University News

VMU Prof. Levandauskas Awarded by the President of Lithuania
On the occasion of July 6th – Statehood Day (coronation of King Mindaugas of Lithuania) and National Anthem Day – the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, awarded state orders and medals to Lithuanian and foreign nationals for their merits to the Republic of Lithuania and for promoting its name worldwide. Among the awardees was Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Faculty of Arts Professor Vytautas Levandauskas, an architectural historian and art historian.

VMU to Host Conference “Considering History, Understanding Memory”
On 8-9 July, the international conference “Considering History, Understanding Memory” will be held at the Senate Hall of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) (S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liquidation of the Kovno Ghetto.

VMU Sports Centre Invites You to Stay Active this Summer
We would like to inform all members of the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) community who actively spend their free time and work out in the VMU Sports Centre Fitness Hall (located at Studentų g. 11, Akademija, Kaunas district), or who would like to start doing so, that the Fitness Hall’s opening hours will change from June 25 to September 2.

Opportunity to Apply for an Internship in Lithuania
VMU Department of International Relations invites foreign students and graduates of full-time studies to apply for internships in Lithuanian market. The main aim of the internship is to provide an opportunity for foreign VMU students and graduates to acquire practical skills in Lithuanian companies and organisations. The internship will contribute to the development of professional knowledge and skills, help to improve Lithuanian language, provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and help to establish professional contacts, thus increasing the chances of employment and successful integration into the Lithuanian labour market.

Citizens of Ukraine are Invited to Enroll at VMU
Vytautas Magnus University is inviting Ukrainians to choose full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies in Kaunas and Vilnius. The university also offers tuition fee waivers up to 100 percent.

VMU Signs Cooperation Agreement with Adelphi University in New York
During a working visit to the USA, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector Prof. Juozas Augutis and Vice-Rector for Communication Assoc. Prof. Vilma Bijeikienė signed a cooperation agreement with Adelphi University in New York.