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Winner of Kaunas City Science Prize, VMU Historian, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liudas Glemža: Only Young Nations Do Not Accept Their Entire History

"Lithuania has raised a generation of professional historians who not only conduct scientific research but also strive to communicate them to the public. However, most of this scholarly work is presented in an overly complex manner”, notes Dr. Liudas Glemža, Associate Professor at VMU.

Forest 4.0 Centre of Excellence Enters a New Phase

The Forest 4.0 initiative has reached a significant milestone in its second year with the formal establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Kaunas, Lithuania. Under the leadership of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and with the close collaboration of project partners, the legal structure of the Centre has now been finalized, and Dr. Nerijus Kupstaitis has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer. With these key developments in place, the initiative enters a new chapter with high expectations for the years ahead.

International conference History, Culture and Heritage of Manors in Central and Eastern Europe

The international conference “History, Culture and Heritage of Manors in Central Eastern Europe” will be held from 24 to 26 April 2025 at Vytautas Magnus University (Aula Magna, Gimnazijos g. 7, Kaunas) and Panemune Castle.

PhD Student Princess Thembisile Sibanda: VMU Has Made Commendable Efforts to Support Students with Diverse Needs

“Lithuania has a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. This country’s culture was fascinating to experience. The people I met were kind and welcoming”, says Princess Thembisile Sibanda, PhD student from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) who visited VMU as a participant of the Erasmus exchange program.

Will Artificial intelligence Tools Lead our Scientific Future?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly become the buzzword across multiple industries, capturing the attention of both professionals and everyday users. From enhancing our work productivity to reshaping the way we interact with the world around us, AI is now an integral part of our lives.

T4EU Webinars on Science Communication for Students and Staff

The Transform4Europe Alliance invites students, researchers and faculty members across the alliance to apply for two science communication workshops (webinars) that aim to enhance their science communication skills.