University News
VMU Hosted International Scientific Conference BalTick25
The international scientific conference BalTick25 was held at Vytautas Magnus University on 1–3 October 2025. The aim of the conference was to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and advanced practices among experts in acarology, veterinary science, medicine, and ecology in order to gain a better understanding of the role of ticks in ecosystems and public health.
New VMU Rector Prof. Dr. Dabašinskienė: a University Must Also Be a Centre of Moral Leadership
As of October 1, the new rector of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) begins her work – academician and professor Ineta Dabašinskienė.
VMU Hosted 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks
On September 9–12, 2025 Kaunas hosted the 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN 2025) – a major international event in artificial intelligence and neuroscience. Since 1992, ICANN has grown into one of Europe’s most important conferences in the fields of artificial intelligence, deep neural networks, neuroscience, and neurotechnologies.
October – Month of the Lithuanian Diaspora – Celebrated in Lithuania and Worldwide
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is once again inviting audiences to mark October – Month of the Lithuanian Diaspora. Now in its fifth year, the initiative encourages people throughout October to explore the history of the Lithuanian diaspora, the work of its communities and Lithuanian schools abroad, and the creative contributions of diaspora artists.
VMU to Hold International Academic Conference on Resilient Memories in East Asia
On October 10–11, 2025, the Centre for Asian Studies at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU, Kaunas, Lithuania) is holding an international academic conference “Resilient Memories in East Asia: Remembrance, Acknowledgment, Reconciliation”. Everyone interested is welcome to join as listeners.
October Conference to Include World-Leading Experts From Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lithuania
Experts from Lithuania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will explore AI, climate change, digitalization, and other pressing topics at a conference this autumn titled Human and More-Than-Human Futures: Innovating Technologies for Coexistence.
