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An Extraordinary Artistic Fiesta “Loud Words!” Will Take Place at VMU
On Saturday, January 22, 4 p.m., an extraordinary artistic fiesta “Loud Words!” will take place at Vytautas Magnus University's Great Hall. This unique event of the opening weekend of Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022 will allow its participants to immerse themselves in the magic of word and sound: the performances of Lithuanian and foreign artists will convince that the combination of poetry and music are much more than just sung poetry or hip-hop.
Exhibition by VMU Professor Opened at the House of Signatories
On January 7, a photo-video exhibition “To Destroy the Empire of Evil” by professor and photographer at the VMU Department of Contemporary Arts Romualdas Požerskis, and film director Sergei Loznica, was opened at the House of Signatories in Vilnius. Two famous creators are inviting to take a look at the years of great significance for Lithuania and remember the events that led to the liberation of our country and laid the foundations for the collapse of the Soviet empire.
Season’s Greetings to VMU Community from the Rector
Season’s Greetings to VMU Community from the Rector Juozas Augutis.
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.
Invitation to VMU Chamber Orchestra’s Opera Gala Concert
In anticipation of the most beautiful holidays of the year, we kindly invite you to the VMU Chamber Orchestra's 10th Anniversary Opera Gala Concert, which will take place on Thursday, December 16, 7 p.m., at the VMU Great Hall (S. Daukanto st. 28).
National Forum on Human Rights to Focus on Various Forms of Violence
On December 10, the Human Rights Day, the 4th National Forum on Human Rights (NFHR) will be organised at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania and online. The event invites the public to discuss the current human rights situation in Lithuania, which is improving in some areas, but still does not receive the necessary attention from decision-makers in others.
