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Training on ATLAS.ti for VMU Researchers
Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute invites Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) researchers to a methodological training on powerful software for qualitative research ATLAS.ti.
Prof. Degener: Disability Contributes to University Excellence
“You can only achieve excellence with inclusion [of people with disabilities]. In my research projects, I learned that hiring disabled researchers was a lot of work, but it was worthwhile because our research was so much better”, says Professor Theresia Degener, the former Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, who visited VMU and discussed disability policies at universities and possibilities of cooperation.
Registration Now Open for Arts and Sports Centres Activities
We invite students of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), who are studying in Kaunas, Akademija (Kaunas District) or Vilnius, to register for sports and (or) art activities in the autumn semester of 2024/2025, organized by VMU Sports Centre and VMU Arts Centre.
VMU first-year students can order LSIC for free
LSIC is a Lithuanian student card and the only official document that proves a student’s status. Currently, the LSIC is issued by the sole organization representing students' interests at the national level: the Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS).
Information on Enrolment into Study Subjects
The first stage of the autumn semester 2024/2025 registration for lectures, seminars and laboratory works takes place on 22–27 August.
VMU Expands Scholarship Opportunities to Support Talent Development
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is increasing the size, types, and number of scholarships available to new first-year students and, as a socially responsible institution, is striving in various ways to help young people obtain higher education.
T4EU Online Course on Matlab and Data Analysis for PhD Students
The European university alliance Transform4Europe and Saarland University invite PhD students to register for the online course Matlab and Data Analysis, which will be held on Microsoft Teams on the 1st, 2nd, 8th and 10th of October at 3–7 p.m. (Lithuania time). Online registration of participants is open until 14th of September.
VMU Tackles the Financial Sector’s Shortage of Legal Professionals
“The EU Digital Finance Strategy and the guidelines for the development of the FinTech sector in Lithuania recognise that the increasingly complex regulatory environment and compliance with these legal requirements pose some of the biggest challenges for financial institutions. Addressing these challenges requires experienced specialists from various fields who possess new skills. However, the shortage of qualified and suitable talent, as well as specialised studies, is acknowledged as one of the main issues in the financial sector,” says Dr. Paulius Astromskis, a lawyer and a researcher at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).
VMU Faculty of Arts Teachers on AI Risks and Interdisciplinarity
“Regarding artificial intelligence (AI), like everyone else, I am perplexed. A third-year student presented photographs that employed AI to depict the emotions of the people photographed using colours. Who owns this work? It reminds me of a story from ten years ago when a photographer left his camera in the jungle, a monkey took pictures with it, and later there were legal battles over the ownership of the photographs,” reflects Romualdas Požerskis, a photographer and a professor at the Faculty of Arts of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).
VMU Scientists: Lithuanian Youth’s Influence in Politics Is Growing
“Recently, political parties in Lithuania have seen an influx of younger members. This trend was evident in the latest municipal elections and the ongoing parliamentary campaign. Alongside their main activities, parties are developing youth organisations and preparing future party leaders. Furthermore, the Seimas has passed legislation allowing the creation of think tanks alongside parties, which many have taken advantage of. We see a lot of young faces in these think tanks, and many events are held thanks to them, which is encouraging,” remarks Andžejus Pukšto, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy of VMU, highlighting the growing role of youth in national politics.
