Work organisation of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development during the quarantine

Visit to Kiev National Economic University

On February 24-27 assoc. prof. Jolita Greblikaite was visiting Kiev National Economi University (Ukraine) with c0-operation visit. The common work and partnership with Ukrainian colleagues started few years ago with common participation in scientific conferences committees, scientific committees of scientific journals. Future co-operation will be developed inviting Ukrainian students in Exchange programmes, fullfilling common scientific research and forming International research teams.

Kristina‘s Dryža‘s lecture about today’s being and future in a different way

On the 4th of March, on the initiative of the Entrepreneurship Laboratory and cooperation with VMU World Lithuanian University, Kristina Dryža, an Australian-born Lithuanian, gave a lecture in the Faculty of bioeconomy developmenton. The lecture was on the topic: „What kind of skills and competencies will be important in the near future – 2030”. Lecturer Kristina Dryža is recognised as one of the world’s top female futurists and is also an archetypal consultant and author. Kristina has always been fascinated by patterns for feels we are patterned beings in a patterned universe. She writes and speaks about the patterning of seasonal, tidal, lunar and circadian rhythms and their influence on creativity, innovation and leadership. She also explores archetypes and mythology to perceive the patterns in the collective unconscious and their expression within our psyches, society and media.

K. Dryža introduced to the audience the essence of the imaginal, symbolic, mythic, critical, theoretical and archetypal thinking and being in the world. The lecturer spoke about ambiguous perception of time, patterns, stories and rythms of everyday being. K. Dryža emphasized that we should keep in mind the connection with nature, live in the cycles of nature, and realize that we cannot just harvest, we must also sow and wait, and calmly accumulate strength for the begining of new cycle. The speaker also talked about the lunar cycle and how to relate the rhythm of your life to it. The allegory of caterpillar transformation into a butterfly was used to convey ideas of development, improvement, and change, saying that once a caterpillar is turned into butterfly, it can no longer think and behave like caterpillars because it is already in a different body ant state. The lecturer also talked about the symbols and its meaning to our everyday being. Emphasizing the essential competencies that areexpected to be the most important in the 2030s, K. Dryža emphasized consciousness, collaboration and altruism.

These are just some of the aspects discussed in K. Dryža‘s lecture. In conclusion, the presenter introduced the audience to a slightly different view of the world, everyday life and ourrselves, as well as enriched with insights on future skills and competences.

The lecture was funded by Alumni Club of VMU Academy of Agriculture.

Research internship at university of Perugia

Assoc. prof. dr. Anastasija Novikova from the Research Institute for Bioeconomy visited the University of Perugia during the 10-14 of February. The aim of the visit was to work together on modelling framework for evaluation of agricultural landscape services. The focus was on calculation of residents’ willingness to pay for these services. The colleagues from university of Perugia kindly shared their experience in preparation of research projects and gave advices in paper preparation as well. The visit and stay in the Environmental laboratory of University of Perugia will serve as the continuation of cooperation between the faculties and Departments of the host and home universities.

The visits in Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences and Lublin University of Life Sciences

Prof. dr. Honorata Danilchenko and prof. dr. Elvyra Jariene (Institute of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Agronomy) visited the Wroclaw University of Environment and Life Sciences on 13-17 of January and University of Life Sciences in Lublin on 10-14 of February, 2020 in Poland under the Erasmus + Training and Training Exchange Programs.

New structural changes of Vytautas Magnus University, development and internationalization of study programs, research activities at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Sciences of the Faculty of Agronomy were introduced to colleagues of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences of the Wroclaw University of Environment and Life Sciences and academic staff of the Faculty of Agro-bioengineering of University of Life Sciences in Lublin during the visits.

The changes in the Polish higher education system were introduced to visiting professors. During the discussions with students and teachers, there were discussed about the innovative teaching methods that’s motivate the young generation’s creativity and the pursuit of knowledge.

During the visit the professors of the Vytautas Magnus University Agricultural Academy had a possibility to get an acquainted at approved research laboratories. Modern analytical methods used to evaluate the quality of raw materials were introduced at the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (JUNG, Pulawy).

The visit has given an opportunity for exchanging the ideas on future education and research cooperation’s, improving the academic relations between relevant institutions of both universities in the academic and scientific field.

prof. dr. Honorata Danilčenko, prof. dr. Elvyra Jarienė

Erasmus week with VMU

It might be hard to believe, but the international student exchange initiative Erasmus+, which is an integral part of the study process today, is actually 33 years old and still going strong. According to the data, approx. 9 million students have already taken advantage of Erasmus since its launch, and Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) International Cooperation department is encouraging VMU students to also become a part of this programme!

In order to prepare for this serious yet rewarding step and cover all the ins and outs of studying abroad, VMU International Cooperation department is inviting all the students to take part in “Erasmus+ week” activities happening from 17th till 20th of February. During this week students will be able to ask ALL the questions, meet students from other countries and, most importantly, participate in a variety of events.

FULL PROGRAM OF “ERASMUS WEEK” ACTIVITIES: https://www.vdu.lt/en/erasmus-week/

More information via email: international@vdu.lt

Lecture by Australian-born Lithuanian Kristina Dryža at VMU Faculty of Bioeconomy Development

We are inviting to attend a lecture by Kristina Dryža, an Australian-born Lithuanian, on the topic: „What kind of skills and competencies will be important in the near future – 2030”.

The lecture will take place at March 4. 10 a.m. at VMU Agriculture Academy, III building, 318 a., Universiteto str. 10, Akademija, Kaunas distr.

Duration of the lecture: 60 min

Australian-born Lithuanian Kristina Dryža is recognised as one of the world’s top female futurists and is also an archetypal consultant and author. Kristina has always been fascinated by patterns for feels we are patterned beings in a patterned universe. She writes and speaks about the patterning of seasonal, tidal, lunar and circadian rhythms and their influence on creativity, innovation and leadership. She also explores archetypes and mythology to perceive the patterns in the collective unconscious and their expression within our psyches, society and media.

Participation is free of charge.

The lecture is funded by Alumni Club of VMU Academy of Agriculture.

COMPETITION FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES AT non-EU/EEA COUNTRIES (Erasmus+ and VMU Bilateral Exchange)

ATTENTION TO ALL VMU STUDENTS!
COMPETITION FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES AT non-EU/EEA COUNTRIES (Erasmus+ and VMU Bilateral Exchange)

Students are invited to participate in a competition for one semester exchange studies at non-EU/EEA countries with Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students have to submit completed online application form (Outgoing – Application for Bilateral and Erasmus Study Exchange) until 1st of March, 2020

Selection criteria:

compatibility between the plan for studies or research at the Higher Education Institution abroad and the study programme at VMU;
motivation;
results of studies or research during the last two semesters (for VMU Mobility scholarship GPA should be no less than 8.0);
good knowledge of the language in which lectures will be taught.

Selected students will receive Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students will be personally informed via email about the results of first selection stage and invitation to second stage – interview.

MORE INFORMATION

COMPETITION FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES AT non-EU/EEA COUNTRIES (Erasmus+ and VMU Bilateral Exchange)

Students are invited to participate in a competition for one semester exchange studies at non-EU/EEA countries with Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students have to submit completed online application form (Outgoing – Application for Bilateral and Erasmus Study Exchange) until 1^st of March, 2020

Selection criteria:

compatibility between the plan for studies or research at the Higher Education Institution abroad and the study programme at VMU;
motivation;
results of studies or research during the last two semesters (for VMU Mobility scholarship GPA should be no less than 8.0);
good knowledge of the language in which lectures will be taught.

Selected students will receive Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students will be personally informed via email about the results of first selection stage and invitation to second stage – interview.

MORE INFORMATION

COMPETITION FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES AT non-EU/EEA COUNTRIES

ATTENTION TO ALL VMU STUDENTS!
COMPETITION FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES AT non-EU/EEA COUNTRIES (Erasmus+ and VMU Bilateral Exchange)

Students are invited to participate in a competition for one semester exchange studies at non-EU/EEA countries with Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students have to submit completed online application form (Outgoing – Application for Bilateral and Erasmus Study Exchange) until 1st of March, 2020

Selection criteria:

compatibility between the plan for studies or research at the Higher Education Institution abroad and the study programme at VMU;
motivation;
results of studies or research during the last two semesters (for VMU Mobility scholarship GPA should be no less than 8.0);
good knowledge of the language in which lectures will be taught.

Selected students will receive Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.

Students will be personally informed via email about the results of first selection stage and invitation to second stage – interview.

MORE INFORMATION