University News
Defenders Day Commemoration at VMU Ukrainian Centre
On October 4, at the Ukrainian Center in the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Education Academy in Vilnius, an event was held to commemorate Ukraine's Defenders Day.
S. Banaitis Scholarship – For Research in Gastronomic Culture
On October 9, the seventh Saliamonas Banaitis Scholarship, named after the signatory of the Act of Independence of the Republic of Lithuania, was awarded to Kotryna Sarapinaitė, a master's student in Central Eastern European and Lithuanian History at the Faculty of Humanities of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). The scholarship was granted to her for her research into Lithuanian and global gastronomic culture.
VMU – The Largest University in Kaunas by Student Numbers
With the start of the academic year, Kaunas saw an influx of students, the majority of whom chose to study at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). In terms of the number of bachelor’s and integrated studies students admitted to universities this year, VMU remains among the leaders in Lithuania, welcoming 1,385 first-year students. More than 8,000 candidates who met the admission requirements expressed their interest in studying in bachelor’s programmes offered at the University, marking a 12% increase from the previous year.
Young People and Addictions: Cultivating Self-Awareness is Key
“Control and intimidation do not solve problems. Instead, they only teach young people to hide their addictions. The most crucial thing is to cultivate young people’s self-awareness – only then will they realise that they are solely responsible for their own choices,” says Juozapa Živilė Mieliauskaitė, a doctoral student at the Department of Sociology at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).
„Transform4Europe“ Professional Development Training
The Transform4Europe Alliance invites academic and non-academic staff of T4EU universities to participate in professional development training (webinars), which will take place from October to November 2024. The webinars will cater to and foster various skills, including various training topics – that may be of use for every academic or/and non-academic staff member from across the Alliance.
VMU STEAM Didactics Centre: Science, Creativity, and New Horizons
“Research shows that as few as 8 lessons per year based on the STEAM education model can improve student learning outcomes. This is all it takes to bring about positive change. We can no longer progress by relying solely on conventional subject-based teaching, as it simply is no longer sufficient. Modern companies and future employers are seeking employees who not only have a deep understanding of their specific specialisation but are also capable of offering creative solutions to emerging challenges,” says Assoc. Prof. Judita Žukauskienė, Head of the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) STEAM Didactics Centre.
