14th international scientific conference “Accounting and Finance for Business 2024: Towards Sustainability”

Traditionally, an accounting and finance conference is organised every two years at the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development of the Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA). The 14th international scientific conference “Accounting and Finance for Business 2024: Towards Sustainability” will be organised in the year of the 100th anniversary of the VMU Agriculture Academy.

The role of the VMU Agriculture Academy in promoting sustainability is irreplaceable and fundamental. The relationship between the VMU Agriculture Academy and sustainability is very important and relevant because the agricultural sector has been directly related to many aspects of sustainability, therefore since 1924. Since the establishment of the Agriculture Academy, accounting and financial studies have been carried out, as well as research contributing to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector. These efforts have become important steps towards the sustainability of the agricultural sector, and as we continue to develop the topic of sustainability, we continue the scientific and practical discussions about the importance of accounting and finance in all organisations.

Today, as society becomes more concerned with issues such as climate change, social responsibility, and sustainability, accounting and finance are becoming increasingly important. But what exactly does sustainability mean in these areas? And why is it becoming such a critical issue? We invite you to join us on 14-15 November 2024 at the 14th international scientific conference “Accounting and Finance for Business 2024: Towards Sustainability”, so that we can search for answers together. The Accounting and Finance Conference will be organised remotely. The conference will be held in English.

Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing companies and organisations today. It means responsibility not only to shareholders, but also to society and the environment. As climate change, social responsibility, and other environmental issues become more relevant to accounting and finance, accounting and finance must become part of this sustainability movement.

Sustainability accounting and finance enables organisations to measure the social and environmental benefits they deliver. This includes not only economic aspects, but also social and environmental impacts. This is an integral part of sustainability. We believe that accounting and finance can and must contribute to business coherence and sustainable development. It is not only science but also practice that has an increasingly important role to play.

On the second day of the conference, the panel presentations and discussion session “Linking sustainability policy to future finance and accounting” will be held, where we hope to find many important answers.

Early registration is now open for participants until 3 June 2024. A reduced participation fee will apply to those who wish to make an oral message or submit a pre-recorded presentation message by 3 June 2024. Registration for presenters will open until 7 October 2024, and for listeners until 7 November 2024. There is no fee for listeners.

More information about the 14th international scientific conference “Accounting and Finance for Business 2024: Towards Sustainability” and key deadlines available on the conference website https://afk.vdu.lt/

Join us at the 2024 Conference and contribute to important discussions that can change the world of business!

The Organising Committee of the International Scientific Conference “Accounting and Finance for Business 2024: Towards Sustainability”

VMU AA Autumn Intake 2024/2025 is open. Apply now!

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Your lifetime adventure can start now. With VMU Agriculture Academy.

Autumn Intake 2024/2025 study programmes:

Semester starts: September 1, 2024

Application deadlines:

May 1: For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries (excluding countries listed below)

July 1: For applicants from EU/EFTA countries and citizens of visa-free countries including Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Sakartvelo, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Moldova, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, Venezuela.

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VMU Agriculture Academy events 2024

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) invites to participate at scientific events at 2024.

VMU AA students Career Day’24 “Let’s create a sustainable, green and innovative future”

Vytautas Magnus University Academy of Agriculture (VMU AA) on February 28 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. invites students, graduates and other interested parties to participate in VMU AA Career Day’24 “Let’s create a sustainable, green and innovative future”. VMU AA graduate Aidas Pivoriūnas will open the event with the seminar “How a Vilnius sailor appeared at the Academy”, after the seminar we will invite participants to a fair/live meetings and conversations with agro-sector leaders about progress and innovations, challenges and opportunities, competencies needed by a professional and future perspectives.

Innovation drives progress and inspires a green, green and sustainable future for our children. Smart technologies, innovations, robotization, artificial intelligence, smart solutions in the agricultural sector – this is not the future, but today. Developing advanced solutions and managing processes requires highly competent specialists, professionals in their field. Leaders of the agricultural sector will share their experiences at the fair of representatives of the agrosector about progress and innovations, challenges and opportunities, competencies needed by a professional and future prospects – more than 20 companies are coming especially for this event for a live meeting with VMU AA students. Professionals in the fields of agribusiness, engineering, agronomy, forestry, logistics, finance, and smart technologies will provide valuable advice and insights to students who seek to realize themselves in the professional field and who are already taking steps for choosing a profession and a promising future, and to other interested parties who want to get to know a person who creates progress agro-sector and unlimited prospects in it.

The event will be useful for students seeking to find out what competencies are most important in the labor market today and in the future, to find an internship or to receive a job offer, to find new ideas for the topic of the final thesis, to get acquainted with the progress, innovation and work culture of agro-sector companies and institutions and other interested parties who want to learn about the progress of the agrosector, labor market trends and see unlimited career opportunities.

The event will take place in the 5th floor of the Central Palace of the VMU Agricultural Academy (the seminar will take place in room 505), Studentų str. 11, Academy, Kaunas district.

Photographs and/or video will be taken during the event, so please be informed that you may be seen in photos or videos of the event, which may be published in various media.

Teaching aid, research paper competitions and awarding nominations of VMU AA employees are announced

We invite the employees of the VMU Agriculture Agriculture to participate in the competition of teaching aid and research papers, sharing with the community the significant work done and celebrating the achievements.

The winners will be awarded at the festive commemoration of the Day of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence, which will take place in the Hall of VMU Agriculture Academy central building (Studentų str. 11, Akademija, Kaunas distr.) on March 12. 1 p.m.

TEACHING AID COMPETITION REGULATIONS

TA competition is organized to initiate the sharing of experience in the development and use of advanced teaching methods and TAs among the teachers among the teachers at the VMU Agriculture Academy; to accelerate the development and use of TAs and innovative teaching techniques; to encourage the teachers to develop and improve TAs and apply them effectively in their teaching activities.

The competition is open to employees at the VMU Agriculture Academy and their teams who have developed new TAs and applied them in teaching the students at the VMU Agriculture
Academy.

Entries can be submitted under the following headings:

Teaching publications (textbooks, course books, lecture notes, descriptions of laboratory work and exercises, other teaching publications (> 50 pages), published in print or electronic form);
Visual aids (instruments, tools, laboratory and display benches, mockups, models,
collections of objects studied, videos, poster sets, and other tools);
Methods of organizing studies and other TAs (integrated provision of supporting teaching aids for the study subject, implementation of distance learning, implementation of other innovative study methods, etc.).

The application shall be accompanied by an extract of the minutes of the academic unit Council or a committee authorized by it, along with a recommendation, and a copy of the TA (or its location) and a description of it.

The TA description shall specify the following:

Name of TA;
Author(s)’ details (name, surname, faculty, institute, department, position, title, academic title and scientific degree, telephone number, email address);
Purpose of the TA (study programme, study subject, topics within the study subject structure);
Relevance (need, previous development of similar tools, etc.);
Methodological compatibility with independent studies (possibilities for active learning and innovative study methods using the TA);
Innovation (innovation in the presentation of course material) and scientific approach (use of the latest scientific information and tools, possibilities for student involvement in research);
Visual quality of the knowledge presented and quality of the publication design (intensity of use of visual elements, strong aspects of the publication design);
Other benefits.

Candidates’ documents for the competition shall be submitted to the coordinator for the administration of studies in the Administrative Group of the VMU Agriculture Academy dr. Rasa Čingienė (by email rasa.cingiene@vdu.lt or at VMU AA central building room 237) by 15 February.

A maximum of 3 prizes will be awarded per heading. Prizes are awarded to first-place winners, and certificates of appreciation are awarded to second and third-place winners. The prize fund shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the VMU Agriculture Academy.

Contact for more information: dr. Rasa Čingienė rasa.cingiene@vdu.lt, VMU AA central building room 237.

RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION REGULATIONS

RP competition is organized to encourage the teachers, researchers, and PhD students at the VMU Agriculture Academy, to conduct research and disseminate the results thereof, to contribute to the enhancement of the scientific, social and economic environment of Vytautas Magnus University and of the whole country; to select, promote, and reward the best researchers and research groups at the VMU Agriculture Academy.

The competition is open to teachers, researchers, and PhD students of the VMU Agriculture Academy.

Entries can be submitted under the following headings:

research group category (it is recommended that the number of authors of a submitted research paper should not exceed 4 and that each publication should be authored by at least two authors from the research group participating in the competition);
international researcher’s category (a researcher working on a research project in collaboration with researchers from other countries);
category of the young researcher, doctoral student, or their team (applicants must be aged 35 or younger, hold a PhD granted no earlier than 5 years ago, not including parental leave).

The RP competition is open to collections of scientific output on a common topic for the last 2 calendar years, which may include:

scientific monographs, parts of scientific monographs, scientific studies;
patented scientific output, registered plant and animal varieties;
scientific publications;
oral presentations at plenary sessions of scientific international conferences.

The RP shall be submitted to the competition together with the following:

Extract from the minutes of the Council of the academic unit or a committee authorized by it, with a recommendation, which shall include the title of the submitted RP, the author(s) and the creative contribution that shall be assessed in proportion to the number of authors or on the basis of a joint declaration signed by the authors;
A brief description (up to 1 page) of the research paper or collection of the output, indicating the title of the RP, the components of the submitted research paper or collection of the output, and highlighting the most important aspects of the RP that are relevant to the competition.
Information about the author(s) of the RP (name, surname, date of birth, position, scientific title and degree, scientific achievements, list of major scientific outputs signed by a library staff member, contribution index, telephone number, email address).

The competition is not open to winners of the previous year’s RP competition.

Candidates’ documents for the competition shall be submitted to the Scientific Activity Coordinator dr. Algis Kvaraciejus (by email algis.kvaraciejus@vdu.lt or at VMU AA central building room 227) at the VMU Agriculture Academy by 15 February.

A maximum of 5 prizes will be awarded to the winners of the RP competition: a maximum of 3 prizes shall be awarded in the 1st category and 1 prize in the 2nd and 3rd categories each.

Contact for more information: dr. Algis Kvaraciejus, algis.kvaraciejus@vdu.lt VMU AA central building room 227.

THE SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS

The Nominations are an incentive tool to encourage the involvement of the employees and students of the VMU Agriculture Academy in further development of the quality of studies, research and scientific services, the creation of a motivating working environment, and fostering of culture and values.

Nominations are open to employees (or a group of employees) and students of the VMU Agriculture Academy who have an impeccable reputation. The employee or student who has violated the VMU Code of Academic Ethics and/or work discipline shall not be eligible for the Nomination.

Types of the VMU Agriculture Academy Nominations and the Nomination criteria:

Nomination “Scientific Achievement of the Year” is awarded to a member or group of members of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy for receiving significant national and/or international awards for research and experimental development (R&D) activities. One candidate is submitted by each academic and non-academic division.
Nomination “Project of the Year” is awarded to a member or group of members of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy for active project activities, the impact of the winning project on the region, country, and society at national and/or international level. One candidate is submitted by each academic and non-academic division.
Nomination “Researcher of the Year” is awarded to students and other members of the academic community at all levels of the VMU Agriculture Academy, except those holding a doctoral degree, for their active scientific research activities and results of scientific achievements. The Nomination may be awarded to the same member of the academic community once every three calendar years. One candidate is submitted by each academic division.
Nomination “Employee of the Year” is awarded to an employee of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy who is indirectly involved in activities related to studies and research, for significant initiatives for the development of the VMU Agriculture Academy, outstanding diligence and loyalty to the VMU Agriculture Academy. The Nomination may be awarded to the same member of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy once every three calendar years. The candidates are submitted by the administration, academic, and non-academic divisions of the VMU Agriculture Academy.
Nomination “Partnership of the Year” is awarded to a member of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy for the establishment, development, and expansion of close and significant cooperation with social and business partners, taking into account the importance of the cooperation, the support provided by the partner, or any other significant achievements at the VMU Agriculture Academy. The Nomination may be awarded to the same member of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy once every three calendar years. The candidates are submitted by the administration, academic, and non-academic divisions of the VMU Agriculture Academy.
Nomination “Teacher of the Year” is awarded to a member of the academic community of the VMU Agriculture Academy whose main job functions are related to the VMU Agriculture Academy, for the following results: students’ objective satisfaction with the taught subject, advanced pedagogical activity, work with the Erasmus+ students, resources used for the taught subjects, innovative approach in teaching, teacher’s activity and partnership with other study and research institutions, promotion of study programmes at the VMU Agriculture Academy among pupils and the public, and supervision of students’ research papers. The Nomination may be awarded to the same teacher once every three calendar years. One candidate is submitted by each Faculty.
Nomination “Student of the Year” is awarded to a first-, second- or third-cycle student at the VMU Agriculture Academy for significant achievements in learning, research, organizational or social activities. The same student may be nominated once during the entire study period. One candidate is submitted by each Faculty, taking into account the opinion of student representatives.
Nomination “Researcher’s International Mobility of the Year” is awarded to researchers at the VMU Agriculture Academy with and without a doctoral degree, to teachers, scientific workers, and doctoral students for their activity within the framework of international visits. The Nomination may be awarded to the same researcher once every three calendar years. One candidate is submitted by each academic and non-academic division.
Nomination “Student’s International Mobility of the Year” is awarded to a first- or second-cycle student at the VMU Agriculture Academy for active participation in international exchange (internships, short-term courses, studies). The same student may be awarded the Nomination once during the entire study period. One candidate is submitted by each Faculty.
Nomination “Ambassador of the Year” is awarded to a member or group of members of the community of the VMU Agriculture Academy for active promotion of study and research activities, events at national and/or international level. One candidate is submitted by each academic and non-academic division

Join VMU Mentors’ Community

Every year, students from all over the world come to Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). Some for just one semester, others for full-time studies, which provide an opportunity to stay in Lithuania for a longer period of time.

But no matter how long they stay in Lithuania, the first days are confusing and at the same time most memorable. To make it easier for incoming students to take the first steps in the country and not to get lost, Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department invites VMU students to become mentors of international students and to lend them a helping hand!

Until November 30^th, all interested students are invited to fill in a registration form.

VMU International Student Mentor is a local (Lithuanian or foreign full-time) student who is motivated, who has international and intercultural experience, and voluntarily helps the incoming foreign students.

You can find out more about the international student mentoring program here.

Apply now: Erasmus+ Traineeship Competition

A competition is open for Erasmus+ student and recent graduate traineeship grants. The application deadline is the 30th of November, 2023.

The placement period is from 2 to 6 months.

Selection

All VMU full-time degree students who have not used more than 10 months of their Erasmus mobility (study / traineeship) period are eligible for the Erasmus grant.

Selection documents

For student traineeship (traineeship during student’s year of studies)

Filled-in application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Student Traineeship (EU countries)“
Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory).

For recent graduate traineeship (application must be submitted during the last year of studies)

Application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Recent Graduate Traineeship (EU countries)“
Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory)
Recommendation by a faculty member (obligatory)

The priority in the selection is given to

students whom traineeship is an obligatory part of their study programme;
students who have never been Erasmus traineeship students before.

Selection criteria

student’s motivation;
good knowledge of the language which will be used during the traineeship;
student’s work, study, traineeship, participation in the international / academic projects, social activities experience in Lithuania and abroad;
conformability between the chosen traineeship and student’s study programme;
study results (first year MA students should attach transcript of records of their BA/MA degree to the application form).

The competition results will be sent to every participant via e-mail.

Competitions for Erasmus+ traineeships are taking place each month.

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International seminar “Adaptation to Climate Change: Strategies and approaches for enhancing the quality of natural components via the use of natural processes in a long-term context”

We are inviting you to participate at the international seminar “Adaptation to Climate Change: Strategies and approaches for enhancing the quality of natural components via the use of natural processes in a long-term context”, which is dedicated to climate week. Seminar will be held on October 25 at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) 503 auditorium (Studentų str. 11, Akademija, Kaunas distr.).

Presenters and topics:

ARAÚJO AIMEIDA MARIA ADEIAIDE from Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugalija. “Removal of nitrogen compound and biomass valorization in constructed wetland”
RIBEIRO CARLOS from Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Portugalija. “Characterization of the drying processes of several aromatic and medicinal plants produced in Portugal“
LAIMA CESONIENE from Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy, Lithuania. „Influence of climate change on the surface water status“

Date: 25 October 2023
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: VMU Agriculture Academy 503 auditorium (Studentų str. 11, Akademija, Kaunas distr.).

Visit of teachers of VMU AA to University of Trieste in Italy

The teachers of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMY AA) assoc. prof. dr. Midona Dapkienė (Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Engineering), prof. dr. Laima Česonienė and assoc. prof. dr. Daiva Šileikienė (Department of Environment and Ecology, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology) visited University of Trieste according to Erasmus+ Mobility agreement on October 9th to 12th 2023.

The University of Trieste is a public research university in Trieste in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. The University consists of 10 departments, has a wide and almost complete range of university courses and has about 15,000 students and 1,000 professors.

The teachers of VMU Agriculture Academy presented their University and gave the lectures for students of the master degree programmes in Global Change Ecology and Sustainability as well as in Management of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science. The students of the Environmental and Resource Economics (a master degree programme in Economy) and the PhD students in Circular Economy (a PhD programme in Economy) were invited to some lectures. The topics of lectures were as follows: influence of climate change on surface water status, agricultural activity impact on water quality, wastewater treatment and reuse for soil irrigation, water management in Lithuania, organic agriculture, environmental policy and Green Deal. Masters as well as PhD students also were given a possibility to connect to seminars online. All lectures were recorded and will be used in various training courses.

The representatives of VMU Agriculture Academy had an opportunity to meet the professors Giovanni Bacaro (a coordinator of the master degree programme), Chiara Manfrin, Stefano Martellos, Giuseppe Borruso and Matteo Carzedda and to discuss the possibilities of the joint projects as well as to familiarize with the study process and reasearch at the Department of Life Sciences.

VMU AA Spring Intake 2024. Apply Online Now!

Considering studying abroad? Would like to gain strong knowledge, solid skills, and invaluable international experience? Thinking about an unforgettable European student adventure studying in Lithuania, located in the center of Europe? Would like to live in Kaunas – a city of European Capital of Culture 2022?

Choosing studies at VMU Agriculture Academy You can take both – an Adventure of a Lifetime and an Invaluable Experience.

Spring Intake Application: October 2 – November 10, 2023.

Spring intake study programmes:

Logistics and Commerce (BA)
Business Logistics (MA)

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