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VMU Connections: Career Day

On November 14th, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) will become a meeting place for representatives of different generations. Whether you are a student looking for an internship or your first job, a graduate planning a career change, or a VMU employee eager to gain new knowledge and broaden your horizons – VMU Connections will help you discover all the answers and opportunities.

This year, VMU Career Days, which traditionally combine “Matuokis profesiją” (Try Out a Profession) for school students and VMU Alumni Day for graduates, are expanded with a new element – the event “Quality 360°”, dedicated to World Quality Day. VMU Connections will be a great opportunity for school students, VMU students, alumni, employees, and business representatives to meet, share knowledge and experiences, build connections, and explore career opportunities – all in one place.

Get ready now – starting October 14th, you are invited to join online training sessions, where you can improve your skills and gain knowledge to help you build a successful career. Expert presentations and practical advice will prepare you for the career fair featuring companies and organizations on November 14th.

Online Training Series “Get Ready for Career Day”

Invite participate in the SCCL Mentorship Program 2026!

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania is proud to present the SCCL Mentorship Program 2026! A six-month initiative designed to connect ambitious young professionals with senior business leaders from Swedish and international companies in Lithuania.

This one-of-a-kind program offers a distinctive platform for knowledge exchange, leadership development, and cross-generational collaboration. Inspired by Swedish values of openness, trust, and growth, the program provides a space where ambition meets experience, and where future leaders are shaped.

Program Highlights

  • One-to-one mentoring: Each mentee will be paired with an accomplished senior leader for monthly mentoring sessions, creating space for deep dialogue and personal growth.
  • Exclusive community events: The program launches with a kick-off event in January and concludes with a celebratory closing ceremony in June, bringing together all participants for networking, inspiration, and shared learning.
  • Cross-sector insights: Mentees will gain direct exposure to diverse industries, while mentors will benefit from the fresh perspectives and innovative thinking of the next generation.

Why Join?

For Mentees:

  • Accelerate your personal and professional development.
  • Gain exclusive access to senior leaders and the SCCL business community.
  • Enhance your career trajectory with strategic advice, insights, and confidence.

Program Timeline

September – November 15: Applications are open

November/December: Confirmation will be sent out to participants

January 2026: Kick-off event (exact date TBA)

January – June: One-on-one meetings between mentors and mentees, decided individually between the pairs.

June: Closing event (exact date TBA)

Who Can Apply?

  • Mentors: Senior executives, leaders, and experts from SCCL member companies with a passion for developing others.
  • Mentees: Young professionals aged up to 30, pursuing or have finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with 1–5 years of work experience, ambition, and commitment to growth.

Applications

Applications are open until November 15, 2025.

Apply as a mentee: https://forms.gle/P947GZebEV6MUhDk7

The SCCL Mentorship Program 2026 is more than mentorship. It is an investment in people and our members, a catalyst for growth, and a celebration of leadership and ambition. Together, we will inspire, connect, and prepare the leaders of tomorrow.

Students for students: become a mentor who inspires

Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) continues to expand its student mentoring programme “Peer-to-peer”. The aim of this mentoring programme is to strengthen mutual support among students and provide assistance to students who need advice and support in dealing with various challenges in university life that cannot be directly addressed by university departments and/or with whom they do not have an adequate connection (do not know them), thus promoting a sense of community among students and the university.

How the “Peer-to-peer” mentoring programme works: a trained, more experienced student will provide support and/or assistance to a student seeking it. The programme is aimed at students facing wellbeing issues at the university. By interacting with mentors of the same age, students will feel more comfortable and able to express their concerns in an

informal setting, while mentors will be able to suggest possible solutions to the problem or refer (accompany) them to where their problem could be solved.

In order to ensure the smooth running of the programme, a team of motivated mentors who are willing to contribute to the improvement of student life at the university is being assembled.

What kind of mentors are we looking for:

  • Older than first-year students who have overcome academic or social challenges during their studies and would like to help other students feel better, more confident, and safer during their studies at the university;
  • Communicative, willing and able to share their personal experiences with other students.
  • Able to participate in the mentoring programme for the entire academic year (October 2025 – June 2026).

Mentor duties and responsibilities:

  • Listen to the student’s problem and find out as much information as possible;
  • Help and advise if you have the skills and knowledge; if not, work together to find a solution to the problem;
  • Be aware of the opportunities offered by VDU and its partners and refer (accompany) the student seeking help to where their problem can be solved;
  • Contribute to the organization and implementation of activities aimed at enhancing student well-being at the university;
  • Participate in regular meetings and discussions to find new or improve existing ways to ensure student well-being at the university.

Benefits for mentors:

  • Opportunity to help students facing challenges at the university;
  • Familiarization with the university’s structure, system, and staff;
  • Opportunity to make new friends or colleagues;
  • Gain knowledge and skills and apply them in practice in areas related to psychology, intercultural communication, management, etc.;
  • Gain foreign language practice;
  • Active students will be included in various university promotion programmes.

If you want to become a mentor and help ensure the well-being of all VDU students, fill out the registration form by October 17, 2025 (inclusive).

After the registration period ends, the programme coordinator will contact the selected candidates and invite them to motivational interviews. After that, the mentors will undergo the final selection stage – a training program, after which the final team of mentors will begin their work.

More information about the Peer-to-Peer mentoring programme and student well-being at the university can be found here.

Become part of an important international research study!

We invite you to contribute to an important international study! Researchers at the Institute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences are conducting the research part of the ongoing international project EUROSTUDENT 9 and are currently conducting a student survey.

The survey runs from May 12 to November 30, and its third stage is currently underway. This is a great opportunity to share your experience and contribute to changes in higher education! We invite you to fill out the survey and encourage your friends to participate actively in the study –  every answer is important! The survey link.

The anonymity of survey responses is guaranteed, and all provided information will be used solely for research purposes. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to your active participation.

If you have any questions, please contact the project’s national policy coordinator Prof. Dr. Salvinija Petrulytė, Chief Specialist, Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology; e-mail: Salvinija.Petrulyte@smsm.lt or PhD student Kamilė Botyriūtė, the Institute of Sociology at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences; e-mail: kamile.botyriute@lcss.lt.

Register Now: T4EU Strategic Policy Conference – Universities Shaping the Future through Innovation and Global Impact

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is pleased to invite you to register for the upcoming Strategic Policy Conference “Universities Shaping the Future: Building Resilient Societies through Innovation and Global Impact.” The conference will take place on October 21-22, 2025, at VMU in Kaunas, marking the conclusion of VMU’s presidency of the T4EU Alliance.

For almost a millennium, universities served as primary hubs for the advancement of intellectual thought and visionary leadership. Today, in the wake of escalating uncertainty and global crises, resilience has emerged as a vital societal asset and personal skill. Consequently, resilience has been chosen as the main axis of action during VMU’s presidency of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Alliance in 2025, and will be the focal point of this conference. The European University initiative, currently uniting 65 alliances, was introduced to strengthen European higher education institutions and their role in boosting European identity, competitiveness, technological advancement, and overall societal resilience.

The main goal of the conference is to bring together not only academic leaders, experts, and students from the T4EU and other European University alliances, but also high-level European and Lithuanian political figures, global partners, and key stakeholders. Together, they will engage in discussions on resilience from multiple perspectives, including the global and European transformation of democracies, societies, and technologies. Drawing on the expertise and insights generated during the conference, a Policy Paper on Resilience Competency will be finalized and shared.

The conference will delve into a range of topics related to resilience, including Europe’s resilience in a shifting global order, the role of universities as stabilizing forces in democracies and conflict-affected societies, individual resilience in an unpredictable world, the importance of innovation and talent for Europe’s strategic future, and higher education’s contribution to societal renewal.

The conference program will be announced soon.

Registration

Join “TransformEd: Renaissance of Liberal Arts” – A T4EU Week at Vytautas Magnus University

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) invites students to register for “TransformEd: Renaissance of Liberal Arts” – a T4EU Week in Kaunas, Lithuania, from October 20-24, 2025.

Imagine a university not just as a place to find answers, but as a space where we ask deeper questions. A place that shapes us not only through the knowledge we gain but also through the people we become. VMU fosters the idea of Liberal Arts – a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and values-based educational model – inviting you on just such a journey.

In a world that encourages specialization and rushing, Liberal Arts offers a chance to pause. It challenges us to look inward and to the past, not to romanticize it, but to discover the tools needed for wise living and righteous action. Today, in an era of rapid technological change, uncertainty, and cultural fragmentation, the idea of a “renaissance” – a rebirth – becomes especially relevant. We return to the foundations of Liberal Arts: critical thinking, civic responsibility, philosophical reflection, artistic expression, and the ability to connect disciplines, contexts, and communities.

What to Expect at the “TransformEd” Week

Over five days, participants will explore subjects at the intersection of knowledge and perspective, tradition and innovation. There will be no final exams; the true outcome of this week will be measured in the depth of the questions you carry home. This week encourages deep reading, critical thinking, and intelligent disagreement.

Course Offerings

Students are invited to choose and participate in one of the nine intensive courses offered, all conducted in English:

  • “Making Sense of Disagreement: How to Communicate Effectively with Epistemic and Moral Awareness”: This course defines conceptual approaches and practical interventions for communicating on complex issues and handling disagreements. It draws on theories from communication science, political science, psychology, sociology, and education, encouraging students to align their knowledge with their values through discussions of digitally mediated conflicts and dysfunctional communication.
  • “The Idea of Europe”: Explore how the concept of Europe has evolved through philosophy, literature, politics, and cultural identity from antiquity to the present. This course examines foundational texts and thinkers, tracing how Europe has been imagined as both a geographical space and a shared civilizational project.
  • “Critical Heritage”: An introduction to critical heritage studies, with a particular emphasis on addressing the complex and contested legacies of modernity. Through lectures, workshops, and site visits, students will engage with key concepts and best practices in the field.
  • “Globalization and International Communication”: This course is designed to address the recent rise of transnational communication cultures in their global and local contexts, highlighting the significance of local political, economic, and cultural conditions.
  • “Field Notes to Frontlines: Anthropology That Matters”: This intensive course explores the field of applied and engaged anthropology, focusing on practical methodologies, ethical considerations, and representation issues when working with diverse cultural and social groups.
  • “Creating a Musical from Scratch: International Musical Theater Workshop”: This intensive workshop guides international students through the collaborative process of creating and performing an original musical production. Participants will explore all aspects of musical theater creation, culminating in a public performance of their original work.
  • “GIS 360°: Maps That Transform Society”: Through an interdisciplinary lens, students will learn to harness spatial technologies to address issues like climate justice, urban inequality, public health disparities, and environmental conservation.
  • “Biodiversity Conservation: Understanding, Threats & Solutions”: The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about biodiversity and its protection, focusing on basic concepts, spatial distribution, value, causes of extinction, protection methods, and the importance of monitoring and species restoration.
  • “Climate Change Science and Solutions”: This course provides the fundamentals of climate change science, policy frameworks, consequences, and sector- and region-specific strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

Important Information

  • You can rank your top 3 preferred courses when applying.
  • Each course will include both online components (prior to the T4EU Week) and in-person sessions in Kaunas.
  • Successful completion of a course and a knowledge test will grant 3-4 ECTS credits.
  • Lectures will mainly take place in the mornings, with afternoons offering various optional activities, including sports, cultural, and scientific events.
  • The minimum number of participants per course is 10. If this number is not met, the course may not run.
  • To ensure balance, a maximum of 3 PhD students from one university can be accepted into the same course. In addition to their chosen course, PhD students will have dedicated events to present their research and network, such as a Science Slam, mixers, and other activities.
  • All courses will be conducted in English. 

Registration is open until June 22nd.

Registration

More information about the courses

Should you have any questions, please contact us at Transform4Europe@vdu.lt.

Apply Now: Students invited to Creative Circularity Summer Academy 2025

On 11-15 August, Estonian Academy of Arts is organizing the Creative Circularity Summer Academy 2025. Students are invited to join two of the academy’s activities: Green Transformer Student Challenge and Recrafted: A Workshop for Shoe and Bag Upcycling”. Application deadline is 13 June.

Students will be provided Erasmus funding for travel expenses and a mobility scholarship. For both activities, five VMU BA or MA students will be selected.

Green Transformer Student Challenge

The event is dedicated to exploring sustainable design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world impact. The goal of the Challenge is to inspire students to explore and apply simple yet effective design opportunities to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.

During this intensive week, students will work in interdisciplinary teams to address real-world sustainability challenges. Guided by experienced mentors, students will participate in site visits, lectures, group work, and consultations to refine their design concepts. Each team will develop a creative and feasible solution to a specific sustainability issue. Final concepts will be presented to a panel of experts and evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and impact.

The best teams will be recognized and awarded from a total prize fund of 5000 EUR, with winning teams also receiving the opportunity to further develop their ideas through the Student Initiative competition. This program offers not only practical experience, but also a clear pathway to bring ideas to life and contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future.

The program awards 3 ECTS credits, is conducted in English, and is open to BA and MA students from all disciplines. A virtual follow-up session will take place on August 22, 2025, offering feedback and further development opportunities.

Applications are open until June 13, 2025. Selected students will participate through the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) under Erasmus+.

More information

If you have any questions, email the organizers at Transform4Europe@vdu.lt.

Registration

Recrafted: A Workshop for Shoe & Bag Upcycling

This practical workshop centers on transforming old and discarded materials into unique, functional fashion pieces. Guided by expert shoemakers Kelian Luisk and Marika Jylhä, and bag designers Merle Visak and Sirle Rohusaar, participants will work in two groups:

  • One group will repurpose denim to create shoe uppers and assemble them into finished shoes.
  • The other group will craft bags using upcycling techniques.

The workshop will begin with an inspiring session by renowned designer Reet Aus, who will introduce the principles and importance of upcycling in fashion, highlighting sustainable design practices.

Throughout the week, students will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, visit leading design studios, and develop innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. By the end of the workshop, they’ll have created their own upcycled fashion item – either a pair of shoes or a bag – demonstrating the potential of sustainable fashion.

The program awards 3 ECTS credits, is conducted in English, and is open to BA and MA students from all disciplines. A virtual follow-up session will take place on August 22, 2025, offering feedback and further development opportunities.

Applications are open until June 13, 2025. Selected students will attend through the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) under Erasmus+.

More information

If you have any questions, email the organizers at Transform4Europe@vdu.lt.

Registration

Invitation to the Webinar: “Next Chapter: Opportunities for VMU Graduates”

The VMU International Cooperation Department invites all international soon-to-be graduates, current students, and alumni to our upcoming webinar, “Next Chapter: Opportunities for VMU Graduates.” This event is designed to equip future graduates with the essentials for their next steps after graduation.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m. EEST, online via Microsoft Teams.

Attendees will gain insights into admission pathways for Bachelor’s graduates to Master’s Degree programmes, explore PhD study opportunities at Vytautas Magnus University for Master’s graduates, and discover how to engage with our alumni network, utilize the alumni platform, and participate in the Unibuddy ambassador program. The session will also cover important aspects of Temporary Residence Permits and other migration questions, provide insights into career opportunities through a presentation from the VMU Career Centre, and introduce the DON@ project.

This webinar is highly recommended for:

  • Soon-to-be VMU graduates
  • Current students planning for life after graduation
  • VMU alumni interested in exploring new opportunities

Please register here to secure your spot for this informative session.

We look forward to welcoming you!

VMU Student on Her Book-Worthy Exchange Studies in Brussels

“When I was selecting a country for my Erasmus+ exchange studies, I really wanted to go to Spain or Portugal – because of their exceptional architecture, languages, and warm climate. However, I ended up going to Belgium, which was actually my third choice. After getting there, I realized that it was one of the best decisions of my life. I could probably write a book about how much I enjoyed it”, says Ugnė Karkazaitė, a Public Communication (BA) student at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). Last spring, as part of the Erasmus+ Programme, she studied at the Institute for Higher Social Communication Studies (IHECS) in Brussels.

Ugnė describes Brussels as a safe international city with no shortage of cultural activities and a vibrant nightlife. She was also impressed by Belgian cuisine. The student observes that Belgian culture is very diverse, particularly in Brussels, where the population includes people from many different parts of the world. Belgians are warm, pleasant, and peaceful – living up to the popular Lithuanian expression, “as calm as a Belgian”.

“I really loved the culture of the people in Brussels, they are much more open and warm. Public transportation is good: there’s the underground, trams, buses, and trains, so getting around is simple and convenient. I liked the active nightlife too: I’d heard that it was unsafe but I never felt that way at night – whether in the city centre or in other areas”, Ugnė assures, adding that Brussels offers a multitude of engaging activities both in central and more remote neighbourhoods.

Ugnė Karkazaitė

A priceless experience: volunteering with the Red Cross

Sharing her impressions of the studies, Ugnė notes that she liked the informal, warm interactions that the IHECS teachers had with the students and their genuine efforts to teach new things. The courses were conducted in English and were well-adapted for international students. Aside from a truly cozy atmosphere, she also enjoyed many of the taught subjects, including Civic Engagement, which included a requirement to complete at least 30 hours of volunteering to help others.

“My friend and I decided to help the homeless and refugees; we volunteered at several organizations, including the Red Cross. At times, it was difficult and uncomfortable to talk to the homeless, but in the end, it was an invaluable experience. It taught me to appreciate what I have and to stop complaining about trivial things because some people would dream of having problems like mine”, Ugnė remarks, pointing out that the volunteers were a large crowd and this was a great opportunity to meet new people from many different backgrounds.

The VMU student particularly enjoyed the Audio Narratology course, during which students analysed various sounds from films, audiobooks, or other audio narratives – the teacher explained how these sounds are created and how they inject more life into a movie one is watching or a story one is listening to. At the end of the semester, working in groups, the students created their own narratives where everything had to be described using just sound.

Brussels: a student-friendly city

The decision to spend four months studying in Brussels proved highly rewarding, the student confirms, explaining that the gained experience will be truly beneficial both in her further education as well as career development.

“I think that determination to travel as part of Erasmus+ may show the employer that this is a person who is not afraid of challenges. The lectures I had were truly relevant to me as future communication specialist: from digital marketing, where we learned about Google Ads, to audio narratology, which is important in social media content creation. Volunteering taught me how to interact with a variety of people. I also improved my foreign language skills significantly: not just English but French as well”, Ugnė Karkazaitė reveals.

Ugnė Karkazaitė

The Belgian capital, she argues, is a great choice for students, thanks to the many benefits available to them. “The city is student-friendly: you can get many discounts in shops, cafés, and bars. Public transport and museum tickets are much cheaper for students too. Also, some organisations offer food at reduced prices or bring together international students so they don’t feel lonely”, the student explains.

Exchange studies abroad: a worthwhile decision

Vytautas Magnus University, often ranked as Lithuania’s most international university, provides students with exceptional opportunities to travel abroad for a few months or even a year, giving them a taste of studies or internships across the globe: from Argentina, Malaysia, and South Korea to the U.S., Italy, and Mauritius. Every year, hundreds of VMU students make use of the opportunity to visit one of the university’s many international partners.

Ugnė encourages students to try exchange studies abroad: it is truly a worthwhile decision. “Go, and don’t hesitate! In my opinion, it is one of the best things that a young person could experience. Erasmus+ not only gives you a chance to study at the world’s best universities but also helps you grow as a person”, Karkazaitė claims.

Discussing her future plans, Ugnė is currently focused on completing and defending her bachelor’s thesis. After that, however, she is considering continuing her studies in Belgium.

“In the summer, I’ll try to apply for Master’s studies in Brussels. Of course, before that, I’ll need to take care of various documents. That’s not so easy to do when you’re also working on your bachelor’s thesis. So I’m not talking much about my future plans just yet”, she smiles.

Call for Registration: European University Alliance T4EU Innovation Agora

Registration is currently open for the Innovation Agora, which will take place during the Strategic Assembly meeting of the European University Alliance Transform4Europe (T4EU) on October 21–22 at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in Kaunas, Lithuania. The Strategic Assembly will also feature the T4EU Conference on Higher Education Transformations and the Global Partnerships Forum. The university community, as well as national and international partners, are encouraged to register for the Innovation Agora and present technological and non-technological innovations, initiatives, and to find partners for the further development of ideas.

The conference will focus on the same theme that underscores VMU’s presidency of the alliance this year: resilience, which has become critically important at both societal and individual levels. The conference will bring together leaders from academic institutions, experts, and students, as well as high-level European and Lithuanian politicians, global partners, business representatives, and other stakeholders. Resilience will be discussed in the contexts of digital and societal transformations, among others. Based on the insights from the conference, a strategic resilience policy document will be prepared.

Concurrently, the T4EU Innovation Agora will function as an open space for dialogue and collaboration, showcasing diverse resilience initiatives from across Europe. The organizers invite presentations in poster and interactive formats that highlight:

  • Innovative educational practices and research findings;
  • Innovations developed in collaboration with local and global partners (e.g., patents, prototypes, jointly developed technologies or solutions, etc.);
  • Initiatives promoting resilience and solutions in well-being, governance, knowledge security, and digital transformations;
  • Change-driven and impactful social initiatives from your institution.

Each T4EU partner is encouraged to nominate two strategic global partners or stakeholders to take part in this exchange. Participation in the T4EU Innovation Agora includes:

  • A dedicated stand or booth space (table setup);
  • Visibility during the main events attended by high-level guests, including government officials, EU representatives, academia, bisness & industistry, NGO;
  • Poster exhibition or best-practice video showcase;
  • On-request technical support (equipment availability to be discussed individually).

Up to 30 showcase spaces will be hosted within the main conference venue at VMU, ensuring high international visibility & matchmaking.

For registration and further information, please contact: kateryna.horiunova@vdu.lt.