2025-01-15
MIF Winter Graduation Ceremony (PROGRAMME)
We invite graduates to a graduation ceremony on 3 February at 11:00 am at St. St. John's Church! The ceremony will include the awarding of diplomas to MIF graduates, congratulatory speeches and a musical performance. The ceremony will end at 2 pm. If you are not planning to attend the...
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2025-01-15
Famous Italians in Lithuania: what they do and how they got here
Andrea Trinchieri – Italian Coach Leading Lithuania’s Legendary Basketball Team Andrea Trinchieri, a seasoned EuroLeague veteran, has become one of the most prominent Italians in Lithuania as the head coach of Kaunas "Žalgiris," the nation’s most celebrated basketball club. With 92 wins and 119 losses across eight EuroLeague seasons coaching teams...
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2025-01-14
Supercomputers: what are they and what makes them special?
A device used to speed the discovery of vaccines and drugs after a pandemic, to make the movie "Avatar", build model cars, and predict the weather. Eduardas Kutka, a lecturer at Vilnius universiy, faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (VU MIF), says that the possibilities of supercomputers are extremely wide. Being...
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2025-01-03
Arqus Joint Call for Blended Intensive Programme on Challenge-Based Learning
The Arqus Alliance of European Universities invites its community to apply for the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), which is based on Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). This multidisciplinary program will encompass various fields of knowledge, engaging professors, students at different academic stages (Bachelor’s and Master’s), and university staff. The programme starts...
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2024-12-19
How Does the LIEPA-3 Project Empower Technology to Speak Lithuanian?
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...
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2024-12-18
Gintautas Bareikis Named Best VU MIF Lecturer of the Year
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...
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2024-12-18
The VU Culture Centre Invites You to Festive Concerts
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. "The festive season is when music and the spirit of anticipating the holiday miracle bring people together...
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2024-12-18
2025 Summer School “Active Learning in Action: Engaging Students Through AI” …
Arqus is organising the 2025 edition of the Summer School for Teaching Innovation in the Minho region. Join us for an enriching three-day training event, 2-4 July 2025, designed specifically for higher education teachers eager to elevate their teaching practices. This event is all about equipping educators with innovative strategies and tools...
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2024-11-25
MFA Authentication Will Be Required For The Entire MIF Community From This Week
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. From Thursday, 28 November, at 12:00 noon, MFA authentication will become mandatory for all employees and students of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics...
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2024-11-25
LMT Invites Applications for NASA Internships - For the First Time, Lithuanians …
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...
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2024-11-19
Call for Nominations: Arqus Teaching Excellence Award
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...
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2024-11-15
VU Students’ Union Celebrates Its 35th Birthday and Invites You to Events
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...
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