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Student internship: it helps international students become more open
Nelli Yeghiazaryan, a Master's student in the Future Media and Journalism programme from Armenia, participated in the Internships for International Full-time students in Lithuania, which began earlier this year and which allows foreign students and graduates of full-time studies to apply for internships in the Lithuanian market.
Studies in Mauritius – an Island Where Various Traditions Blend
“The culture of Mauritius is unique and rich, combining African, Indian, European, and Chinese traditions. It was a strange experience to live in a country where so many different cultures and beliefs coexist,” says Jacinta Vaičekauskaitė, a VMU student who studied in Mauritius through the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Assoc. Prof. Kamandulytė-Merfeldienė: The Youth Read More Than Before
“Literacy is often defined as the ability to write or speak correctly. However, it’s worth discussing what constitutes “correct” language – is it the ability to express thoughts fluently and achieve communicative goals, or is it writing without errors?” says Assoc. Prof. Laura Kamandulytė-Merfeldienė, Head of the Department of Lithuanian Studies at VMU.
Open Call: Borders and Bridges: Migration and Transformation in Europe
Saarland University, in cooperation with Vytautas Magnus University, is pleased to invite you to the conference Borders and Bridges: Migration and Transformation in Europe which will take place in Germany and online on 9-11 September 2024. Registration is open until 1 August.
Citizens of Ukraine are Invited to Enroll at VMU
Vytautas Magnus University is inviting Ukrainians to choose full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies in Kaunas and Vilnius. The university also offers tuition fee waivers up to 100 percent.
VMU Signs Cooperation Agreement with Adelphi University in New York
During a working visit to the USA, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector Prof. Juozas Augutis and Vice-Rector for Communication Assoc. Prof. Vilma Bijeikienė signed a cooperation agreement with Adelphi University in New York.
VMU to Be the First in the World to Sequence the Wisent Genome
“Sequencing the genome of the European bison, or the wisent, marks the first global attempt to sequence the genome of these animals, thereby anticipating a major breakthrough,” says Algimantas Paulauskas, Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Vytautas Magnus University, introducing an innovative project.
Biotechnology – One of the Engines of Global Economic Growth
“Today, biotechnology is one of the engines of European and global economic growth: in 2023, the global biotechnology market reached a staggering USD 1.55 trillion. Its applications are extensive, ranging from new and healthy food products and disease treatments to genetic engineering and environmental protection. Green and agricultural biotechnology are among the EU’s top priorities, with various EU programmes focusing on food innovations, such as the use of alternative materials like corn protein or fishmeal,” says Prof. Saulius Mickevičius, Doctor of Physics and Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at VMU, discussing the potential of biotechnology.
Blended Intensive Program Focused on Improvement of Language Teaching
On 3–7 June, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted blended intensive program (BIP) for lecturers titled SALT: Strategies advancing language teaching, which welcomed language lecturers from Poland, Germany, Ireland, Ukraine, and Lithuania. The program was organised by the Transform4Europe Aliance and the VMU Institute of Foreign Languages.
Apply Now: Student Summer School (Co)happiness Lab at VMU
The summer is here, along with the opportunity to try out different learning experiences at the university: this time, students are invited to focus on their inner selves and their relationship with the surroundings. The European university alliance Transform4Europe invites students to three-day summer school (Co)happiness Lab, which will take place at Vytautas Magnus University on 27–29 August.
