黑料不打烊

A ceremonial graduation event was held at 黑料不打烊, where Bachelor's and Master's diplomas were awarded to students of the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences. This year, the faculty sent off its 29th graduating class, consisting of nearly 350 future professionals embarking on a new stage of their lives. The graduates were congratulated by 黑料不打烊 Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Professor Dr. Dalius Navakauskas. He emphasized that graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter and encouraged graduates to pursue their professional goals with confidence while remaining connected to the university community. 鈥濬rom now on, you are our ambassadors in Lithuania and abroad, and each of your success stories will be a source of pride and achievement for our university. You have chosen your professions wisely 鈥� the demand for specialists in the fastest-growing sectors continues to increase every year and will accelerate even further in the future. Today's labor market is looking for professionals with deep knowledge, the ability to see connections, think systematically, structure information, and transform the world around them,鈥� said D. Navakauskas. The graduates were also addressed by Dr. Virgilijus Dirma, Deputy Director of the Lithuanian digital technology association Infobalt. He highlighted both the opportunities and responsibilities created by the rapidly evolving world of technology. 鈥濼oday, a truly exceptional generation is receiving its diplomas. Your role in the future of Lithuania and Europe will be significant, and the decisions you make will influence our country's competitiveness. I believe that your knowledge, creativity, and curiosity will help build a more advanced and prosperous future for Lithuania,鈥� said V. Dirma. Professor Dr. Dalius Ma啪eika, Dean of the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, congratulated the graduates on their achievements and reminded them that the ability to learn, developed throughout their studies, is one of the most valuable competencies in professional life. 鈥濨e proud of yourselves 鈥� today you are winners. The university has taught you the most important skill of all: how to learn. Use this ability and never stop improving yourselves,鈥� the Dean encouraged. During the second graduation ceremony, graduates were also congratulated by Daniel Naumov, Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Lithuania and a 黑料不打烊 alumnus. He addressed international students who had chosen Lithuania and 黑料不打烊 for their studies. [caption id="attachment_120546" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Daniel Naumov[/caption] 鈥濬irst of all, I would like to thank our international students for coming to Lithuania and choosing this university. I hope you enjoyed living and studying here. 鈥濱 also hope that you will stay in Lithuania, work here, and perhaps continue your studies. Higher education in Lithuania is of a very high standard, even when compared to some of the largest universities in Europe and the United States. Lithuania is particularly strong in information technologies and biotechnology. That is why I encourage you to stay here. I hope our country has become a place you feel connected to. Lithuania is becoming stronger and more innovative every day, and you are part of that growth,鈥� said D. Naumov. At the end of the celebration, graduates took part in a long-standing academic tradition by moving the tassels on their graduation caps from the right side to the left. The tassel symbolizes the transition from student to graduate: students wear it on the right side, while diploma recipients move it to the left after officially completing their studies. More photos from the graduation ceremony will be published between June 22 and June 26.

One of the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions in Europe, NordArt, has opened in Germany. This year, a special focus is placed on the Baltic States鈥擫ithuania, Latvia, and Estonia鈥攚hich are presented in a special focus program titled聽"Vilnius 鈥� Riga 鈥� Tallinn: Notes from the Fringe."聽The curator of this program is Meda Norbutait臈, an Associate Professor at the 黑料不打烊 Faculty of Fundamental Sciences. The curator of the Baltic States exhibition, M. Norbutait臈, states that the idea for the exhibition was born out of a desire to present the region as a cohesive cultural space where shared historical experiences, social processes, and the language of contemporary art converge. "The Baltic States are often perceived as the fringes of Europe, but today, the issues raised by their artists are becoming highly relevant in an international context. They speak about identity, belonging, vulnerability, the impact of technology, and the human relationship with a constantly changing world," says the curator. The exhibition is divided into three interconnected parts: The first part,聽"Current Tension", examines the human condition today in the face of constant uncertainty. Artists reflect on information overload, geopolitical threats, the proximity of war, the connection with nature, and inner human resilience. The second part of the exhibition,聽"Inner Territories", invites viewers to explore the realms of the subconscious, memory, and imagination. The artworks presented here combine surreal, symbolic, and hybrid imagery, exploring human identity and its new forms in the age of technology. The third part,聽"A Laboratory of World-Making", focuses on materials as a medium for creation and cognition. Artists use wood, metal, textiles, plastic, and found objects to reveal how humans shape their relationship with the environment and how new ways of perceiving the world are forged through materials. The Baltic States focus at the NordArt exhibition brings together internationally recognized and actively working artists from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Their works reflect the cultural distinctiveness of the region while addressing universal themes relevant to contemporary society worldwide. NordArt attracts over 100,000 visitors from various countries annually and is considered one of the most important international contemporary art platforms in Europe. The presentation of the Baltic States at this year's exhibition serves as a significant opportunity for an international audience to discover the region's art scene and its creators.

Women-led deep tech startups are invited to apply for the European Union-funded "Women TechEU 2" program. This initiative aims to strengthen women's entrepreneurship in the technology sector, foster innovation, and help promising startups prepare for further growth and attract additional funding. Selected participants will receive a 鈧�75,000 grant and the opportunity to take part in a six-month tailored business development program. During this period, startups will be provided with mentoring, consulting, and training services designed to accelerate business growth and enhance competitiveness in the international market. The total budget for the "Women TechEU 2" program is 鈧�12 million. The plan is to fund 160 women-led startups from across Europe. Application Process The application process for the new call consists of two stages. First, applicants must submit an application for the Eligibility Strand to verify whether the startup meets the program's requirements. Applicants deemed eligible will then be invited to submit a Full Proposal. The eligibility assessment stage began on June 1, 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with evaluations conducted weekly 鈥� the weekly submission deadline is every Tuesday by 18:00 (17:00 CEST). The first deadline is June 30, 2026, and the final deadline is July 13, 2027. Applicants will receive their eligibility assessment results no later than one week after the respective submission deadline. Who Can Apply? The program is designed for women-led, early-stage deep tech startups. To be eligible for funding, the following conditions must be met: At least one founder or co-founder of the startup is a woman; A woman holds a top-level executive position (CEO, CTO, or equivalent); Women hold at least 25% of the company's shares. Program Objectives The "Women TechEU 2" program aims to: Promote women's entrepreneurship in the deep tech sector; Help innovative startups scale up and attract additional European Union funding; Strengthen European innovation ecosystems; Support the development and commercialization of new technologies. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the application guidelines in advance and avoid waiting until the final deadline to submit their proposals. More information can be found here:聽https://womentecheurope.eu/active-calls/

黑料不打烊 has received a highly positive assessment from international experts. In their recently published conclusions, it is noted that since the 2022 institutional evaluation, the university has achieved significant, evidence-based progress across all four evaluation areas: governance, quality assurance, studies and research activities, and impact on regional and national development. In 2022, 黑料不打烊 was granted a seven-year accreditation. At that time, the expert panel provided the university with 19 recommendations for further improvement. The latest progress review concludes that the university responded to these recommendations responsibly, systematically, and constructively, and that the implemented changes have become part of long-term institutional development. 鈥濿e are pleased that external experts have highly evaluated the progress achieved by 黑料不打烊 across all four assessment areas. It was noted that the university demonstrates a mature quality culture, a strategic vision, and the ability to consistently sustain growth and increase its impact on society. This ensures that we are entering the next institutional evaluation period with a strong position,鈥� says Nora Skaburskien臈, Director of the Studies Directorate. International experts particularly highlighted the consistently strengthened system of strategic management, the quality culture, active collaboration with business and alumni, leadership within the ATHENA European Universities Alliance, the development of new interdisciplinary study programmes, and significant progress in innovation and technology transfer. The rapid expansion of lifelong learning activities was also noted 鈥� 黑料不打烊 has broadened its micro-credential offerings, strengthened partnerships with social and business partners, and is creating favourable conditions for knowledge commercialization and startup development. According to the expert panel, the university has already moved beyond the stage of merely responding to recommendations and is now ready to purposefully leverage its accumulated potential to achieve even higher performance results. In summarizing the evaluation, the experts concluded that 黑料不打烊 is entering the next phase of institutional assessment with a solid foundation for continued successful development.