On 24 January, 57 bachelors and 32 masters of VU Kaunas Faculty were awarded the Vilnius University diplomas at a ceremony held at the Lithuanian Basketball House.
21 graduates have completed the Bachelor’s study programme “Information Systems and Cyber Security” taught in Lithuanian, and 28 – the same study programme taught in English; 8 graduates have completed the Bachelor’s study programme “Marketing Technologies”. 18 diplomas were awarded to the graduates of the Master’s study programme “Financial Technology” and 2 – to the graduates of the Master’s study programme “Sustainable Financial Economics”. 12 graduates have completed the Master’s study programme “Art Management”. Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude diplomas were awarded to as many as 8 graduates.
Bachelor‘s students:
Jorė Bendinskaitė, Marketing Technologies, Magna Cum Laude
Renata Marcinauskaitė, Information Systems and Cyber Security, Cum Laude
Katrin Dianov, Information Systems and Cyber Security (taught in English), Cum Laude
Turan Garashli, Information Systems and Cyber Security (taught in English), Cum Laude
Povilas Jasvilis, Information Systems and Cyber Security (taught in English), Cum Laude
Dzmitry Papkou, Information Systems and Cyber Security (taught in English), Cum Laude
Gustas Ramanauskas, Marketing Technologies, Cum Laude
Master‘s students:
Eligijus Abromikas, Financial Technology, Cum Laude
The graduates and their guests were welcomed by the Vilnius University Vice-Rector for Organisational Development and Community Affairs, Prof. Dr Vilmantė Pakalniškienė, who identified the strength of Kaunas Faculty: the interdisciplinary study programmes and research, an essential component of which is IT innovation and creativity development. To exemplify this, the Vice-Rector told the story of the world-famous “Netflix” company, which took a risk in transforming its operations by choosing new technologies, becoming a leader in its field. According to Prof. Dr Vilmantė Pakalniškienė, the ability to adapt to change and the courage to implement your ideas are always the keys to success. “The world is evolving, yet there are always individuals behind this evolution. Individuals like you who can implement their expertise, discover innovative answers, and show bravery. Individuals who are unafraid to transform the world,” she said, wishing that creativity and knowledge would always help.
The Dean of Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Giedrius Romeika, also addressed the graduates. He noted that the VU Kaunas Faculty has been running relevant study programmes and developing research significant to modern society and the state for 60 years. “I have no doubt that each of you will achieve your goals and victories, and as you celebrate, I hope that you take a moment to remember this celebration, the diploma you have received, and the Vilnius University community that has nurtured you,” he said and assured that if advice is ever needed, the graduates can always contact the same address: Kaunas Old Town, Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty.
The graduates were congratulated by the Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty Vice-Dean for Infrastructure and Development, and the Chairman of the Master’s study programme “Financial Technology” Prof. Dr Saulius Masteika, the Chairman of the Bachelor’s study programme “Information Systems and Cyber Security” taught in Lithuanian Assoc. Prof. Vytautas Evaldas Rudžionis, the Chairwoman of the Bachelor‘s study programme “Information Systems and Cyber Security” taught in English Assoc. Prof. Ilona Veitaitė, the Chairwoman of the Bachelor‘s study programme “Marketing Technologies” Prof. Dr Dalia Krikščiūnienė, and the member of Vilnius University Senate and the lecturer of the Master’s study programme “Art Management” Prof. Dr Virginija Jurėnienė.
Guests of the Faculty and social partners – Dr Karolis Noreika, the Scrum master at “Amazon Web Services”, and Dr Darius Kulikauskas, the representative of the company “Bankera” as well as the CEO of the company “Pervesk” – also attended the ceremony.
At the VU KnF Graduation ceremony, the representative of the company “Bankera” and the CEO of the company “Pervesk” Dr Darius Kulikauskas awarded a nominal 2000 EUR UAB “Bankera” scholarship to the graduate of the Master’s study programme “Financial Technology”, Rugilė Pranskūnaitė, for the best final thesis in this field – "Automating fraud detection in financial services companies" (scientific advisor – Assoc. Prof. Paulius Astromskis).
Music at the ceremony was performed by Mangirdas Kundrotas, a student of the Master’s study programme “Art Management”, and Andželika Martinkutė, a first-year student of the Bachelor’s study programme “Audiovisual Translation”.
Watch the broadcast of the Graduation ceremony HERE
See the photos of the Graduation ceremony HERE