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Nominal Scholarships of I. Bielevičius were Awarded to VMU Students
Mr. Ignas Bielevičius, a graduate of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Faculty of Informatics, for the second year in a row has established two nominal, annual scholarships of 500 EUR for students of VMU. The purpose of these scholarships is to financially encourage students for their good study results and active participation in scientific and / or social activities.
Religious Minorities in Soviet Lithuania: Secret Meetings in Forests
"As the holidays approach, many still remember the stories of people celebrating religious holidays in hiding, with their curtains closed during the Soviet times. The Soviet government's hostility to religion may be interpreted in various ways, but it is important to emphasize that it was a political regime whose hostility toward religion came primarily from the state's desire to control and subordinate all religious organizations for its own purposes, although freedom of conscience was not officially forbidden," says VMU Professor Milda Ališauskienė, who, together with her colleagues, conducted a study on religious minorities in Soviet Lithuania.
Students and Experts to discuss Platformization in Lithuanian Media
What is the impact of global platforms on local/national media business solutions? How journalism and advertising practices are reconfigured by digital platforms? How do digital platforms reconfigure media audiences? These and other issues will be addressed during online seminar “Platformization and changing news media ecology in Lithuania“. The seminar will take place on Thursday, December 16th, 11 a.m. on MS Teams platform.
The University Flag Will Invite People to Gather in the Town of Šilalė
Initiative of the Flag Bearer's Mission, launched by Vytautas Magnus University at the end of 2019, is gradually gaining the momentum and is contributing to the implementation of the University's new 2021-2027 Strategic Plan, which focuses on the mobilisation, listening, and well-being of the VMU alumni community. Mrs. Samanta Ėringė, Alumni Coordinator, says that the University has a very important task in building an alumni community – to keep in touch and at the same time to maintain a connection and relationship with the successful alumni, who have graduated from the University.
Faculty of Arts invites you to a Final Conference of Project “DeuS”
We are pleased to announce that on the 16th of December 2021, creative and cultural professionals have the chance to be a part of a unique experience, hosted by DeuS in Matera, Italy. DeuS will run a pop-up radio station created especially for the final conference of DeuS.
VMU Teachers’ podcast “Freely and Critically” now available in English
Professor Gintautas Mažeikis and Associate Professor Tomas Kavaliauskas, researchers at the VMU Social and Political Critique Center who have launched a new podcast series in September called "Freely and Critically", are excited to present an updated format as from now on, the podcast will be available in English and Russian languages.
VMU Disability Policy – A University Culture Based On Human Rights
Every year on December 3rd, the world celebrates the International Day of People with Disabilities. It is a reminder and an opportunity to reflect on the situation of people with disabilities in society – their rights, freedoms, quality of life and discrimination.
Conference on Alliances in Higher Education transformation
How boldly should we innovate European education? What transformational changes does higher education need to go through? Vytautas Magnus university (VMU) together with other Lithuanian higher education institutions would like to invite you to watch the online event “Higher education transformation: alliances as a strategic direction“. The event will be held online on the 9th of December, 9:00 – 12:30 (CET).
Apply now: Transform4Europe Chair Exchange Teaching Mobility Programme
The Transform4Europe Chair Exchange Initiative will contribute to an enhanced and more structured teaching staff mobility. A Transform4Europe Chair is a teaching position on a topic relevant to the Alliance priority areas.
Social Remittances of (Re)Migrants for Society Welfare Growth
On Thursday 9 December, 5 p.m., a research presentation and discussion titled Social Remittances of (Re)Migrants for Society Welfare Growth will be held online. During the event, research will be presented which explores how (re)migrants - people who departed from the country after the 90s and have higher education – "give back" to their homeland. The study was conducted by the scholars at Vytautas Magnus University and Social Innovations Institute in Lithuania along with colleagues in Croatia, Poland, and the UK. Those wishing to participate are invited to register online.
