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VMU Rector’s Greetings on International Students’ Day
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector’s Greetings on International Students’ Day

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.

VMU Student Organisations: A Space for Discussions and Public Education
Every September, students not only rush to lectures but also seek additional opportunities for self-fulfilment. One way to combine these pursuits is by participating in the University’s student organisations. The student clubs at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) not only unite students with diverse interests and needs but also provide a space for fruitful discussions, the exchange of ideas and opinions, self-expression, and development.

Students are invited to join the VMU Mentor’s community
You are cordially invited to join the VMU Mentor's community! As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of international students while enhancing your own skills and experiences.

VMU Professor Jonas Ruškus awarded the ŠMSM Honorary Badge
On 16 October, Jonas Ruškus, Professor at the Department of Social Work of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and former Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, was awarded the Honorary Badge of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (ŠMSM).

VMU Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Prof. Irina Pilvere
On September 27, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted a solemn meeting of the VMU Senate, during which Honorary Doctorate regalia were awarded to the former Rector of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (2014–2024), Professor and Leading Researcher Irina Pilvere.