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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.
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VMU: Designed to Develop Individuals Prepared to Tackle Challenges
“During a recent international expert assessment, experts noted that the Artes Liberales studies at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) are distinguished by the highest level of student study individualisation and are unique within the context of higher education across Europe. This is the highest recognition we have aimed for,” says Dr. Simona Pilkienė, Vice-Rector for Studies at VMU.
Apply Now: Conference on Health of Working-Age and Older Adults
The University of Primorska, partner of the Transform4Europe Alliance, invites VMU researchers to register for the 7th scientific and professional conference with international participation Health of Working-Age and Older Adults, which will be held in Slovenia on 19-20 September.
VMU to Hold Conference on Well-Being of Child and Family
On 15–16 October, the Department of Social Work at the VMU Faculty of Social Sciences together with its partners is organizing the international scientific and practice conference Well-Being of the Child and Family. What Can Social Work Offer in a Context of Dynamic Change? The participants will be able to register online from 22 August until 1 October.
T4EU Mobility Week in Poland – European Universities’ Diplomacy
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey at the third edition of the T4EU Mobility Week, hosted by the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, from October 21st to 25th, 2024. The theme of this year's event is "European Universities' Diplomacy." The registration to the events for the students is open until 25 August.
Olena Zelenska: VMU Centre of Ukraine Restores Opportunities
"Dear Lithuanian and Ukrainian friends, it seems like only yesterday that we opened the Centre of Ukraine in Lithuania. It seems like only yesterday that Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) welcomed it so warmly, and today it is already celebrating its second anniversary. But these two years have been filled with so many events and achievements that they could span decades,” said Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska on June 29th, congratulating the Centre of Ukraine at VMU on its second anniversary.
Apply Now: T4EU Bootcamp in Bulgaria
Young researchers and graduate students from VMU and other Transform4Europe universities are invited to attend the first T4EU Bootcamp, which will take place from 10 to 12 September 2024 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Academics and stakeholders from T4EU regions are also invited to attend as mentors.
