Culture, Sports and Leisure

COVID changed realities – forever?
"I am sitting at my desk in Vilnius, looking at a pile of unsorted cards lying in a corner. Among them are fast-track passes for several airports, airport lounge cards and “premium” or “platinum” cards of airline companies. Only a year ago these cards were essential items in my wallet, and now they have not only lost all meaning but even seem like historical relics that no longer belong to me", writes Prof. Robert van Voren.

VMU Rector’s Greetings to the Community on the 11th of March
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector's prof. Juozas Augutis Greetings to the Community on the 11th of March.

What are the criteria to be honored on the streets of Vilnius?
"In 2021, the world is commemorating the centenary of the birth of Andrei Sakharov, a scientist, humanist and human rights activist who has been recognised as one of the moral leaders of the 20th century. However, in spite of his merits and a notable visit in Vilnius, the famed Nobel Peace Prize winner has still not received the appropriate recognition in our country", write Prof. Tomas Venclova, Prof. Robert van Voren and Neringa Gališanskytė.

Rector’s Greetings on the 16th of February
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector's prof. Juozas Augutis Greetings on the 16th of February.

ESN VMU is Looking for New Members
Are you eager to find new hobbies, activities, new friends and wonder how you can spend your quality time? We have brilliant news for you – ESN VMU is searching for fresh new members!

VMU Starts Live Streaming Sports Competitions
Vytautas Magnus university (VMU) is the first higher education institution in Lithuania, which starts to broadcast livestream sports competitions. The university will broadcast competitions of VMU sports teams and athletes, which will take place at VMU sports halls. So far, the university plans to broadcast basketball, football and volleyball competitions, but there is no doubt that in the future there will be more competitions in different sports.