External international evaluation of the Information Systems field of study at Vilnius University

fasadasOn 21 May 2024, the evaluation of the information system study programmes – Marketing Technology (Bachelor programme) and Finance Technology (Master programme) – at Kaunas Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty will take place.

The evaluation will be carried out by a group of experts from universities in Denmark, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and the Netherlands, as well as representatives of social partners and students:

Panel chairperson: Barry Alan Brown (Denmark).
Panel members: Nik Bessis, member of academic community (United Kingdom), Petr Klan, member of academic community (Czech Republic), Tomas Kazragis, social partner representative (Lithuania), Nienke Wessel, student representative, (Netherlands).
Evaluation coordinator (SKVC): Aleksandras Kačanauskas.

Contact people at VU Kaunas Faculty: Prof. Dr. Dalia Krikščiūnienė and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saulius Masteika.

The visit will include an evaluation of the self-assessment, a discussion of the material resources of the study programme, meetings with the administration, the programmes‘ lecturers, students, alumni and social partners.

AGENDA OF THE VISIT:

09:45 – 10:00 Arrival of the experts
10:00 – 10:50 Meeting with senior management and administration staff
10:50 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Meeting with SER team
12:00 – 12:05 Break
12:05 – 13:05 Meeting with teaching staff
13:05 – 13:10 Break
13:10 – 14:00 Meeting with students
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 15:50 Meeting with alumni, employers and social partners
15:50 – 16:00 Break
16:00 – 16:45 Tour of learning facilities. Review of students’ term and final papers, examination material
16:45 – 16:50 Break
16:50 – 17:20 Private Expert panel discussion, finalisation of the visit
17:20 – 17:30 Introduction of general remarks of the visit to the institution

Arqus Alliance Launches Call for Student Co-Designed Projects 2024

2024.05.15 Arqus kvietimasThe Arqus Alliance is thrilled to announce the commencement of its 2024 initiative, inviting proposals for new and innovativestudent co-designed projects, aiming to enrich inter-institutional experiences.This call presents an unparalleled opportunity for students across Arqus universities to collaborate on initiatives that have the potential to shape the future of education and cross-cultural interactions.

This year's themes encompass a wide array of pressing issues, ranging from European Identity and Heritage to Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Digital Transformation, and more. Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity and propose projects that address these themes in novel and impactful ways.

What's in it for you?

Skill Enhancement: Engage in a real-world project management experience that sharpens your collaborative and creative abilities.
Cultural Exchange: Connect with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural understanding and building an international network.
Financial Support: Projects involving multiple Arqus universities are eligible to receive funding of up to €2,000.

How to get involved?

Ideate: Reflect on the changes you envision or the new initiatives that could benefit the Arqus community.
Team Up: Collaborate with peers by reaching out to your local student union or joining the Arqus Student Agora on Zulip to find like-minded students across the Alliance.
Pitch Your Project: Once your idea is formulated, prepare to pitch it to the Arqus Alliance for consideration.

Submit your application by the 9th June, 2024. In need for more details, please, use the information, including a handy infographic, from this downloadable document.

Do not miss this chance to contribute to a vibrant, interconnected educational community. We cannot wait to see the innovative projects you will bring to life! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Arqus Student Agora at .

Please, read this call before applying. Take a look at the previous winning projects here.

Invitation to the open lecture "Cybersecurity Risk Management: Tips and Examples"

2024.05.21 Kibernetinės saugos rizikų valdymas ENG WEBOn May 21, 2024 at 15.00 cybersecurity and risk professional CISO at a fintech company and a member of Women4Cyber Lithuania Aušra Dilijonaitė will speak on Cybersecurity risk management: tips and examples. The lecture will be held in English on Teams platform, press the link to join the lecture online.

During the lecture, Aušra will share her experience, lessons learned and some examples from designing risk management programs, processes and conducting risk assessments of different types, including organization-wide, onsite and cloud infrastructure, industrial control systems, critical infrastructure, IT systems and applications.

 About the speaker

Aušra Dilijonaitė is CISO at a fintech company and a member of Women4Cyber Lithuania. An experienced cybersecurity and risk professional and leader, Aušra loves sharing her knowledge and teaching cybersecurity from the kindergarten to the boardroom. She brings the accumulated experience and insight from working as a management consultant in a number of industries and SOC analyst to the current role. Aušra enjoys mentoring people starting in or pivoting to cybersecurity and is a co-author of the book Digital Forensics.

 

This activity has been organised by Assit. Dr. Renata Danielienė in the framework of the subject Cyber Security Management and Risk Management in the Bachelor study programme Information Systems and Cyber Security.

Remote Workshop "SMEs and Cybersecurity"

On May 27, 2024 at 11:00 we invite you to the remote workshop "SMEs and Cybersecurity". This is the first workshop from a series of workshops organized by the Erasmus+ Innovation Alliances project "SMEs Cyber Security Change Agents (CyberAgent)" implemented at the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics of Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty.

Each workshop is designed to provide attendees with valuable insights into the current state of cybersecurity and practical tips.2024.05.27 Cybersecurity workshop 1

This workshop will feature insightful presentations from experts in the field, focusing on addressing the cybersecurity skills needs of European SMEs.

 

Agenda of the Workshop

11:00-11:05 Introduction

11:05-11:15 CyberAgent Project

11:15-11:30 “Cybersecurity challenges in the EU” by Danut MAFTEI, PhD, National Directorate of Cybersecurity in Romania

11:30-11:45 “How to protect SMEs from current threats? Tips and tricks” by Maciej Ciesla, HackerU

11:45-12:00 “Company data: Risks and mitigation measures” by Jani Tuomilehto, Olemisen

12:00-12:10 Wrap-up

 

The workshop will be held on the Teams platform in English. Participation is free of charge. Event registration link.

  

Contact person: project specialist Donatas Misiūnas, email: 

 

Participants of the EPSILON project visiting VU Kaunas Faculty

epson projekto dalyviai VU KNF webOn May 14-15, a meeting of the participants of the EPSILON project ("European Platform for Data Science: Incubation, Learning, Operations and Network") will take place at the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Kaunas Faculty, Vilnius University. The representatives from the project coordinator Harz University (Germany), as well as from Nova SBE School of Science, Business, and Economics (Portugal), Cyprus University (Cyprus), and Vilnius University (Lithuania) will come to Kaunas. In the meeting, the work of the project participants will be discussed, and the results and challenges of implementing data analytics clusters in the regions and attracting volunteers will be presented. VU Kaunas Faculty will be represented at the meeting by Prof. Dr. Dalia Krikšščiūnienė, Partn. Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Virgilijus Sakalauskas and the Dean of the Faculty Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giedrius Romeika.

The project aims to improve the operational models of the European Data for Good initiatives and develop effective governance tools. It is also intended to establish a European knowledge platform and create a new Data for Good initiative in Lithuania. The experience and knowledge gained will be used to develop learning materials for students, university lecturers and data science enthusiasts.

Read more: Participants of the EPSILON project visiting VU Kaunas Faculty

Folklore ensemble Uosinta celebrates 45th anniversary

2024.05.18 Uosintos 45 šventėIn 1979, the idea of creating a folklore ensemble was born at the Kaunas Faculty of Humanities of Vilnius University. „Uosinta“ was named after the Uosinta stream, which flows near Čekiškės. The ensemble has brought up several generations of students, some of them have become famous scientists or businessmen, and „Uosinta“ has been successfully growing and nurturing the seedlings of folklore not only in the hearts of its members, but also in the hearts of its viewers and listeners until today. Auksuolė Šuliokienė has been the soul of Uosinta for the last three decades.
We invite all members and their friends and former leaders to the anniversary celebration on 18th May, promising great songs, a fun party, delicious cake and much much more!
Programme:
14:30 – Opening of the photography exhibition „Uosinta - gyvoji tradicija“ at Kaunas Faculty (Muitinės g. 8, Kaunas, 1st block, 2nd floor)
16:00 – concert „Sužadėtuvės“ at the Basketball House Hall (Santakos g. 11, Kaunas)
17:30 – feast and party in the Council Hall of Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University (Muitinės str. 12, Kaunas)

New VU KNF Students’ Representation president A. Simonaitytė: student involvement is a priority.

Aurelija Simonaityte VU KNF SA Foto Andrius Lindzius WEBThe report-election conference of the Vilnius University Students' Representation at Kaunas Faculty (VU SA KNF) evaluated the work of 2023/2024 and elected a new president. The responsibility has once again been given to a student of Lithuanian Philology and Advertising.

"I am glad that you are responsibly curious", joked the Dean of VU KNF, Assoc. Prof. Dr Giedrius Romeika, while encrypting the name of SA. He is convinced that responsible curiosity is crucial for making the most of study time and opportunities. This is what he wished the students to do – to seize the opportunities and look beyond. The Dean thanked the students for their invaluable contribution to the improvement of the faculty’s study processes and their growing involvement in the implementation of the faculty’s strategic goals.

Read more: New VU KNF Students’ Representation president A. Simonaitytė: student involvement is a priority.

TELL ME MORE 2024: Translation Conference for Students and Early Career Researchers

Held at Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty

2024-05-14

Lietuviškai

The students and young scholars of all study levels are welcome to participate in the conference on translation TELL ME MORE, which will be held on 14 May 2024 at Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty (Muitinės str. 14) and online via Microsoft Teams.

We invite students to discuss scientific and practical problems of translation and present their research results. We also encourage lecturers to participate in the conference and present research with students as co-authors.

Participation in the conference is free of charge.

If you have any questions, please contact via email: