Faculty news

Arqus is organising the 2025 edition of the Summer School for Teaching Innovation in the Minho region.

Dr. Gintautas Bareikis has been nominated for the Best Lecturer of the Year award at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Vilnius University. This decision was made by the students and the university committee. What motivates a scientist in their work? What qualities does he hope to instill in his students before they enter the world? Here is an interview with Dr. G. Bareikis.

The Lithuanian language has been largely inaccessible in many of our daily technologies for a long time. Why can't we communicate with our smart devices in Lithuanian? Why doesn't a robot vacuum respond to commands given in Lithuanian? Why are voice assistants in our native language so limited? Researchers at Vilnius University (VU) have worked for over ten years to make technology more accessible in Lithuania.

During the festive season, the Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre invites both citizens and visitors of the capital city to enjoy the magical atmosphere of holiday anticipation through an inspiring program of musical events.

Implementing MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) at Vilnius University is progressing well. Currently, 60.5% of all users (staff and students) authenticate via MFA to access the university’s information systems.

The Lithuanian Science Council has announced a call for international internships at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in autumn 2025, where students will be able to gain unique knowledge and practical experience. These NASA internships are designed to encourage the participation of students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programmes in international projects and to develop their skills in research and experimental development in space technology. Talented students will have the opportunity to carry out scientific internships at NASA research centres: NASA Ames Research Centre (California), NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre (Maryland), and NASA Johnson Space Centre (Texas). Lithuania is one of 13 countries participating in this international internship programme.

The Arqus Alliance is thrilled to announce the launch of the fourth Arqus Teaching Excellence Award, a testament to our commitment to celebrating and promoting outstanding achievements in university teaching. This prestigious award seeks to recognize educators who exemplify innovation and excellence in their pedagogical practices, fostering a culture of learning that transcends disciplinary boundaries and empowers students from diverse backgrounds to thrive in inclusive, community based and dynamic learning environments.

17 November is International Students’ Day. In parallel to this day, the oldest and largest expert educational organisation representing students, the Vilnius University Students' Representation, will celebrate its 35th birthday. To celebrate this important day for students, we invite you to take part in the following initiatives organised by VU SR.