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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.

Prof. Birutė Galdikas’ Visit at VMU Has Been Cancelled

Professor Birutė Galdikas' scheduled teaching visit at Vytautas Magnus University has been cancelled due to serious health issues.

VMU Researchers on March 11th, the Signatories‘ Jokes, and the Singing Revolution

“In my closest circle of acquaintances, a simple, clear-cut belief was prevalent: what’s most important is to declare the restoration of the independent Republic of Lithuania. After that, as God wills. Maybe we would succeed, or maybe we would all be interned like the heads of the Solidarity movement were after Wojciech Jaruzelski’s coup. Or perhaps we would be deported to Siberia or simply shot. What mattered was to do everything in our power to give Lithuania a chance to become not just a free but also a democratic state”, recalls Rimvydas Valatka, a signatory of the Act of Independence, journalist, and professor at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), reflecting on the mood of March 1990.