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VMU and Its Community Members Receive Acknowledgment
On 18 November 2003, a historic decision in the field of human rights was made with the adoption of the Republic of Lithuania Law on Equal Treatment. To mark the occasion, the Seimas hosted an event where panellists shared their behind-the-scenes experiences of the law’s adoption in 2003, discussed what two decades of equal opportunities protection have looked like, and considered future prospects. The event also featured the presentation of certificates of appreciation to individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the implementation of equal opportunities in Lithuania over the past 20 years.
Socially Inclusive Art Exhibition “Bridging the Gap / Bendrystės link”
The socially inclusive art exhibition “Bridging the Gap / Bendrystės link” of the art residency platform “Magic Carpets“ and the Centre for People with Disabilities “Korys” will be opened Friday, November 24th, 11:00 at the VMU Art Gallery “101” (Muitines st. 7, Kaunas). This exhibition seeks to highlight the processes of bridging the social divide and changing cultural consciousness.
VMU Rector Prof. Augutis: The Uniqueness of VMU Must be Preserved
“The artes liberales system, which provides a broad education, is becoming increasingly important – it is no coincidence that in their external evaluations of Vytautas Magnus University, international experts have repeatedly emphasised its uniqueness and the need to preserve it not only at the university but also at the national level. There will always be those within the community, especially young people, who do not fit into established programmes. Likewise, there will always be those who are searching and creating. Therefore, the learning system should be such that it does not confine the learner to a narrow programme framework, but instead allows them to shape their own tasks and learning programme,” says VMU Rector Prof. Juozas Augutis, discussing the benefits of the artes liberales (liberal arts) principles applied at the University.
Exhibition “Into Europe: Ireland and the EU 1973 – 2023”
The Embassy of Ireland, in cooperation with Vytautas Magnus University, invites you to the exhibition “Into Europe: Ireland and the EU 1973 – 2023” celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the European Union. The exhibition will be open from 23 November to 8 December at Vytautas Magnus University, 3rd floor, V. Putvinskio St. 23, Kaunas.
From Graduates to Current Students: “VMU is a Platform for Discovery”
The traditional discussion “Resilience and Optimism of VMU Alumni around the World” featured the valuable perspectives of VMU international graduates and covered two main topics: Entering the Lithuanian job market after graduation for foreign graduates and Academic career path insights.
VMU held a Conference on Higher Education Integration in Ukraine
On 16 November 2023, Vytautas Magnus University, The Lithuanian President Office and The Embassy of Ukraine in Lithuania held an international conference “Higher Education in Turbulent Times: towards European networking and integration”.
Contests for Teaching and Training Visits under Erasmus+ Programme
International Cooperation Department invites all VMU academic and non-academic staff members to participate in the Erasmus+ contests: the contest for Erasmus+ teaching visits in Programme countries (EU/EEA countries) and the contest for Erasmus+ teaching and training visits in Partner countries (non-EU/EEA countries). The visits will be conducted in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Dr. Martín Parselis Public Lectures at VMU
VMU Vytautas Kavolis Interdisciplinary Professorship welcomes Martín Parselis, a guest of the Dana Gedvila Fund, who is a technology scholar, educator, and artist from Argentina of Lithuanian descent.
The First Art Museum on the Moon to Feature Artwork from Kaunas
On 16 November, NASA’s SpaceX Falcon 9 will transport a live painting from the No-Fly Zone open-air gallery to the Moon, destined for the Lunaprise art museum – the first of its kind in the galaxy. This piece, created by Scott Hattox (USA) for the Lithuania-based gallery, an initiative of the members of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), is one of 222 artworks selected globally that best embody the spirit of our times and human creativity. Functioning as an indestructible time capsule, the museum will serve as a significant legacy for future generations, marking NASA’s first return to the Moon’s surface in over 50 years.
VMU to host Remote Creative Workshop with Playwright Aristide Tarnagda
In March 2024, at the National Kaunas Drama Theatre (Lithuania) a play will come to life on a stage as a part of the international Creative Europe project “Deconfining: Deconfining Arts, Culture and Policies in Europe and Africa” which unites European and African theatre and visual culture artists. While waiting for the premiere, on November 14th and December 7th, at 6 PM, a remote creative workshop will be held in French with ARISTIDE TARNAGDA.
