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Visit of a Representative from the Latvian College of Culture to the Faculty of Arts and Design
2025-11-19Daiga Bokuma, an Erasmus+ academic mobility coordinator from the Latvian College of Culture, visited the Faculty of Arts and Design. The Latvian College of Culture is a strategic partner of the Department of Performing Arts. During the meeting with the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design, Dr. Birutė Žygaitienė, and the Head of […]
Sign language researcher wins medals at the World Deaf Summer Deaflympics
2025-11-17Gedvilė Diržiūtė, a researcher at the Vilniaus kolegija | Higher Eduction Institution Sign Language Research Center, won two medals at the World Deaf Summer Deaflympics in Japan, together with the Lithuanian orienteering team! In the mixed team relay sprint event, the Lithuanian quartet – Mikalojus Makutėnas, Adrija Atgalainė, Rokas Koveckis, and Gedvilė Diržiūtė – became […]
Join the HEROES Kickoff for Micro-Credentials
2025-11-07How will we design and implement micro-credentials across the HEROES Alliance? On 25 November, 13:15-14:30 CET, we will officially kickoff the HEROES Alliance Joint Action Plan for Micro-Credentials – a key milestone in shaping a shared HEROES lifelong learning ecosystem that empowers learners and professionals across borders. The event features a keynote by Hanne Shapiro, who will share […]
Strengthening Research and Its Impact
2025-11-06On October 28-30, 2025, Dr. Jolanta Preidienė, Head of the International Relations and Projects Department and VVF lecturer, participated in the 17th International Human Resource Management Conference “Global Cities, the Future of Work, and the Evolving Landscape of International Human Resource Management,” which this year took place at the Dubai University Business School and the […]
Action plan for the implementation commitments under the agreement on the reform of scientific research assessment 2025–2028 was published
2025-11-04The CoARA (Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment) agreement on research assessment reform sets a common direction for changes in the evaluation practices of research, researchers, and research-performing organizations, with the overarching goal of enhancing the quality and impact of research. Action plan for the implementation commitments under the agreement on the reform of scientific research assessment […]
International initiative for better mental health in schools
2025-11-04On 28–29 October 2025, the Erasmus+ project “School Mental Health” held its kick-off meeting in Madrid, Spain, bringing together partners from Spain, Lithuania, Cyprus, Romania, and Iceland. The project is coordinated by Fundación Santa María la Real (FSMLR, Spain), with partners Vilniaus kolegija / Higher education institution (VIKO, Lithuania), Predict CSD (Romania), NORTH Consulting (Iceland), […]
TransInnovate Project Launched in Prague: Partners Unite Technology, Arts, and Humanities
2025-10-27On 23–24 October 2025, the Erasmus+ project “TransInnovate: Bridging Disciplines for Innovation” officially started with its kick-off meeting in Prague, Czech Republic. The event brought together representatives from Czechia, Slovenia, and Lithuania, launching a two-year initiative to strengthen transdisciplinary education by connecting technology, arts, and the humanities. The meeting was hosted by the project coordinator, […]
HEROES Alliance met in Halmstad to strengthen collaboration and shared progress
2025-10-23October 21–23, 2025 – Halmstad, Sweden Around 120 representatives from nine higher education institutions gather in Halmstad for the semi-annual conference of the HEROES European University Alliance. The meeting brought together academic, administrative, and student representatives to review the alliance’s progress and to coordinate next steps toward building a more connected, innovative, and resilient European […]
Teachers‘ journey to the Poster Biennial in Warsaw
2025-10-16On October 2-4, a group of teachers of the Graphic Design study program of the Faculty of Art and Design went to the Warsaw Poster Biennial – the largest event of this art genre in Eastern Europe. This year, the Biennial was held in the central building of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw […]
Vilniaus kolegija hosts the final international event of the project “Hybrid Teaching: Empowering Educators for the Future”
2025-10-13On October 8, the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Vilniaus kolegija hosted the Erasmus+ international hybrid event “Hybrid Teaching: Empowering Educators for the Future,” which was attended by lecturers from Vilniaus kolegija and other higher education institutions, as well as members of the educational community from Lithuania and abroad. The event was held both in […]
Musical Theatre Students’ Performance Surpasses Expectations: A Creative Interpretation of F.G. Lorca’s Blood Wedding Captivates the Audience
2025-10-08On October 3rd, Faculty of Arts and Design of Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution (Didlaukio Str. 82) hosted a public performance by Musical Theatre students, showcasing the results of an intensive week-long masterclass. Throughout the week, students worked with world-renowned director and educator from the United States, Daniel Irizarry Osorio, exploring the theme “The […]
VIKO Teaching Excellence Center launches its activities
2025-10-06Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution Teaching Excellence Centre was established on September 1, 2025. The Centre’s main goal is to strengthen teachers’ didactic competencies and to enable them to create inclusive and modern learning environments that respond to students’ needs. The Centre’s mission and objectives directly contribute to the Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education […]