Projects
European Universities Alliance
Project name: Higher education for Resilience-Oriented and Empowered Societies (HEROES)
Project No. 101175280
Foundation: EACEA/ European Universities Alliances
Coordinator: Tomas More University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)
Partners: Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands); University College Northern Denmark (Denmark); Polytechnic University of Beja (Portugal); Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany); Halmstad University (Sweden); Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (Finland); Vilniaus kolegija (Lithuania); Mendel University (Czech Republic).
Project aim: The HEROES Alliance unites 9 universities of applied sciences across the EU under one common objective: to strengthen the resilience of the regions they are located in through digital innovations. 120,000 students and 14,000 staff spread over 22 campuses in mainly non-urban areas will benefit from deep transnational collaboration in education and research, made possible by new funding from the Erasmus+ Programme.
Duration: 2025-01-01 – 2028-12-31
Results: A new joint study offer at bachelor, master and doctoral levels, closely linked to practice, including a challenge-based learning program, a practice-oriented research center and flexible learning opportunities. HEROES Sandbox – an experimental platform for small-scale pilot projects that strengthen resilience, well-being and community across the alliance. Virtual HEROES campus solutions and a common mobility promotion strategy to increase student and staff engagement in international activities. HEROES microcredentials website launched. A common digital study space – Virtual Campus – is being developed, which connects the modules, learning resources, assessment tools and collaboration opportunities offered by partners across the network. VIKO’s visibility in the international space is being increased and it is being given the opportunity to shape European higher education policies. This is a long-term investment in the quality of studies, the professional growth of teachers and the competitiveness of students in the global labor market.
Website: https://heroesuniversity.eu/
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Leadership, Business Innovations
Project name: LAUNCH-INNO-LAB
Project No. 2025-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000351005
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS (BG)
Partners: TRAKIYSKI UNIVERSITET (Bulgaria), CANAKKALE ONSEKIZ MART UNIVERSITESI (Turkey), Vilniaus kolegija (Lithuania)
Project aim: To develop students’ entrepreneurial capabilities, focusing on artificial intelligence and digital tools that are essential for launching and managing startups.
Duration: 2025-11-01 – 2027-09-30
Results: An AI-based capacity building course, digital learning tools for student entrepreneurs and role-playing simulations for creating innovative prototypes, creating learning and training partnerships with private sector organizations using the “Mentoring Café” method, and encouraging students to work in environmentally responsible startups.
Website: Under construction
Contact person: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Project name: INTELLIGENT: INnovative TEaching and LearnIng of GENeraTions Z and Alfa in Higher Education
Project No. 2024-1-LT01-KA220-HED-000256404
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Partners: RISEBA (LV), EESTI ETTEVÕTLUSKÕR GKOOL MAINOR (EE) , ISTITUTO FORMAZIONE OPERATORI AZIENDALI EDUGEP-CONCEPCAO (IT), DESENVOLVIMEN TO EGESTAO DE PROJECTOS DE NATUREZA EDUCACIONAL (PT), SOCIAL E CULTURAL LDA STICHTING AVANS (NL).
Project aim: to implement innovative entrepreneurship teaching and learning practices for generations Z and Alpha students at European HEIs through innovative science-based methodology (that includes principles of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, critical thinking, business simulation game and other) through international cooperation and synergy between HEIs, VET organisations and European business enterprises.
Duration: 2024-10-01 – 2027-06-31
Results: Innovative methodology and tools: A hybrid combination of theoretical and practical methods is being developed, integrating virtual reality (VR), business simulations and artificial intelligence (AI). Technologically advanced entrepreneurship education: A more effective entrepreneurship education system has been created that meets the expectations of a generation growing up in a digital environment. Competence development: Students are provided with the skills needed in a rapidly developing digital world, creativity and critical thinking are encouraged.
Website: https://en.vvf.viko.lt/intelligent/
Contact person: Laima Paraukiene, l.paraukiene@vvf.viko.lt
Project name: Advancing Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship through Postgraduate Education in East Africa
Project No. 101178404-ADVANCE-ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE
Foundation: EACEA/Erasmus+
Coordinator: University of National and World Economy (Bulgaria)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (Lithuania), Universita Degli Studi del Sannio (Italy); Tetra Solutions Ltd. (Bulgaria); Lira University (Uganda); Busitema University (Uganda); Facilitation for Peace and Development (Uganda); Mkwawa University College of Education (Tanzania); Mzumbe University (Tanzania); Small Industries Development Organization (Tanzania)
Project aim: Enchance social innovation and entrepreneurship in Uganda and Tanzania by developing and implementing a new competence-based Post-Graduate Diploma programme in four universities in the partner countries, in cooperation with local stakeholders and based on the methodologies of service-learning and experiential learning.
Duration: 2024-11-01 – 2027-11-31
Results: Development of a competency profile for social entrepreneurs in East Africa. Development, accreditation and implementation of a social innovation and entrepreneurship program. Training of over 79 lecturers and 68 mentors. Admission of at least 165 students to the first edition of the program.
Website: https://advance-sie.eu/
Contact: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Project name: Mainstreaming Inclusive Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education (INNOSOCIAL)
Project No. 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089820
Foundation: PL01 – Foundation for the Development of the Education System/Erasmus+
Coordinator: SPOLECZNA AKADEMIA NAUK (PL)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Tetra Solutions (BG), UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA (IT), Fundacja InCREA (PL).
Project aim: To facilitate mainstreaming of Inclusive Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship education and training in universities’ curricula, thus promoting wider integration of the social dimension in the knowledge triangle practices implemented by higher education institutions.
Duration: 2022-11-01 – 2025-04-30
Results: Set of tools for Inclusive Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship education (II&SE): Toolkit for design & delivery of II&SE education; Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Course ((3 ECTS / 75 hours), including Syllabus and learning materials reflecting on the ideas of teaching “About”, “For” and “Through” innovation and entrepreneurship; Train the Trainer workshops; Collection of “lesson learnt” & “success stories” related to mainstreaming of II&SE education in HEIs’ curricula and based on the implementation of the course.
Website: https://www.innosocial.eu/
Contact: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Sustainability, Climate Change, Circular Economy And Impact On The Region
Project name: Summer schools on environmental protection, sustainability & ecological behavior to support the integration and inclusion of migrants & refugees in the higher education – enhance the university professors competences under the Erasmus+ programme (IntegratEU)
Project No. 2023-1-HR01-KA220-HED-000158143
Foundation: Erasmus+/HR01-Agencija za mobilnost i programe Europske unije
Coordinator: SVEUCILISTE U ZAGREBU (HR)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Uniwersytet Warszawski (PL), Universite Degli Studi di Catania (IT), Pax Rhodopica Foundation (BG), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (UA).
Project aim: to develop an innovative, multidimensional, transversal & interactive approach for enhancing the competences of university academia to conduct through the environmental summer school an educational process on social inclusion & integration of people from vulnerable groups, migrants & refugees (mainly Ukrainian refugees) and to support them to understand & adapt better to the current European context and to apprehend, respect & appreciate the shared European values.
Duration: 2023-12-31 – 2026-06-29
Results: Sukurtas „IntegratEU“ Koncepcinis pagrindas, mokymo paketas, ir integracijos paketas – mokymo medžiaga universiteto dėstytojams, kaip dirbti su migrantais ir pabėgėliais, kaip juos integruoti į švietimo procesą ir išlaikyti jų susidomėjimą bei įsitraukimą.
Website: https://integrateu.eu/
Contact: Daiva Kelpšaitė, d.kelpsaite@ekf.viko.lt
Project name: Internal combustion engine emissions prediction model
Project No. 10-032-P-01-33
Foundation: Research Council of Lithuania
Coordinator: MB „Lirion“
Partner: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: to perform R&D activities that enable the creation (after implementing R&D activities 7-9) and presentation to the market of a model based on artificial intelligence technologies, focused on predicting emissions of internal combustion engines and enabling, after entering input data, to predict emissions of internal combustion engines and energy efficiency parameters.
Trukmė: 2026-02-01 – 2027 04 30
Results: After the project implementation, it is intended to commercialize the application program based on the developed model for predicting emissions from internal combustion engines. The product is also expected to be commercially available as a technology provided through a non-exclusive license.
Contact person: Joana Lapkovskaja, j.lapkovskaja@viko.lt
Pavadinimas: CLIMATE-ENGINE: Empowering HEIs as engines of climate innovation through Climate Innovation Labs, entrepreneurship training, and cross-sector collaboration
Fondas/programa: EIT Climate KIC
Coordinator: Savonia UAS (Finland)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (Lithuania, asociated partner), Estonian Aviation Academy (Estonia), King Danylo University (Ukraine), International Society for Professional Innovation Management (United Kingdom), Kyiv Agrarian University of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (Ukraine), Moldova State University (Moldova).
Project aim: to transform HEIs into engines of place-based climate innovation by launching five new Climate Innovation Laboratories, strengthening entrepreneurship, accelerating innovation-to-market pathways, and embedding long-term institutional change.
Duration: 2025-04-01 – 2027-04-31
Results: More than 1,600 students and staff will be trained in climate innovation and entrepreneurship. 5 Climate Innovation Laboratories will be created or strengthened in higher education institutions as innovation and experimentation hubs. 10 climate innovation projects will be developed in collaboration with more than 100 stakeholders (business, science, policymakers). At least 60 start-ups and scale-ups will receive support in developing or deploying digital climate solutions. Regional climate action roadmaps will be developed, tailored to local challenges and aligned with regional smart specialisation strategies.
Website: https://www.climate-engine.org/
Contact person: Ana Aleknavičienė, a.aleknaviciene@viko.lt
Food, Veterinary And Agrotechnology
Project name: VITAL: Vocational Innovation and Training for Animal Livestock
Project No. 101246679 — VITAL — ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-ALL-INNO
Foundation: EACEA European Education and Culture Executive Agency/ERASMUS-LS
Coordinator: UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Cosvitec (IT), ANASB (IT), Pamukkale University (TR), Turkish Veterinary Gynecology Association (TR), Ankara University (TR), University of León (ES), Zetta Cloud (RO), University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest (RO)), ANCC Capriroma (RO), Business Innovation Council (RO), Chamber of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania (LT), University of Thessaly (GR), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (PT), GalaElass (GR), UNIC – Educational Excellence Corporation (CY), Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CY), ReadLab Brussels (BE), ReadLab – tyrimų ir inovacijų organizacija (GR), EIT Food (BE), ILEX (ES), Associação de Criadores do Maronês (PT), Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários (PT), ANPROGAPOR (ES)
Project aim: To strengthen vocational training by developing innovative, digital and sustainable competences for the livestock sector through a unified European curriculum, cross-sector partnerships and real-world training solutions.
Duration: 2025-12-01 – 2029-11-30
Results: The project focuses on the modernization of competences in the livestock sector and the development of new training models:
1. New European Competence Framework
2. Two new professional profiles are being created: Sustainable Manure Management Technician (EQF 5) and Precision Livestock Farming Expert (EQF 7)
3. New curricula and training materials
4. Digital learning platform
5. Micro-qualifications and digital badges
6. Livestock innovation ecosystem
7. Practical piloting
8. Policy recommendations
Contact person: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Project name: Heart and respiratory rate recovery in dogs after standardized exercise: a pilot study
Project No. P-SV4-26-16
Foundation: Research Council of Lithuania/ Students summer internships
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: To assess the dynamics of recovery of HR and RR in dogs after standardized physical exercise and to determine the recovery indicators applicable in practice and the suitability of the protocol for further studies.
Duration: 2026-07-01 – 2026-08-31
Results: It is planned to obtain clear, measurable results during the summer internship period:
-Standardized protocol (written SP) with clear stages of exercise and measurement.
-Measured: prepared document and its application in practice (implemented ≥X times).
-Data set (e.g., 10–20 dogs, depending on time and availability) with HR and BP time points.
-Measured: completed forms + electronic database; % of missing data.
-Recovery rates: ΔHR and ΔBP within 1/3/5/10 min; % return to resting level; recovery curves.
-Measured: calculated metrics and graphs (HR/RR vs. time).
-Short report/poster presentation with conclusions on the feasibility of the protocol and preliminary trends.
-Measured: prepared document/presentation with tables and graphs.
Contact person: Ernest Kostenko, e.kostenko@atf.viko.lt
Project name: Increasing the productivity and competitiveness of dairy farms through a collaborative model
Project No. 35BV-KK-22-1-04995-PR001
Foundation: Lithuanian Rural Development Programme
Coordinator: The Lithuanian Chamber of Agriculture
Partners: Vytautas Magnus University, Vilniaus kolegija, farmer Elena Tomkienė, farmer Justinas Buivydas, farmer Petras Tamavičius, farmer Tomas Vitkevičius.
Project aim: The project is designed to demonstrate how small and medium-sized dairy farms can collaborate to increase productivity and competitiveness without expanding the size of the farm.
Duration: 2023-03-28 – 2025-06-27
Results: Increased productivity and competitiveness of dairy farms, improved animal health, optimized feeding rations. An innovative collaboration model based on the integration of veterinary, genetics and feeding data was developed and applied in practice.
Contact person: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Project name: Youth Mission Food Educators
Project No. TMV-6
Foundation: European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food
Coordinators: Agrifood DIH Lietuva
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: FoodEducators is an EIT Food programme that provides teachers with fun, creative and interesting activities to engage young people, mainly schoolchildren. Easily accessible, science-based food education materials enhance students’ learning so they can become better informed, conscious consumers of the future.
Duration: 2024-01-01 – 2025-12-31
Results: Significant results have been achieved in Lithuania: more than 100 schools have joined the program, 278 teachers have successfully completed the training and received certificates, and 558 users have registered on the national platform. In total, 14 out of 28 lesson plans have been translated and adapted into Lithuanian, and more than 11,500 students have participated in the program activities, deepening their food literacy competencies through practical activities. Four national-scale activities have also been organized, including career days, forums and study tours.
Website: https://www.foodeducators.eu/
Contact person: Nijolė Zinkevičienė, n.zinkevičiene@viko.lt
Inclusion, Diversity, Citizenship And Innovative Learning Methods
Project name: TransInnovate: Bridging Disciplines for Innovation
Project No. 2025-1-CZ01-KA220-VET-000362920
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Sdružení profesního terciárního vzdělávání, z.s. (CZ)
Partners: SKUPNOST VISJIH STROKOVNIH SOL REPUBLIKE (SI), TAH – Centre for Innovations in Technology, Art and Humanities, z.s. (CZ); Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: Strengthen interdisciplinary education by integrating the fields of technology, arts, humanities and social sciences into higher vocational education (H(VET)) and higher education (HE).
Duration: 2025-10-01 – 2027-09-30
Results: 1. Interdisciplinary Competence Development System: Developed methodology for interdisciplinary training and cooperation, Developed competency guidelines aligned with European qualifications frameworks; Integrating innovation, digital and collaboration competencies.
2. New training modules and assessment tools: at least 10 learning modules; approximately 40 hours of training content; 15 assessment tools and rubrics for assessing learning outcomes
3. Digital learning and collaboration platform: hosting training materials, methodological guidelines and examples of good practices; creating conditions for community collaboration and resource sharing
4. Pilot testing and quality assessment: testing training solutions with potential users; involving experts for content assessment.
Website: https://www.transinnovate-edu.eu/
Contact person: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Project name: eCOLAB 4.0: Innovative, collaborative and interoperable tools for improved higher education curricula on sustainable Industry 4.0 manufacturing.
Project No. 2024-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000247818
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Universidad de Salamanca (Spain)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT) Politechnika Krakowska (PL), Instituto Politecnico de Braganca (PT), Desarrollo de Estrategias Exteriores SA (ES)
Project aim: to enhance the quality and effectiveness of STEAM training in sustainable digital manufacturing by fostering a virtual collaborative environment, connecting university FabLabs into an interoperable network, and developing a joint multidisciplinary BIP pilot.
Duration: 01/12/2024 – 30/09/2027
Results: 1. Innovative teaching tools have been created to develop sustainable “Industry 4.0” production competencies.
2. Modernization of study programs – The project aims to integrate innovative, collaborative and interactive tools into higher education programs. This means that VIKO’s study content becomes more adapted to the needs of sustainable production and Industry 4.0.
3. Participation in the project together with institutions from Spain, Poland, Portugal strengthens VIKO’s international visibility and establishes the college as a reliable partner in the European higher education space. The project results (virtual laboratories, new teaching methods) become available not only to VIKO, but also to other higher education institutions that can apply them in their programs.
4. Creation of digital laboratories – During the project, virtual and digital laboratories are being developed and implemented, which allow students to practically test the latest technologies. This strengthens practical learning and provides the opportunity to work with real industrial tools. Student empowerment -Students acquire practical skills in the field of sustainable production, become familiar with Industry 4.0 technologies (automation, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things). This increases their competitiveness in the labor market.”
The project succeeded in creating modern, digital and interactive learning tools (e-learning modules in the Moodle environment, virtual laboratories, simulators), which allow students to realistically model scenarios of sustainable production processes.
Website: https://ecolab.usal.es/
Contact person: Jolanta Pileckienė, j.pileckiene@tef.viko.lt
Project name: Social Change Through Sustainable Communication in Lifelong Learning in Schools and Society (TASC)
Project No. 101104036
Foundation: Erasmus+ Teacher Academies/EACEA
Coordinator: VIVES University of applied sciences (BE)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), PH Ludwigsburg University of Education (GE), Eekhout Academy (BE), Associacio Meraki Projectes de Valencia (ES), Region de Murcia (ES), Agrupamento de Escolas da Caparica (PT), Scoala Gimnaziala nr. 30 (RO), Universitatea Babes Bolyai (RO), Universitatea De Vest Din Timisoara (RO), Semrin (TR), Baska Bir Okus Mumkun Dernegi (TR).
Project aim: to provide future and current European teachers with the necessary skills to become reflective and agile European teachers capable of preventing, or eliminating violence, discrimination, polarisation, exclusion and bullying.
Duration: 2023-06-01 – 2026-05-31
Results: TASC joint training programme (with a teacher training manual for teacher trainers and teacher toolkit for students of initial teacher training and in-service teachers) on sustainable communication. 3 ECTS microcredentials of blended learning in the TASC joint training programme of cooperation through digital tools. Recommendation report about the benefits of sustainable communication to respect diversity and promote responsibility and cooperation in the European education area.
Website: http://www.eutasc.eu/
Contact person: Aušra Simoniukštytė, a.simoniukstyte@pdf.viko.lt
Project name: Design2Freedom – promoting Person-centered design applied to disability in higher education under Erasmus+ programme
Project No. 2023-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000154427
Foundation: Erasmus+/”ES01 – Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Educación (SEPIE)”
Coordinator: COCEMFE – Spanish Confederation of People with Physical and Organic Disabilities (ES)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Universidade da Coruña (ES), Technical university of Kosice (SK), Creative District (BE)
Project aim: to create a culture of inclusive Person-Centered Design in education, which will allow us to build a more inclusive society.
Duration: 2023-12-01 – 2026-05-31
Results: Experience Map, Educational Toolkit, MOOC – free online 15-hours course addressing topics such as: Social model of disability, Universal accessibility, Design for all, Person-centered design, participatory and inclusive methodologies for teaching and Good Practice Guide.
Website: https://design2freedom.eu/
Contact person: Daiva Kelpšaitė, d.kelpsaite@ekf.viko.lt
Project name: Hybrid Teaching: Empowering Educators for the Future
Project No. 2023-1-LT01-KA220-HED-000156733
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Partners: Europa-Universitat Flensburg (DE), Stichting NHL Stenden Hogeschool (NL), ATEC – Associação de Formação para a Industria (PT)
Project aim: to empower academic staff for flexible hybrid teaching and institutionalize knowledge through a microcertification system.
Duration: 2023-11-01 – 2025-10-31
Results: The partners developed and agreed on a framework defining the structure of the 6 micro-qualifications and a common approach to the micro-qualifications. 6 micro-qualifications have been developed; the content is aligned with the agreed structure.
Website: https://hybridteaching.eu
Contact person: Andrejus Račkovskis, a.rackovskis@viko.lt
Project name: Priorities of the activities of the Lithuanian Language and Culture Center of the Georgian Technical University
Project No. S-291
Foundation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania/cooperation projects between Lithuanian (Baltic) studies centers in foreign countries and Lithuanian research and study institutions
Coordinator: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania
Partners: Prof. Vida Kavaliauskas Lithuanian Culture and Language Center of the Georgian Technical University, Klaipėdos universitetas (LT), Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Projekto tikslas: To strengthen the knowledge of the Lithuanian language, culture and academic environment of students of the Lithuanian Studies Center in Georgia, developing their ties with Lithuania through an educational cultural program in Lithuania and academic activities of teachers of Lithuanian higher education institutions at the Lithuanian Studies Center.
Trukmė: 2025-05-26 – 2025-12-12
Projekto rezultatai: 6 most advanced students of the Lithuanian Studies Center and the head of the center participated in an 8-day educational cultural program in Lithuania, during which they got acquainted with the country’s history, traditions, regions and culture heritage. The participants deepened their knowledge of Lithuanian culture and art, especially the work of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and its significance for Lithuanian culture. The students got acquainted with the Lithuanian higher education system, study opportunities and academic environment by visiting Vilnius University, Vilniaus kolegija, Vytautas Magnus University and Klaipėda University. Lectures, seminars and exercises by teachers of Lithuanian higher education institutions were held at the Lithuanian Studies Centre in Georgia, aimed at increasing the diversity of the Lithuanian language learning process. The students got acquainted with new Lithuanian language teaching methods, developed practical communication skills, and expanded their knowledge of Lithuanian history and contemporary Lithuanian literature.
Contact person: Vaiva Juškienė, v.juskiene@pdf.viko.lt
Health, Care And Wellbeing
Project name: School Mental Health: Development of tools for diagnosis and prevention of mental health issues to improve school wellbeing.
Project No. 2025-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000363560
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Foundation for Historical Heritage (ES)
Partners: The Idea Factory (CY), S.C. PREDICT CSD CONSULTING S.R.L. (RO), NORTH Consulting (IS), Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: Promote the emotional well-being and mental health of students aged 12-18 in the EU formal education system, especially those in vulnerable situations.
Duration: 2025-10-01 – 2027-10-31
Results: A study consisting of a national surveys on the mental health, emotional well-being, social factors, school environment, prevalence of bullying and support systems of students aged 12-18, results of a survey of students aged 16-18 and insights from focus groups with students (aged 12-15); interviews with education and mental health experts. A course has been developed for education and youth guidance professionals; a digital platform has been created for professionals, teachers, families and young people with resources for mental health prevention, intervention and support, strengthening the use of digital tools in education; and an information campaign on mental health in educational settings is also being carried out.
Website: under construction
Contact person: Marius Ignatonis, m.ignatonis@viko.lt
Construction, Transport, Engineering
| Sustainable and safe railway transport in Poland and Lithuania (SUSRAT) |
| Discover the Know-How of Construction Professionals (Learn Deep) |
Project name: Sustainable and safe railway transport in Poland and Lithuania (SUSRAT)
Project No. 2024-1-PL01-KA210-VET-000257299
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Stowarzyszenie Instytut Ekonomii Srodowiska i Transportu w Legnicy (PL)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: to increase knowledge and practical skills in the fields of rail traffic management, safety and environmental innovation, as well as to disseminate information on pro-environmental actions in rail transport in Poland and Lithuania.
Duration: 2024-10-01 –2026-09-30
Results: 1. A training program and methodological materials in English have been prepared. The theoretical part of the training covers the following topics:
– recognition and determination of differences in railway traffic in Poland and Lithuania, taking into account its organization and safety;
– ecological innovations and environmentally friendly activities in railway transport.
The practical part of the training is dedicated to simulating railway traffic in various topographical, meteorological, emergency conditions on Polish/Lithuanian railway sections.
2. One-week internship in Poland for 8 students of the VIKO Vocational Training Department.
Contact person: Julius Gaidys, j.gaidys@pm.viko.lt
Project name: Discover the Know-How of Construction Professionals (Learn Deep)
Project No. 2023-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000150804
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: Eskisehir Technical University (TR)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (TR), Technical University of Warsaw (PL), Polish Association of Construction Managers (PL), Celik Construction (TR), TAV Tepe Akfen Investment Construction and Operations Co. (TR)
Project aim: to create a distance learning platform to enable civil engineering students, graduates and established engineers across Europe to share best practices and professional knowledge, to assess the challenges of new technologies and Industry 4.0, to learn and develop their professional competences, and to obtain certificates.
Duration: 2023-12-31 – 2025-12-30
Results: http://www.civilengknowhow.com
Results: An online learning platform has been created for civil engineering students, graduates and practitioners; a curriculum has been developed that links vocational training with the construction sector’s labour market needs; the training content examines new technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions in construction. A training handbook has been created for students and vocational training institutions.
Website: http://www.civilengknowhow.com
Contact person: Airida Tylienė, a.tyliene@stf.viko.lt
Digitalization, Information Technology
| SIMOnS: Students Improvement and Monitoring of ONline Skills |
| Smart use of digital technologies in tourism – the guidebook for VET Learners |
Project name: SIMOnS: Students Improvement and Monitoring of ONline Skills
Project No. 2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000160187
Foundation: Erasmus+
Coordinator: University of Maia (PT)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), University of Eastern Finland (FI), University of Patras (GR), Universita degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli (IT)
Project aim: to support and develop the digital literacy of higher education students by providing an attractive and innovative mobile learning and assessment tool.
Duration: 2023-12-01 – 2026-02-01
Results: 1. A model for assessing and monitoring digital skills has been developed. 1.1. A methodology has been developed that allows identifying and assessing students’ digital competences in the following areas: information management, communication, content creation, security and problem solving. 1.2. The developed model is adapted to students of different study fields and can be applied in an international context. 1.3. The scientific article “Pileckienė, J.; Višnevskienė, K.; Šustickienė, B. Development of digital skills in education according to the Digcom 2.2. model: a review of research” was prepared and published. Technology and Arts 2024. No. 15, DB00093 Index Copernicus, ISSN:8/6783. Lithuanian Academic Institutions Science/Art Publications (eLABa PDB), MMS ID: 9914095524108451, Record ID: 215167163.
2. An interactive learning platform “SIMOnS App” was developed. An online learning environment was created, students can perform self-assessment of skills, view educational videos (some of them with subtitles), perform practical tasks and tests.
The design of the environment is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring convenient use.
3. Mobile app testing was implemented.
Website: https://www.simonsproject.eu
Contact person: Jolanta Pileckienė, j.pileckiene@tef.viko.lt
Project name: Smart use of digital technologies in tourism – the guidebook for VET Learners
Project No. NPAD-2025/10312
Foundation: Nordplus
Coordinator: Riga Management College (LV)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: During the preparatory visit, the idea of the upcoming joint Nordplus project “Advanced Use of Digital Technologies in Tourism – A Guide for Students of Vocational Education Institutions”, partnership opportunities and further steps in the project development will be discussed.
Duration: 2025-05-01 – 2025-10-31
Results: During the preparatory visit, the issues, objectives, expected results and possible target groups of the future project were discussed, as well as possible roles of partners, project management, budget planning and implementation directions. The visit ended with an agreement between both institutions to prepare and submit an application for the Nordplus programme for the period 2025-2026.
Website: https://en.vvf.viko.lt/visit-of-riga-management-college-representatives-at-the-faculty-of-business-management;
https://college.lv/en/visit-of-riga-management-college-representatives-at-the-faculty-of-business-management
Contact person: Laima Paraukienė, l.paraukiene@vvf.viko.lt
Art, Design And Culture
| Vilnius Creators: 25 Student Projects to Promote Cultural Activities |
| Building a Sustainable Future through the Arts (SUFA) |
Project name: Vilnius Creators: 25 Student Projects to Promote Cultural Activities
Project No. FL-7
Foundation: The State Studies Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija Student Representative Office, Vilnius Service Business Vocational Training Center, Vilnius County Adomas Mickevičius Public Library.
Project aim: To promote the activity and involvement of Vilniaus kolegija/Higher Education Institution students in the cultural life of Vilnius City, to strengthen inter-faculty cooperation between Vilniaus kolegija students, cooperation in the Didlaukio academic campus and cooperation with cultural organisations in Vilnius City.
Duration: 2025-06-01- 2025-11-28
Results: Formation of student teams, selection of project topics; theoretical and practical project management training and individual consultations for teams on project management issues; photography basics training for students; visual solutions training with the Canva program for students; student visits to the laboratories of Vilniaus kolegija and Vilnius Service Business Vocational Training Center; participation of 25 student teams in various cultural events in Vilnius; final project event, where a student concert will be held, project results will be presented, and a student brainstorming session about the cultural activities of Vilnius will be held; qualitative students opinions research; preparation of publicity and visual materials; exhibitions of student photographs and visual solutions.
Contact person: Laima Paraukienė, l.paraukiene@vvf.viko.lt
Project name: Building a Sustainable Future through the Arts (SUFA)
Project No. NPHE-2024/10379
Foundation: Nordplus
Coordinator: The Royal College of Music in Stockholm (SE)
Partners: Vilniaus kolegija (LT), Stockholm University of the Arts (SE), The National Danish Academy of Music (DK), Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EE), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT), Latvian Academy of Culture (LV).
Project aim: To exchange practices among higher education institutions in the Nordic/Baltic region on the integration of sustainable development topics in their curricula and to create a platform for the dissemination of such experiences. The project aims to foster networking and to develop/improve curricula to reflect the relevance of sustainable development topics.
Duration: 2023-09-01 – 2026-05-30
Results: The status and areas for improvement of the integration of sustainable development topics into study programmes were assessed, examples of good practice were identified, and the need for sustainable development topics was identified based on student survey data.
Contact person: Andrius Juškys, a.juskys@mdf.viko.lt
EU Funds Support
Project name: Increasing efficiency of Vilniaus kolegija activities – synergy between engineering studies, science and art
Project No. 10-019-P-0003
Foundation: The Recovery and Resilience Facility/Next Generation EU
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: Ensure effective provision of studies in response to market needs.
Duration: 2024-11-26 – 2025-12-31
Results: The implementation of the project will optimize the infrastructure of Vilniaus kolegija, consolidate study programs, optimize and integrate the main administrative and scientific and study service functions and processes. After the implementation of the project, it is planned to establish ArtSpace and TechSpace.
ArtSpace will consist of: Audio-visual Arts Studio and Performing Arts Platform. These hubs will provide students and the Vilniaus Kolegija community with a unique opportunity to develop creative projects, learn and collaborate using modern equipment.
TechSpace will consist of Mechatronics and Smart Mechanical Systems and Prototype Development and Technical Determination Using ICT.
These hubs will have modern and professional equipment that will allow students to work in conditions that are maximally close to real work environments that they will encounter after completing engineering studies and finding employment, engaged in the design, tuning, production of electronic equipment, etc. The project also includes training for employees to work with the information systems used by Vilniaus kolegija and a new Villnaius kolegija quality manual will be prepared.
The project is funded from the Economic Recovery and Resilience Measure. The project has been allocated 4810960.00 EUR.
Contact person: Andriejus Sadauskis, a.sadauskis@viko.lt
Project name: Teacher training infrastructure with a pilot school, applying universal design principles
Project No. 10-071-P-0001
Foundation: 2021-2027 European Union funds and the state budget of the Republic of Lithuania
Coordinator: Kauno technologijos universitetas (LT)
Partners: Lietuvos sporto universitetas (LT), Mykolo Romerio universitetas (LT), Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: Strengthening the quality and innovativeness of the education system by creating a teacher training infrastructure equipped with modern laboratories and technological equipment, integrating doctoral studies in education, and a pilot school adapted for testing learning innovations, training student support specialists, and developing competencies.
Duration: 2025-10-31 – 2029-08-31
Contact person: Vaiva Juškienė v.juskiene@pdf.viko.lt
Project name: Strengthening the competences of innovation and technology transfer centers
Project No. 10-031-P-0001
Foundation: The Ministry of Education, Science and Sports of the Republic of Lithuania is the manager of the 2022–2030 development program.
Coordinator: Research Council of Lithuania
Partners: 12 research and study institutions
Project aim: Strengthen innovation ecosystems in science centers
Duration 2025-12-19 – 2028-12-31
Contact person: Andriejus Sadauskis, a.sadauskis@viko.lt
Project name: Continue: come, improve, contribute! (Tęsk: ateik, tobulėk, prisidėk!)
Project No. 10-045-P-0001
Foundation: European Social Fund Agency
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija (LT)
Project aim: Strengthen the education system by providing the necessary competences to pedagogical workers and attracting teachers to schools in an alternative way.
Duration: 2023-06-11 – 2027-09-01
Results: Organization of module studies for no more than 116 teachers. Organization of formal primary education pedagogy studies for no more than 18 people who work in institutions providing Lithuanian-language education.
Website: https://www.nsa.smsm.lt/projektai/ugdymo-projektai/projektas-tesk-ateik-tobulek-prisidek/
Contact person: Rima Aleknavičiūtė-Stasiulė, r.aleknaviciute-stasiule@pdf.viko.lt
Mobility
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2025-1-LT01-KA171-HED-000341424
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries.
Trukmė: 2025-01-08 – 202- 07- 31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2023-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000134861
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP.
Duration: 2023-01-06 – 2025-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2022-1-LT01-KA171-HED-000079776
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries.
Duration:: 2022-01-08 – 2025- 07- 31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2023-1-LT01-KA171-HED-000134948
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries.
Duration: 2023-01-08 – 2026- 07- 31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2024-1-LT01-KA171-HED-000235320
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries.
Duration: 2024-01-08 – 2027-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2025-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000329136
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP
Duration: 2025-01-06 – 2027-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2025-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000329136
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP
Duration: 2025-01-06 – 2027- 07- 31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2023-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000138679
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP
Duration: 2023-01-06 – 2025-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2025-LT-NAC-084
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education staff
Duration: 2025-01-01 – 2025-11-24
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2024-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000208016
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP
Duration: 2024-06-01 – 2026-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Project name: Erasmus+ mobility project
Project No. 2024-1-LT01-KA131-HED-000219075
Foundation: Erasmus+/The Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Coordinator: Vilniaus kolegija
Project aim: Mobility of higher education students and staff in Programme countries, BIP
Duration: 2024-06-01 – 2026-07-31
Contact person: Jolanta Preidienė, j.preidiene@viko.lt
Projects 2024 – 2014
Vilniaus kolegija/University of Applied Sciences projects