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Livestream: 6th National Forum on Human Rights
On December 8th, Friday, the public is invited to attend the 6th National Forum on Human Rights (NFHR), which will be held at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania. The annual event unites various social groups and provides a platform for different voices in order to ensure better quality of life for all residents of Lithuania regardless of their nationality, race, faith, gender, social status, or opinions. The event is livestreamed online.
VMU Organized “Disability Forum: Inclusive Higher Education 2023”
On November 21st the second “Disability Forum: Inclusive Higher Education 2023” took place at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). As an implementation of the Disability Policy of the University of Inclusion, the Forum was attended by Lithuanian and foreign higher education experts who are experienced in creating reasonable accommodations to increase accessibility of higher education for students with various disabilities/individual needs.
Platform for Items Exchange Will be Launched Within DON@ Project
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) representatives participated in a transnational meeting held in Valencia, Spain, on November 7-8. The objective of the meeting was to discuss what has already been done and outline the next steps for developing the "DON@ – Donation Opportunities for Newcomers" project.
VMU Music Academy’s Festive Christmas Concert
As the most beautiful holidays of the year approach, the Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University cordially invites you to a festive Christmas concert, which will take place on Friday, 15 December, at 17:00, at VMU Great Hall (S. Daukanto g. 28).
VMU Community’s Christmas
Every year, the anticipation of the major holidays prompts us to pause and reflect on the work accomplished, goals achieved, and dreams fulfilled over the past year. At the same time, this festive season inspires us to rejoice and appreciate the time spent with those around us. We warmly invite the university community to gather on Friday, 22 December, at 13:00, in the 2nd-floor foyer of the VMU Great Hall (S. Daukanto g. 28), to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season.
VMU Scientists Have Launched New Project “NENUPHAR”
Scientists from Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) Department of Water Engineering and the Institute of Bioeconomy Research, led by Professor Arvydas Povilaitis, have started a large-scale HORIZON EUROPE CL6-2022-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-02 (Clean environment and zero pollution) project NENUPHAR - "New governance models to enhance nutrient pollution handling and nutrients recycling". The project brings together representatives from science, business, and non-governmental organizations from 21 European Union countries. The project duration is 4 years.
The student survey “Teaching and learning evaluation” is underway
At the end of each semester, all students of bachelor, master, integrated and professional studies are invited to share their opinion about teachers’ and their own work during the study courses. The Autumn semester survey has started at University, and it will be open until the 23rd of December.
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.
