Research News

Universities’ Path to Breakthroughs – Through Collaboration, Not Competition

“When universities work together, they can truly make significant breakthroughs in science and studies. We see this as we participate in various international projects, where our researchers not only draw from the experience of top global institutions but also demonstrate leadership and new directions for science in Europe and the world,” notes Prof. Juozas Augutis, Rector of VMU.

1st T4EU Service-Learning Workshop

The first Transform4Europe Service-Learning workshop will take place between 29 and 30 October at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, Portugal, in a hybrid format, online and in-person.

Call for Applications for Vytautas Kavolis Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships

Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute invites early career researchers to submit applications for the Junior postdoctoral fellow position for 2025–2026 (23 months).

Lithuania to Cooperate with Innovation Leader MIT

Lithuania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the world’s leading US science and research institution, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate and implement the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) programme in Lithuania.

Public Lecture to be Held by Prof. Dr. Mark Doel from the UK

On Thursday 17 October, 5.30–7.30 p.m. at the VMU Faculty of Social Sciences (66 Jonavos g., Room 208), public lecture will be held by Prof. Dr. Mark Doel, registered social worker and Professor Emeritus at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

28th Central European Political Science Association (CEPSA) Conference

The Central European Political Science Association (CEPSA), in partnership with the Lithuanian Political Science Association and Vytautas Magnus University, will host the 28th Annual CEPSA Conference, titled “Twenty Years of EU Membership: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Opportunities.”