The visit of Turan Topalova, the Director of Human Resources from ADA University (Azerbaijan), at Department of Psychology
May 10, 2018 the Director of Human Resources at ADA University (Baku, Azerbaijan) Turan Topalova visited the Department of Psychology and Psychology Clinic at the Faculty of Social Sciences. During the visit, Turan Topalova gave a lecture on “Factors Affecting Employee Retention” for VMU Organizational Psychology study program students, graduates, and other specialists interested in organizational psychology.
During the visit, the opportunities for further cooperation in the area of Human Resources with the VMU Department of Psychology and Psychology Clinic were also discussed.
Culture&Cuisine
The Faculty of Social Sciences hosted a traditional Culture&cuisine party on October 11 on the first floor of Jonavos 66 building. This community event is organized as a social event for the international students to meet the faculty teachers, staff and students. The Lithuanian, Chinese, South Korean, Ukrainian snacks were enjoyed and warm socializing made our hearts warm on that rainy day of October.
We warmly invite you to a traditional Faculty of Social Sciences community event. Please brithis ng a national dish or snack, preferably made/cooked/baked by you and a label saying the name of the dish and the country or region that it represents. Also, do not forget to bring good emotions and smilesJ.
International Conference “Religions(s) and Power(s)”
On the 5th and 6th of October in Vytautas Magnus university there was organized International Conference “Religions(s) and Power(s)”.
The Lithuanian Society for the Study of Religions in cooperation with Latvian Society for the Study of Religions and Estonian Society for the Study of Religions is holding international conference “Religion(s) and Power(s)”.
Apply Now: Erasmus+ Studies Abroad
If you want to gain even more international study experience, improve your foreign language skills, become a VMU Ambassador and a part of even bigger international community, participate in the competition and fill in the online application form until February 28, 2017.
Eligible applicants are full time and part time students, except 1st year bachelor degree student. Students with disabilities or special needs have an opportunity to receive additional funding.
The results of competition will be announced on September 30, 2016 on VMU website, VMU International Department announcement board. Each selected student will also be informed personally by e-mail.
Selection Criteria
- conformability between the plan for studies or research at the higher education institution abroad and the study programme at VMU;
- study results of the last semester;
- good knowledge of the language which will be used during the studies;
- the student’s motivation;
- student’s experience in work, studies, placement, international or academic projects and social activities in Lithuania and abroad;
- student’s ability to independently solve the arising problems.
Additional information about Erasmus+ studies, partnerships with Higher education institutions in foreign countries, criteria of the selection, scholarships and on individual consultations with International Programme’s Coordinators in faculties.
Erasmus Coordinators:
IX National Conference of Lithuanian Society of Sociologists “(No)Equality Power and Social Justice in Contemporary Society”
On the 9th of November, 2017 there was organized IX National Conference of Lithuanian Society of Sociologists “(No) Equality, Power and Social Justice in Contemporary Society”
Prof. Milda Ališauskienė (Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania) and Prof. Margaret Abraham (International Sociological Association, Hofstra University, USA) discuss the role of sociology in the modern world.
Psychologists from USA will talk how to rebuild Spiritual Core
From 23rd to 26th of September in the faculty of Social Sciences we have visiting researchers from Nebraska university (USA) – Ph.D. Doug Tillman, Ph.D.David Hof and Ph.D.Daniel Hof. They kindly agreed to share with their experience with the faculty students and teachers.
We would like to invite you to these lecturers:
On Septerber 26 lecture of Ph.D. Doug Tillman , „Rebuilding my Spiritual Core“. Beginning: 11.15 in faculty of Social Sciences (Jonavos st. 66, room 108).
On Septerber 26 lecture of Ph.D. David Hof and dr. Daniel Hof „Wellness in the Helping Profession“. Beginning: 12.30, in faculty of Social Sciences (Jonavos st. 66, room 108).
COMPETITION FOR THE ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP GRANTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 / 2019
VMU International Cooperation department has announced first competition for Erasmus+ student and recent graduate traineeship grants.
All fulltime degree students who want to participate in the competition for Erasmus+ student or Erasmus+ recent graduate traineeship scholarships should submit their application documents until 13/11/2019. Student traineeship must end before 20-09-2019, recent graduate traineeship must end in a year after graduation (application must be submitted during the last year of studies). Traineeship period – from 2 to 4 months.
More information here.
VMU International Cooperation Department invites students to participate in the competition for Erasmus+ studies
If you want to gain even more international study experience, improve your foreign language skills, become a VMU Ambassador and a part of even bigger international community, participate in the competition and fill in the online application form on https://epasirasymas.vdu.lt/index.php?lang=EN -> Application form for outgoing students / Erasmus+ studies (log in with studentas.vdu.lt account) until September 23rd (23:59), 2018.
Eligible applicants are full time and part time students, except 1st year bachelor’s degree students. Students with disabilities or special needs have an opportunity to receive additional funding.
The results of competition will be announced on October 2nd, 2018 on VMU website. Each selected student will also be informed personally by e-mail.
Additional information about Erasmus+ studies, partnerships with Higher Education Institutions in foreign countries, criteria of the selection, scholarships, contacts here.
Apply Now: BA and MA Degree Studies at VMU (Extended Deadline)
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) welcomes international students to apply for 11 Bachelor and 21 Master degree study programmes in the English language. Application deadline for studies in the 2018/2019 academic year has been extended to 15 July. Application submissions have to be sent online.
This year VMU offers a wide range of study programmes in the English language, including interdisciplinary, joint, international programmes with foreign partners and others. The programmes are taught in Kaunas or Vilnius. Applications and admissions are managed by the International Cooperation Department.
New and Updated Study Programmes
Two completely new study programmes have been launched this year: BA of Business Administration and MA of Organizational Psychology.
Bachelor degree programme of Business Administration prepares broad profile specialists who are able to take up professional activities of business administrators, lower level managers etc., to work in any business organization’s administration unit, also in small and medium business companies.
Master degree programme of Organizational Psychology is designed to prepare a psychologist capable of applying current knowledge and methods in psychology, research, consultation and counselling skills based on sound scientific and ethical principles that promote psychosocial well-being and organizational effectiveness within the context of economic and social change.
Other updated available BA study programmes include Music Production, Economics and Finance, English Philology, Informatics Systems, Biology and Genetics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science and Ecology, International Politics and Development studies, World Politics and Economy, Society, Culture and Communication.
At MA level, students can apply for Finance, International Economics, Marketing and International Commerce, Sports Business MBA, East Asia Region Studies, Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism, Applied Informatics, International Business Law, Applied Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Diplomacy, Diplomacy and International Relations, Journalism and Media Industries, The Interdisciplinary Master’s in East European Research and Studies (MIREES), Applied Sociology, Educational Management, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Performing Arts.
State Grants for Full-Time MA Studies
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania has opened a call for applications for 70 Lithuanian state grants funding full-time Master degree or Integrated studies at Lithuanian higher education institutions in the academic year 2018/2019. The funding under the Call shall be provided to the nationals of the Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Japan, China, South Korea and Israel and foreigners of Lithuanian origin.
All approved candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of 380 euros for the whole duration of the studies. The cost of the full-time MA degree studies will be covered (up to the limit not exceeding the national standard cost of studies) only for the nationals of the Ukraine, Belarus and Georgia and foreign citizens of Lithuanian origin.
More information about studies at VMU
The visit of Higher Education didactics experts
On the 1st of December the higher education didactics experts from the University of Warwick (United Kingdom) – prof. Cathia Jenainath and Dr. His Angouri visited Vytautas Magnus University.
The guests have met with the working group of teacher’s professional development in Vytautas Magnus university and participated in discussions with faculties.
The experts during communication process will help to find out the needs of the university teacher’s didactic development, prioritize and, after the visit, will offer a didactic improvement program in the context of Artes liberales studies. This program will be implemented in spring and autumn semesters in 2018, organizing and conducting a cycle of professional development seminars for Vytautas Magnus university.
Prof. dr Cathia Jenainath is the head of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Warwick and the director of artes liberal studies. Assoc. dr His Angour – Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics at the University.
