On 1st April 2025 at 13:45 Southwestern Advantage District Sales Leader Mr. Veiko Tell will hold a lecture about positive attitude and self-talk. The lecture will be held in English. Location of the lecture: Prof. Vladas Gronskas auditorium.

During the lecture, Mr. Tell will share what is considered a positive attitude and what impact it has on our life. The speaker will also shed light on the story you tell yourself about yourself. This lecture discusses ways to enhance self-confidence, improve self-image, and cultivate a problem-solving approach.

About the speaker

Mr. Veiko Tell is a District Sales Leader in Southwestern Advantage. During 20 years with Southwestern Advantage, Mr. Tell has coached over 500 salespeople and numerous sales leaders from different countries.

 Mr. Veiko Tell has experience in sales and leadership in Eastern Europe and Northern America. He is the founder and leader of Southwestern Advantage Lithuanian division. Mr. Veiko Tell has a Bachelor’s degree from Tartu University and later has upgraded his qualification in universities in Estonia and the USA.

Mr. Tell is also a real estate investor focusing on both short-term and long-term rental residential properties. His real estate portfolio that he is running together with his wife includes properties in Estonia and South Spain.

On 1 April, Vilnius University (VU) will mark the 446th anniversary of its establishment. On this occasion, VU invites its community and the public to participate in various festive events, both traditional and specially dedicated to this anniversary.

One of the highlights of the festivities is the solemn inauguration of Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas as the Rector of Vilnius University. In addition, a special lecture, “The Legendary Toga of Petras Skarga and the Oriental Pattern Cloak”, will be delivered by Assoc. Prof. Miglė Lebednykaitė. In this lecture, you will learn about one of the exceptional values of Lithuanian cultural heritage – the academic attire of the first Rector of Vilnius University, Petras Skarga, symbolising the beginning of the history of Vilnius University.

On 1 April, students of VU Kaunas Faculty are invited to challenge their minds and wits at the famous board game Alias from 6 to 8 pm. Those familiar with the history of Vilnius University and the study programmes can try their hand at the game specially created for this occasion by first-year Audiovisual Translation student Rūta Kubiliūtė.

The Arqus Alliance is pleased to announce the third call for co-designed projects aimed at enhancing the inter-institutional student experience within Arqus.

The deadline to apply is 12 May 2025.

The goal of this call is to support innovative and collaborative initiatives that will promote cultural exchange and the integration of international students across the Arqus member universities. Through this funding, Arqus wishes to support projects that will shape the Alliance educational environment, to enhance student engagement, consolidate the community and support students’ personal and professional development.

Students are at the heart of the Alliance’s activities – their participation and engagement is promoted in multiple ways. These include the Arqus Student Council, the sponsor of this call,  whose aim is to encourage student participation in the decision-making process of the Alliance itself, as well as the Arqus Student Agora, a forum for student participation and networking.

Purpose of the call

Students are encouraged to submit short projects, to be implemented throughout the year of 2025 until the end of April 2026, likely to connect the universities within the Arqus Alliance. Individual students or student groups at a single Arqus university have to partner with students at other Arqus Universities. Students may also partner with local associations and civil society organisations to design shared project proposals.

This call aims to connect Arqus Universities’ students in the co-design of projects that strengthen the Alliance through transformational ideas, such as:

• European Identity and Heritage
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development 
• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
• Plurilingual and intercultural learning
• Inclusion & Diversity
• Other…

Looking for a partner

If you have an idea, but you need help with finding a team member from another Arqus university, please reach out to: 

• First, contact your local student union. For further contact information, please check theArqus Induction Pack.
• Enter Zulip channel:https://studentagora.zulipchat.com
• Contact the Arqus Student Agora at:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the present call, students must be regularly enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Single-cycle degree or in a Specialisation or PhD programme, either part-time or full-time, offered by one of the Arqus member universities for the duration of the entire project. Their affiliation with an Arqus university is mandatory.

This call aims to create new initiatives among Alliance students. Projects submitted under this call for proposals which have been funded by another institution or partner will not be eligible, unless they extend the number of Arqus universities involved.  

Students who have never received funding in previous editions of the Arqus Student Agora call will have priority.

Duration

Projects may start immediately after the selection process and shall be implemented by the end of April 2026 at the latest.

Selection criteria

The selection committee, composed of members from the Arqus Student Council and the Arqus Student Agora, will assess and score applications based on the following criteria: 

• How does the project aim to improve the student experience within and across the Arqus Alliance?
• In what ways does the project showcase originality and creativity in its efforts to enhance the student experience?
• Is the project realistically attainable within the allocated timeframe and budget constraints?
• Reusability What is the potential for the project to be repeated over the long term?
• How does the project facilitate collaboration among students from the local university, various member universities of the Arqus Alliance, as well as local associations and civil society organisations and initiatives?

Funding

The funding of the project varies depending on how many Arqus member universities will partake in the project. A maximum of €2500 per project will be awarded. The funding will be provided by the university the main applicant is a student at and will be subject to the local Arqus university administrative process. This is based on an invoice system.

Indications for the maximum amounts:

• 2 universities–  up to €1000
• 3 universities– up to €1500 
• 4+ universities– up to €2500 

The funding available can be used to cover, for instance:

• Travel (accommodation and transport)
• Speakers for workshops
• Materials for the implementation of the project
• Social media campaigns

Every student implementing a local event shall check and agree upon the eligible expenses at the local university with the local Arqus Student Agora member.

Submissions will be sent via the application form. Each application form must be duly filled out and include:

• a description of the project
• a plan for project funding and use of the funds provided by this call
• a corresponding timeline for the implementation of the project

Opening of the call: 17 March 2025

Closure of the call: 12 May 2025 (23:59)

Apply here

A reply will be provided within 2 weeks after the application due date. The selected projects will be invited to have a post-selection conversation on how to operationalize their projects. 

Get inspired by past winning projects and take your idea to the next level!

The full call text: https://arqus-alliance.eu/call/student-co-designed-projects-2025/

The website of the successfully implemented 2023 project by Angelica Peccini, a PhD student at the Kaunas Faculty: https://www.knf.vu.lt/en/al4all#main-information

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact

Kaunas Faculty

Project specialist

Donatas Misiūnas

email

The Young Scholars' Conference TELL ME MORE 2025, which will take place on 7 May at Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty, will bring together students and researchers to discuss the theory and practice of translation, the latest trends, and professional challenges. The conference organisers invite students and academics to actively participate by presenting their research work, engaging in discussions, and listening to other presenters. It is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge in the field of translation, make new friends and contribute to international academic cooperation.

The TELL ME MORE Conference has already become an important academic event promoting interdisciplinary debate in the field of translation. In 2024, the Conference brought together speakers from Lithuania, Poland, Greece, Portugal and France, and featured presentations on topics such as literary translation, audiovisual translation, and artificial intelligence and the future of translation.

An open call for the Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics of Vilnius University (VU) Kaunas Faculty.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to promote innovative scientific research by allowing early-career researchers to develop an independent academic career and integrate into the academic community of Vilnius University in Kaunas.

Application Deadline: applications may be submitted from April 1, 2025, to April 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET). The application must be prepared in English or Lithuanian.

About the project

The project aims to contribute to climate change mitigation and the reduction of energy poverty in Lithuania by promoting renewable energy sources in households and developing innovative, economically accessible solutions that foster social equality and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.

This research will analyse the social and economic factors determining energy poverty and promote the development of more efficient and cost-effective technologies for energy saving and integrating renewable energy sources in households. The research questions will be practically oriented to combat climate change, ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, increase the inclusiveness, safety, and sustainability of cities and settlements, and address inequalities within and between countries by ensuring access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

The research is expected to enhance public education, address social inequality and poverty reduction, increase energy independence, and help combat climate change and environmental challenges.

Supervisor of the Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Professor Dr. Asta Mikalauskienė, Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4301-2058).

Professor Dr. Asta Mikalauskienė’s scientific and pedagogical work directly relates to sustainable development. Her principal and most significant publications focus on sustainability and climate change. She has authored six monographs on this topic and scientific articles in WoS DB journals with SCIE or SSCI citation indexes, other peer-reviewed international journals, and conference proceedings.

Fellowship duration: 24 months.

Fellowship period: September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027.

Eligibility:
applications may be submitted by researchers who have obtained a doctoral degree from a foreign or other (non-university) Lithuanian research and study institution. No more than 5 years must have passed since the awarding of the doctoral degree (the period excludes parental leave or childcare leave).

Applicant requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Social Sciences in the field of Economics.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research/teaching (considered an advantage for equally qualified candidates).
• Proficiency in English.

Application deadline: April 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET). The application must be submitted in Lithuanian or English.

Funding:
Vilnius University funds the Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Monthly salary of the fellow – €3096 gross (before taxes).

Required documents:

• Application (Vilnius University Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Form, in Lithuanian or English).
• Curriculum Vitae (free format), including contact information: email and phone number.
• Copy of doctoral diploma.
• List of scientific publications.
• List of other academic activities (projects, patents, etc.).
• Two academic letters of recommendation.

Location of the Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Kaunas Faculty, Vilnius University.
Address: Muitinės str. 8, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania.

Applications should be submitted to Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty via email:
Subject line: “Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition 2025”

For questions regarding the fellowship topic, don't hesitate to contact Donatas Misiūnas via email:

Postdoctoral Fellowships are organised in accordance with the Resolution of the Senate of Vilnius University N.o SPN-63 of 23 November, 2021: “Description of the Procedure for the Selection and Admission of Doctoral Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Visiting Researchers Funded by Vilnius University”.

VU Kaunas Faculty Academic Singing Studio VENI GAUDERE resumes its activities after a break.

We are waiting for YOU in CHOIR AUDITIONS on MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (March 17, 19, 24, 26) at 5 pm in the Prof. V. Gronskas Auditorium.

For more information, contact us at +37061396571 or via messenger: Singing Studio Veni Gaudere.

The third-year student of the study programme Information Systems and Cyber Security at Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty Rokas Stankūnas has returned from a six-month Erasmus+ exchange programme in Reutlingen, Germany. He is delighted with the experience and does not doubt that the opportunity to change his surroundings has given him a different perspective on his studies and himself and helped him develop the qualities that will enable him to adapt more quickly to the labour market. He was impressed by the enthusiastic teachers-practitioners and the awe-inspiring nature.

Rokas says Erasmus offers new experiences, places, and cultures, but the student advises you to set your expectations first. He encourages you to use this opportunity to challenge yourself, get to know another higher education system and test your ability to adapt to a new environment. Most importantly, Rokas strongly recommends that you actively participate in academic community events, projects, and activities of Student Representation.