Live Arqus Language Cafés are launching at Vilnius University (VU), inviting students and staff from across the Arqus European University Alliance to practise their foreign language skills in a relaxed and informal setting.
During a visit to Vilnius University (VU) on 20 October, Prof. Costas Fountas, President of the Council of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), emphasised that cooperation with CERN has an enormously positive impact on the development of both science and technology.
At a meeting with VU Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas, VU researchers, and students, the President of the CERN Council discussed cooperation between Lithuania and CERN, research conducted at VU, and the involvement of students and young talent in CERN activities.
From 8 to 9 October, the 5th Baltic Biophysics Conference brought together more than 140 scientists from 16 countries in Vilnius to present the latest research in biophysics and discuss advances in the field. The conference focused on molecular and plant biophysics, nanotechnology, biomedical physics, cancer research, advanced microscopy and imaging technologies, and electroporation. The conference was organised by the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC), in partnership with the Faculty of Physics and the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology.
Sometimes a single extra methyl group can significantly change the properties of a drug molecule. It can boost its biological activity, slow its breakdown in the body or reduce unwanted side effects. Attaching this small chemical group to a complex molecule, however, is far from simple. Young researchers at Vilnius University (VU) aim to develop a method that would make this possible using visible light.
On November 5 at 15:00 at the Great Physics Auditorium, Faculty of Physics, Saulėtekio ave. 9, Dr. habil. Veronika Schaffenroth will give a public lecture.
Dr Kazimieras Černis, a researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University (VU), has named seven Trojan asteroids in honour of Lithuanian Olympians – Danas Pozniakas, Šarūnas Marčiulionis, Rūta Meilutytė, Mykolas Alekna, Daina Gudzinevičiūtė, Austra Skujytė and Romualdas Ubartas.
From October 8 to 10, Vilnius University (VU) hosted the General Assembly of the GENERA Network, a European collaboration of universities and research institutions dedicated to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in physics and other STEM disciplines. Bringing together the international community, the event provided a platform for discussing current challenges and sharing best practices.
On 20 October at 9:00 in 114 aud., Vilnius University Business School, Sauletekis av. 22, Vilnius, Prof. Costas Fountas will give a public lecture "State of the Art Technology at CERN and its Role in the EU Industry".
Originally from Mumbai, Dr Barkha Yakub Bale became interested in astronomy as a child. Her career brought her to Lithuania, where she explored the chemical composition of stars at Vilnius University (VU). In May 2026, she defended her Doctoral dissertation in the physical sciences, ‘Abundances of Chemical Elements in Magnetically Active Stars’.
During their visit to Lithuania, Dr Ursula Bassler, Director for Stakeholder Relations and Prof. Christoph Schäfer, Head of Relations with Associate Member States, met with researchers from VU. Their discussions focused on Lithuania's collaboration with CERN and the University's ongoing research activities, followed by visits to several laboratories.
On 13 October, Dr Kazimieras Černis, an astronomer and astrophysicist at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University (VU), was awarded the Medal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland for his scientific achievements and contributions to promoting patriotism.
On 13 September, Vilnius University (VU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Lithuania (RRT). The agreement aims to establish a long-term partnership between higher education and the public sector.
Dr Arnoldas Deltuva, Distinguished Professor Gediminas Juzeliūnas, Prof. Gediminas Gaigalas, Dr Hamid Reza Hamedi and Prof. Mangirdas Malinauskas have been included in Stanford University’s prestigious ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list, which recognises leading researchers across various scientific disciplines.
The Arqus Plurilingual and Intercultural Hub continues to expand its opportunities and resources for language learning, plurilingualism and intercultural development across the Alliance. Two new dedicated spaces are now available on the Arqus website, bringing together structured learning opportunities and resources that support lifelong language and intercultural learning.
Vilnius University (VU) invites school students and everyone interested in pursuing higher education to take part in its traditional 'Student for a Day' event, taking place on 12–16 October. Participants will have a unique opportunity to explore study programmes, discover the university’s facilities and community, and enjoy new experiences.
Four students from the Faculty of Physics have been awarded scholarships named in honour of the Presidents of the Republic of Lithuania in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and active involvement in research and community activities. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and share the insights of our young colleagues.
Physicist Dr Remigijus (Remis) Gaska has spent more than 30 years working in the semiconductor field in the United States. Having lived in as many as five states, worked at universities and founded and grown businesses there, he not only looks back fondly on Vilnius University (VU) but also maintains close ties with it.
On 14 October, a workshop on scholarly communication will take place at the National Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology (Saulėtekio Ave. 3).
On October 12 at 10:00 in room B128, Saulėtekio ave. 3.
Speaker: Prof. Chia-Yen Huang (Department of Photonics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)
'European universities don’t hand out honorary doctorates left and right. If you’ve been given one, it means you’ve really accomplished something,' smiles Prof. Saulius Juodkazis, the newest honorary doctor of Vilnius University (VU).
On October 6, at a ceremonial session of the VU Senate held in St. John’s Church, the university awarded honorary doctorates to several distinguished scholars, including Prof. Juodkazis. His impressive career spans multiple countries and even continents. After a decade in Japan, the physicist has spent the past 17 years leading a nanotechnology center in Australia. He says that, despite the distance, he has never lost touch with Lithuania and its scientific community. The scientist continues to collaborate actively with the Laser Research Center at the VU Faculty of Physics.
