University News
International conference on Baltic and East Asian countries
The Centre for Asian Studies is inviting researchers, students and the general public to an international academic conference dedicated to explore historical and contemporary relations between the countries in the Baltic and East Asia regions. It will be held in a mixed format (participation is possible both online and in-person; all presentations will be streamed online) on March 4-5, 2022 at Room 313/103, Putvinskio str. 23, Kaunas or online via MS Teams platform.
Unity and Solidarity Action “Freedom Shines” to Support Ukraine
In February 2014, candles were lit in front of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania to commemorate the Heavenly Maidan Centenary, and bonfires of solidarity were lit. Today, as then, it is particularly important to stand together with Ukraine. That is why on 24 February, from 6 pm onwards, the unity and solidarity action "Freedom Shines" will take place.
Erasmus Days ’22: International Mobility Possibilities
At the beginning of every semester, VMU International Cooperation Department (ICD) invites all VMU students to an event favoured by both the local and international students called Erasmus Days. This event combines an introduction of the practical knowledge about Erasmus exchange opportunities with entertaining and exciting events for students to get a glimpse into their international experience.
VMU invites to a Seminar about Anthropology and Climate Change
The Center for Social Anthropology at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Vytautas Magnus University cordially invites to the online research seminars given by graduates of Social Anthropology Master study program at Vytautas Magnus University.
Competition for the scholarship of S. Banaitis
Saliamonas Banaitis scholarship was established at the University in 2016 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood by his grandchildren living in Canada. The aim of the scholarship is to support and encourage the most talented students at the University conducting research related to personalities, organisations, events or processes of the First Independent Republic of Lithuania (1918-1940), which in one way or another are connected with the activities and environment of the signatory of the Act, S. Banaitis.
2022 – the Year of Lithuanian Universities
To commemorate the centennial of the establishment of the University of Lithuania in Kaunas, The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declared 2022 the year of Lithuanian universities. This year, numerous events, conferences, and excursions will take place to mark the significance of Lithuanian universities.
