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Public Lecture „Italy as Global Actor”
Department of Political Science of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is inviting to a public lecture of Mr. Emanuele de Maigret, Ambassador of Italy to the Republic of Lithuania. The topic of the meeting – „Italy as Global Actor”.
Online Roundtable Discussion “Ukraine’s cultural diplomacy in times of war”
Scholars at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), where politics and law are taught next to art and theater, are studying the power of cultural diplomacy and a variety of its aspects. Even though diplomacy and war are often seen as opposites, one does not stop in the face of the other. Diplomacy at times of war takes different shapes and explores new avenues.
VMU Rector’s Greetings on International Students’ Day
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector’s Greetings on International Students’ Day
Universities’ Path to Breakthroughs – Through Collaboration, Not Competition
“When universities work together, they can truly make significant breakthroughs in science and studies. We see this as we participate in various international projects, where our researchers not only draw from the experience of top global institutions but also demonstrate leadership and new directions for science in Europe and the world,” notes Prof. Juozas Augutis, Rector of VMU.
T4EU Students Invited to Shape the Future of Europe at ESA 2025
The Transform4Europe Alliance (T4EU) invites students from Vytautas Magnus University to apply for the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2025.
VMU Student Organisations: A Space for Discussions and Public Education
Every September, students not only rush to lectures but also seek additional opportunities for self-fulfilment. One way to combine these pursuits is by participating in the University’s student organisations. The student clubs at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) not only unite students with diverse interests and needs but also provide a space for fruitful discussions, the exchange of ideas and opinions, self-expression, and development.
Students are invited to join the VMU Mentor’s community
You are cordially invited to join the VMU Mentor's community! As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of international students while enhancing your own skills and experiences.
VMU Professor Jonas Ruškus awarded the ŠMSM Honorary Badge
On 16 October, Jonas Ruškus, Professor at the Department of Social Work of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and former Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, was awarded the Honorary Badge of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (ŠMSM).
VMU Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Prof. Irina Pilvere
On September 27, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted a solemn meeting of the VMU Senate, during which Honorary Doctorate regalia were awarded to the former Rector of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (2014–2024), Professor and Leading Researcher Irina Pilvere.
VMU to Coordinate Upcoming MIT MISTI Programme Consortium in Lithuania
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has been selected as the coordinator of the Lithuanian consortium that will participate in the world-leading Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) programme. The decision was made following a vote by the members of the upcoming consortium, including public and private sector organisations, higher education institutions, and business representatives eager to join this prestigious international programme.
