Cybersecurity is no longer only for specialists. In today’s connected world, everyone needs basic knowledge of how to stay safe online. This practical five-week course introduces the key principles of cybersecurity and helps you build the skills needed to protect your digital life both personally and professionally.
Professor Artūras Dubickas, Academician and Head of the Department of Probability Theory and Number Theory at the Institute of Mathematics, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Vilnius University, has been awarded the Lithuanian Science Prize for his body of work “Problems on the Distribution of Algebraic Numbers and Their Applications” (2010–2024). The prizes were announced on 3 February, and laureates were honoured at the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences on 5 March.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of nearly every public conversation. For some, it signals automation and disappearing jobs; for others, it promises unprecedented gains in efficiency. The labor market is undeniably shifting fast — roles are evolving, some are fading, and new skill sets are in demand. But beyond disruption, AI is also building entirely new sectors that did not even exist a few years ago.
We invite applications for the Vilnius University Rector Jonas Kubilius Named Scholarship. The scholarship established in 2014 by the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (VU MIF) and the Association “Vilnius University Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics Alumni Society” (VU MIF ALUMNI).
From 2–6 March, Vilnius University (VU) will host the already traditional Emotional Wellbeing Week “Let’s Chat”. Its aim is to bring together students and staff for open discussions about emotional challenges, wellbeing, and psychological health.
We invite final year undergraduate students, postgraduate students and those who have already graduated from Master's studies to participate in the scientific conference "Lithuanian MSc Research in Informatics and ICT" on May 6, 2026. The aim of the conference is to allow young people to present their MSc thesis research to colleagues from other universities. The event is open to a wide range of research and applications in computer science and IT. The conference is organised by the Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies of VU MIF and the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences.
Assoc. Prof. Linas Petkevičius has assumed the role of Director of the Institute of Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University (VU MIF), following elections held on 29 January 2026.
Registration for the Smart Internship for Vilnius University (VU) students is open until 22 Feburary . During the internship, students who work on tasks set by businesses and public institutions have the opportunity to become better acquainted with organisations, establish professional contacts and gain knowledge valuable for their studies and future careers.
