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Historical Agreement: Kaunas Universities Join Forces
Universities operating in Kaunas unite for a unique initiative. For the first time, an ambitious agreement is signed, providing for close cooperation in the fields of science, studies, and practice between four higher education institutions: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuanian Sports University (LSU), and Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).
Joint Picnic of Ukrainians and Lithuanians
On the International Children's Day, 1 June, Ukrainian citizens residing in Kaunas and Kaunas citizens are invited to take part in a solidarity picnic, which will take place in the VMU Botanical Garden from 5 p.m. One of the longest open-air art galleries in the Baltic States, aimed at communicating freedom and the brutality of war, will also be launched on this day. The initiators of the picnic are 1k.lt and the International Congress "CoHappiness. Rewilding & Rethinking."
Become a Young Observer in “Horizon Europe” evaluations
2022 The European Year of Youth is dedicated to young people, their lives, education, and career. In the framework, DG Research & today Innovation is launching a new initiative: HORIZON EUROPE calls YOUTH 2022. It will intensify efforts to include youth priorities in relevant EU policy areas and at every level of the EU’s decision-making process.
First COREnet Call for Short-Term Scientific Mission Applications
Interested in gaining new skills, knowledge and bringing expertise to your country? Apply for a Short-Term Scientific Mission (hereinafter STSM) within the area of migration and religious diversity.
Free Online Summer Course “Doing Business in LATAM” for Students
VMU together with the University of Rosario invites students to a free online summer course "Doing Business in LATAM" in Colombia.
VMU invites you to 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The season of the newly established Lithuanian 3×3 Basketball League is about to start! This Saturday from 10:30 a.m. (05.14) at the VMU President Valdas Adamkus Sports Centre “ELITAS” group will play, and on Sunday (05.15) from 10:30 a.m. the most awaited clash of basketball players from the “PRO” group will take place at the “Hoptrans” Arena, which this year will be located at the VMU Botanical Garden, where the Vytautas Magnus basketball team will also compete.
Public lecture by doc. dr. Ihor Lantukh from Kharkiv University
Vytautas Magnus University Department of Sociology would like to invite you to a public lecture given by doc. dr. Ihor Lantukh from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (Ukraine). The title of the lecture: "Deconstruction of Ukrainian identity through the prism of the war between East and West”.
Spring Festival 2022 invites to burst the Bubbles in the Environment
Spring festival (Pavasario festivalis) is an event organized by the Student Representation of Vytautas Magnus University for the 21st time, dedicated not only to Vytautas Magnus University, but also to the entire Kaunas city community. The motto of this year’s festival, “Let’s Burst the Bubbles!”. Therefore, on May 11 and 13, the organizers invite you to develop critical thinking, get acquainted with different opinions and nurture your distinctions.
Ukrainian Citizens are Invited to Apply for Summer Course
Ukrainian citizens who are lecturers, researchers and educators working in Lithuanian research and study institutions, as well as Ukrainian citizens studying at higher education institutions, are invited to apply for and join the Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course in Kaunas, which will take place from the 18th of July until the 12th of August.
VMU signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mariupol University
During the meeting of VMU Rector's Council on May 4, the Rector of Vytautas Magnus University Prof. Juozas Augutis signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rector of Mariupol State University (MSU) (Ukraine) Prof. Mykola Trofymenko. With this memorandum, universities undertake to carry out joint study programs, including double degree programs, to develop international projects, to share scientific material and good academic practice, and to conduct bilateral exchanges between academic staff and students.
