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Scientific research is a long and meticulous process where human error can be costly and even compromise the intended results. That’s why researchers are constantly seeking ways to involve robots in their work. A recent breakthrough in this area has come from scientists at Vilnius University’s (VU) Faculty of Physics. Together with colleagues from Catalonia, they have demonstrated that highly complex light conversion studies can successfully be carried out by automated systems. Their achievement was even featured on the cover of the prestigious journal “ACS Central Science”.

The University of Minho invites Arqus Early-Stage Researchers to its Summer School this July. The Arqus Summer School on Research Leadership and Career Development for Early-Stage Researchers will take place from 7 to 9 July 2025. The event is organised by the University of Minho as part of the Arqus Innovation Fund.

The following week, on 13-16 May, the largest gathering of young scientists in the Baltic states will take place at the National Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology in Vilnius - the 68th International Conference for Students of Physics and Natural Sciences "Open Readings".

The Sustainability Ambassadors Network – a programme by the Vilnius University (VU) Students’ Representation – together with the Arqus Green Mobility Days initiative, is organising Breathe In, Green Out, a sustainability festival taking place on 14 May. Now in its third year, the event has become a well-established tradition that brings together a community passionate about sustainability and responsible living.

Scientists from the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy at Vilnius University (VU) Faculty of Physics, in collaboration with colleagues from the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences, are conducting an international study to explore the evolution of life-essential chemical elements in the cosmos. The astrophysics team is studying the abundance of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in stars within the Milky Way galaxy. The researchers hope to uncover the stellar and Galactic evolutionary processes that influence the distribution of these elements.

The Arqus Café is celebrating its 10th edition! To mark this anniversary, the Arqus Alliance is hosting a special edition of the language café on Europe Day to celebrate the language and cultural diversity of the Arqus community. The event will occur online on 9 May 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 (via Google Meet). You can register here by filling out the registration form.

The Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy of Vilnius University Faculty of Physics (VU FP ITPA), the Centre for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC) and the Quantum Technology Association "Quantum Lithuania" invite you to an open interdisciplinary workshop on quantum physics, technologies and their applications.

On April 30, a delegation from National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) visited the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University.

Researchers from the Laser Research Centre (LRC) at the Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University (VU), in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), have published an article in the prestigious journal “Light: Advanced Manufacturing”.

The Arqus Alliance launches a self-funded call to fund research collaborations between Arqus academics and early-career researchers. The Arqus Research Initiative aims to support the initiation of long-term collaborative research activities among the partners of the Arqus Alliance. The self-funded call is open to all academic disciplines and has a strong focus on the engagement of early-career researchers. The application deadline is 23 May 2025.

Scientists from the Laser Research Center (LRC) at the Faculty of Physics of Vilnius University (VU) together with an international team of experts, have developed a unique parametric light generator – a source of laser radiation. Their research has been published in the prestigious journal ‘APL Photonics’.

Vilnius University invites researchers with a strong track record to jointly apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025! Join our dynamic research community, boost your career, and benefit from one of Europe’s most prestigious fellowships.

The asteroid "Sarbievius" is named after Motiejus Kazimieras Sarbievius (1595-1640), a professor at Vilnius University (VU) and a poet of the Baroque period. The asteroid was discovered by Dr Kazimieras Černis, a researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University, at the Molėtai Astronomical Observatory.

Along with world-renowned experts, scientists from the Laser Research Center (LRC) at the Faculty of Physics of Vilnius University (VU) have prepared a comprehensive guide to advanced laser-based 3D printing technology. This fundamental research by the group led by Prof. Mangirdas Malinauskas has been published in the prestigious journal ‘Nature Reviews Methods Primers’ and highlights the leadership of Lithuanian scientists in high-tech fields. 

Scientists from the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) collaboration at the particle-physics laboratory at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have made a significant discovery that expands our current understanding of matter and antimatter in the universe. This breakthrough was first presented on 24 March at the ‘59th Rencontres de Moriond 2025’ scientific conference in Italy.

Ministry of Education, Science and Sport invites the most talented students of Lithuanian higher education institutions to apply for Nominal Scholarships of the Presidents of the Republic of Lithuania Republic of Lithuania Aleksandras Stulginskis (mathematics, informatics, and physical sciences study fields group) and Jonas Žemaitis (engineering sciences study fields and technology sciences study fields group).

"The weekend was filled with clear skies, heartwarming excitement, and unique opportunities to experience the science of astronomy up close, exploring the fascinating universe," say researchers from the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy at the VU Faculty of Physics, who spent the weekend visiting observatories in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Researchers from the Faculty of Physics and the Life Sciences Center of Vilnius University (VU), with co-authors from Harvard University, the University of Toronto, National Cancer Institute and "Light Conversion" developed a method which can improve the diagnostics of cancer and other diseases. A novel multidisciplinary study published in "Scientific Reports", a "Nature Publishing Group" journal, describes how to quickly and accurately analyze the structure of collagen in tissue.

Vilnius University physicist Dr. Laurynas Dagys with a team of international scientists has introduced a new practical solution that could advance the fields where magnetic resonance is applied today. They investigate and employ a technique called hyperpolarization which considerably enhances sensitivity of conventional methods. Published in the prestigious scientific journal Science Advances, this study eases the way to more efficient disease diagnostics and smaller, cheaper, and more accessible devices.

Vilnius University (VU) invites the community to the inauguration ceremony of its 87th Rector, Professor Rimvydas Petrauskas, on April 1 at 15:00 at St. John’s Church.