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28th Central European Political Science Association (CEPSA) Conference
The Central European Political Science Association (CEPSA), in partnership with the Lithuanian Political Science Association and Vytautas Magnus University, will host the 28th Annual CEPSA Conference, titled “Twenty Years of EU Membership: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Opportunities.”
Thirteenth “Avanti” Festival: Joining Forces to Outdo Ourselves
“Avanti”, a festival that surprises its visitors with unique concerts every year, invites you to experience much more than just high-level chamber music this year. Organised for the thirteenth time by Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Chamber Orchestra and festival director Rita Bieliauskaite, the festival reacts to the current social and artistic trends.
Lack of German-Speaking Workers – A Strategic Problem for Lithuania
While Germany is one of the most significant investors in Lithuania and, from now on, a key NATO collective defence partner (with a transfer of 5,000 troops and civilians from the German brigade to Lithuania by 2027), there remains a shortage of German-speaking workers in our country.
European Day of Languages at Vytautas Magnus University
On September 26th, European Day of Languages, Vytautas Magnus University's Institute of Foreign Languages invites you to the lecture on how to learn languages with the help of AI and to participate in "Language Exchange".
Paralympian and VMU Graduate Oksana: “There Are No Impossible Things”
At the beginning of September, during the Paralympic Games held in Paris, VMU graduate Oksana Dobrovolskaja represented Lithuania. Four years ago, in the Tokyo Games, she finished 8th, but this year she proudly secured 5th place.
Sorting Alone is Insufficient to Tackle Earth’s Waste Surplus
Climate change is increasingly identified as one of the greatest threats not only to the environment but also to economic growth and social stability. It is significantly driven by increasing energy demand, overconsumption, agriculture, and inadequate waste management.
Philosopher Oral: Čiurlionis is more than a Lithuanian artist
What can modern philosophers tell us about our society? How can the depth of philosophy be revealed in the painting of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis? We talk about it with the philosopher of Turkish origin Dr. Şevket Benhür Oral, a professor at the Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute of Vytautas Magnus University.
VMU community invited to an open introductory baseball practice
Are you dreaming of trying out baseball, but haven't found the opportunity to do so? We offer you a great opportunity from the VMU Sports Center and the Kaunas Baseball Club 'Lituanica'!
VMU – The Largest University in Kaunas by Student Numbers
With the start of the academic year, Kaunas saw an influx of students, the majority of whom chose to study at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). In terms of the number of bachelor’s and integrated studies students admitted to universities this year, VMU remains among the leaders in Lithuania, welcoming 1,385 first-year students. More than 8,000 candidates who met the admission requirements expressed their interest in studying in bachelor’s programmes offered at the University, marking a 12% increase from the previous year.
Innovative Teaching Competition
All VMU lecturers are invited to apply for the first-ever "Teaching Innovation Competition", which will award cash prizes to the winners.
