Project aim: to significantly improve the studies quality of health, veterinary medicine, business and public management sciences by modernizing the study infrastructure of Vilniaus kolegija / University of Applied Sciences. The study environment will be improved by implementing the project activities. The equipment of the laboratory will be acquired or updated.

Project result: an attractive learning environment for students will be developed that will keep improving the quality and contents of the study programmes, it will help to efficiently pass over the knowledge and develop practical student skills. The project is financed by the European Union structural funds in the amount of 4 199 947, 94 Eur.

Duration: 2019 09 02 – 2021 10 31

Study satisfaction analysis based on international experience

Project No. S-521

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT).

Project aim: to develop the ability of various college students in Lithuania to carry out applied research activities, to cooperate in researching student satisfaction at the national level.

Duration: 2019 05 02 – 2019 12 15

The CV Creation Platform Based on an Artificial Intelligence Module

Project No. J05-LVPA-K-04-0056

Foundation: Lithuanian Business Support Agency (LT)

Coordinator: “Žmogiškųjų išteklių platformos” UAB (LT)

Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to create a CV site platform that helps artificially assess the suitability of each candidate for a job position through artificial intelligence and helps jobseekers to choose the most appropriate occupation and workplace. The new CV standard, which would not only address the ineffective selection processes of employers, but also make the CV standard itself available to potential employees through an automated CV filling platform, which would help reveal and provide the strongest candidate qualities to the workers seeking help through artificial intelligence.

Duration: 2019 – 2021

Development of Prototype of Automated Cyber Security Infrastructure

Project No. J05-LVPA-K-04-0057

Foundation: Lithuanian Business Support Agency (LT)

Coordinator: “Kibernetinio saugumo sistemos” UAB (LT)

Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to revolutionize the malware detection industry by fundamentally replacing anti-virus infrastructure by automating a virus detection mechanism to detect anomalies in non-standard system activities.

Duration: 2019 – 2021

Quality aspects of animal products

Project No. NPHE-2019/10298

Foundation: Nordplus Horizontal programme

Coordinator: Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (FI)

Partners:

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LV);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to establish a permanent cooperation network with Higher Education Institutions. The aim of the network is to share knowledge about animal welfare and product quality, and how these subjects are linked.

Duration: 2019 06 01 – 2020 06 01

Teachers Competencies for Social Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees in Early Childhood Education

Project No. 2019-1-PT01-KA203-060683

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (PT)

Coordinator: Polytechnical Institute of Coimbra (PT)

Partners:

Balıkesir University (TR);

Hanze University of Applied Sciences (NL);

University of Girona (ES);

University of Northumbria (UK);

VIVES University of Applied Sciences (BE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to create a Blended Learning Course for pre-service and in-service early childhood educators and primary teachers in order to improve their ability to promote the inclusion of migrant and refugee children (3 to 8 years old) in ECE settings and to address the risk of social exclusion those children face.

Duration: 2019 09 01 – 2022 08 31

Inclusion of Innovative Work-Based-Learning and Business Partnerships in HEI Curricula Development

Project No. 2019-1-LT01-KA203-060514

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

EUROPEN-PEN International EV (DE);

Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

University of Graz (AT);

University of National and World Economy (UNWE) (BG);

University of Pavia (IT).

Project aim: to integrate and combine academic knowledge with practical experience in HEI curricula so that students are enabled to develop attributes and employability skills. The Practice Enterprise (PE) concept will be supported, promoted, and scaled to curricula of HEIs in the EU and strong strategic links between Practice Enterprises and businesses will be built using work-based learning methodology.

Duration: 2019 11 01 – 2021 12 31

Economics of Sustainability

Project No. 2019-1-PL01-KA203-065050

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (PL)

Coordinator: University of Economics in Katowice (PL)

Partners:

Integrated Business Faculty PU (MK);

RRiF College of Financial Management (HR);

University of Florence (IT);

University of Maribor (SI);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to strengthen students‘ awareness of sustainability issues which will be achieved by involving a new subject into the curricula of partners’ institutions.

Duration: 2019 12 01 – 2022 08 31

Enhancing Staff Research and Innovation Capacity in Professional Higher Education
(Presentation )

Project No. 2019-1-PL01-KA203-065823

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (PL)

Coordinator: Jagiellonian University (PL)

Partners:

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) (DE);

EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education) (BE);

Eurokreator T&C sp. z o.o (PL);

Institute of Technology Sligo (IE);

Knowledge Innovation Centre LTD (MT);

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (PT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to strengthen the profile of applied Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) in Professional Higher Education (PHE) in Europe – both within the institutions, as well as towards the regions they operate within.

Duration: 2019 09 01 – 2022 08 31

Knowledge Alliance of Business Idea Assessment: Digital Approach

Project No. 612542-EPP-1-2019-1-LV-EPPKA2-KA

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LV)

Coordinator: BA School of Business and Finance (LV)

Partners:

Mendel University in Brno (CZ);

CENTRO STUDI CULTURA SVILUPPO (IT);

ArtSmart (LV);

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (PT);

Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Institute (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop artificial intelligence for evaluating business plans of young entrepreneurs

Duration: 2019 10 01 – 2022 10 01

Priorities at Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center in 2019

Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia (GE);

Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (GE);

Lithuanian Community in Georgia „Rūta-Geo“ (GE);

Sunday school of Lithuanian language in Tbilisi (GE);

Vilnius Business College (LT);

Vytautas Magnus University (LT).

Project aim: Strengthening the activities of the Lituanistic Center in Georgia by carrying out educational, scientific, and various country research activities in Lithuania and Georgia.

Duration: 2019

Exchanging of social entrepreneurship best examples

Project No. 1K-1.1-24(5.28)

Foundation: Lithuanian-Polish Youth Exchange Fund

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners: Cracow University of Economics (PL)

Project aim: to promote intercultural cooperation of young people through the development of entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship and the development of social competences of young people.

Duration: 2019 05 09 – 2019 10 31

Academic integrity as a precondition for corruption prevention: the case of colleges

Project No. S-531

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students

Coordinator: Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Panevėžio kolegija / University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop students’ creativity, critical thinking, initiative, citizenship, ability to conduct applied research and cooperate on a national scale of different Lithuanian colleges by conducting research on academic integrity as a means of preventing corruption in colleges.

Duration: 2019 05 31 – 2019 12 15

Creativity does not sleep: Developing creativity skills in solving real business problems

Project No. S-569

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to develop students’ creativity and problem-solving skills with the help of business enterprises and social organizations, and to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for further independent development of creativity.

Duration: 2019 07 01 – 2019 10 30

Challenges of social entrepreneurship: a youth perspective

Project No. UMF1-22

Foundation: Ministry of Social Security and Labour

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners: Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (UA)

Project aim: with the help of provided knowledge, developed skills and abilities to encourage young Lithuanian and Ukrainian persons to participate in social entrepreneurship activities.

Duration: 2019 05 01 – 2019 10 31

Teacher Education Network

Project No. NPHE-2019/10036

Foundation: Nordplus Higher Education programme

Coordinator: Western Norway University of Applied Science (NO)

Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: during the intensive courses, a cultural program was created to develop the citizenship of students and teachers through the synthesis of various arts and innovative learning methods.

Duration: 2019

Year 2018

Innovative Method to Promoting Entrepreneurship Education to Teenagers

Project No. 2018-1-LT01-KA201-046977

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Europen – Pen International EV (DE);

Friedrich-Frobel-School (DE);

Panfilo Serafini Lola Comprehensive Institute by Stefano Sulmona (IT);

Don Calabria Institute (IT);

Kaunas district Garliava Jonučiai Progymnasium (LT).

Project aim: to create a simulation model of a company for 12 – 15 years-old pupils to develop their entrepreneurial skills, social relationships, behavior and to increase motivation to learn.

Duration: 2018 10 01 – 2020 09 30

Entrepreneurship+ (ENT+)

Project No. NPHZ-2018/10079

Foundation: Nordplus Horizontal programme

Coordinator: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (NO)

Partners:

Enterprises in Pori City Association (FI);

German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (LT);

Haugaland Vekst IKS (NO);

Headay Oy (FI);

Pori City Municipality (FI);

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Ungt Entrepenorskap (NO);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to increase all involved project partners knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship training, education and practical placement; to build a new cross-sectoral Nordic-Baltic network on entrepreneurship education and training and hereby contribute to advanced Nordic-Baltic cultural and social community. By bringing together partners horizontally and within different sectors and instrumental settings, we will be able to promote increased collaborative learning. ENT+ involves both higher education institutions, municipality actors, NGOs and local/regional entrepreneurship networks/clusters as well as business and Chamber of Commerces.

Duration: 2018 09 01 – 2021 08 31

Research on Integration of Spatial Design of 3D Scanning and Customized Clothing

Project No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-09-0097

Foundation: Research Council of Lithuania

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: During the Summer Summer Practice, you will acquire 3D scans of the human figure, learn how to process scanned information and analyze the anthropometric data of scanned figures, create and primate collections of clothing in a virtual environment.

Duration: 2018 07 02 – 2018 08 31

Icelandic Language: The Ethnic Process

Project No. NPLA-2018/10075

Foundation: Nordplus Nordic Languages programme

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

IS-Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies (IS);

IS-Folk Music Festival in Siglufjord (IS);

IS Music School at Tröllaskagi (IS);

Vilnius University (LT).

Project aim: to increase the awareness of the Icelandic language in Lithuanian society by involving artistic methods, in particular singing.

Duration: 2018 05 01- 2020 04 30

ACTINART Nordic/Baltic Network on Entrepreneurial Mindset Development in the Arts

Project No. NPHE-2018/10206

Foundation: Nordplus Horizontal programme

Coordinator: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EE)

Partners:

Bifröst University (IS);

Danish National Academy of Music (DK);

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music (LV);

The Danish National School of Performing Arts (DK);

Royal Academy of Music (UK);

Royal College of Music (SE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Encourage the interest of Lithuanian society in the languages of the northern European countries by means of artistic methods, especially singing, raising awareness of the Icelandic language, improving educational and didactic methods of Icelandic language learning, and developing a unique Icelandic language learning material.

Duration: 2018 05 01 – 2019 09 01

NordPULS Network for Jazz, Pop and Rock

Project No. NPHE-2018/10120S

Foundation: Nordplus programme

Coordinator: The Royal Academy of Music (DK)

Partners:

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EE);

Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music (LV);

Karelia University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Örebro University (SE);

Savonia University of Applied Sciences (FI);

The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Southern Denmark (DK);

University of Gothenburg (SE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Encourage collaboration between Nordic / Baltic higher education institutions that develop jazz, popular and rock music performers and exchange experiences.

Duration: 2018 05 01 – 2019 09 01

Research on Students’ Critical Thinking and Creativity Development through their Involvement into Academic Activities

Project No. S-270

Foundation: Ministry of Education and Science (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to carry out research on critical thinking and creativity of Lithuanian higher education students through involvement in the activities of students’ academic life.

Duration: 2018 05 02 – 2019 12 15

Study Satisfaction Analytic

Project No. V6 – 5a

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT).

Project aim: to develop the ability of students of different Lithuanian colleges to carry out applied scientific activities, to collaborate on the study of students’ satisfaction with studies at the national level.

Duration: 2018 05 02 – 2018 12 15

The Impact of Corruption Perceptions in the Higher Education System and its Possibilities for Prevention

Project No. V22-090

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

Coordinator: Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop creativity, critical thinking, initiative, citizenship, ability to perform applied research and collaborate on a national scale in Lithuanian college students.

Duration: 2018 05 02 – 2018 12 15

CREAzone is the First Step towards Entrepreneurship and Creativity (CREAzone)

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0019

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Lithuanian Business Confederation (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences LT);

Marijampolė College (LT);

Mykolas Romeris University (LT);

Šiauliai University (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

St. Ignatius of Loyola College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Help students combine business models and creative discoveries into organic, young and promising businesses.

Duration: 2018 04 04 – 2019 10 04

Seven Seas – Entrepreneurship and Creativity Start (Seven Sea Captains – 7SC)

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0022

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Lithuanian Employers’ Confederation (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences LT);

Marijampolė College (LT);

Mykolas Romeris University (LT);

Šiauliai University (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

St. Ignatius of Loyola College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Developing student entrepreneurship and creativity through integrated integration of different methods and tools for promoting entrepreneurship: lectures, workshops, camps, competitions, entrepreneurship trips, consultations, communication with entrepreneurs.

Duration: 2018 03 29 – 2019 09 29

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Project No. 09.2.1-ESFA-V-727-01-001

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Education Development Centre (LT)

Partners:

Kaunas University of Technology (LT);

Klaipėda University (LT);

Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT);

Mykolas Romeris University (LT);

Šiauliai University (LT);

Vilnius University (LT);

Vytautas Magnus University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to improve pupils’ educational attainment by promoting effective change in educational institutions. The implementation of the changes will be supported in two directions – by introducing innovations in the field of teacher qualification improvement and preparation for the work of a teacher.

Duration: 2018 03 12 – 2022 03 12

Improvement of Study Practice Organization and Implementation of Professional Practices (gerapraktika.lt)

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0021

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Lithuanian Employers’ Confederation (LT)

Partners:

Aleksandras Stulginskis University (LT);

Marijampolė College (LT);

Mykolas Romeris University (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Improvement and renewal of innovative student practice organization (gerapraktika.lt) by introducing innovations.

Duration: 2018 01 01 – 2019 06 01

Improving the Competences of Adult Deaf Educators in Interactive and Distance Learning

Project No. 2018-1-LT01- KA104-046612

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (UK)

Coordinator: Public Institution Vilnius Deaf Rehabilitation Center (LT)
Partners:

“LGK Plius” UAB (LT);

Vilnius Apskritis Sign Language Translator Center (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Promote the upgrading of the qualifications of specialists providing sign language translation services to deaf persons, ensuring quality education of deaf (and not only) adults on this issue; to create innovative learning environments and programs by ensuring quality and creative education of sign language interpreters for adult deaf people.

Duration: 2018 – 2020

Ukraine Studies Platform (for Demobilized ATO Soldiers) – Educational Road-map “A Step Towards Entrepreneurship”

Project No. P-LU-18-78

Foundation: Lithuanian Research Council, Lithuanian-Ukrainian bilateral science and technology programme

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT) and Kyiv National University of Technology and Design with the support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Project aim: to enhance the attitude of the soldiers demobilized from the ATO zone towards their entrepreneurship and employability and to foster their active behaviour in the labor market. With the assistance of the Faculty of the Business Management of Vilniaus kolegija / University of Applied Sciences, the educational platform in Kiev National University of Technologies and Design with the aim to enhance entrepreneurship skills of demobilized soldiers will be established.

Duration: 2018 01 01 – 2019 12 31

Building Educational Cooperation in Smart City

Project No. NPHE-2018/10152

Foundation: Nordplus Horizontal programme

Coordinator: Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EE)

Partners:

International School of Tallinn (EE);

Mainor AS (EE);

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO);

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (FI);

University of Akureyri (IS);

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (LV);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to support the creation of a new network through knowledge transfer and innovation in multicultural environment of educational institutions, enterprises and sector organizations. This aim is achieved through close cooperation between them in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Duration: 2018 01 18 – 2019 12 31

Priorities at Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (Centenary of Lithuania and Georgia) in 2018

Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport

Coordinator: Vytautas Magnus University (LT)

Partners:

Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (GE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop the internationality of studies, to strengthen the international recognition of Lithuanian higher education, to support the activities of Lithuanian studies centers.

Duration: 2018

Year 2017

Practicing Skillfully

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0016

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kauno Kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT);

AVM – Graičiūnas School of Management (LT);

SMK University of Applied Social Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: The project, joining the Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants and 6 high schools, will enable students to practice in teams combining students from different fields of study, and through innovative co-operation between a mentor and a student. The methods of smart practice will strengthen their general skills and will be developed to improve general skills, and will organize training for students and their practitioners.

Duration: 2017 – 2019

Developing Entrepreneurship and Creativity of Students and Teachers by Developing Business Ideas in Cultural and Creative Industries in Alytus Region

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-K-731-01-0035

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: National Association of Creative and Cultural Industries (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kaunas University of Technology (LT);

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Vilnius Academy of Arts (LT);

Vytautas Magnus University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop the quality of entrepreneurship and creativity skills development in higher education institutions by creating the conditions for incorporating creative activities in interdisciplinary teams for the study process, aimed at developing students ‘and teachers’ creativity and social entrepreneurial competencies, and directing the generation of social culture and creative industries (CCI) business ideas in Alytus region.

Duration: 2017 12 19 – 2019 08 19

Hillary Online Community to Foster Female Entrepreneurship

Project No. 2017-1-ES01-KA203-038098

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (ES)

Coordinator: University of Valladolid (ES)

Partners:

Babele Create Together SRL(RO);

Eurocrea Merchant SRL (IT);

University of Greenwich (UK);

Stichting Business Development Friesland (NL);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to form students’ entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial skills and abilities, to promote and support student initiative and creativity in implementing social innovations. The project aims to create an innovative online model of social entrepreneurship education, integrate it into studies and thus increase the employability of students and contribute to the development of gender equality in society. In addition, the project provides for the creation of an international online platform for discussing innovative business ideas with a view to introducing them to the market.

Duration: 2017 11 01 – 2019 10 01

Foreign Lecturer Lectures at the Faculty of Economics

Project No. UD-2017-LT-1526

Foundation: Education Exchanges Support Foundation Program for Foreign Teachers Arriving at Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners: Cracow University of Economics (PL)

Project aim: During the project, a series of 10 lectures on consumer behavior took place, taught by dr. Jaroslaw Swida.

Duration: 2017 10 16 – 2017 10 27

European Quality Assurance in Transnational VET Mobility through Socially Responsible Behavior

Project No. 2017-1-UK01-KA202-036666

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (UK)

Coordinator: Europa Training Ltd (UK)

Partners:

A.I.A.M. (Mobility Friends) (PT);

Essenia UETP (IT);

European Center for Quality (BG);

EVBB (DE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Project sets the overall aim to improve quality assurance in transnational VET mobility through socially responsible behavior of all VET mobility actors, thus promoting and further developing quality in mobility and sustaining learning outcomes. Specific objectives are: to provide mobility organizers with an innovative framework to assess, monitor and promote QA and sustainability at all stages of VET mobility; to foster mobility organizers to verify and continuously improve the quality of mobility activities through the development of a new to date practical approach for self-audit; to enhance applicability and facilitate transferability of the project innovative approach through the provision of a set of recommendations, strategies and good implementation practices.

Duration: 2017 10 01 – 2019 09 30

The Mediation System Development in the Education Sector

Project No. 2017-1-LT01-KA201- 035234

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Public Institution Assistance for Teenagers Initiative (LT)

Partners:

Biržai ,,Saulės” Gymnasium (LT);

Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT);

Rezekne Academy of Technologies (LV);

Rezekne State Gymnasium No. 1 (LV);

Work and Life Thuringia (DE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Development of Nonviolent Communication skills in schools by implementing a mediation system. The objectives of the project are: enhancing school educators’ professional development through the development of mediation training programme and organization of training; fostering pupils’ conflict resolution skills through development of training programme and organization of training activities; raising awareness of mediation as an effective method for Nonviolent Communication within school communities.

Duration: 2017 09 01 – 2019 08 31

21st Century Competences: What Students Want, what Employers expect and what Schools offer

Project No. V6-5

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

Coordinator: Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Alytaus kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Šiauliai State College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop creativity, critical thinking, initiative, citizenship, ability to perform applied research and collaborate on a national scale in Lithuanian college students. Participants are students from Vilnius, Utena, Panevėžys, Klaipėda and Šiauliai State Colleges. The project will be implemented in Vilnius, Utena, Panevėžys, Klaipėda and Vilnius.

Duration: 2017 05 01 – 2017 12 31

Influence of non-formal Education and Volunteering on Study and Career Choices

Project No. S-349

Foundation: Competition for Citizens, Scientific, Creative and Sports Students Projects organized by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Partners:

Kaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences (LT);

Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT).

Duration: 2017 05 01 – 2017 12 31

Entrepreneurship in Initial Primary Teacher Education (EIPTE)

Project No. 2017-1-DE01-KA203-003582

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (DE)

Coordinator: Leuphana University of Lüneburg (DE)

Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to get more higher education institutions to implement entrepreneurship education and/or enhance the quality of entrepreneurship education in their initial teacher education for primary teachers.

Duration: 2017 09 01 – 2020 08 31

International Parenting Programme

Foundation: The project is funded by higher education institutions that have signed the Memorandum

Coordinator: Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (NL)

Partners:

Howest University College (BE);

Nottingham Trent University (UK);

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, SAMK (FI);

University College Leuven Limburg, UCLL (BE);

University of Malta (MT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Realisation of IPP online courses on the theme of parenting; Organisation and hosting of a yearly meeting of the consortium team of lecturers in one of the participating countries involved in the online programme to evaluate and to adapt the online courses and to prepare the intensive study programmes for the students. During these meetings, the team will respond within this scope to the needs of the hosting organisation and participate in their educational activities; Organisation and hosting, on a yearly basis, of a study exchange programme for students in one of the participating countries; Organisation of a conference as a multiplier event; Participation in international conferences; Joint activities with organisations working in the field of parental participation.

Duration: 2017 10 05 – 2022 01 01

Priorities at Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center in 2017

Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport

Coordinator: Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (GE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop the internationality of studies, to strengthen the international recognition of Lithuanian higher education, to support the activities of Lithuanian studies centers.

Duration: 2017

EntrepreneurshipXchange through project-based learning

Project No. 2017-1-BG01-KA205-035758

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (BG)

Coordinator: Bulgarian Memory Foundation

Partners:

VšĮ „Probleminio mokymo institutas“;

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences.

Project aim: to adapt project-based learning methodologies to teaching youth entrepreneurship.

Duration: 2017

Year 2016

European Everyday of Sport

Project No. 572647-EPP-1-2016-1-BG-SPO-SCP

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (BG)

Coordinator: Bulgarian Sports Development Federation (BG)

Partners:

Mine Vaganti NGO (IT);

A.D.E.L – Association for Development, Education and Labour (SK);

Rijeka Sport’s Association (HR);

“Hope For Children Hungary” (HU);

Association Institute of Innovative Technologies INT (PL);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: Project has been designed to improve sharing of good practices, priority of Erasmus+ programme, to find and promote good practices from the first and second edition of European Week of Sport and to encourage participation in sport and physical activity. The most specific topic this strategic partnership has been focused on the development, identification, promotion and sharing of good practices.

Duration: 2016 05 01 – 2017 10 31

Well-School-Tech

Project No. 2016-1-LT01-KA201-023171

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

European Center for Quality Ltd. (BG);

Europa Training Ltd. (UK);

Italian National Institute of Health (IT);

Promimpresa s.r.l. (IT);

University of Lodz (PL).

Project aim: To provide teachers with the appropriate competencies and tools to monitor and manage the level of mental wellbeing of secondary school students. The exchange of knowledge and expertise among partners will give the opportunity to create an innovative pedagogical tool on the basis of already developed practices in the field of mental well-being management in school. ICT methodologies will be integrated in order to create more attractive resources targeting lower secondary school students and fostering ITC-based teaching and learning methods.

Duration: 2016 10 01 – 2018 10 31

Hey! Teachers, don’t Leave the Kids alone

Project No. 2016-1-IT02-KA201-024342

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (IT)

Coordinator: I.E.R.F.O.P. Onlus (European Institute for Research, Training and Vocational Guidance (IT)

Partners:

University of Lodz (PL).

University of Bologna (IT);

Development and Education Centre Novo mesto (SK);

26^th primary schools in Limassol (CY);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: The project is based on the idea to create specific training tools to enable teachers to engage directly, at least potentially, with each student (especially with those at risks of exclusion for social or economic reasons, or for cognitive or physical disabilities) and each family in an individual and group way, to reconnect this relationship into networks of exchange and social cohesion to take them away to their solitude and/or prevent the risk that they establish new types of solitude in their scholastic experience.

Duration: 2016 10 01 – 2018 10 30

Multilingual United

Project No. 2016-2-EL02-KA105-002578

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (EL)

Coordinator: Europe Express (EL)

Partners:

ASOCIATA D.G.T(RO);

Estonian UNESCO Youth Association (EE);

Fundacja Inkubator Innowacji (PL);

Verein zur Förderung von Kulturaustausch und Nachhaltigkeit in Europa (AT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to implement a Youth Exchange for 40 people from 6 different countries in order to create a workshop scenario about the importance of foreign languages learning for employability, for young people in local communities around Europe. The most important methods used during the project will be: learning-by-doing, peer-to-peer learning, performance-based activities, brainstorms and work in small groups.

Duration: 2016 09 20 – 2017 07 19

Youth Work in Digital Era through Cultural and Religious Diversity

Project No. 2016-2-LT02-KA105-004860

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Youth association „Milžinų lizdas“ („Giant’s Nest”)

Partners: The project includes representatives of the most prominent European Union universities and colleges, representatives of their associations and other scientists from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Georgia, the Netherlands, Moldova, Portugal, Romania, and Ukraine.

Project aim: The project is directed against the growing youth radicalism, intolerance and xenophobia across Europe due to the migration crisis. The project promotes a positive attitude towards cultural and religious diversity and promotes intercultural dialogue.

Duration: 2016 09 05 – 2017 05 04

K9 LAND

Project No. 2016-2-ES02-KA105-008332

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (ES)

Coordinator: Asociacion 217SUR (ES)

Partners:

Corpo Nacional de Escutas Agrupamento 314 Moura (PT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: The project solves the problems of cultural diversity and social differences, the problem of animal abuse, as well as examines the importance of volunteer organizations working with children with autism, examines the needs of the third-age population and ways of searching for survivors through sports as a tool and scout movement.

Duration: 2016 08 01 – 2016 10 31

Creating a Photovoltaic Technology Cluster Innovation Promotion System to Ensure the Competitiveness of the Photovoltaic Sector (InoPV)

Project No. 01.2.1-LVPA-K-833-01-0004

Foundation: Lithuanian Business Support Agency (LT)

Coordinator: Applied Research Institute for Prospective Technologies (Protech)

Partners:

GLASSBEL EU” UAB (LT);

“KEMEK ENGINEERING” UAB (LT);

“Modernios E-Technologijos” UAB (LT);

“KEMEK ENGINEERING” UAB (LT);

“Saulės Vėjo Aruodai” UAB (LT);

“Soli Tek cells” UAB (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Center for Physical Sciences and Technology FTMC (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to increase the added value of the photovoltaic technology cluster members and the whole Lithuanian field of photovoltaic technologies and the competitiveness of enterprises by integrating this high-tech business into the global value-added chain of photovoltaics and promoting close cooperation in the field of R&D and innovation.

Duration: 2016 – 2018

ART and SOCIAL CHANGE: A Path to Recovery

Project No. 2016‐1‐LT01‐KA202‐023234

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Arts & Health South West (UK);

The “Casa dei Giovani” (IT);

Institute for Project Support and Competencies Development (DE);

The House of the Imag (FR);

Portraits of Recovery (UK);

Public institution Social support projects (LT).

Project aim: to develop an innovative training programme aimed at strengthening transversal competences of health staff working with people in recovery from substance misuse and dual diagnosis.

Duration: 2016 06 19 – 2019 02 28

Nordic-Baltic Network of Engineering/2016

Project No. NPHE-2016/10112

Foundation: Nordplus Higher Education programme

Coordinator: Novia University of Applied Sciences (FI)

Partners:

Åland University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Estonian Academy of Arts (EE);

Estonian Open Air Museum Foundation (EE);

Gjøvik University College (NO);

Østfold University College (NO);

Tartu Art College (EE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to increase mobility between higher education institutions in the Nordic countries.

Duration: 2016 06 15– 2017 10 01

Online Courses with Videos for the Field of Veterinary Communication Dealing with Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases Transferable from Animals to Humans ZOE – ZoonosesOnlineEducation

Project No. 2016-1-RO01-KA203-024732

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (RO)

Coordinator: Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (RO)

Partners:

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (RO);

EuroEd Foundation (RO);

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO);

Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo and Molise „G. Caporale “di Teramo (IT);

Soros International House (LT);

University of Zagreb (HR);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop methodical conditions for effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment zoonosis in EU projects partners countries.

Duration: 2016 01 09– 2019 03 30

Measuring and Comparing Achievements of Learning Outcomes in Higher Education in Europe – CALOHEE

Project No. 5621148-EPP-1-2015-1-NL-EPPKA3-PI-FORWARD

Foundation: European Social Fund and Erasmus+ programme

Coordinator: International Tuning Academy (NL)

Partners: The project involves representatives of the most prominent European Union universities and colleges, representatives of their associations and other scientists.

Project aim: Prepare a study and practical tools for assessing the competences of undergraduate and graduate students in the European context. The project covers five areas: engineering (civil engineering), health care (nursing), humanities (history), science (physics) and social sciences (education).

Duration: 2016 – 2018

Priorities at Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center in 2016

Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport

Coordinator: Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Georgian Technical University’s Lithuanian Language and Culture Center (GE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop the internationality of studies, to strengthen the international recognition of Lithuanian higher education, to support the activities of Lithuanian studies centers.

Duration: 2016

Sailing Through Cultures

Project No. 2016-1-NL02-KA105-001252

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Youth association “Milžinų lizdas” (LT)

Partners: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to raise awareness on open dialogue, inter-cultural understanding, human rights, mutual respect and acceptance of diversity between young people in Europe.

Duration: 2016 06 01 – 2017 02 28

Be Cyclist

Project No. 2016-2- NL02-KA105-001410

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Youth association “Milžinų lizdas” (LT)

Partner: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Project aim: to create innovative educational environment which could promote inter-cultural diversity awareness constantly reflecting each other for purposeful and versatile youth employment, problem solving and various opportunities assurance.

Duration: 2016

Year 2015

Sustain Your Life Through Social Entrepreneurship

Project No. 2015-2-IT03-KA205-005954

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (IT)

Coordinator: PRISM – Promozione Internazionale Sicilia-Mondo (IT)

Partners:

Parish of Cascais and Estoril (PT);

The Domino Association (RO);

Consulta Europa Projects and Innovations SL (ES);

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Foundation (NL);

Roccadi Cerrere Consortium Company (IT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to share best practices and to encourage young people and youth leaders in social entrepreneurship, thus contributing to youth employment.

Duration: 2015 12 01 – 2017 11 30

Smart and Safe Work Wear Clothing

Project No. #R006 SWW

Foundation: Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme

Coordinator: Centria University of Applied Sciences (FI)

Partners:

Ansell Protective Solutions Lithuania Ltd (LT);

IW Textile Research Institute / Instytut Wlókiennictwa (PL);

Krystian Sp. z o.o Ltd / PW Krystian Spólka z Ograniczona
Odpowiedzialnoscia (PL);

Profline Ltd (LV);

Riga Technical University / Rigas Tehniska universitate (LV);

Ruuvi Innovations Ltd (FI);

SRC Brasa Ltd (LV);

TTK University of Applied Sciences / Tallinna Tehnikakörgkool (EE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop innovation in smart and safe workwear clothing in the professional clothing sector.

Duration: 2015 11 20 – 2019 02 28

Partnerships to Ensure Risk Management in Practice

Project No. 2015-1-LV01-KA203-013436

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LV)

Coordinator: BA School of Business and Finance (LV)

Partners:

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: The project is based on the need to address the real life issues, the situations and projects that are rapidly changing in today’s environment and conditions. The chosen methodology is appropriate for the chosen tasks to be solved. Modern technological tools will give the best possible contribution to learning skills.

Duration: 2015 10 01– 2017 10 01

Forum ROMAnum – Interactive Theatre Games Inclusing Roma Minorities

Project No. 2015-1-LT01-KA204-013494

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

AGITA – an association for promoting the theatrical-artistic culture in the School and in the Social (IT);

Youth Councils Association (BG);

MOSTart International Cultural Community Association (HU);

Project aim: to involve young generations of Roma minorities as key persons of mentality change to execute and generate project activities and theatre games. The project raises awareness on the importance of communication and understanding, which is necessary for solving problems, for creating innovative solutions and finding new pathways.

Duration: 2015 09 01 – 2017 09 01

Increasing Study Availability

Project No. 09.3.1-ESFA-V-708-01-0001

Foundation: European Social Fund Agency (LT)

Coordinator: The State Studies Foundation (LT);

Partners:

Aleksandras Stulginskis University (LT);

European Humanities University (LT);

Kauno Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kaunas Forestry and Environmental Engineering University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences (LT);

Kaunas University of Technology (LT);

Klaipėda University (LT);

Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kolping University of Applied Sciences (LT);

LCC International University (LT);

Lithuanian Maritime Academy (LT)

Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LT);

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT);

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LT);

Lithuania Business University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Marijampolė College (LT);

Mykolas Romeris University (LT);

Panevėžio kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences (LT);

SMK University of Applied Social Sciences (LT);

Šiauliai University (LT);

Šiauliai State College (LT);

Northern Lithuania College (LT);

St. Ignatius of Loyola College (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilnius College of Design (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Vilnius Cooperative College (LT);

Vilnius College of Technologies and Design (LT);

Vilnius University (LT);

Vilnius Business College (LT);

Vytautas Magnus University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to ensure access to higher education and to improve the quality of studies for students with special needs.

Duration: 2015 – 2020

Strengthening the system of academic recognition (KAPRIS-2)

Project No. 09.3.2-ESFA-V-710-01-0001

Foundation: European Structural Funds

Coordinator: Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education

Partners:

ALYTAUS KOLEGIJA University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Kaunas University of Technology (LT);

Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT);

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LT);

Centre of Information Technologies in Education (LT);

Utena University of Applied Sciences (LT);

Vilnius Academy of Arts (LT);

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT);

Vilnius University (LT);

Vytautas Magnus University (LT);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to develop and strengthen the system of academic recognition of foreign qualifications concerning higher education in Lithuania and to optimize the process of qualification assessment.

Duration: 2015 10 20 – 2021 12 31

Year 2014

Inclusive Education in Early Childhood: Developing Good Practices

Project No. 2014-1-TR01-KA203-011754

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (TR)

Coordinator: University of Balikesir (TR)

Partners:

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (NL);

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (PT);

University College South Denmark (DK);

Northumbria University at Newcastle (UK);

VIVES University College (BE);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to produce a manual with the models of inclusive education of the different participating countries and a created transnational model with all the best components together in the languages of participating countries to be used in teacher preparation for the development of competencies and talents of children in inclusive classrooms.

Duration: 2014 09 01 – 2017 08 31

New Strategies for Working Life Collaboration

Project No. NPHZ-2014/10017

Foundation: Nordplus Horizontal 2014 programme

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences

Partners:

Tallinn University Haapsalu College (EE);

Kuressaare Regionl Training Centre (EE);

Tallinn University of Applied Sciences (EE);

Bifrost University (IS);

Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI);

Vilnius University, Kaunas Faculty of Humanities (LT).

Project aim: to create new strategies for efficient collaboration between working life and educational institutions. This is going to be reached it by bringing the experience of different countries together in terms of learning from each other and making this way the collaboration more efficient and more similar in Nordic-Baltic area.

Duration: 2014 09 01 – 2016 08 31

Adopting of Problem-based Learning Methodologies into Veterinary Nurses’ Professional Training

Project No. 2014-1-LT01-KA202-000541

Foundation: Erasmus+ programme (LT)

Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT)

Partners:

Abivet S.R.L. (IT);

European Center for Quality Ltd. (BG);

Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Timisoara (RO);

Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences (LT).

Project aim: to adopt problem-based learning methodology into the education process of Veterinary nurses and to create methodical guides for students and facilitators for this purpose.

Duration: 2014 01 09 – 2016 01 10

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