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VMU Agriculture Academy presents a new dual-degree program “Aquamatics”: a sustainable future – in the hands of highly knowledgeable specialists

How to address the challenges posed by climate change – this thought is relentlessly discussed in the minds of those shaping a sustainable future. To create harmony between resource use and the needs of humanity, highly educated specialists are required. In response to this need, Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) presents a new dual-degree Master’s program in English, “Aquamatics”, created in collaboration with the Silesian University in Katowice, Poland.

Knowledge delivered by professors from three universities

Raimundas Baublys, a lecturer at the Department of Water Engineering at VMU Agriculture Academy Faculty of Engineering, junior researcher, and one of the creators of the “Aquamatics” program, reveals that this program is unique in that it combines natural and engineering sciences, which provides greater opportunities for graduates to view current environmental protection issues and problems in a much broader and deeper way, addressing both theoretical and practical water management issues by linking environmental protection, engineering, and sustainability.

“This enables graduates of the program to be highly educated specialists. The program is structured so that VMU provides knowledge in engineering and the necessary skills, while Silesian University professors deliver knowledge in biology and natural sciences and develop practical skills through hands-on activities,” says Raimundas Baublys. He adds that the dual-degree program stands out in that students spend one semester studying at another university involved in the program’s creation.

“In our case, students in this program study their second semester at Silesian University, and students from Silesian University enrolled in the program come to Vytautas Magnus University to study engineering modules in the third semester. Finally, students prepare and defend their final theses at the university they enrolled in. It is also worth mentioning that some modules are taught by professors from the University of Trieste in Italy, which further enhances the program’s uniqueness. The program is taught in English, which might seem like an additional challenge to some, but given that students will gain knowledge and skills taught in English by professors from three universities, we view this as another aspect of the program’s distinctiveness and versatility. Graduates will be able to apply their skills in the international market,” says Raimundas Baublys.

Raimundas Baublys, a lecturer at the Department of Water Engineering at VMU Agriculture Academy Faculty of Engineering, junior researcher, and one of the creators of the “Aquamatics” program

Water protection and sustainable development challenges – in the hands of graduates

Students of this program will be able to contribute to scientific projects carried out at the universities during their studies by selecting a topic for their final thesis. “Most of the ongoing projects are international, so participating in these activities will allow students to familiarize themselves with the principles of implementing international projects, expand their connections with foreign scientists, and, most importantly, their final thesis will be directly focused on current and future challenges, which, through scientific research, students will be prepared to solve. Moreover, if students want to delve deeper into their chosen topic, they will have all the opportunities to extend their research in doctoral studies, which opens even greater opportunities for both the student’s personal development and contributing to global scientific progress,” says the researcher, adding that graduates of the “Aquamatics” program will be well-prepared to contribute to solving current water protection and sustainable development challenges.

Graduates will face an international job market

Graduates of the “Aquamatics” program will be able to work in institutions that form and implement environmental policies: government and municipal institutions (Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Department under the Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Agency under the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania, municipal administrations), as well as in the environmental and water management sectors as project planners and construction project managers, in the aquaculture sector, or, seeing new opportunities and niches in the market, they may even start their own businesses, applying their knowledge and implementing the latest technologies aimed at solving the newest challenges.

The group of creators of the international study program Aquamatics

“Of course, the education provided by this program will not only allow graduates to present themselves as specialists on the national market but also position them as highly knowledgeable specialists able to enter the international job market, presenting themselves as capable of solving challenges not only on a national but also an international level. With the changing climate and the increasing number of climate-related challenges, the demand for specialists in this field is rapidly growing, so graduates of this program will be well-prepared to contribute to solving these challenges,” says the researcher.

Looking for environmentally friendly solutions for a sustainable future

As creating a sustainable future becomes an increasingly common need and necessity, graduates of the “Aquamatics” program will not only be knowledgeable about the conservation of biodiversity and the responsible use of natural resources, but they will also contribute to the creation of a sustainable future. By studying modules such as Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Water Resource Management and Modeling, graduates of this program will be able to assess both surface and groundwater resources and their sustainable use in industry, production, and agriculture, where optimizing the use of water resources is becoming an increasingly urgent issue at both national and global levels.

“Focusing on these global changes, the “Aquamatics” program includes a module on Climate Change Crisis Management. Studying these and other issues, the anticipated modules such as Restoring Damaged Water Systems, Fish Resources, and Aquaculture, as well as delving into Hydraulic Structures and Hydropower, will be particularly beneficial. By applying remote sensing for environmental monitoring and agriculture, along with reliable data analysis, students will be equipped to make sustainable, eco-friendly decisions.This fosters the promotion of responsible consumption and production,” lists the researcher, highlighting the benefits provided by the “Aquamatics” program.

Invitation to the 32nd International Scientific-Practice Conference “HUMAN AND NATURE SAFETY 2026”

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

It gives us immense pleasure to invite You to the 32nd International Scientific-Practice Conference “HUMAN AND NATURE SAFETY 2026”, which will take place in Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania, 6–8 May, 2026. The annual conference “HUMAN AND NATURE SAFETY” is organized on occasion of the International Days of Health, Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety & Health.

The aim of the Conference is to discuss interrelated human safety & health and environment protection problems, present the results of the newest research and to create opportunities for scientists and young researchers to share the research results not only among researchers and students, but also between farmers, agricultural experts, representatives from forestry and other sectors. Also, to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Sections of the Conference:

• Biosystem Engineering;
• Environment and Health, dedicated to 140th anniversary of the prof. K. Grybauskas and  prof. L. Vailionis;
• Ecology, Nature-based Solutions, Sustainable Forestry.

Conference Seminars:

• Medicinal Plants: Scientific Value, Practical Application, and Ethnopharmacognostical Heritage (6^th May 2026, VMU Botanical Garden, 12:00-16:00).
• Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions (8^th May 2026).

Important dates: 

• until 6^th February 2026 – registration;
• until 6^th March 2026 – publication submission;
• until 20^th March 2026 – participation fee;
• until 31^st March 2026 – editorial board decision on the suitability of the article for printing.

Scientific articles will be published in the selected papers of 32^st International Scientific-Practice Conference “ŽMOGAUS IR GAMTOS SAUGA 2026 / HUMAN AND NATURE SAFETY 2026”. Edition of the selected papers is indexed by Central & Eastern European Academic Source (EBSCO).

Contacts: 

Chairperson of Organizing Committee – acad. prof. dr. Egidijus Šarauskis

Tel. +370 686 47539;

E-mail: egidijus.sarauskis@vdu.lt

Conference administrator – Nijolė POŠKIENĖ

Tel. +370 37 752357;

E-mail: nijole.poskiene@vdu.lt

Conference e-mail: zmogaus.sauga@vdu.lt

Conference website: https://zgs.vdu.lt/en

Conference events will be organized in-person.

We would appreciate if You share this information with everyone that might be interested in participation.

Looking forward meeting You in the 32^st International Scientific-Practice Conference “HUMAN AND NATURE SAFETY 2026” at Vytautas Magnus University.

Christmas and New Year Wishes and Greetings

12th International Scientific Conference “RURAL DEVELOPMENT 2025: Resilience to Global Change”

We kindly invite You to the 12th International Scientific Conference “RURAL DEVELOPMENT 2025: Resilience to Global Change”, which will take place in Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (Lithuania), 1-3 October 2025.  

This conference is aimed at fostering interdisciplinary scientific discussions by presenting new ideas for agricultural development, rural development, and resilience in the context of global change.

The main topics of Conference sessions: 

• Biosystems Engineering for Sustainability;  
• Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Technologies;  
• Multifunctional Approach for Sustainable use of Bioresources;   
• Social Research and Innovations for Strengthening Rural Areas.  

Keywords: Agriculture, Bioeconomy, Biosystems, Global Change, Resilience, Rural development. 

Political, Business and Science panel discussion “The New Bioeconomy Strategy: European Goals and Lithuania’s Contribution in Developing Innovative Bio-Based Industry” will be held during the Conference.  

Important dates and deadlines: 

• Until June 30th, 2025 – early bird registration  
• Until July 7th, 2025 – payment of early bird participation fee   
• Until August 31st, 2025 – late bird registration 
• Until September 5th, 2025 – payment of late bird participation fee   
• Until September 19th, 2025 – article submission 
• January 2026 – publishing of the Conference proceedings  

 Participation fee in person covers not only the Conference proceedings, but also coffee breaks, lunches and gala dinner. The costs of accommodation, cultural (social) programme and transport should be covered by the participants of the Conference. 

Speakers of the conference pay the participation fee after receiving information about the confirmation of the abstract of the presentation, but no later than deadlines. Confirmation will be sent to the participants during the five workdays after filling in the registration form.    

More information about the Conference.

Online Registration on the Conference website. 

Information for authors. 

Conference website: https://www.ruraldevelopment.lt/ 

Conference e-mail: rural.development@vdu.lt 

VMU Agriculture Academy Autumn Intake 2025/2026 is open!

Would like to gain strong knowledge, solid skills, and invaluable international experience? Thinking about an unforgettable European student adventure and traveling the world?

Top-quality studies in a high-ranking university and living in Kaunas – located in the center of Europe – may be the perfect combination for You.

Your lifetime adventure can start now with Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Agriculture Academy.

Application is open from December 1, 2024, for Autumn Intake 2025/2026 study programmes:

• Accounting and Finance / Учет и Финансы (BA)
• Logistics and Commerce (BA)
• Sustainable Engineering (BA)
• Agronomy (MA)
• Business Logistics (MA)
• Customs Process Management (online) (MBA)
• Aquamatics (MA)
• Hydraulic Engineering (MA)
• Ecology and Climate Change (MA)

APPLY HERE -> vytautasmagnus.dreamapply.com

Information about Application and Admission Procedures

Information about Scholarships

Contact person: VMU Agriculture Academy International Coordinator Ekaterina Makrickiene ekaterina.makrickiene@vdu.lt, +370 37 752 386.

More information about VMU Agriculture Academy study programmes.

VMU Agriculture Academy is launching a new MA program, Aquamatics

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Agriculture Academy is launching Aquamatics, a new double-diploma master’s program in Environmental Engineering (E03), within the broader field of Engineering Sciences (E). This forward-thinking program addresses the growing global demand for experts in sustainable water management and environmental protection. Aquamatics provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge and hands-on skills, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in water-related environmental issues.

Visit of scientists of VMU AA to Warsaw university of life sciences

The scientists of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) assoc. prof. dr. Midona Dapkienė (Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) and prof. dr. Laima Česonienė (Department of Environment and Ecology, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology) visited the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) under the Erasmus+ mobility program on October 15th to 18th 2024.

Since 2023 Warsaw University of Life Sciences belongs to the Green European University (UNIgreen) in the frame of the European Universities Initiative. UNIgreen is an Alliance of eight European universities with a specific focus on sustainable agriculture, green biotechnology and environmental and life sciences, which are pivotal areas for achieving a resource-efficient, circular, digitised and climate neutral economy by 2050.

SGGW offers 40 study programs in Polish and 12 degree programs in English. The study programmes in Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering are offered by the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering of this University. The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering is the second biggest faculty of the University, where new engineers – construction, environment and water management specialists, land surveyors, as well as landscape designers and planners, are prepared.

The representatives of  VMU Agriculture Academy presented their University, gave the lectures and had an opportunity to meet the professor dr. Wojciech Sas (a Head of Geotechnical Department of Institute of Civil Engineering), assistant professors  dr. Justyna Dzięcioł and dr.  Andrzej Głuchowski, and to discuss the possibilities of the joint projects as well as to familiarize with the study process and reasearch at the Institute of Civil Engineering.

Visit of teachers of VMU Agriculture Academy to Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)

The teachers of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Agriculture Academy assoc. prof. dr. Midona Dapkienė (Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) and prof. dr. Laima Česonienė (Department of Environment and Ecology, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology) visited Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand) according to Erasmus+ Mobility agreement on June 10th to 14th 2024.

Founded in 1917, Chulalongkorn University (Chula) is Thailand’s first institution of higher education. For the 14th consecutive year Chulalongkorn University is ranked the first in Thailand according to the QS World University Rankings and is placed 224th in the world. The University consists of 26 faculties, schools, colleges and institutes, with a range of 447 degree programmes on offer. More than 37 thousand students study in this institution and about 8 thousand teachers and other staff work in it.

The representatives of VMU Agriculture Academy presented their University, shared knowledge in the field of their research and teaching, and got acquainted with the study process and research carried out in the Department of Environmental Engineering of Faculty of Engineering of Chula. They discussed the possibilities of the joint projects and cooperation in teacher’s and student’s exchange under Erasmus+ programme.

The teachers of Agriculture Academy had an opportunity to participate in the Cula International Staff Exchange Week ,,Connecting Through Differences“. Representatives from universities in China, Indonesia, Germany and other countries took part in this event. The participants of the International Week were introduced to the University’s international aspirations, innovations, student activities, as well as the Thai language and traditions. Excursions to famous historical and cultural objects were organized during this event.

Admission to PhD studies at VMU Agriculture Academy

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Agriculture Academy offers doctoral studies in 8 fields of research in natural, social, technological and agricultural sciences.

Application for admission to doctoral studies is carried online.

*Submission of documents for the recognition of qualification obtained abroad in Lithuania (for those applicants who have obtained their education at a foreign higher education institution and do not have a document confirming the recognition of their diploma in Lithuania)

The application for participation in the admission to doctoral studies and scanned copies of the necessary documents are provided online (online registration).

The application will be registered, when will be filled all necessary parts of Admission to doctoral studies online system epasirasymas.vdu.lt.

The application is considered not to be registered if all the necessary documents or information is not provided.

More information about the admission, dissertation topics, candidates for scientific supervisors and document forms.

More information:

Research and Innovation department Doctoral School
Universiteto str. 8A-202, 53341 Akademija, Kaunas distr.
+ 370 37 752 254, +370 672 63856
monika.brimaite@vdu.lt

+ 370 37 209 815
doktorantura@vdu.lt

Postdoctoral internships at VMU AA. Extended application deadline

The Lithuanian Research Council, promoting the development of the system of internships for young scientists after doctoral studies and raising the scientific qualifications of interns, announces a call for proposals for the projects of posdoctoral studies.

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) invites applications for postdoctoral internships and do an internship at VMU AA in the fields of agriculture, life sciences, business and public management or engineering sciences. Applications for postdoctoral internships are submitted to the Research Council of Lithuanian. Applications for postdoctoral internships are submitted until June 16, 16.00 p.m. (Lithianian time).

The purpose of postdoctoral fellowships is to promote the development of the system of postdoctoral internships for young scientists and to raise the scientific qualifications of interns (these projects must not aim to create specific products for the market and increase the scale of commercial and technology transfer).

According to this activity, a postdoctoral trainee is understood as a researcher who has a PhD degree awarded by a Lithuanian or foreign research and study institution, and for whom no more than 5 years have passed from the date of the award of the PhD degree to the date of submission of applications specified in the invitation (this period does not include pregnancy and maternity leave, paternity leave or leave to take care of the child until the child turns 3 years old) and carrying out scientific research work provided for in the project. The intern must go to a foreign science and study institution or research center, laboratory, company, institution, library, archive, expedition, etc. for internship.

Contact at VMU Agriculture Academy:

Ingrida Ignotaitė
Tel. (8 37) 752 377
E-mail ingrida.ignotaite@vdu.lt
Universiteto str. 8A, Akademija, LT-53341, Kaunas distr.

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