Research News
U.S. Sociologist Paul Draus to Hold Lectures at VMU
On 2–4 October, VMU will host public lectures by sociologist and ethnographic researcher Paul Draus from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The lectures are organized by VMU Dept. of Sociology (66 Jonavos g., Kaunas).
Hong Kong: Great Potential for Study and Research Exchange
On 5 September, VMU was visited by a delegation from Lingnan University (Hong Kong). During the visit, the guests got acquainted with the VMU Research and Study Centre and met with VMU Rector Prof. Juozas Augutis, Vice-Rector for International Relations Prof. Ineta Dabašinskienė, and the team of the International Cooperation Department. Both VMU and Lingnan University organize studies based on the model of liberal arts.
International Conference to Discuss the Legacy of Soviet Psychiatry
On 21 September, 1 p.m., international conference „The Legacy of Soviet Psychiatry“ will be held at the VMU Small Hall (S. Daukanto St. 28).
Forum: General Education Curriculum Reform and Teacher Education
On 18 September 2018, VMU will host expert forum entitled General Education Curriculum Reform And Teacher Education, which will take place at the VMU Lozoraičiai Museum (K. Donelaičio g. 58, Kaunas).
Political Earthquakes and Tsunamis Ahead
Virtually no day passes without some shocking news. I am not referring to military conflicts, and natural disasters, including climate change, of which there is an abundance. I am referring to a completely new and dangerous phenomenon: the rise of mostly right-wing populist politics based on unfounded or unproven claims, distortions and outright lies.
VMU Signed Cooperation Agreement with Korea University
The most international university in Lithuania, VMU, is expanding its relations with Asian education institutions: at the end of July, VMU signed a cooperation agreement with Korea University, which is not only one of the leaders nationally but also among the top 100 universities of the world. The visiting delegation from South Korea met with VMU representatives and discussed student and teacher exchange, joint study programmes, and cooperation in research projects.
