A research group at the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University (VU KnF), in cooperation with BCCS (Blockchain, Cyber Security and Compliance Solutions) cluster and the Lithuanian Innovation Agency, is participating in one of the world's largest international technology exhibitions, GITEX Global 2025, in Dubai (UAE) on October 13-17.

During the visit, Prof. Dr Saulius Masteika, the Head of the FinTech, Blockchain, and Crypto Currency Research Group at the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics (SMTII), met with Prof. Hyunok Oh, the Head of the South Korean company Zkrypto Inc. and professor at Hanyang University, one of the world's leading universities. A cooperation agreement was signed during the meeting.

The resulting partnership will encompass research related to cryptographic methods, particularly zero-knowledge protocols (ZK-proof), their application in blockchain technologies and in the provision of digital services.

“The research covers both theoretical and practical applications of these technologies to ensure security, anonymity, transparency, and integrity, while protecting user privacy and combating manipulation and cyber attacks,” says Prof. Dr Saulius Masteika.

The folklore ensemble "Uosinta" invites everyone to a fun traditional dance evening.

We guarantee a good mood, fun dancing, festive meals, new friends and unforgettable experiences.
We look forward to seeing you on 15 October (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Hall (Muitinės st. 12)

No experience needed – just bring good mood and comfortable shoes!

Let’s dance together and feel the spirit of Lithuanian traditions!

In an age marked by rapid transformation and recurring crises, the cultural and creative field finds itself navigating a landscape of both unprecedented opportunities and mounting pressures. Global uncertainties—economic, social, and political—intersect with market–driven policies that increasingly push cultural actors to produce, compete, and export, often at the expense of sustainability, equity, and cooperation. Dr Cristina Farinha, a freelance expert in policy research, evaluation, cooperation, and development, has dedicated her career to understanding and strengthening the role of culture in governance, development, and international collaboration. Drawing from decades of experience across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the USA, her work bridges research, practice, and policy-making in culture, heritage, and the creative economy.

Are you interested in theatre? Maybe you play an instrument, know how to dance or even write? Or maybe you just want to try and see how it feels to be on stage and gain interesting experience?

If you answered yes to at least one question, we invite you to the first theater meeting at the university!

Date: October 9 at 5 p. m.

Place: VU KnF Theatre Hall (IV building)

*Everyone is welcome, regardless of your acting abilities 

We’re excited to invite you to our second Urban Walks meeting on Wednesday, September 24, at 11:15 in Prof. V. Gronskas's room. After a short introduction, we’ll go for a short walk to Kaunas Castle (30–60 minutes, depending on your available time), where fascinating stories about the city’s oldest defensive fortress and its colourful history will await us.

We believe that It will help you discover Kaunas – the city of your studies: its history, hidden treasures and pearls, local ghosts, youthful and useful sites, events, museums, and other must-see places.

Join our second meeting on September 24 at 11:15 at Prof. V. Gronskas's room.

See you there!

For the third year in a row, as September gets into full swing, the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University community is invited to compete in sports competitions using obsolete computer equipment. This year, after the winners are announced and the prizes are awarded, a professional discussion will be held for those seeking answers on how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are changing the work of IT specialists and their preparedness for the labour market. Although artificial intelligence creates the illusion that anyone can work in any field without specific education, knowing, understanding, and applying it ethically and responsibly is necessary to master technology.

“We are starting the new season with the slogan "Between words and numbers." We want to emphasise that modern specialists need an interdisciplinary education since work practice requires knowledge in various fields and a wide range of soft skills. We are an interdisciplinary faculty employing researchers and lecturers in the humanities, social sciences, and computer science. Therefore, students can flexibly build their individual knowledge portfolio, not limiting themselves to the subjects of the study programme, but also choosing individual study courses. By participating in projects, idea hackathons, competitions, and scientific research, students learn from experienced lecturers, social partners, and each other.

I invite you to get some fresh air, experience the thrill of sport, and engage with the community. I am eagerly awaiting the discussion with experts – I do not doubt that many will gain new ideas and find answers about IT specialists' challenges today and possible ways to make their work easier using AI tools,“ says Assoc. Prof. Giedrius Romeika, the Dean of VU KnF.

To encourage the students of Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University to actively participate in the Faculty's external communication campaigns, study programme publicity activities, and Faculty ambassadorship both in Lithuania and abroad, a Scholarship Competition for the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University Ambassador’s Scholarship has been established.

The Scholarship will be financed from the investment return of the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University Endowment Sub-fund. The Scholarship is paid out in the autumn and spring semesters, and the Competition will be announced in September and January.

The Scholarship is one-off and amounts to at least 100 euros per student, but not more than 1000 euros per student. The exact size and number of Scholarships to be awarded will be determined at the time of the distribution of the Scholarships, based on the size of the Scholarship fund – the Sub-Fund's investment return – available.

The Student Summer Scientific Internship funding programme initiated by the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) provided an exceptional opportunity for 313 Lithuanian and international students to engage in scientific activities, deepen their knowledge, and improve their practical skills. The essence of this initiative is to enable students to develop purposefully, collaborate with experienced scientists, gain valuable experience, and start their careers as scientists.

This year, students from all study cycles (first, second, and integrated studies, except for the final year) whose weighted average of all subjects studied in the last semester is not less than 8.0 were eligible to participate in the internship.

The Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University (VU KnF) has been allocated €20,800 in funding from the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) to implement five internship projects.

On August 26, Vilnius hosted a student summer internship conference, organised by the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) and entitled "Science Summer with RCL 2025." The results of the internships carried out in July and August were presented during the conference. Five students who chose to do their summer internship at the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University also gave presentations at this event.