EducationThe New Arqus Joint Master’s Programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyber Intelligence Is Now Open for Applications2024-01-19, 18:23The New Arqus joint Master’s programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyber Intelligence is now open for applications. The joint programme brings together the expertise and academic excellence of four Arqus universities (the Universities of Granada, Minho, Padua, and Vilnius) and is offered entirely in English.The second semester of the study programme will be conducted at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Vilnius University. Lithuanian National Broadcaster, LRT started January with the traditional Awards of the Year ceremony, which honours the people, organisations, teams, organisers of various business, science and initiatives, and innovators who have contributed the most to the growth and development of the State of Lithuania in 2023. Among the awardees was Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) researcher Professor Rytis Maskeliūnas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of tons of used surgical masks were dumped every month without a real vision to manage them. Although the world has successfully passed the critical period, a serious industrial eco-solution must be developed to deal with this waste. Although climate change has long been a subject of great debate and nature keeps surprising us with various anomalies, this phenomenon is still often questioned or even denied. Dr Laurynas Jukna and Dr Elzė Buslavičiūtė, geographers at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences of Vilnius University (VU), who apply remote sensing to monitor the Earth’s surface for their research, have explained what climate change evidence can be revealed by satellite data and how global warming has affected glaciers. The University of Minho Welcomes Arqus Postgraduate Students to the Blended Intensive Programme on “Host-Fungus Interactions and Virulence: One Health Approach”2024-01-15, 18:41The University of Minho will host the “Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Host-Fungus Interactions and Virulence: One Health Approach” next May. It will take place in-person from 20th to 24th May and online from 27th to 30th May. What are the insights from futurists and academics about the state of education in the near-distant future? We have discussed various topics, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on education, the far-reaching effects of transhumanism, and the status of future universities. We now want to explore what the average university student may look like. Will we be dealing with cyborg freshmen or an exclusive breed of students? We spoke to futurists and academics alike to imagine the future class of 2050. PhD Candidate Mahyar Kamali Saraji: I Have Found a Career Path That Allows Me to Pursue My Passions2024-01-11, 18:44An academic journey might span continents and shape a narrative that exemplifies the global nature of intellectual pursuits. PhD Candidate and Researcher of Vilnius University (VU) in the field of Energy Economics Mahyar Kamali Saraji shares his experience of an individual career path led by passions for critical thinking, writing, and reviewing. The scholar feels fortunate to find himself in an environment full of curious, inventive and visionary people and sees it as an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy through his written contributions. MRU receives international recognition: Dr. Nomeda Gudelienė has been elected as a Climate Pact Ambassador2024-01-10, 18:27MRU Adviser to Deputy Rector on Sustainable Development, Dr. Nomeda Gudelienė has been elected by the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission as a Climate Pact Ambassador for a one-year term. The position provides opportunities to share information and good practices, together with Mykolas Romeris University community and partners to find innovative and creative solutions to develop sustainable environment and economy. A sustainable, cohesive, environmentally friendly and considerate attitude is a necessity in everyday life. Higher education institutions play a key role in the context of developing a responsible society, so it is not surprising that higher education ratings are also starting to pay more attention to this topic. International Experts Gathered in Vilnius Acknowledge Lithuania’s Leadership in the Fintech Sector2024-01-08, 18:12On December 14-15, Vilnius University (VU) Faculty of Economics and Business Administration hosted the International Scientific Conference “World Finance and Banking Symposium”. More than 100 international scholars, national bank researchers, and academics from prestigious universities from 35 countries gathered in the festively decorated city of Vilnius during these days. |
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