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During the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) that took place from 6 to 15 August in Cape Town, South Africa, Gražina Tautvaišienė, a renowned Lithuanian astronomer, Head of Molėtai Astronomical Observatory, and Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy of Vilnius University (VU), was elected Vice-President of this esteemed organisation.

Europe's “Laser School”: Lithuania, a semiconductor technology powerhouse, is more than just a semiconductor producer. More than 60 laser companies compete for 2.7 million population in a small country... Lithuania is a leader in ultrashort pulse lasers.

Starting this autumn, a new elective course on Antenna engineering will be offered to Master's students in Electronics and Telecommunications Technology.

On 6 July, on the Statehood Day, President Gitanas Nausėda awarded nearly 80 Lithuanian and foreign citizens with state orders and medals.

Vilnius University (VU) has risen by more than 30 positions in the new QS University Ranking. VU now ranks 439th and remains the clear leader in Lithuania. This year's rankings include an unprecedented number of higher education institutions – more than 5,000 – all over the world.

With the end of the academic year approaching, Vilnius University (VU) graduates are invited to wear symbolic VU student caps instead of gowns. This will not only highlight the uniqueness of the VU community but also emphasise the University’s authenticity, traditions, and values.

Arqus Cultural Community Network, initiated by the Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre in April 2023, has had an active and meaningful season of building connections and establishing foundations for future creative projects.

Today, we come together to honor a significant event - the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. February 11th marks a pivotal moment in our global calendar, a day where we shine a bright light on the remarkable contributions and achievements of women and girls in the field of science.

On November 25-30, astrophysicists Juan Carlos Suárez Yanes (group leader), Antonio García Hernández, Sebastià Barceló Forteza and Giovanni Mirouh from the Group of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis at the University of Granada visited Lithuania. The University of Granada (Universidad de Granada) is one of the ten ARQUS European University Alliance members, along with Vilnius University.

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Gajdosik, Lecturer at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, who has been named the best lecturer for 2023.

On 15 November, as the world celebrates Philanthropy Day, the family of Dr Algirdas Juozapavičius, a student and colleague of Prof. Algis Petras Piskarskas (1942-2022), has donated EUR 100,000 to the named Prof. Piskarskas Endowment Sub-Fund, established earlier this year at the Vilnius University Foundation, the returns of which will be allocated for the named scholarships to laser physics talents.

The 67th International Conference for Students of Physics and Natural Sciences ‘Open Readings 2024’ invites its potential presenters to register!

From July 3rd to 5th, nearly 100 quantum physics researchers from around the world will gather in Vilnius. They are attending the international conference Humboldt Kolleg "Synthetic Quantum Matter," organized by the Physics Faculty of Vilnius University in collaboration with the Lithuanian Physical Society. The scientists will share the latest information on synthetic quantum systems, including ultracold atoms, photonic and condensed matter systems.

4 July, 17.00. Dr Sara García Alonso, an astronaut and cancer medicine researcher from Spain, will visit Vilnius University Science Communication and Information Centre (Saulėtekio al. 5). She will give a public lecture on "Human spaceflights in the 21st century".

Congratulations to the Lithuanian team of students who won a gold medal, two silver medals, a bronze medal and a letter of commendation at the 7th European Physics Olympiad in Hanover, Germany, 16-20 June 2023!

21 June, St. On June 25, 2023 graduates were awarded their Bachelor's and Master's diplomas at St. John's Church. During the celebration, the graduates were greeted by the Vice-Rector of Vilnius University, Professor Edita Sužiedėlienė, the Dean of Vilnius University Faculty of Physics, Aidas Matijošius, and the guest of honour, the Chairman of the Board of the Ekspla Private Limited Liability Company, one of the largest companies of the Lithuanian Laser Association, Dr. Kęstutis Jasiūnas, and the graduate Mantas Auruškevičius.

20 June 2023 The Presidium of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (LAS), on the basis of the proposals of the expert commissions of the scientific divisions of the LAS for Young Scientists' Fellowships, has awarded 15 fellowships to the best young scientists in the fields of humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, biomedical sciences, technology and agriculture.

The first phase of admission to the Master's programme at Vilnius University will continue until 28 June, 10:00 AM.

Light Conversion, a major ultrafast laser technology company, together with the family of late academician Prof. Algis Petras Piskarskas (1942-2022), has made a donation of EUR 200,000 to the Vilnius University Foundation. At the request of the patrons, the donation has created a restricted endowment sub-fund in the name of Prof. Piskarskas, the returns of which will be allocated for the named scholarships to laser physics talents.