Each summer the University offers an intensive (4 weeks) Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course. During the summer course students are offered an intensive programme consisting of lectures, workshops and discussions, sightseeing tours and excursions to learn the Lithuanian language and deepen the knowledge about Lithuanian lifestyle. Qualified teachers and professors will head the programme. This course will be on 14 July – 12 August, 2017. Application deadline: June 30, 2017.
The summer course fee, including tuition and social programme is 650 Eur. The registration fee is 30 Eur.
Accommodation in a student dormitory will cost 5 Eur / night or students can arrange their own accommodation if they wish.
All the fees must be paid within 5 days after the arrival.
The deadline of submitting the application for applicants is June 30, 2017.
More information you can find here: http://www.vdu.lt/en/lithuanian-language-summer-course/
We find the actions of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania preparing the plan for university network optimisation completely hasty, non-transparent, disregarding the positions taken by the academic communities and avoiding dialogues with universities.
We hereby invite all who support this appeal:
The complete text of the declaration is available here.
Taking into consideration the historic development of universities and acknowledging the provisions of the Law on Universities of 13 December 1939 adopted by the First Independent Republic of Lithuania, the attempt to consolidate the universities of Kaunas is acceptable only if the name and academic tradition of Vytautas Magnus University is preserved.
The University of Lithuania established on 16 February 1922 in Kaunas was the first school of higher education in Lithuania which became a vitally important beacon of culture and science as well as a modern and independent intellectual thought for our country. When the 500th anniversary of the death of the Grand Duke Vytautas Magnus was commemorated in 1930, the University of Lithuania was granted the name of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) to honour his name. Implementing the Law on Universities of 13 December 1939, three faculties of Vytautas Magnus University (humanities, law and mathematics-natural sciences) were moved to Vilnius hereby re-establishing Vilnius University. In order to destroy the Lithuanian national identity, the Soviet government renamed VMU to Kaunas University in 1940 and 1946, and eventually closed it completely in 1950.
On 28 April 1989, in a collective effort of Lithuanian and diaspora scientists, the declaration on reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University was announced. Its statutes were validated by the Law of the Supreme Council of 4 July 1989 “On the Reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University”, Article 1 of which announces the “reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University, granting it the status of an independent institution of higher education”. Therefore, as announced in Article 1 of the Law on Universities of 1939, Lithuania attained the 11 March (the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence) with two universities: Vilnius University in Vilnius and Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas.
Today, celebrating the 28th anniversary of its reestablishment, Vytautas Magnus University is one of the most liberal schools of higher education in Lithuania, continuing the mission of the University of Lithuania established in Kaunas in 1922. VMU students, teachers and graduates are united by the idea of artes liberales. It fosters an independent creative thought, focuses on the quality of studies, science and arts and is highly successful in developing its international relations. Both international and national ratings position VMU among the top 4 strongest Lithuanian state universities taking leadership in scientific research and internationalisation.
Petition for the preservation of VMU
The complete text of the declaration by the VMU community
VMU International Cooperation Department invites all VMU students to use possibility to gain international study experience by studying in Erasmus+ partner countries‘ higher education institution (HEI).
Students have to submit completed online application form until 14th of May, 2017.
More information you can find HERE.
During the International Children’s Games 2017, around 300 volunteers will have a unique experience by taking part in this great cultural and multi-sports event. Volunteers will be the backbone of the organization, thus the success of ICG 2017 depends largely on the motivation and skills of our volunteers.
Do you want to TRY yourself, GAIN invaluable experience, MEET new friends and GET positive emotions? If YES, then you should BECOME a volunteer of the International Children’s Games.
If you are INTERESTED in applying for a volunteer position, please FILL in this application form www.lsu.lt/node/7057
What do we offer for you as a volunteer?
* You will get meals and drinks during your shifts.
* You will get accreditation to the entire competition with a possibility to use the public transport free of charge.
* You will get a volunteer’s uniform.
* You will get a certificate of participation in which we will specify the number of volunteer hours.
General benefit you could get:
* Volunteering is the first step towards a successful career;
* Invaluable experience;
* Participating in an international event means the opportunity to be in contact with people from all over the world;
* Good emotions;
* Ability to realize yourself;
* Development of foreign languages;
* Being part of such a large-scale event is a great way to start friendship with hundreds of young people;
* Valuable record in your CV.
What do we expect from you as a volunteer?
* We expect you to be available at the end of June and the beginning of July 2017.
* Volunteers should speak English (other foreign languages will be a great advantage).
* Volunteers should be at least 16 years old at the beginning of volunteering. You will need your parents’ consent if you are older than 16 years and younger than 18 years in July 2017.
GENERAL VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
* Responsibility
* Motivation
* Foreign language skills
* Enthusiasm
More information is available here: http://icg2017.kaunas.lt/?page_id=1048
On Thursday 6 April, 6 p.m., President of Southwestern Advantage, Dan Moore, will hold a public lecture at VMU Great Hall (28 S. Daukanto g.) entitled “Making the Future YOU Want”.
Living in the best way possible brings many challenges, like sailing across a stormy ocean. Navigating life successfully means starting with a VISION of your destination, and the MIND-SET necessary to stay on the path, despite the obstacles.
Come spend two hours with Dan Moore (B.A. from Harvard, M.B.A. from Vanderbilt), President of Southwestern Advantage, as he guides us through a process of dreaming bigger, followed by understanding how to employ the most valuable tool we will ever have: our own minds!
Take advantage of more than four decades of Dan’s experience in helping young people progress toward being the kind of people they truly want to be. Expect to be learn, expect to have fun, and expect to leave inspired!
More information is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1895544124050349/
Until April 2017, career seminars are held at VMU entitled Building a Successful Career. March 21th (Tuesday) at 4:20 PM at the VMU (52-521 K. Donelaicio street) VMU students are invited to attend the public lecture “Branding yourself” by the “Southwestern Advantage” Organizational Field Leaders Eglė Ališauskaitė and Ieva Ališauskaitė.
About seminar
Tools to prove yourself to others at the job interview, at the university, making yourself noticeable. In nowadays life it’s easier to accomplish more, by showing your value and adding value to others.
Some of the topics in the seminar will include:
At Agora Speakers – Kaunas, we are committed to the notion that everybody has ideas, and these ideas deserve to be heard. It is even better, that the value of our ideas increase exponentially when we share them with other people.
We provide a supportive and friendly environment where you can practice and discover your public speaking style and develop your skills. You will find not only a welcoming atmosphere that encourages practice, but you will also be part of a community that will help you with your projects, share experience and provide valuable feedback on the ways you can improve. You may also find a mentor who will guide you in refining your skills.
We are simply a platform to challenge yourself by sharing your ideas while improving your overall ability to do so, an indispensable skill in your career and daily life.
Students of VDU are invited to join our meetings every Sunday from 4.30pm to 6.00pm at the Faculty of Economics (Daukanto g. 28), Auditorium 402.
For more information:
Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/agoralithuania/
Visit our website: www.agoraspeakers.org
And Read the Agora Guides:
http://www.agoraspeakers.org/docs/Agora_Speakers_Presentation_en.pdf
A Guide to Agora Speakers – Kaunas
Career Centre invites you into seminar Time Management – You in University and Elsewhere.
Seminar programme:
Lithuanian Basketball League is continuing its set of LKL Academy conferences and this time steps into another level with the speakers not only from Lithuania. The purpose of LKL Academy and its conferences is to create a better tomorrow for sport sphere in Lithuania by educating and giving neccessary experience and knowledge to Lithuanian students and everyone who wants to improve as a sport specialist.
Register for the LKL Academy conference here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPDCK_r61uAYy83-0rUwh5zo-Heh1q6ZDPOcAsSpio5QhX4w/viewform
More information about the Conference is available here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/613923742152052/
On 14 September 2016 the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania adopted amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners, which entered into force on 1 January 2017. The amendments have improved the conditions for obtaining temporary Lithuanian residence permits for startup founders, highly-qualified employees (EU Blue Card), as well as for non-EU citizens who are setting up or managing a business in Lithuania.
There are two new changes important for students:
If you have more questions related legal issues of working in Lithuania, please contact: