of events dedicated to Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara.
Let’s Celebrate September 1st Together!
Like every year, on September 1st, VMU invites the entire university community – students, lecturers, and employees – to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year together.
Political Earthquakes and Tsunamis Ahead
Virtually no day passes without some shocking news. I am not referring to military conflicts, and natural disasters, including climate change, of which there is an abundance. I am referring to a completely new and dangerous phenomenon: the rise of mostly right-wing populist politics based on unfounded or unproven claims, distortions and outright lies.
International Visitors of Kaunas Were United by Common Goal
To most of us, summer is an opportunity to take a break from the studies or work. At Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), however, it is the time when students from various corners of the world come for a visit. They were brought here by the Baltic Summer University, a VMU project which continued for over a month and accumulated over 100 students from Europe and farther away: the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, Japan, Indonesia and other countries.
