University News

T4EU to Host Events on Writing Systems and Heritage in Sofia

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Students and researchers interested in the intersections of writing systems, cultural heritage, and identity are invited to participate in an Transform4Europe (T4EU) event series, taking place on January 28–30 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The Spanish Language Will Open Doors Not Only to the Labour Market but Also to Many Hearts

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“The tradition of teaching Spanish is quite old. Just look at our neighbours, the Poles – they have certainly advanced in teaching this language and have been offering it in schools for a long time. Currently in Lithuania, we are observing a growing interest in this language not only in city schools but also in regional schools. I often receive messages from parents asking if I would be willing to teach their children,” says Vigilija Žiūraitė, a Spanish language lecturer at the Institute of Foreign Languages of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).

VMU Strongly Supports Georgia’s Fight for the European Path

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Vytautas Magnus University would like to express a stern stance and deep concern about the situation in Georgia. We strongly support the people and academic community of Georgia in their just and well-grounded fight for the European path, freedom and democracy.

VMU Basketball Team Wins the Title of the World’s Best 3×3 Student Basketball Team

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Last month, from 22 to 24 November, the FISU University World Cup 3×3 Basketball took place in Xiamen, China. The Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) team competed among the 12 best teams in the world, defending the title they won last year in Doha, Qatar.

VMU Marks World Quality Day with Discussion and Innovation Awards

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On 14 November, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted the event Quality 360°, dedicated to World Quality Day, which is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of November at the initiative of the United Nations. The event featured a roundtable discussion on the universities of the future and awards for the most innovative VMU teachers and academic units.

Representatives of Sutherland Global Services Visit VMU

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On 21 November, representatives of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) met with investors from Sutherland Global Services to discuss potential cooperation.