On May 8th, the 20th Prof. Vladas Gronskas International Scientific Conference invited young researchers and business experts to the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University to present the latest research results in economics, finance, business administration and management, and marketing, and to share insights and engage in discussions with business practitioners.

The sixty-first seminar will take place on May 21, 2026, at 15:00, on the 3rd floor. The topic of the seminar is “Models and Methods for Informatics, Environment, Education and Economics”. The presentation will be delivered in English.

The seminar will focus on the development of information technologies for near-duplicate document detection based on a multi-stage processing pipeline; the creation of an intelligent environmental monitoring system for pollutant emissions; the construction of information and analytical systems designed to support decision-making in water resource management; and the development and implementation of a technology for constructing the content of educational programmes through data structuring and algorithmization using artificial intelligence.

About the speakers

Dina Kantayeva
Dina Kantayeva is a researcher in the field of information technology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Computer Science at Astana IT University in Kazakhstan. Her research focuses on natural language processing, algorithm optimization, and the development of scalable architectures for intelligent document management.

Dilara Abzhanova
Dilara Abzhanova is a researcher in the field of information technology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Computer Science at Astana IT University, Kazakhstan. Her research focuses on intelligent environmental monitoring systems, data analysis methods, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies to environmental data processing.

Ayanbek Serikov
Ayanbek Serikov is a doctoral student at Astana IT University, Kazakhstan. His PhD research focuses on models and methods for forming the content of higher and postgraduate education programmes based on data structuring. His research interests include AI applications in education, hybrid human–AI systems for educational programme development, the impact of prompt engineering on the quality of generated content, and analytical models integrating labour market analysis with student performance prediction.

Aliya Aubakirova
Aliya Aubakirova is a doctoral researcher and lecturer in the field of information systems at Astana IT University, Kazakhstan. Her PhD research focuses on the development of models and methods for information and analytical decision-support systems aimed at efficient water resource management. Her research covers the application of GIS, remote sensing, IoT, and artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring and water resource analysis. She specialises in time series analysis, predictive modelling, and the integration of multi-source data for decision-making processes.

On behalf of the organisers

Prof. (HP) Dr Remigijus Čiegis

On Friday, 19 June 2026, the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University will hold the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Kaunas Lutheran Holy Trinity Church (Muitinės St. 8a).

The event will also be streamed live on the Kaunas Faculty YouTube channel and Facebook page.

The Faculty courtyards will be open to guests from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Family members, friends and lecturers are invited to congratulate the graduates after the diplomas have been awarded and are welcome to take photos by the Sundial or at the VU KnF photo wall in the Linden Courtyard.

Please note that photographs and video recordings will be made during the event.

Programme

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Diplomas will be awarded to:

Graduates of the full-time Bachelor’s programmes: English and Another Foreign Language (Swedish), Audiovisual Translation, Lithuanian Philology and Advertising, and Lithuanian Philology and Advertising: Content Creation and Marketing.

Graduates of the Master’s programmes: Audiovisual Translation, Lithuanian Literature and Creative Writing, and Public Discourse Linguistics: Media Rhetoric and Communication.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Diplomas will be awarded to:

Graduates of the full-time Bachelor’s programmes: Economics and Management, and Applied Systems of Finance and Accounting.

Graduates of the Master’s programmes: Marketing and Sales Management, and International Business Management.

We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony.

* Graduates who are unable to attend the event may collect their diplomas from the Dean’s Office. Please contact the Study Department by phone at +370 37 422 523 or by email at to arrange an appointment to collect the diploma during the summer.

On April 4, the Lithuanian Students' Judo Championship was held in Kaunas, where approximately 90 athletes from across the country participated. The participants competed not only for the top places but also to test their physical and mental limits.

In the weight category up to 63 kilogrammes, a second-year student of the Bachelor’s study programme Economics and Management, Gertrūda Leonavičiūtė, won third place. This victory is impressive because the athlete returned to competition after an injury, and her decision to participate was quite spontaneous.

“I am glad I decided to participate—this victory means a lot to me,” says the student.

How is generative artificial intelligence changing cybersecurity practice? Where does its responsible use begin in organisations, education and digital working environments? And can cyber resilience and sustainable AI development become not parallel conversations, but a shared direction?

These questions will be explored during the educational seminar “Generate-SustAIn-StrOng”, organised by GAISO, a project of Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty, and the Centre of Excellence of AI for Sustainable Living and Working “SustAInLivWork”, represented by researchers of the Faculty of Informatics at Vytautas Magnus University.

This is a synergy event bringing together two highly relevant areas of research and practical application: cybersecurity and the sustainable, responsible development of AI.

During the seminar, speakers will discuss the role of generative AI in cybersecurity practice, new forms of digital communication and cyber threats, AI innovations for sustainable living and working, as well as personal data protection and cyber resilience challenges in the era of post-quantum computing.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion, “Cyber Resilience and Sustainable AI Development: Is Synergy Between GAISO and SustAInLivWork Possible?”, focusing on interdisciplinary cooperation, joint initiatives and the competences needed to build a safer, more responsible and more sustainable digital future.

Date and venue: 20 May 2026, Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty, Muitinės str. 8, Kaunas.

We invite you to join the event and register here  (The seminar will be held in Lithuanian)

With Easter approaching, on Wednesday, April 1, we invite the community of the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University to a discussion titled “Easter Today: From Traditional Wax Patterns to the Aesthetics of Social Media” and an egg-decorating workshop!

Participants of the event: Dr Dalia Senvaitytė, an ethnologist, Auksuolė Šuliokienė, the leader of the folklore ensemble “Uosinta”, and members of the ensemble.

Moderator: communications specialist and photographer Laura Žygė.

This is a great opportunity not only to learn the secrets of traditional egg painting but also to have a fun time together.

The event starts at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Lounge (Basement of Building III).

You can join at any time until 4:30 p.m.

The Public Relations Group will provide all the necessary supplies and festive refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you!

You are warmly invited to participate in the young researchers’ conference on translation “TELL ME MORE”, which will take place on May 5, 2026, at the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University (Muitinės str. 8, Kaunas, Lithuania) and online (Microsoft Teams). The conference is open to BA, MA, and PhD students as well as early-career researchers. Participants are invited to present their research, share insights, and engage in discussions on current theoretical and practical issues in translation. 

Conference languages: Lithuanian and English.

Length of presentations: 20 minutes in total (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for discussion).

Participation is free of charge. 

If you have any questions, please contact us by email:

More information can be found here:

Important dates:

Registration deadline – April 5, 2026 

Confirmation of acceptance – April 14, 2026  

Conference programme – April 21, 2026 

On 25 March, the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University (VU) community gathered for the Ambassador Day, organised by the Public Relations Group. During the event, communication specialist Kamilė Bakevičiūtė presented the activities of the Ambassador programme, spoke about students’ contributions to enhancing the Faculty’s image, and discussed expectations for the upcoming semester.

During the celebration, Ambassador scholarships were awarded to six students who actively contributed to increasing Faculty visibility and to implementing publicity initiatives. A total of €2000 was allocated for the scholarships. The funding comes from the VU Kaunas Faculty’s endowment sub-fund investment returns. This sub-fund was established in 2023 by the ‘Acme Group’. The funds allocated for this semester were intended for students who significantly strengthened the Faculty’s visibility in Kaunas city and Lithuania through various public initiatives, contributions to promoting study programmes, and community-building activities.