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Forum to Discuss Borders in Crisis
Borders and their crises are a frequent phenomenon of the recent decades: from the U.S. and Mexico to the Russian war in Ukraine. This topic will be discussed during the forum Borders in Crisis: Border Struggles and Border Violence in a Global Perspective, which will take place in Germany and online on 11-12 May. The forum is organised by the Transform4Europe partner Saarland University. Online registration is required.
A gift for university graduates – VMU Alumni ID
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in commemoration of the 34th anniversary of its restoration (founded in 1922, restored in 1989) presents a new interactive platform called "VMU alumni ID", which is integrated on https://alumni.vdu.lt/ website and invites graduates to “Join”.
T4E Lectures on Quantum Computing and Intercultural Competence
What is quantum computing and why is it fascinating? What are innovative ways to develop intercultural competences today? These and other questions will be answered at two public lectures in English which will be held on 9th and 11th of May at Saarland University and online. The Open Dual Lectures series are organised by the European university alliance Transform4Europe.
Open Dual Lectures: on living in the city and digital business
How to ensure that cities support the residents’ well-being and remain resilient to various challenges? How to effectively adapt business models for the digital sphere – following the example of Apple, Google and other successful companies? These questions will be discussed in two lectures organised by the international Transform4Europe Alliance. The lectures will be held on the 4th and 25th of May in Kaunas and will be streamed online.
Join VMU Mentor’s Community!
VMU International Cooperation Department invites full time VMU students to join the Mentor’s Programme and become mentors for the new incoming international students.
Vytautas Magnus University to Undergo External Assessment
On 3–5 May, a visit of an international team of experts of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) will take place at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). The expert group composed by SKVC will assess the performance of VMU.
Ambassador of Kingdom of Netherlands Will Discuss Human Rights at VMU
We kindly invite you to participate in the public lecture-discussion “Human Rights and Security Implementation Challenges in the Contemporary World” by H. E. Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jack Robert Twiss Quarles Van Ufford. The public lecture will be held on Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at 5 pm. in the Centre for Research and Studies at Vytautas Magnus University, V. Putvinskio St. 23, Room 106, Kaunas.
Guidelines on prevention of harassment and anti-gender violence at VMU
On the 8th of February, 2023, the VMU Senate approved an important organizational document – The Description of procedure for prevention of sexual harassment and gender-based violence at Vytautas Magnus University. This document is an integral part of the university’s equal opportunities policies detailed in the VMU Strategic Plan for 2021-2027 and the Gender Equality Plan 2021-2025. Together, these important strategic documents mark the University's commitment to community cohesion and synergy, valuing the diversity of the community and the personal autonomy of its members, ensuring equal opportunities and non-discrimination, and highlighting the importance of dignity, respect and human rights.
Language learning: a window to other cultures and better jobs
“For a young person entering the labour market, knowing languages opens up opportunities for better paid jobs that will enable them to better fulfil themselves. There is also a proven intercultural benefit – learning a language opens a window to another culture. Today, in the labour market and in the world of science, English is a necessary ‘global’ competence, and knowledge of other languages is an advantage. Speaking a foreign language other than English at work, a language that is your colleagues’ or business partners’ first language, gives you an understanding of a multicultural world and improves your performance. Neurolinguistic research shows that the knowledge and active use of several languages improves cognitive abilities at different ages – it helps schoolchildren to perform better in mathematics and other tasks, and it delays senile dementia at an older age,” says Assoc. Prof. Vilma Bijeikienė, the Vice-Rector for Communication at Vytautas Magnus University, explaining the benefits of knowing languages in today’s world.
Professional Development Activities for VMU Staff in May
VMU Professional Competence Development Centre team invites you to actively participate in professional development activities organised in May for academic and non-academic staff and students. Training topics range from English language training and research data management to business idea generation workshop and home exercise. We also encourage the University community to participate in international "Transform4Europe" trainings (in English), which will offer the opportunity to learn more about creating podcasts, delivering lectures to multilingual student groups, promoting the well-being and inclusion of students with disabilities in the university environment, and intercultural communication.
