Apply Now: Erasmus+ Traineeship Competition
A competition is open for Erasmus+ student or recent graduate traineeship grants. Application deadline is the 17th of January, 2021.
The placement period is from 2 to 6 months. Recent graduate traineeship must end – in a year after graduation.
Selection
All VMU fulltime degree students who have not used more than 10 months of their Erasmus mobility (study / traineeship) period are eligible for the Erasmus grant.
Selection documents
For student traineeship (traineeship during student’s year of studies)
- Filled-in application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Student Traineeship (EU countries)“
- Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory).
Documents must be submitted online.
For recent graduate traineeship (application must be submitted during the last year of studies)
- Application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Recent Graduate Traineeship (EU countries)“
- Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory);
- Recommendation by a faculty member (obligatory).
The priority in the selection is given to
- students whom traineeship is an obligatory part of their study programme;
- students who have never been Erasmus traineeship students before.
Selection criteria
- student’s motivation;
- good knowledge of the language which will be used during the traineeship;
- student’s work, study, traineeship, participation in the international / academic projects, social activities experience in Lithuania and abroad;
- conformability between the chosen traineeship and student’s study programme;
- study results (first year MA students should attach transcript of records of their BA/MA degree to the application form).
The competition results will be sent to every participant via e-mail on the 25th of January, 2021.
Note, those students who are graduating studies on January 2021 and wish to take part in Erasmus+ recent graduate traineeship, should participate in this competition.
VMU Alumni Day 2020: Strengthened Communication with the Alumni
While continuing traditions, on November 13th, 2020, Vytautas Magnus University invited its graduates to remember their Alma Mater. Due to the difficult pandemic situation in the country, Alumni Day was celebrated through the remote communication platforms. The main theme of this day was to emphasize the importance of physical, but not social distance, by remembering the initiative “Mind the Gap”.
This year, not only Lithuanian but also foreign graduates were invited to meet virtually in order to create a closer cooperation and stronger connection with them. For this reason, discussion on the topic “University in Transition: Raising Questions – Sharing Visions” was organized, during which the Assoc. Prof. and Vice-Rector for Communication, Mrs. Vilma Bijeikienė presented University Strategy 2021-2027, that is still in preparation. Alumni and community members were invited to discuss, provide insights and comments on it. Moreover, together with Camille Le Blanc, Coordinator for International Alumni Community, discussion was initiated on how to build an effective collaboration between the University and its alumni.
During the virtual meeting graduates from all around the world shared their thoughts on the importance of feeling of being a full-fledged and constantly remembered member of the community, that would always have an opportunity to return to VMU.
Taking into account opinions, which were expressed during the discussion, as well as alumni requests and observations, it is expected to start expanding the network of VMU ambassadors in the nearest future, by refining possible activities and opportunities, initiating more active dissemination of information in English, expanding the package of benefits for graduates, sharing information on VMU Alumni clubs and ways of joining it.
VMU Vice-Rector for Communication, Mrs. Vilma Bijeikienė has no doubts that graduates are an integral part of the University community, therefore, discovering community connections and ways of communication with them is very important. “I would like to believe, that VMU is not just a stopover in the lives of our students on their career path. We are a part of the learning society, so a lifelong learning and knowledge sharing is a mutually beneficial relationship, which helps graduates to feel that the university is useful to them, and that they are also needed by the university itself”, – said V. Bijeikienė.
“The discussion organised during the Alumni Day, was only the first step in trying to reach our international alumni community, inviting them to join discussion with Lithuanian alumni and looking for common grounds. This meeting allowed us to enjoy a friendly and open communication, to hear expectations and discover new ideas, which could help us plan our future works. Now, our most important task is to create an effective system of communication with graduates, to reach as many university graduates as possible, both in Lithuania and all around the world, and to invite them to join our alumni community”, – Vice-Rector shared her thoughts.
Mr. Andrius Būda, the President of VMU Alumni Club, also supported those thoughts and invited graduates of the University to join VMU alumni clubs. “Vytautas Magnus University Alumni Club and other alumni organizations, operating at the faculty level, is a great opportunity to continue a close communication and cooperation with your classmates, colleagues, lecturers and the rest of the university, while creating various initiatives, organising meetings, establishing scholarships for students and so on”, – said the President of VMU Alumni Club, Mr. Būda.
“We understand the importance of maintaining the closest contact not only with Lithuanian but also with international alumni communities, therefore we are currently paying particular focus on renewing the alumni base, planning next year’s activities and establishing communication tools which would help us to reach graduates of VMU, VMU Education Academy and VMU Agriculture Academy, as well as to maintain an effective and trust relationship with them”, – said Mr. Būda.
We invite graduates, who are wishing to become a member of Vytautas Magnus University Alumni Club to fill in the registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator for International Alumni Community, Camille Le Blanc Liederman by an e-mail: camille.le.blanc.liederman@vdu.lt
VMU Career Days’20. Discover yourself!
On November 16-20, 2020, Vytautas Magnus University Career Centre invites students to participate in VMU Career Days’20: Discover yourself. In order to comply with all COVID-19 prevention measures, the events will be organized remotely.
The general theme of the events is “VMU Career Days’20: Discover yourself!” – encouraging students to take an interest in future perspectives now, to know their competencies that will be needed in the future, and the jobs that offer to exploit them. It’s also a reminder that you can turn your favorite activities into work you’ve been dreaming of for a long time.
This year we will invite students to the following events:
On November 18th, 3 P. M. Presentation for foreign students “Work in Lithuania” (Adobe Connect)
Work in Lithuania is an initiative of the foreign direct investment promotion agency Invest Lithuania that is aimed at encouraging professionals living abroad to build their careers in Lithuania. As part of this mission, it also works to strengthen the value offer of the country and initiate changes that will allow Lithuania to successfully compete for global talents.
VMU Career days 2020, we are inviting you to the meeting with representatives of “Work in Lithuania” institution. Come and learn everything about job, internship and volunteering opportunities for international students in Lithuania, also about migration procedure for international students.
The presentation will take place in the Adobe Connect room.
Virtual CV clinic
If you have prepared your curriculum vitae (CV) and want to consult or hear the consultant’s opinion, then send it to cv@vdu.lt. Career counselors will review, provide comments and advice on how to improve to make your CV attractive and meet all the requirements!
VMU Alumni Day ‘20
Vytautas Magnus University continues its traditions and on November 13th, 2020, invites graduates to remember their Alma Mater. This year we will celebrate VMU Alumni Day in a quite unusual way: instead of meetings at the Faculties, we are inviting you to meet your former classmates, lecturers and university colleagues in your cozy home environment by using remote communication platforms.
Due to the difficult pandemic situation in the country and all over the world, we invite you to celebrate Alumni Day by remembering to “Mind the Gap”, an initiative that was implemented by VMU emphasizing the importance of physical, but not social distance. This year we will share with you the most relevant, interesting and thought-provoking lectures of VMU professors as well as discussions on topics like VMU alumni integration, communication and cooperation strategies. In the evening, we invite you to host a dinner at your house or a restaurant, together with a small group of friends, lecturers or students (if you do not have the opportunity to meet in person, you can easily use remote communication platforms). Enjoy each other’s company and share your stories and memories of your Alma Mater.
Do not forget to share your photos and wishes on social media with the hashtag #vduni.
Program of events:
Discussion “University in Transition: Raising Questions – Sharing Visions”
On November 13th, 2020, 4 P.M. (16 o’clock; UTC +1), we invite graduates and community members of Vytautas Magnus University to participate in the discussion “University in Transition: Raising Questions – Sharing Visions.”
Participants:
- Assoc. Prof. Vilma Bijeikienė. Vice-Rector for Communication;
- Prof. Robert van Voren, Director of the Andrei Sakharov Research Center for Democratic Development at Vytautas Magnus University;
- Camille Le Blanc Liederman, coordinator for the international alumni community.
During the virtual meeting, we will present the university strategy for 2021-2027, currently in preparation, and invite you to talk about it together. Furthermore, we will initiate a discussion on how to build effective collaboration between the University and its alumni. During the discussion, we will be looking forward to hearing your opinion on what you expect from the university after graduation, how you envision your contribution to the University as an alumnus, and more.
Finally, after taking into consideration the difficult situation of the pandemic in the world, we will invite our graduates and community members to discuss the “Mind the Gap” initiative implemented by VMU, which has emphasized the importance of physical, but not social distance. We would like for you to discuss with us the ways of bringing together the community of VMU graduates all over the world, as well as options on how to promote communication and cooperation, how to increase joint activities during this pandemic and after it, and more.
VMU graduates and community members who wish to participate in the discussion are invited to register. A link to join the video conference will be sent to the email you specify in the registration form before the meeting.
More information coming soon.
See you at VMU Alumni Day!
VMU Career Centre will work remotely
From October 27, 2020, VMU Career Centre works remotely.
If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: karjera@vdu.lt or by phone: (8 37) 327 983.
Follow the information: https://www.vdu.lt/en/information-about-covid-19/
OPPORTUNITIES: Internship at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
VMU International Cooperation Department is pleased to inform you that the Internship Programme at the prestigous Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is open for applications.
The Internship Programme is designed to bring qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the OECD to work on specific projects related to the field of their studies and provide them with invaluable international experience.
Internship during times of Covid-19
To limit the risk associated with traveling and to allow students from different parts of the world to benefit from this unique learning experience, the OECD has decided that internships will be carried out remotely. Accordingly, in the context of the current situation regarding Covid-19, teleworking arrangements will apply to all interns until further notice.
What are the steps of the process?
- Step 1: Students submit their applications by filling an online application form;
- Step 2: VMU International Cooperation Department will select 10-15 qualified candidates based on their motivation and academic performance and will provide OECD with their data for the next selection round;
- Step 3: As soon as OECD receives a list of pre-selected candidates, they will share students profiles across OECD Directorates. Based on their dates of availability and the hiring teams’ needs for interns, students will be contacted for an interview;
- Step 4: OECD selects the most qualified and motivated students for internship.
Important note:
- Students that are selected by OECD to carry out internships will be provided with monthly scholarships of 738.00 EUR;
- Application deadline October 1st.
Minimum requirements:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD (see the List of departments and special bodies for further details).
- Candidates should be proficient in English and/or French.
- Candidates should be available for a minimum period of one month on a full-time basis (40h per week). Kindly note that the duration of an internship is limited to six months with a possibility of one extension up to a maximum of twelve months.
For more information please contact
International traineeships programme coordinator
Tomas Mickevičius
Phone +370 37 327987
Email: Tomas.Mickevicius@vdu.lt
OPPORTUNITIES: AIESEC training “Leadership beyond Borders”
AIESEC Lithuania invites students to participate in the training “Leadership beyond Borders”. The training will be held on September 19th, 17:00-19:00, om the Tempo spaces (M. Daukšos str. 34, Kaunas).
During the training you will have the opportunity to learn more about leadership, team management and get to know the AIESEC organization.
More information about training
Call for Applications: Virtual Study Exchange Opportunity in Germany
Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) offers “Virtual International Programme” (VIP) for international students interested in a virtual exchange experience at JLU during the winter term 2020/21. Students are welcome to apply until September 15, 2020! Please be assured that this programme constitutes an additional offer and is not meant to replace physical exchange at our university during the upcoming winter semester where possible.
The VIP invites international students from JLU partner universities around the world to undergo a virtual exchange stay at JLU and to gain international study experience as complement of their studies in their home countries. International students get to choose one or more seminars and lectures from a varied study catalogue, taught completely online. This offer includes around 60 online courses from different JLU departments at undergraduate and graduate level, held in German, English, French and Spanish language. As the offer is part of the regular JLU curriculum, international students enrolled will benefit from an international learning environment.
In addition to the specialized courses, VIP offers interdisciplinary online courses and online German language courses. Upon successful completion of the virtual exchange semester, international students will receive a Transcript of Records with credit points from JLU. The participation in the “Virtual International Programme” at JLU is free of charge for students from our partner universities.
Students are able to apply for the programme until September 15, 2020. The courses start in the first week of November 2020. For further information about the course offer and the application process, please visit www.uni-giessen.de/vip.
Contact email: mobility@uni-giessen.de
Please note that courses and credits you take during this programme will be transferred. If the courses you choose during this programme match the courses you attend at VMU, you have to consult with the head of your study programme.
OPPORTUNITIES: Online Masterclasses for Young Political Leaders of the Baltic States
We invite students to applicate to the Online Masterclasses for Young Political Leaders of the Baltic States beginning from 26th of September and continuing for 6 weeks (until 8th of November 2020).
The project is tailored to organize discussions for undergraduate students of the higher education institutions of the Baltic States as the future opinion leaders with the aim to increase their democratic and other essential competencies and to equip them with skills for participation in the democratic political process, as well as to enhance knowledge about the most actual political issues for the Baltic region.
The programme consists of several blocks or sessions according to following topics: democracy and values; political participation and good governance, political, economic and security cooperation between the Baltic states, the role of the European Union in Baltic’s. The participants will be presented with such activities as lectures from various leading experts, online discussions between participants as well as discussions with top level politicians from all three Baltic States.
Requirements for participants:
- eligibility: be between 18 and 25 years old;
- be interested in political and social processes;
- English language skills allowing to take an active part in all activities of the project.
It is necessary for participants to send their CV and motivation letter until 20th September to rovena.berga@lato.lv
OPPORTUNITIES: youth essay competition
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation invites students to participate in an essay competition. This is an annual competition for youth to express their opinion on an entrepreneurial topic; to share their ideas with key policy and decision makers.
This year topic: “What do SMEs need to become sustainable to resilient, in the context of COVID-19 and other global challenges? How can EU policy best aid entrepreneurs?”
Applicants have until Friday 18 September 2020 to submit their original essay.
The top 10 applications will be selected and announced in October. These top 10 applications will be evaluated by the Youth Essay Competition jury who will narrow them down to the top 3 that will compete and present at the SME Assembly 2020 in November.
2020 competition rules:
- Eligibility: 18-25 year olds from European Member or COSME partners countries, only one entry per applicant
- Submission deadline: 18 September 2020
- Word count: 2 500 words maximum
- Language: English
- Prize: All-expenses paid trip to the 2020 SME Assembly in Berlin to compete in a live final and give a speech. Speech and presentation coaching will also be provided