University News

100th Anniversary of Journalism Studies in Lithuania

79

“We live in a time when the media is experiencing major transformations. Journalistic principles such as factuality, objectivity, and impartiality have been increasingly dwindling lately”, says VMU's teacher, Professor Dr. Auksė Balčytienė.

Erasmus+ International Staff Week has officially begun at VMU

71

We are pleased to announce that the 5th Erasmus+ International Staff Week has officially begun at Vytautas Magnus University and will run until May 9th. More than 150 participants from 50 countries have gathered to share their knowledge and experiences with our students and colleagues.

FREEDOM TO CREATE 2025 Conference Programme Announced

92

On May 8–9, 2025, Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) will host the 4th student conference FREEDOM TO CREATE. This year’s conference, titled "Sonata of Science and Culture," is dedicated to commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lithuania’s most famous composer and painter, Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911).

MEP Liudas Mažylis’ Adviser Gintarė Labotakytė-Domarkienė: Career in EU Institutions – for Those Unafraid of Responsibility

78

“If you want to gain experience, you must not be afraid to make decisions that will take a lot of effort at first but will eventually lead to the desired outcome”, Gintarė Labotakytė-Domarkienė, Adviser to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Liudas Mažylis, says.

VMU Arts Festival Dedicated to Europe Day Invites the Community to Join the Festivities

65

On May 9th, we invite the entire Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) community and the wider public to the VMU Arts Festival dedicated to Europe Day. This special occasion brings together all the VMU Arts Centre ensembles on one stage – talented students, alumni, and their artistic leaders – whose work reflects not only a passion for creativity but also a vibrant cultural pulse within the university.

European Social Survey Team at VMU to Host Two Seminars

68

The European Social Survey team at VMU invites researchers, students, and community members to two online seminars dedicated to community-based participatory research and qualitative research methods.