University News
VMU Visit to Mariupol State University
In mid-May, a delegation from Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) visited Ukraine, participating in a strategic session organized by Mariupol State University in Lviv. The VMU delegation included Rector Juozas Augutis, Transform4Europe institutional coordinator Prof. Ineta Dabašinskienė, and activity coordinators Tomas Mickevičius and Kateryna Horiunova.
Free Film Screening “20 Days in Mariupol” to Take Place at VMU
On the 24th of May Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) will host a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador in Lithuania Petro Beshta. He will have an informal discussion with Ukrainian youth studying at VMU and other Lithuanian universities. The discussion will be followed by the film screening "20 Days in Mariupol".
VMU Athletes to Compete in SELL Games
One of the biggest student sports events in the Baltic States, the 39th SELL Student Games, starts this week, from May 16-19. Over 1,300 participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Italy, Slovakia, and Romania are expected in Kaunas this weekend, representing 36 universities. The games will take place at the sports facilities of Lithuanian Sport University, Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University, Žalgiris Arena swimming pool, Birštonas Sports Centre stadium, and Boulder House climbing centre.
VMU Rector Awarded Mariupol State University Regalia
On 15 May, the Mariupol State University, which continues to operate in Kyiv due to the ongoing war, awarded Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Rector Prof. Juozas Augutis the Honorary Professorship regalia.
The Student Survey “Teaching and Learning Evaluation” is Underway
At the end of each semester, all students of bachelor, master, integrated and professional studies as well as free movers are invited to share their opinion about teachers’ and their own work during the study courses. The Spring semester survey has started at University, and it will be open until the 11th of June.
VMU Rector Met with the U.S. Secretary of State in Kyiv
On 14 May, the Rector of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Prof. Juozas Augutis, met with the U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, during his visit to Kyiv, Ukraine.
