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VMU Community Event “ZUMBA NIGHT”

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Vytautas Magnus University community is invited to the autumn season event “ZUMBA NIGHT”, which will take place on Thursday, October 23, at the VMU President Valdas Adamkus Sports Center (Studentų g. 9A, Akademija).

Call for Applications for V. Kavolis Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Vytautas Magnus University V. Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute, Lithuania, invites applications for the Junior Postdoctoral Fellow position for 2026 – 2027 (24 months).

MIT Professor Jessika Trancik: Innovation Is Constant – Society Must Channel It to Solve Climate Change

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“Technological innovation is always happening and the challenge for society is to channel it toward solving major challenges like climate change," says Jessika Trancik, a Professor in the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She emphasizes that while many clean energy technologies already exist, society must effectively combine and adopt these tools to create affordable, resilient, and climate-friendly energy systems.

Lithuanian and MIT Experts Discussed Responsible Innovation and Pathways To a Sustainable Future

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On October 9–10, Lithuania hosted an international conference where scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) came together with representatives of Lithuania’s science, business, and policy communities to seek responsible innovations and pathways to a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive future.

Antwerp Winter University 2026

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Each programme is designed to challenge you, expand your expertise and connect with an international community of students, researchers and professionals.

2026 CAU International Winter Program

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The 2026 CAU International Winter Program at Chung-Ang University welcomes students from around the world who wish to explore Korea while earning academic credits.

SKKU Winter International Student Experience (WISE)

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Winter International Student Experience (WISE) 2025–2026 short-term program offers a unique opportunity to combine academic study, cultural immersion, and global networking in Seoul, Korea.

Prof. Ephrat Huss to Hold Workshop on Using Art in Shared Reality Groups

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On Monday 20 October, at 5–7 p.m., interactive workshop titled ‘Using Art in Shared Reality Groups to Cope with Long-Term Social Stress’ will be held at VMU Faculty of Social Sciences (66 Jonavos g., Room 108, Kaunas) by social work professor Ephrat Huss.

VMU Hosted International Scientific Conference BalTick25

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The international scientific conference BalTick25 was held at Vytautas Magnus University on 1–3 October 2025. The aim of the conference was to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and advanced practices among experts in acarology, veterinary science, medicine, and ecology in order to gain a better understanding of the role of ticks in ecosystems and public health.

Register Now: T4EU Strategic Policy Conference – Universities Shaping the Future through Innovation and Global Impact

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VMU is pleased to invite you to register for the upcoming Strategic Policy Conference "Universities Shaping the Future: Building Resilient Societies through Innovation and Global Impact", which VMU will host on October 21-22, marking the conclusion of its T4EU presidency. The conference will be attended by the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. Sauli Niinistö, the former President of Finland, will be the keynote speaker. The conference program has been updated.