University News
Former CNN Executive Producer Jennifer Thomas visited VMU
“Talk about facts first. If you watched my newscasts, you wouldn’t know who I supported because it’s about the story, not me. You have to try to show both sides – if there is another side to show. If it’s the war in Ukraine, most people know [that] Putin and Russia are spreading a lot of disinformation, so you can’t show that side if you know it’s based on lies”, says Associate Professor at Howard University (USA), former CNN executive producer and journalism expert Jennifer Thomas, who held a lecture at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) on the importance of journalism in the era of disinformation.
Spring Intake 2023-2024 Now Open at Vytautas Magnus University!
We are excited to announce that the Spring Intake 2023-2024 for international students at Vytautas Magnus University has officially begun! This is your opportunity to embark on a journey of academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and personal growth.
Ambassador of Spain to Hold a Public Lecture at VMU
On October 3rd at 16.00, Her Excellency the Ambassador of Spain in Lithuania, María Nieves Blanco Díaz will give a lecture titled “NATO as an International Organisation: Security Challenges and Future Perspectives” at the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy (V. Putvinskio st. 23-311). The lecture will be conducted in English and is open to anyone interested.
Conference on Contemporary Studies of Family and Calendar Holidays
The Department of Cultural Studies at Vytautas Magnus University is pleased to announce an international conference on "Contemporary Studies of Family and Calendar Holidays: Challenges and Perspectives”, to be held on 14th October 2023 at Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Humanities, V. Putvinskio st. 23, Kaunas, Lithuania. The conference celebrates the 30th anniversary of ethnological studies at Vytautas Magnus University. The conference is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of ethnological research at Vytautas Magnus University.
VMU Receives High Scores in the QS European University Rankings
In the first-ever QS ranking focused exclusively on European universities (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024), Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) achieved outstanding rankings: it was ranked third in Europe for the Faculty-Student Ratio, 30th for Inbound Exchange Students, and 114th for Outbound Exchange students.
Information Session on Study and Research Opportunities in Germany
On Thursday, 28 September at 2 pm. the DAAD Information Centre Riga (DAAD = German Academic Exchange Service) will host an information session for students and researchers of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) about academic opportunities in Germany and DAAD scholarships. The event is open for pupils and their parents, students, researchers, and anyone who is interested!
