VMU Career Day 2021

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Career Centre invites all international students participate the VMU Career Day virtual event on November 29^th, 5 PM, on the MS “Teams” platform. Estimated event duration – 1 hour.

During the Career Day, students will learn how to build their careers by using social networking as well as social networking in a targeted way, and how to build an online image of yourself to your future employers or organizations. Information will be provided on how to find and get a job in Lithuania. Additionally, the Erasmus+ recent graduate traineeship programme will be presented. It provides an opportunity to adapt to the labour market demands of the entire EU, improve professional skills, and familiarize oneself with a specific country’s economy, social system and culture.

The Career Day’s programme:

“Peoplelink” Recruitment Consultant Akvilė Sabulytė will share some advice on how build your social networks, engage with employers, and get noticed on social media.
Society Lithuanian Red Cross Employment Specialist Toma Čekanskaitė will provide information on how to find a job in Lithuania, including the ways and subtleties of finding a job, the need for highly skilled professionals, etc.
Representatives of the VMU International Cooperation Department will talk about Erasmus postgraduate traineeships as a career and skills development opportunity.

We encourage all VMU students to not miss this opportunity, participate in the VDU Career Day virtual event, and meet with potential employers and the university’s community without leaving their homes.

During the discussion students will be able to engage in discussions and ask various questions such as job options, internship opportunities or how to continue your studies at VMU. Registration is required to attend the event. We will send you log-in information to the online event via the email address provided in your registration.

Registration link

We look forward to seeing all of you. Participate and invite your friends!

#StudentsTalk: Lithuania Does Great Work in International Transportation

Perizat Yermakhan, Logistics and Commerce student from Kazakhstan

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy is not only a space for studies and research, but also a space for creation, discussions, explorations, where cultural diversity and each innovative idea play an important role. The Academy would not have been this active, creating and improving as it is today, if courageous, eager students waiting to see the wide world would not study here. Realizing the importance of communion, we want to get to know these amazing students. We are interested in their experience in choosing studies in Lithuania and studying here at VMU Agriculture Academy.

Perizat Yermakhan, Logistics and Commerce student from Kazakhstan shared her experience.

– Why did you choose to study at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy?

– I was interested in the perspectives of Lithuania because this country does great work in international transportation and is one of the main transit countries in the EU. So, I believed that I will gain experience of great value and learn from the leaders of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

– What activities, study or practical experience at VMU Agriculture Academy was or is the most memorable for you?

– The most memorable practical experience at VMU Agriculture Academy is studying the behaviour of Lithuanian youth towards Sustainable Consumption. Currently, I am conducting research about this topic, and I find the study of the most relevant issue of the globe in relation to Lithuania really interesting.

– What did you know about Lithuania before coming here?

– I knew that Lithuania and my country were part of the same union and we got independence at one time.

Perizat Yermakhan is open to share her student experience and answer questions on social media for those who are interested in studying at VMU Agriculture Academy. Contact Perizat on:

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Online public event “The After Desvelopment Lectures”

Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Sustainability (ERASME) and partners are organising a week-long online public event on 13-17^th of December “The After Development Lectures”.

The aim of the event is to present recent work in the field of strong sustainability, with a focus on the “beyond growth/development” narrative. As an increasing number of academics and practitioners call for a shift to socio-ecological wellbeing within planetary boundaries, the lectures will address some of the solutions, pathways and theories designed for this transition and will foster discussions on their applicability and coherence.

On 14^th of December at 14.45-16.00 a lecture on the topic “Development of a Smart Rural Development Concept” will be given by VMU Agriculture Academy prof. dr. Vilma Atkočiūnienė.

“The After Development Lectures” are free of charge, but participants should register until December 7th by filling out this short registration form.

Detailed agenda.

More information about the event.

This one week event is part of ERASME’s training and education programme, which also includes an introductory online system dynamics course and a summer school on system dynamics for sustainability.

Happy International Students’ Day!

Secret Ingredient towards Being a Successful Student on the Occasion of the International Students’ Day

The 17^th of November is celebrated globally as an International Students’ Day. The Agriculture Academy of Vytautas Magnus University congratulates all the students – existing, prospective, and former – on this festive day and wishes everyone the best qualities necessary for any student to be successful!

Prof. Dr Astrida Miceikienė, Chancellor of the VMU Agriculture Academy, congratulates all the students and stresses the importance of this day for the whole academic world. “If not for the curious, courageous, eager students, the universities would not have been the active, creative, and improving organizations they are today. On this International Students’ Day, I call all the students to take more active part in the life and activities of our Academy, because a university is not only the study programmes, but also a space for creation, discussions, explorations, where cultural diversity and each and every innovative idea play an important role. I wish you all personal commitment towards the best learning outcomes, the youthful maximalism as your connections are expanding and you are discovering new activities that lead to your personal development. Continuous curiosity, the aspiration to create and discover are among the key qualities necessary for any student and prospective professional to be successful,” – says Prof. Dr Astrida Miceikienė, Chancellor of the Agriculture Academy.

Our academic community congratulate the students at VMU Agriculture Academy and worldwide and wishes you all the best.

VMU AA Spring Intake 2022. Apply Online!

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 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 1 – December 1, 2021.

Spring intake study programmes:

Smart Engineering (BA)
Logistics and Commerce (BA)
Business Logistics (MA)

Information about Application and Admission Procedures: Admission to Degree Studies | VDU

Information about Scholarships: Scholarships | VDU

Apply here

Contact person: VMU Agriculture Academy International Coordinator Ekaterina Makrickiene ekaterina.makrickiene@vdu.lt +370 37 752 200

More Information about VMU Agriculture Academy study programmes: Study programmes for international students | VDU Žemės ūkio akademija

Jurgis Sirusas’ Nominal Scholarship Foundation: 10,000 US Dollars for the Students at VMU Agriculture Academy

Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas, a long-standing active member of the Lithuanian community in the U.S., and his wife Gražina have established a foundation dedicated to the memory of Mr Jurgis Sirusas’ father and development of Lithuania’s economy.

The prerequisites for eligibility and initiative of the scholarship were discussed during a remote meeting between Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas, his wife Gražina, and representatives of VMU Agriculture Academy administration: Chancellor Prof. Dr Astrida Miceikienė, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Aušra Blinstrubienė, Head of the Museum of the Agriculture Academy Assoc. Prof. Dr Rasa Pranskūnienė, Head of the Administrative Team at the Agriculture Academy Laima Skauronė, Marketing Coordinator at the Agriculture Academy Deimena Montvydaitė, and representative of the Marketing and Communications Department at the Agriculture Academy Živilė Mediekšienė.

Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas, founder of the scholarship, shared the history of his family, their connections to agriculture and Lithuania, and the story behind the initiative to establish the scholarship for the students at the Agriculture Academy. Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas was born and raised in Lithuania, was attending an agricultural school by Plikšiai Manor in Mažeikiai district in the interwar period. The agricultural school was marked the beginning of Mr Jurgis Sirusas father’s professional path. During the meeting, Ms R. Pranskūnienė, Head of the Museum at the Agriculture Academy, presented the archive information about Plikšiai Manor where Mr Jurgis Sirusas worked after graduation of the Agriculture Academy. In 1944, the Sirusas’ family fled the country to escape the war and found themselves in a German refugee camp. In the refugee camp, Jurgis Saulius’ father founded and ran a Lithuanian school. In 1949, the Sirusas’ family emigrated to the U.S. where they started building their life by purchasing a small 30 ha farm and establishing a tree nursery. The story shared by Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas reflected strong connection of the family with agriculture, nature, development of crop production and horticulture. “There’s no better goal than to support Lithuania’s youth who love agriculture and nature,” – claimed Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas. Therefore, the founders of the foundation decided to dedicate the Jurgis Sirusas’ nominal scholarship to the students at VMU Agriculture Academy who prepares the specialists for agricultural sector in Lithuania.

The scholarship foundation of 10,000 U.S. dollars has been provided for 10 years, i.e. 500 EUR two times a year for two students who will have shown exceptional progress and motivation.

Allocation of the scholarship has been sealed in the Memorandum of Agreement signed by Mr Jurgis Saulius Sirusas, founder of the scholarship, and the representatives of the Lithuanian National Foundation.

The Lithuanian National Foundation is the patron of the Jurgis Sirusas’ nominal foundation. The organization uniting the Lithuanians all around the world has been operating since 1944 when it was founded at the refugee camps in Germany. Since 1955, the Lithuanian National Foundation has been operating in the U.S. and supporting the efforts to establish the democratic order and promote national awareness among the Lithuanian youth.

EVENT CANCELLED. Agriculture Academy Campus International Evening

Dear student, this call is for YOU. We are waiting for you at the international evening of VMA Agriculture Academy students.

Let’s get together to know each other and different cultures and turn the magic on for successful studies.

Magical mood is guaranteed.

The event is organized in accordance with national security requirements.

Photographs and videos will be taken during the event.

REGISTRATION until November 8th is required.

Study fair for Lithuanian diaspora at Vytautas Magnus University

At this fair You will get acquainted with the formal and non-formal study opportunities offered by Vytautas Magnus University.

During the event you will find out about:

possibilities to study at VMU remotely;
international opportunities offered by the University (internships, exchanges, traineeships);
possibilities to study at VMU in Lithuanian and in English.
support provided by the University and the Lithuanian state to foreign Lithuanians, as well as scholarships for students studying Lithuanian migration and diaspora processes;
presentations of our faculties LIVE and ask questions about specific study programs;
Opportunities to study Lithuanian language, culture and history at VMU;
Experiences shared by world Lithuanians studying at the University.

Study fair will be held online:

October 27, 3-5 p.m. (EEST time) – IN LITHUANIAN, focusing on studies, available in Lithuanian at VMU.
October 28, 3-5 p.m. (EEST time) – IN ENGLISH, focusing on studies, available in English at VMU.

Registration is open till the 26th of October.

Programme of the event

VMU – University of the Diaspora

Ever since 1989, VMU has operated and has been recognized as the university of the Diaspora. Almost every one of its faculties has established close relations with the scientists and artists of the Lithuanian Diaspora and has implemented projects that were a result of joint efforts by Lithuanian and Diaspora scientists.

Over this time period, the university’s community has been joined by such world Lithuanians as Algirdas Avižienis, Bronius Vaškelis, Liucija Baškauskaitė, Arvydas Žygas, Milda Danytė, Viktorija Skrupskelytė, Algis Mickūnas, Birutė Galdikas, Emilija Sakadolskienė, Romas Vaštokas, Violetta Parutis, Dovilė Budrytė and many others. Organized events have included the Lithuanian Language and Culture Course, training for teachers of Lithuanian schools, project of Baltic centres, summer courses, and a traineeship programme for world Lithuanians.

In 2013, the university launched the platform of World Lithuanian University (WLU), whose main activities include a diaspora education programme for the Lithuanian society and the world Lithuanian community, promotion of the history of world Lithuanians, focus on the cooperation between world Lithuanian scientists and researchers as well as students and world Lithuanians who seek to educate and become educated.

This year, as the synergy increased between VMU and its partners who also devote special attention to the affairs of the Lithuanian Diaspora, the event series in October will aim to promote and reinforce the perception that the Lithuanian Diaspora is a part of Lithuania.

More about the events of Lithuanian Diaspora Month

Visit of Teachers of VMU Agriculture academy to polytechnic institute of Beja (Portugal)

The teachers of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy 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 Polytechnic Institute of Beja (Portugal) according to Erasmus+ Mobility agreement on October 12th to 15th 2021.

The Polytechnic Institute of Beja (IPBeja) is a professional and research oriented public higher education institution, located in the south of Portugal, in the region of Alentejo.
IPBeja is made up of four Schools – the School of Agriculture, the School of Education, the School of Technology and Management and the School of Health, with a range of more than 30 courses on offer. The Institute has more than 2000 students, enrolled in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and other professional oriented post-graduate programmes.

The representatives of VMU Agriculture Academy gave the lectures for bachelor and master students in the field of surface water quality, wastewater treatment and its reuse for irrigation, environmental policy and Green Deal. They also presented the oral communications on Environmental Engineering Seminar in Agrarian School of IPBeja. Prof. Laima Česonienė presented the assessment of the impact of hydropower plants on the ecological status indicators of water bodies in Lithuania. Assoc. prof. Midona Dapkienė shared experiences on wastewater treatment in rural areas of Baltic Sea region. Assoc. prof. Daiva Šileikienė presented an analysis of the main principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness and care.

The teachers had an opportunity to familiarize with the study process and reasearch at IPBeja as well as to discuss the opportunities of Erasmus Mundus project.

VMU AA professor’s teaching visit to Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

2021/2022 academic year

Professors Algirdas Jasinskas (VMU AA Faculty of Engineering) and Kęstutis Romaneckas (VMU AA Faculty of Agronomy) visited Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Jelgava) on September 13-17, 2021 according to the program ERASMUS+ teaching. Faculties of Engineering and Agronomy of this university are the long-term partners of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy.

The main objectives of the mobility was to increase the professional oral and objective skills while presentations for foreign students; to increase skills in English; to grow up the competencies exchange; to grow up the relations with teachers, researchers and students in Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies for future collective scientific and study projects development.

During the visit in Latvia University, professors met with ERASMUS+ program coordinator, other scientific and study staff, discussed about scientific and study collaboration between universities, and also observed new scientific equipment and methods. Algirdas Jasinskas and Kęstutis Romaneckas delivered the lectures for students: “Complex evaluation of agricultural technologies” for students of the speciality “Machine Design and Manufacturing”, and for students of the speciality “Applied Energy” about energy plans and biofuel utilization for energy.