News for Students

VMU Faculty of Arts Teachers on AI Risks and Interdisciplinarity

“Regarding artificial intelligence (AI), like everyone else, I am perplexed. A third-year student presented photographs that employed AI to depict the emotions of the people photographed using colours. Who owns this work? It reminds me of a story from ten years ago when a photographer left his camera in the jungle, a monkey took pictures with it, and later there were legal battles over the ownership of the photographs,” reflects Romualdas Požerskis, a photographer and a professor at the Faculty of Arts of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).

VMU Scientists: Lithuanian Youth’s Influence in Politics Is Growing

“Recently, political parties in Lithuania have seen an influx of younger members. This trend was evident in the latest municipal elections and the ongoing parliamentary campaign. Alongside their main activities, parties are developing youth organisations and preparing future party leaders. Furthermore, the Seimas has passed legislation allowing the creation of think tanks alongside parties, which many have taken advantage of. We see a lot of young faces in these think tanks, and many events are held thanks to them, which is encouraging,” remarks Andžejus Pukšto, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy of VMU, highlighting the growing role of youth in national politics.

VMU: Designed to Develop Individuals Prepared to Tackle Challenges

“During a recent international expert assessment, experts noted that the Artes Liberales studies at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) are distinguished by the highest level of student study individualisation and are unique within the context of higher education across Europe. This is the highest recognition we have aimed for,” says Dr. Simona Pilkienė, Vice-Rector for Studies at VMU.

International Exchange – A Gateway to New Career Opportunities

“The opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the country of my choice through the Erasmus+ international exchange programme, even while enrolled in an online study programme, was the main reason I chose to study at Vytautas Magnus University,” says Alisa Rūta Stravinskaitė, an alumna of the Comparative Cultural Studies programme at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU).

VMU Sports Centre Invites You to Stay Active this Summer

We would like to inform all members of the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) community who actively spend their free time and work out in the VMU Sports Centre Fitness Hall (located at Studentų g. 11, Akademija, Kaunas district), or who would like to start doing so, that the Fitness Hall’s opening hours will change from June 25 to September 2.

Opportunity to Apply for an Internship in Lithuania

VMU Department of International Relations invites foreign students and graduates of full-time studies to apply for internships in Lithuanian market. The main aim of the internship is to provide an opportunity for foreign VMU students and graduates to acquire practical skills in Lithuanian companies and organisations. The internship will contribute to the development of professional knowledge and skills, help to improve Lithuanian language, provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and help to establish professional contacts, thus increasing the chances of employment and successful integration into the Lithuanian labour market.