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Last Call: T4EU Sustainable Heritage Student Competition
VMU invites students of all levels to participate in the first Sustainable Heritage competition of the European University Alliance Transform4Europe. Application deadline has been extended until 28 April.
Fostering Quality Culture: Representatives from European Universities Share Experiences at a First International Initiative organized by VMU
From April 7th to 11th, 2025, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted the international Erasmus+ BIP event "Fostering Quality Culture in HEI," dedicated to quality assurance experts from higher education institutions. The event was organized by the VMU Study Quality Department to create a platform for sharing best practices, discussing quality assurance challenges, and strengthening international ties among colleagues.
New VMU Vice-Rectors Have Been Approved
The Council of VMU has approved the university's vice-rectors for the upcoming term. The newly approved Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Finance Prof. Dr. Astrida Miceikienė, Vice-Rector for Studies Assoc. Prof. Rytis Pakrosnis, and Vice-Rector for Research and Innovations Dr. Rolandas Urbonas will start work on 1 October, together with VMU Rector-Elect Prof. Dr. Ineta Dabašinskienė.
Ornithologist Marius Karlonas’ Advice for Pupils: Life is Short, Don’t Scatter Your Attention
Surrounded by forests and swamps, Didysis Raistas is the hometown of ornithologist, nature guide, author of bird books, and founder of Ornitostogos Marius Karlonas—it is the place where his career was shaped. However, according to the naturalist, the path of one's life is determined not just by the environment but also by one's sense of community: whether you seek personal benefit or focus on the environment.
VMU Hosting Exhibition Dedicated to Ukrainian Children in Russian Captivity
The Madonna Icons on Ammunition Crates, an exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian children held in Russian captivity, is currently open at VMU Central Building (28 S. Daukanto g., Kaunas), near the Mariupol State University’s Centre. The exhibition’s authors are Ukrainian artists: painter, book illustrator Sonya Atlantova and artist, writer Oleksandr Klymenko.
VMU Hosted T4EU Conference PROF-SYNERGY on Professional Excellence of All Employees
From April 9 to 11, 2025, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted the Transform4Europe Alliance’s international conference “Enhancing Professional Excellence: Synergy of Academic and Non-Academic Staff (PROF-SYNERGY)”.
International conference History, Culture and Heritage of Manors in Central and Eastern Europe
The international conference “History, Culture and Heritage of Manors in Central Eastern Europe” will be held from 24 to 26 April 2025 at Vytautas Magnus University (Aula Magna, Gimnazijos g. 7, Kaunas) and Panemune Castle.
T4EU Awards at VMU Recognised Academic and Non-Academic Staff
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), member and current president of the Transform4Europe Alliance, hosted the award ceremony of innovative teaching and, for the first time, non-academic staff. The awards recognised the most innovative practices introduced by the employees of the alliance’s universities.
PhD Student Princess Thembisile Sibanda: VMU Has Made Commendable Efforts to Support Students with Diverse Needs
“Lithuania has a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. This country’s culture was fascinating to experience. The people I met were kind and welcoming”, says Princess Thembisile Sibanda, PhD student from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) who visited VMU as a participant of the Erasmus exchange program.
Student Dance Festival “Baltics Dancing”
Baltics Dancing is a student dance festival with a history dating back to 1965. The festival is alternately hosted in the Baltic countries, and this time, it will take place in Lithuania. Celebrating its honorable 60th anniversary, the event will bring together students from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia for a shared celebration. The festival is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of folk dances, songs, and the cultural heritage of the three Baltic nations.
