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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.
VMU Signed Cooperation Agreement with Korea University
The most international university in Lithuania, VMU, is expanding its relations with Asian education institutions: at the end of July, VMU signed a cooperation agreement with Korea University, which is not only one of the leaders nationally but also among the top 100 universities of the world. The visiting delegation from South Korea met with VMU representatives and discussed student and teacher exchange, joint study programmes, and cooperation in research projects.
VMU Summer Courses are Attended by Students from Over 30 Countries
Baltic Summer University (BSU), a project organized by VMU, has drawn together over 100 students from various countries of the world for the second time in a row in Kaunas. Students from Europe and farther regions have joined the project: the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, Japan, Indonesia. The participants were offered a wide variety of courses in which the guests can improve their professional skills, learn the Lithuanian language, discover other cultures, and establish new contacts.
Premiere of the Asian Studies Centre Documentary in Japan
July 28, the documentary “Kaunas. The City of Sugihara and Japan” created by the Centre for Asian Studies will be introduced for Japanese society. The Japan Premiere will be taking place on July 28, 13:00 in Gifu City Library.
Baltic Summer University 2018 officially opened
On July 9, Vytautas Magnus University has welcomed the first participants of Baltic Summer University (BSU) who have started a 5-week-long Summer Internship Programme (SIP), which is going to last from July 9 until August 10.
Apply Now: BA Studies of Society, Culture and Communication
The Department of Sociology at Vytautas Magnus University is currently accepting applications for new interdisciplinary (sociology and communication) BA study program Society, Culture and Communication. We sat down with its head Professor Artūras Tereškinas to talk about the program.
International conference: Diaspora and Migration
VMU Lithuanian Emigration Institute is pleased to invite scholars and researchers to the conference “Diaspora and migration: theoretical approaches and complex and interdisciplinary research”, which will take place on September 28, 2018 in Kaunas at Vytautas Magnus University Lithuanian Emigration Institute.
VMU to Hold Graduation Ceremonies
On 18–22 June, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) invites everyone to participate in graduation ceremonies.
International Workshop “Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence”
VMU Research Cluster for Applied Ethics is kindly inviting the students and community members to participate in an international workshop Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence on the 22nd of June (2018), 9 AM – 1 PM. The workshop will feature two guest speakers from Germany who will give their presentations – Petr Frantik (University of Cologne) and Dr. Kinga Golus (University of Bielefeld).
