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VIKO meets UCN
2024-12-17On December 10-11, the team of Vilniaus kolegija (VIKO), consisting of leaders in the fields of studies, research, development, projects, and internationalization, visited University College of Northern Denmark (UCN). The meetings among colleagues fostered not only a deeper understanding of each other’s strategies, activities, and potential paths for strengthening collaboration but also provided a valuable […]
Changes in European Higher Education and the Introduction of Innovations in the Field of Study Quality Discussed at VIKO
2024-10-24On October 21-22, a meeting of the Core Group of the Quality Assurance Community of Practice of the European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE) took place at Vilniaus Kolegija/Higher Education Institution (VIKO). The Quality Assurance Group brought together staff from European higher education institutions, policymakers, and experts interested in quality assurance. The activities […]
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING WEEK AT VILNIAUS KOLEGIJA / HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (VIKO)
2024-03-19The beginning of spring at VIKO is marked every year by the International Teaching Week, which took place from 4-8 March this year. This is the 16th edition of such type of event, that brought together as many as 48 lecturers from higher education institutions and companies from 16 countries around the world. Continuing its […]
VIKO Lecturer D.Karlaitė Elected Ambassador of the Climate Pact
2024-01-24The General Directorate of European Climate Policy of the European Commission has elected Dalia Karlaitė, a lecturer at the Faculty of Business Management, as the ambassador of the Climate Pact for a one-year term. The European Climate Pact is an initiative by the European Commission, a movement of united people working towards a common goal, […]
Lecturer of Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution: Climate Change is an Important Concern for Higher Education Institutions in Lithuania
2023-12-27The EU aims to become a climate-neutral by 2050. To successfully achieve this ambitious goal, there is a need for the commitment of all society. The key questions are: how will we tackle environmental issues, and what are the responsibilities that educational institutions should take on? Dalia Karlaitė, a lecturer at the Faculty of Business […]
Empowering Students with Disabilities: Certificates Conferred Following Specialized Training
2023-11-10From November 6th to 8th, 2023, the ERASMUS+ project “Educational Empowerment and Social Inclusion of Students with Disabilities through Digital Solutions and Assistive Technologies (EESI-DIGI)” hosted an impactful training program. This three-day event, held at the Faculty of Economics of Vilnius College of Economics, saw the participation of students with disabilities and educators from five […]
A New Library Services Platform Being Installed in the Library of Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution
2023-11-09More than 40 country’s education and research institutions are beginning to implement a new generation library services platform, consisting of the Alma and Primo VE library products from the international company “Ex Libris,” announced Vilnius University (VU). “The new library services platform will provide the Lithuanian academic community with new opportunities on a national scale […]
Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution Strengthens Cooperation with the Municipality of Šalčininkai District
2023-10-25Leaders of Vilniaus Kolegija visited the Šalčininkai District Municipality and discussed opportunities of expanded collaboration not only in the field of youth studies but also in jointly implemented social projects, applied research, and outsourced project activities that would ensure benefits not only in specialist training but also have an impact on the region’s development. The […]
Introducing Digital Tools for Enhancing the Employability of Individuals with Disabilities
2023-10-06On September 26, the Faculty of Economics of VIKO has hosted the second partner meeting of ERASMUS+ project titled “Promoting Employment for People with Disabilities by Enhancing Their Digital Skills and Competences to Support Remote Working Schemes (DigitAbility)”. The project involves researchers from the Faculties of Economics, Electronics and Informatics, and Pedagogy. The project aims […]
Vilniaus kolegija has been accepted into the European higher education consortium HEROES
2023-10-05Vilniaus kolegija has been accepted into the European higher education consortium HEROES (Higher Education Roaming Opportunities and Engagement for Society), which is preparing an application for the European Commission’s invitation to create European University Alliances. The consortium consists of 9 universities of applied sciences in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Czech […]
Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution Became Member Of CoARA Coalition (eng. Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment)
2023-10-04Vilniaus Kolegija has joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) and the agreement. This agreement establishes a common direction for changes in the evaluation practices of scientific research, researchers, and organizations conducting scientific research, with the main goal of maximizing the quality and impact of scientific research. The agreement outlines the principles, commitments, and […]
The project “VAKEN SUSTAINED”
2023-09-20The Faculty of Business Management of Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution has successfully implemented international symposium for the project “VAKEN SUSTAINED”, financed by the Nordplus program on 11-13 September, 2023. The participants from Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Director for Science and Partnerships of Vilniaus kolegija […]