Projects 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