Announcement of the VMU Agriculture Academy Employees’ Teaching and Learning Materials and Research Works Competitions, and the Initiative for Submitting and Granting Nominations

We invite employees of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) to participate in the Teaching and Learning Materials and Research Works competitions, share their significant achievements with the community, and celebrate their accomplishments.

Awards for the competition winners will be presented during the ceremonial commemoration of the Day of the Restoration of the Independence of Lithuania, which will take place in the VMU AA Ceremonial Hall on March 10 at 13:00.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS COMPETITION

The Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) competition is organized to encourage VMU AA lecturers to share their experience in advanced teaching methods and the preparation and use of TLM, to accelerate the development and application of TLM and innovative teaching methodologies, and to motivate lecturers to create and improve TLM and apply them effectively in their pedagogical activities. VMU AA employees (authors) and their teams who have prepared new TLM and applied them in teaching VMU AA students are invited to participate.

The following may be submitted to the competition:

Methodological publications (textbooks, study books, lecture notes, laboratory and practical work descriptions, and other methodological publications exceeding 50 pages, published in print or electronic form);
Visual teaching aids (devices, tools, laboratory and demonstration stands, mock-ups, models, collections of studied objects, video recordings, poster sets, and other materials);
Study organization methods and other TLM (comprehensive methodological support for a course, implementation of distance learning, introduction of other innovative study methods, etc.).

Applications for the TLM competition may be submitted by VMU AA academic units or by the authors. Each application must include a recommendation from the academic unit, a copy of the TLM (or indication of its location), and a description including:

Title of the TLM;
Author information (name, faculty, institute, department, position, academic title and degree, phone number, email);
Purpose of the TLM (study programme, subject, subject topics);
Relevance (need, previous similar materials, etc.);
Methodological compatibility with independent studies (possibilities for active learning and innovative study methods using the TLM);
Innovation (novel ways of presenting study material) and scientific quality (use of the latest scientific information and tools, opportunities for student involvement in research);
Visual clarity of the knowledge presented and quality of the publication design;
Other advantages.

Documents for the competition must be submitted to the VMU AA Study Administration Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rasa Čingienė (rasa.cingiene@vdu.lt or room 229, central building), by February 25.

No more than three prizes will be awarded in each group. First-place winners will receive monetary awards, while second- and third-place winners will receive letters of appreciation.

For more information, contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rasa Čingienė: rasa.cingiene@vdu.lt, +370 682 22874.

RESEARCH WORKS COMPETITION

The Research Works (RW) competition is organized to encourage VMU AA lecturers, researchers, and doctoral students to conduct research and disseminate results in high-level international scientific journals or other publications, increase international competitiveness, and contribute to improving the scientific, social, and economic environment of VMU and the country. VMU AA lecturers, researchers, and doctoral students are invited to participate.

Submissions are accepted in the following categories:

Research groups category (2–4 authors; each publication must include at least two authors from the participating research group);
International researcher category (researcher collaborating with foreign researchers);
Young researcher, doctoral student, or their team category (researchers with a doctoral degree aged up to 40 by the application deadline).

Research output from the last two calendar years may be submitted, including:

Scientific monographs, monograph chapters, or research studies;
Patented scientific output; registered plant or animal varieties;
Scientific articles;
Oral presentations in plenary sessions of international scientific conferences (with the conference programme attached).

The following must be submitted:

A short description (up to one page) of the research work or collection, indicating the title, components, and key aspects meeting the competition criteria;
Information about the author(s) (name, position, academic degree, scientific achievements) and their contribution, assessed proportionally to the number of authors or according to a joint signed declaration.

Winners of last year’s RW competition are not eligible to participate.

Submissions are evaluated according to:

Originality, novelty, significance for further research development, international scope, and leadership in international research teams;
Practical value (with preference given if accompanied by an evaluation or reference from a business or public-sector organization);
Scope of scientific output (calculated according to type and author contribution; if no declaration is provided, contributions are considered equal);
Dissemination of research results in the media.

Documents must be submitted to the VMU AA Research Activity Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Algis Kvaraciejus (algis.kvaraciejus@vdu.lt or room 226, central building) by February 25.

Up to five prizes will be awarded: up to three in the research groups category, and one each in the international researcher and young researcher/doctoral student categories.

For more information, contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Algis Kvaraciejus: algis.kvaraciejus@vdu.lt, +370 37 752350.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

To involve VMU AA employees (or groups), lecturers, scientists, researchers, doctoral students, and students in improving the quality of studies, research, and scientific services, creating a motivating work environment, and fostering culture and values, the following nominations will be awarded during the Independence Day commemoration:

Project of the Year – for a community member or team for a study, research, or science-communication project successfully implemented in the previous calendar year with significant regional, national, or international impact.
Ambitious Start of a Research Career – for students or academic community members without a doctoral degree for active research and achievements. May be awarded once every three years.
Employee of the Year – for a staff member not directly involved in studies or research, for significant initiatives, diligence, and loyalty. May be awarded once every three years.
Ambassador of the Year – National Partnership – for establishing and developing significant national cooperation with social or business partners. May be awarded once every three years.
Ambassador of the Year – International Partnership – for establishing and developing significant international cooperation. May be awarded once every three years.
Lecturer of the Year – for outstanding teaching results, including student satisfaction, innovative pedagogy, work with Erasmus+ students, development of teaching materials, partnerships, promotion of study programmes, and supervision of student research. May be awarded once every three years.
Student of the Year – for outstanding achievements in studies, research, organizational, or social activities. May be awarded once per study cycle.

Nominations must be submitted to the Deputy Chancellor of VMU AA, Dr. Laima Skauronė (laima.skaurone@vdu.lt or room 228, central building) by February 20.

Number of awards:

Project of the Year, Ambitious Career Start, Employee of the Year – one each;
Ambassador of the Year – two awards;
Lecturer of the Year, Student of the Year – four awards each.

For more information, contact Dr. Laima Skauronė: laima.skaurone@vdu.lt, +370 615 21559.

The Teaching and Learning Materials and Research Works competitions, as well as the nominations, are organized and awarded according to regulations approved by the VMU AA Chancellor’s orders of February 3, 2026 (No. ŽŪA-2026-8 and ŽŪA-2026-9) and February 5, 2026 (No. ŽŪA-2026-12).

A researcher from the VMU Agriculture Academy Bioeconomy Research Center of Excellence presented her studies at the international conference “EUROSOIL 2025”

On 8–12 September 2025, Dr. Jovita Balandaitė, Junior Researcher at the Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTEC) of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy, participated in the international scientific conference EUROSOIL 2025, held in Seville, Spain.

The event brought together more than 2,500 participants from across the world – scientists, policymakers, and experts in soil management and environmental protection. The conference programme included oral and poster presentations, parallel thematic sessions, and practical workshops.

Dr. Balandaitė presented a poster titled “Enhancing Soil Properties and Crop Productivity Through Crop Diversification: A Sustainable Approach.” Participation in the event provided an excellent opportunity to share ongoing research, learn about the latest scientific trends and methodologies, and explore potential directions for international collaboration.

One of the key goals of the Bioeconomy Research Excellence Centre is to enhance international cooperation, promote research internships for both experienced and early-career scientists, and foster scientific talent. Dr. Balandaitė’s participation in this prestigious international event reflects BioTEC’s commitment to advancing these objectives.

International Workshop: measurement of N2O/H2O and CH4/CO2/H2O gases in soil

International Workshop: measurement of N₂O/H₂O and CH₄/CO₂/H₂O gases in soil

The Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence of the Bioeconomy Research Institute (BTI) of the Vytautas Magnus University, Agriculture Academy, invites lecturers, researchers, PhD students and graduate and post-doctoral students and other interested to take part in a international workshop on the Measurement of N₂O/H₂O and CH₄/CO₂/H₂O in Soil.

During the workshop, a product application specialist from LI-COR Environmental — the manufacturer of the instruments — based at LI-COR’s German office, will share their expertise on measuring soil gases under natural field conditions.

In addition to theoretical insights, participants will have the opportunity to practice measurements in the field and learn essential information on measurement accuracy, data interpretation, and practical applications.

Date: 3 July 2025, 09:00-16:00 (Theoretical and practical parts)

Venue: Experimental Station of VMU Agriculture Academy (Rapsų g. 7, Noreikiškės, Kaunas district)

Duration: 6 hours.

REGISTRATION

Organisers: BioTEC, Vildoma, LI-COR, VMU Agriculture Academy, Agronomy Faculty, Agroecosystems and Soil Sciences Department, Bioeconomy Research Institute, Experimental Station.

This workshop is one of the activities of the project ‘Development of the Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTEC)’. The project is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Research Council of Lithuania Contract No S-A-UEI-23-14. The funding programme is the ‘Universities` Excellence Initiative’ (No V-940).

The BIOEAST Community Gathers in Bucharest: A Step Forward in Shaping Future Bioeconomy Priorities

From April 7 to 9, 2025, the Annual BIOEAST Bioeconomy Conference and the BOOST4BIOEAST (B4B) Project Meeting took place at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest, Romania. The event brought together over 180 stakeholders from across Central and Eastern Europe to initiate a strategic dialogue on updating research and innovation priorities tailored to the BIOEAST macro-region.

The goal of this high-level gathering was to open discussions on aligning scientific and innovation agendas with the pressing challenges of climate change, circular economy goals, and the growing need to strengthen regional bioeconomy competencies.

During the BOOST4BIOEAST project meeting held on April 8–9, all 30 consortium partners reviewed the progress made over the past year, exchanged insights, and planned upcoming activities. One of the project’s key milestones was the launch of a multidimensional mapping exercise in all participating centers, focusing on:

macro-regional bioeconomy competencies,
biomass availability assessment,
education and capacity-building needs,
innovation systems analysis.

This mapping initiative is expected to become a valuable tool for shaping strategic recommendations at both national and regional levels.

The BIOEAST Annual Conference also featured a poster session, where 26 posters showcased best practices and project results in the field of bioeconomy across BIOEAST countries. Lithuania was represented by Junior Researcher of Bioeconomy research center (BioTEC) Dr. Jovita Balandaitė from Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA), who presented the activities of BioTEC, highlighting the center’s mission, cutting-edge research infrastructure, and ongoing scientific initiatives.

The networking opportunities with researchers from various countries laid the groundwork for meaningful collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of joint scientific initiatives. It is expected that these new connections will contribute to the growth of the scientific potential in the BIOEAST region and the advancement of an innovative, sustainable bioeconomy.

More information about the conference

The Erasmus+ project GREENEUR has been launched, in which scientists from the VMU AA will develop an environmental impact calculator for EU-funded projects

The GreenEUR project was launched on 1 October 2024. The project is coordinated by the University of Lorraine (France) and partnered by Eskişehir Technical University (Turkey), the University of Vigo (Spain), the European University Foundation (EUF) and Vytautas Magnus University.

In recent years, the European Union has prioritized sustainable development, with ambitious goals to integrate environmental responsibility across all its initiatives. These priorities are embedded in EU policies that increasingly seek to address the environmental impact of projects funded under Erasmus+ and beyond. While many EU-funded projects contribute positively to education, research, and innovation, they also generate an ecological footprint—from travel and materials to energy consumption and waste. However, without a standardised framework for assessing their impact, the environmental risks linked to these activities remain unaddressed.

The GreenEURproject sets out to change this by creating a green label that evaluates the environmental impact of EU-funded projects, providing a first-of-its-kind approach for sustainability in project planning and implementation. This label, alongside tools such as a user-friendly impact calculator and detailed assessment guidelines, will empower project leaders to minimize ecological impact from the outset. Through these resources, the GreenEURproject aims to support and motivate project leaders, EU institutions, and evaluators to adopt eco-conscious practices, contributing to a collective effort for a greener future.

Project title: Assess and label the environmental sustainability of European projects.

Period: 2024-2026

Funding: Erasmus+ Key Action 2, total budget: 300790 EUR

Key project results:

Environmental Impact Calculator: a quantitative tool to assess the sustainability performance of projects, helping stakeholders to identify and mitigate environmental risks.

Green Label: a clear and accessible label awarded to projects based on their environmental performance, increasing transparency and promoting best practice.

Guidelines and Handbook: A comprehensive guide tailored for a wide range of stakeholders – project managers, EU institutions and national agencies – describing environmentally friendly practices and key indicators for project evaluation.

Policy Guidance: A set of recommendations for EU policy makers to promote green practices and integrate sustainability into project appraisal processes.

With practical tools and a long-term vision, GreenEURproject aims to become a benchmark for environmental transparency, helping projects to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable objectives.

Website

Workshop on the FIFISH V6 Expert drone application options

Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTec) invites teachers, researchers, PhD candidates and students to attend a presentation and training session on the FIFISH V6 Expert underwater drone, which will showcase the capabilities of the equipment and its application in research.

The equipment is designed for comprehensive research on water bodies and their ecosystems. It can be used to take water and bottom soil samples, to inspect underwater hydraulic structures, to assess their condition, and to record and accurately measure damages. The equipment includes innovative Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. During the workshop the representative from ROV-Tech will present the Blue Robotics USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel), an autonomous vessel designed for surveying bodies of water.

Date: November 20th 2024, 10:30-13:00

Duration: 3 hours

REGISTRATION

This workshop is one of the activities of the project “Development of the Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTec)”. The project is partially funded by a grant (Project ‘Development of the Bioeconomy Research Center of Excellence’ (BioTEC) No. S-A-UEI-23-14) from the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports of the Republic of Lithuania under the Program ‘University Excellence Initiative’.

Workshop on the “Yara” sensor application options

Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTec) invites teachers, researchers, PhD candidates and students to attend a presentation and training session on the Yara sensor, which will showcase the capabilities of this equipment and its application options in scientific research.

Date: November 6th 2024, 11:00-13:00

Place: Rapsų str. 7, Noreikiškės, Kaunas district (VMU AA Experimental Station, Kernza Experiment (VIKING))

Duration: 3 ac. hours

REGISTRATION

The experiment is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania, international research and development project “Kernza introduction opportunities in the Nordic-Baltic region” (VIKING) (No TM-23-3).

Visit of VMU AA researcher at the “OpenLivingLab Days” event

Jovita Balandaitė, Junior researcher at the Bioeconomy Research Centre of Excellence (BioTec), participated in the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) “OpenLivingLab Days” in Timișoara, Romania, on September 24th to 27th.

The event highlighted the benefits of developing living labs, their relevance for addressing pressing societal challenges, the importance of such labs for policy making and the management of innovative ecosystems. It focused on how living labs help business and society to adapt to new technologies, discussing possible business models, operational aspects, etc.

We discussed how living labs and society can work together to achieve meaningful systemic change. During the event, speakers and participants shared best practices, explored opportunities for collaboration, and held interactive and research sessions and workshops.

SEMINAR Innovative research in agriculture and environmental engineering for the bioeconomy development

The Bioeconomy Research Center of Excellence (BioTEC) of the Academy of Agriculture of the Vytautas Magnus University invites teachers, researchers, doctoral students and students to participate in the seminar: Innovative research in agriculture and environmental engineering for the bioeconomy development.

Date: 2024 May 9 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

THE PROGRAM

Join the pre-seminar remotely HERE

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