University News
VMU to Be the First in the World to Sequence the Wisent Genome
“Sequencing the genome of the European bison, or the wisent, marks the first global attempt to sequence the genome of these animals, thereby anticipating a major breakthrough,” says Algimantas Paulauskas, Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Vytautas Magnus University, introducing an innovative project.
Remarkable Leap: VMU Rises by 100 Positions in World Rankings
In the latest QS World University Rankings, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has significantly improved and maintained high scores, particularly in the field of internationalisation, where VMU remains the leader in Lithuania in terms of the ratio of international students and faculty. Moreover, regarding total points amongst the five ranked Lithuanian universities, VMU has moved up from fourth to second place.
Opportunities for VMU Students to Start the Summer with “Coursera”
"Coursera" platform offers a flexible self-learning model and a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities, allowing to explore new areas, improve skills and gain a competitive advantage when planning future career in the labour market. Anyone who wants to learn can plan the duration and timing of the courses according to own availability, at a time that suits them, by joining the "Coursera" platform. The platform offers learners access to a wide range of topics such as coding, language learning, public speaking, psychology, career planning, etc. Registered users can learn from more than 275 leading universities and companies from all over the world (Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, etc.).
Online Webinar “Future Horizons: Opportunities for VMU Graduates”
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) International Cooperation Department is pleased to invite our international soon-to-be graduates to an online event aimed at providing all the essential information they need to smoothly transition into the next phase of their journey. The event will take place on June 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Calling All VMU Students: Donate Items for Future Students’ Needs
We are inviting all VMU students to share items they no longer need with an incoming exchange or full-time students arriving in August. This initiative is part of DON@ – Donation Opportunities for Newcomers.
Erasmus+ Teaching Visits for VMU Academic Staff
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) International Cooperation Department invites all VMU academic staff members to participate in the contest for Erasmus+ teaching visits in EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries.
