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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.
A University That Shapes Individuals
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), which last year celebrated the 35th anniversary of its reestablishment and the introduction of artes liberales (liberal arts) studies in Lithuania, has declared 2025 as the Year of Student Well-being.
VMU Organizes International Event Focused on Fostering Quality Culture
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is hosting an international Erasmus+ BIP event aimed at fostering quality culture in higher education. Organized by the Study Quality Unit, the event titled Fostering Quality Culture in HEI will bring together professionals from various European institutions to explore and advance quality assurance (QA) practices in higher education.
Erasmus+ Traineeship Competition
The competition for Erasmus+ students or recent graduates traineeship in EU/EEA is now open! The application deadline is August 31, 2025.
A Discussion with Ms. L. Pilukaitė: How the European Commission Shapes Europe
The Department of Political Science is pleased to invite you to a special meeting with Ms. Laimutė Pilukaitė, Head of the Political Reporting Team at the European Commission Representation in Lithuania.
Registration for the Freedom to Create 2025 Conference
VMU invites you to participate in a student conference “Freedom to Create” which will be held on May 9th, 2025. The conference is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the most famous Lithuanian artist and composer, Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1910).
Students Invited to First Festival of European Culture and Languages in Italy
On 7-11 July, The Transform4Europe Alliance invites VMU BA, MA, and PhD students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) “First Festival of European Culture and Languages. Tourism and Heritage from the Border” which will take place in Trieste, Italy.
