Due to different socio-economic and environmental conditions, agro-ecosystems play a critical role in development processes all over the world, particularly in the tropics. Tropical agricultural systems are characterized by planned and unplanned diversity. Both these types of diversity have a significant impact on agro-ecosystem’s productivity, stability, pest control, soil processes, and organism movement between agriculture and natural habitats in the agricultural landscape. Industrialization, urbanization, population growth, the market economy, and climate change are major factors that threaten tropical agro-ecosystems. As a tropical country, Sri Lanka relies on agriculture as one of the most important sectors of its economy, and disasters can obstruct agricultural production, resulting in significant capital losses. The rice-based agro-ecosystem of Sri Lanka is vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods and droughts. Natural disasters of this nature strike Sri Lanka almost every year. In this context, Sri Lanka's tropical agroecosystem should be linked to higher education to address the new social and economic challenges associated with such agro-eco systems.

The QS World University Rankings 2023 was published on June 8th. VILNIUS TECH performed in the 701-750 rank range. Compared to last year, the university has improved its position in the influential rankings and is second among Lithuanian universities.

Would you like to attend psychology classes while studying at KTU? To add multilingualism, multiculturalism, bioethics, healthy nutrition and lifestyle professional skills and knowledge to your competence portfolio? Or, perhaps, in your free time you are interested in leading yoga, fitness or Pilates classes and need special knowledge on them?

In recent years, the popularity of broadcasting platforms has grown exponentially, leading not only to a change in our habits but also fundamentally altering the entire film industry. One of the consequences of this change is binge-watching, also defined as a strategy promoted by the streaming platforms to increase viewing time and ensure that consumers become addicted to the product they consume.

Should I choose to enter a Master’s programme immediately after completing my Bachelor’s studies? If you are asking yourself this question, chances are that you’ve reached a crossroads, where you need to decide whether you want to continue your studies or not. We have all heard that it’s best not to take a break in between studies, so that new knowledge is not forgotten and it is easier to learn. However, Mantas Velykis, an alumnus of Vilnius University (VU), who took a break between his Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes, believes that this was useful.

On 16 June, at 4 pm, Vilnius University (VU) invites all innovation enthusiasts to attend the opening ceremony of the new Tech Hub startup cooperation space. The site is expected to become an incubator for business and innovative ideas, where students and others wishing to turn their ideas into businesses will not only be able to use the workplaces but also participate in hackathons, conferences and workshops.

When observing Lithuania's trends, we should pay attention to three potential challenges: demographic changes, social inequality and green transformation, emphasised Dr Linas Tarasonis, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Vilnius University (VU), at an expert discussion on which economic models are most suitable for Lithuania by 2050.

At the very heart of Kaunas University of Technology Student Campus, a new contemporary Student Information Centre was opened earlier this month. The refurbished contemporary info point is a place to contact for any questions you may have about the student services provided by the university.

Vilnius University Business School (VU BS) consistently develops and strengthens relations with various local and international businesses and education organizations. VU BS announced exciting news – BS has become a member of the only Innovative Production Cluster in Lithuania.

The Vilnius University (VU) Endowment Fund is holding a traditional competition to co-finance two academic positions, in order to attract more young researchers with recognised international experience to VU. The VU academic departments have been invited to take part in the competition.