Faculty news

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.

This Arqus online workshop, organised by the University of Minho, is part of the activities of the PBL4COLLABTT project (PBL Framework for digital collaborative teacher training). In this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore Project-Based Learning (PBL) from conceptual clarification to practical implementation.

On 28–29 October, we invite all Vilnius University (VU) academic staff members with voting rights to participate in the VU Council election. Voting will take place at designated locations.

Today marks an exciting milestone for the Arqus European University Alliance as it proudly inaugurates the first cohort of the Master’s Joint Programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence. The official kick-off took place in Padua (Italy), where the 18 selected students began their academic journey.

The Student for a Day initiative invites you to step into the shoes of a student from October 21 to 25, 2024. Mark your calendars, as registration commences on October 7, and you will have the opportunity to participate in this immersive academic experience.

Vilnius University (VU) has opened admissions for international students for the 2025 academic year, inviting students from all over the world to join one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. VU offers a wide range of study programmes: more than 60 Bachelor's and Master's programmes, as well as two prestigious joint "Arqus" master's programmes, which allow students to receive education in multiple European countries.

As the new academic year begins, the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics of Vilnius University is filled with not only Lithuanians, but also foreigners who have come on exchange programmes. This year, a total of 44 students have come to VU MIF. Students from more than 25 different countries will study at the Faculty and try to get acquainted with the Lithuanian culture: Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Norway, Romania, Hong Kong, etc.