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Aiming to bring together and unite VMU alumni
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), as part of its 2021-2027 strategic goals related to mobilising the alumni community, keeping in touch with and improving the university’s community through alumni experience, has established the position of VMU Alumni Coordinator, which will be held by Samanta Ėringė, VMU alumni who graduated with a Bachelor’s major in Creative Industries.
University Fee Exemptions Were Awarded for Students
Vytautas Magnus university (VMU) publishes the results of an open competition for university fee exemptions for Autumn semester 2021/2022. The purpose of the competition is to achieve the mission of socially responsible university by reducing social exclusion, creating appropriate financial conditions for VMU students to be accommodated and (or) study (taking into account different social (material) situations, study results and (or) accommodation in the dormitory).
“Rural Development 2021”: Focus on Bioeconomy and Climate Change
The 10th anniversary international scientific conference “Rural Development 2021” took place on the 21st – 23rd of September at the Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU Agriculture Academy). In relation to bioeconomy development in response to the challenges of climate change, the participants of the conference all agreed that pro-active decisions reducing the climate change and securing protection of the depleting biological resources would be necessary with the view towards sustainable development of the world and quality, secure, and clean life of the humankind.
The First International European Day of Languages at VMU
Which nation celebrates the Alphabet Day? How to read a German word which is one line long or even longer easily? What is the most beautiful sentence in Estonian? Is the concept of time understood in the same way in every country? Moreover, how to use this knowledge in academic and professional activities? These are just a few of the questions answered at the International Event for European Day of Languages.
Business and Science Forum: Challenges and Prospects of the Green Deal
The Forum – International Conference “Green Deal: Guidelines Improving the Well-being of Society and Business” took place at the Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU Agriculture Academy) on the 21st of September. The leaders of science and business of an international scale held discussions in the efforts to find the solutions for more efficient use of natural resources enabling preservation of the biological diversity, reducing the pollution and securing the well-being of people at large through development of sustainable economy of the EU.
Opening of Taiwan Photography Exhibition
VMU Centre for Asian Studies is inviting not to miss the opening of Dr. Arvydas Kumpis photography exhibition “Taiwan: Between Tradition and Modernity” which is going to take place on October 1st, 13:45 at the 4th floor gallery (V. Putvinskio g. 23, Kaunas). After the opening we are inviting all to open lecture (in English) by Alex Fratila during which he will introduce contemporary Taiwan’s societal peculiarities and cultural variety. The exhibition will take place until November 29th at the 4th floor gallery.
Computer Literacy Test for First Year Students
First year students who did not take Computer Literacy test on August 26th, 2021 will have a chance to do this on September 29th. The computer literacy test will be open on 29 of September from 11.00 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. Lithuanian time.
Transform4Europe: Representatives of Partner Universities visited VMU
On September 15-17, Vytautas Magnus University was visited by the partners of the European University, Transform4Europe Alliance: a delegation from the University of Silesia in Katowice (USil) from Poland and representatives of the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA). We are delighted and proud that Vytautas Magnus University was chosen as the first destination for an experience sharing visit among Transform4Europe partners.
International Conference about Migration, Diaspora and Border studies
Vytautas Magnus university as a Part of GlocalEAst consortium organizes a conference “Teaching methodologies and approaches to border, migration and diaspora studies” on 23rd of September 2021. During the conference Lithuanian and international scholars and experts will discuss actual challenges of the field and prof. Krzysztof Czyżewski will deliver a key-note speech “I am with You. Practising the Borderland”.
Internship at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
VMU International Cooperation Department is pleased to inform you that the Internship Programme at the prestigous Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is open for applications.
