University News
A. Ramuckytė: Ukrainians Come as Refugees and Remain as Volunteers
Austėja Ramuckytė is an active student of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), for whom volunteering is a big part of life. Austėja faced a significant challenge – after discovering the desired job of a volunteer coordinator in the Kaunas Red Cross, two weeks later she had to deal with a critical situation. "I was not yet used to my new duties when the Russian war against Ukraine started and I had to start dealing with the biggest humanitarian crisis Lithuania has not faced before."
Student Conference “Freedom to Create 2022”
On the occasion of the centennial of the founding of the University of Lithuania and the anniversary of the re-establishment of VMU, we invite you to a student conference “Freedom to Create 2022”, which will take place on April 29. At the conference, VMU students will present their scientific, artistic, and creative achievements to the university and the city, thus leaving an imprint in the century-long history of the university.
VMU Sport and Health Week: Health Check-ups and Sports Tournaments
On 4-8 April, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) hosted the Sports and Health Week, initiated, and organised by the VMU Sports Centre, which this year was dedicated not only to World Health Day, but also to the 100th anniversary of the University of Lithuania. For the fifth year running, the event aims to highlight the importance of health to the university community and to remind them of the need to take care of their physical condition. Throughout the week, the VMU community was invited to take part in various sports tournaments and Health Day.
Psychological Support Platform has been Established for Ukrainians
In response to the terrible situation in Ukraine, the Global Initiative on Psychiatry (FGIP) and partners are developing a psychological support platform for Ukrainians. The platform aims to provide guidance to the public and mental health professionals on how to deal with the psychological consequences of the war. Emotional support groups for Ukrainian students are also organised by the VMU Psychology Clinic.
EIT Digital Innovation Factory 2022 invites You to an Info Session
Innovation Factory 2022 is helping startup teams to take all steps to commercialize a digital technology in the period of 6 months. The EIT Digital Baltics team will help you put together a good project application.
3-Step Programme at SAP Fresh Faces Baltic Academy for Students
One of the world‘s leading tech companies SAP together with its partners IBM, InnoForce, LeverX Group and Tietoevry is inviting VMU students to the first 3-step SAP Fresh Faces Baltic Academy in Lithuania.
