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On the Other Side of the World: Argentina Welcomed with Economic Crisis, Heat, and European Culture
“To see with my own eyes how much theory meets practice in the region – that alone made it worthwhile to visit Argentina”, says Karolis Kasarauskas, graduate of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), who spent the second semester of his master’s studies as a participant of the Erasmus+ exchange program at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. In the student’s words, it is a very interesting country full of contrasts, to put it in Spanish – otra parte del mundo (the other side of the world).
Kaunas Named One of the Most Attractive Cities for Students
In the latest QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranking, Kaunas was ranked 142nd. The city’s largest university by student population, VMU, continues to hold the title of the most international and broadest-scope university in Lithuania.
Noise Pollution is Increasingly Bothersome to City Dwellers: Harm Is Not Just Physical but also Mental
"We’ve noticed that the pollution caused by noise is increasingly becoming the source of not just physical but also psychological problems”, says the head of the Dept. of Environmental Sciences at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Professor Dr. Audrius Dėdelė.
The Second Visit of the Lithuanian Consortium to the MIT: A Glimpse into World-Class Science and Innovation
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), the coordinator of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) program in Lithuania, together with partners from the Lithuanian consortium, visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA, for the second time on June 8–14, 2025. This high-level visit, following the first one held on March 16–21, 2025, was aimed at gaining deeper insights into the infrastructure of the world-leading university, meeting scientists and leaders, and participating in the North American Lithuanian Business Forum. Both visits were funded by the Research Council of Lithuania.
34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2025
We kindly invite you to participate in the 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2025 which will take place on September 9-12, 2025, at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in Kaunas.
T4EU Seed Funding Program for VMU Staff
Academic staff, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and other members of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Alliance are invited to apply for the Seed Funding Programme. Applications are open until September 30.
Premier Screening of the Documentary Film “The Real Ones / Справжні”
On July 4th at 7 p.m., a free screening of the documentary film “The Real Ones / Справжні” by Ukrainian director Denys Vorobyov will take place in the Senate Hall of Vytautas Magnus University (VDU). The event will be attended by the director and the film’s creative team.
Creativity in Science: Master’s Thesis Earned a Prize in Brussels
The MA thesis of VMU graduate Eglė Vaizgėlaitė, recognized last year in the Lithuanian Supreme Court’s competition, this year has received the prestigious Lewis Master Thesis Award.
Open Call for T4EU Student Initiatives
The Transform4Europe Alliance (T4EU) invites students from VMU and other T4EU universities to join up into teams and create initiatives that will improve collaboration, cooperation, and sustainability of T4EU, as well as benefit general well-being on the university level.
Diplomas Awarded to VMU Graduates (PHOTOS, updated)
From 18 to 23 June, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted festive diploma award ceremonies.
