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Exchange Programs Abroad – A Chance to Reflect on Yourself
“When I go to study abroad with Erasmus, I understand that no one knows about my achievements, no one knows who I am, what knowledge I have. So you have to prove what you know. That’s interesting – it’s another opportunity to look at yourself from a different angle,” says Palina Salei, an English Philology student at VMU, who spent a semester studying at the University of Alicante in Spain as part of an Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Exchange Studies in Japan has Opened up New Perspectives
“I’m probably the only one from my town who has gone to an East Asian country on my own,” laughs Gražvydas Stanevičius, a third-year student at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), who spent half a year in Japan as part of an exchange programme. He returned home not only having improved his Japanese language skills and made friends with people from all over the world, but also with a dream to visit Japan again and start his career there.
Remarkable Leap: VMU Rises by 100 Positions in World Rankings
In the latest QS World University Rankings, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has significantly improved and maintained high scores, particularly in the field of internationalisation, where VMU remains the leader in Lithuania in terms of the ratio of international students and faculty. Moreover, regarding total points amongst the five ranked Lithuanian universities, VMU has moved up from fourth to second place.
Opportunities for VMU Students to Start the Summer with “Coursera”
"Coursera" platform offers a flexible self-learning model and a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities, allowing to explore new areas, improve skills and gain a competitive advantage when planning future career in the labour market. Anyone who wants to learn can plan the duration and timing of the courses according to own availability, at a time that suits them, by joining the "Coursera" platform. The platform offers learners access to a wide range of topics such as coding, language learning, public speaking, psychology, career planning, etc. Registered users can learn from more than 275 leading universities and companies from all over the world (Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, etc.).
The Hybrid Regional Heritage Workshops for Students
Transform4Europe invites university students to participate in a hybrid event – the Regional Heritage Workshops. These workshops will provide an opportunity to delve into cultural heritage and its management in contemporary Europe, exploring its various dimensions – local, regional, national, and European.
Online Webinar “Future Horizons: Opportunities for VMU Graduates”
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) International Cooperation Department is pleased to invite our international soon-to-be graduates to an online event aimed at providing all the essential information they need to smoothly transition into the next phase of their journey. The event will take place on June 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Calling All VMU Students: Donate Items for Future Students’ Needs
We are inviting all VMU students to share items they no longer need with an incoming exchange or full-time students arriving in August. This initiative is part of DON@ – Donation Opportunities for Newcomers.
Erasmus+ Teaching Visits for VMU Academic Staff
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) International Cooperation Department invites all VMU academic staff members to participate in the contest for Erasmus+ teaching visits in EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries.
Disability Forum: Inclusive Higher Education Was Held for the 3rd Time
On May 22, Vytautas Magnus University, as part of the implementation of its Disability Policy of the University of Inclusive Opportunities, organized the third Disability Forum: Inclusive Higher Education 2024. The event, which has now become a tradition, was attended by Lithuanian higher education experts experienced in creating reasonable accommodation and increasing the accessibility of higher education for persons with various disabilities or individual needs.
T4EU Summer School for Early-Stage Researchers
The 14th Lisbon Summer School for the Study of Culture will be the first Transform4Europe Summer School for Early-Stage Researchers. Organised under the theme ‘Culture at War’, the event will take place between 24 and 29 June 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
