Vilnius University

Once home to astronomers studying the universe, today a place where new #ideas come to life. The Vilnius University #Observatory of Ideas has a story worth discovering – and autumn gives it an extra touch of charm.

Can NAD really slow #ageing? A study by Vilnius University researchers and partners involving over 1,000 people found that blood NAD levels do not decline with age in healthy adults – and even rise in women. What does this mean for supplements? Discover: bit.ly/3UzhVD8

Today, Vilnius University and Vilnius City Municipality are hosting a conference marking the centenary of President Valdas Adamkus, dedicated to his political and diplomatic legacy and his contribution to Lithuania’s development.

If #autumn had a favourite place, we think Vilnius University would be a strong contender. Here’s a little look at our campus in its autumn colours.

Their achievements made history. Now their names are written in the stars. Seven Lithuanian Olympians have had Trojan #asteroids named after them by VU astronomer Dr Kazimieras Černis: bit.ly/4yUiwOt

Today, Vilnius University welcomed new signatories to the Magna Charta Universitatum – a shared commitment to academic freedom, university autonomy and responsibility to society. Lithuania hosted the anniversary celebrations for the first time.

Help future international #students discover VU! Become a Vilnius University Student Ambassador, share your experience and gain practical communication and marketing skills. Apply: bit.ly/join-vu-ambassadors

Today, at a #solemn meeting of the VU Senate in the Church of St Johns, Prof. Saulius Juodkazis and Dr Remigijus Gaska received #honorary doctorates, while brothers Augustinas, Kristijonas and Dominykas Vizbaras were awarded the title of Patron: bit.ly/3Vky937

Registration for Student for a Day is now open! From 12–16 October, experience #student life at VU, join real lectures and explore study opportunities across Vilnius, Kaunas and Šiauliai. Find out more and register: bit.ly/46nbxBd

Vilnius University has received the 2026 @EDUstudentops Reputation Barometer #Award, recognising VU among the ‘Outstanding Institutions: Rated by Students 2026’ for its positive reputation in #student discussions across online platforms: bit.ly/4rLeuWd

VU #alumni back at VU, back together, and still knowing how to have a good time. See you next year!

“Infrastructure provides an opportunity, but to turn it into reality, first we need people,” says @CERN LHCb representative Tim Gershon. At #LHCb Week Vilnius – held in Lithuania for the first time – experts discussed LitAI, skills development and Lithuania’s #AI potential.

VU Professor Virginijus Šikšnys has received one of Japan’s highest state honours – the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon – for advancing academic exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Lithuania: bit.ly/3Tpu6BP

For the first time in Lithuania, Vilnius University will host CERN’s #LHCb Week on 14–18 September, bringing together hundreds of #scientists and engineers working on one of the world’s leading particle physics experiments: bit.ly/4AdpHTg

VU #alumni return to the University on 19 September for the VU Alumni Festival – with faculty meet-ups, discussions, tours, a quiz and Biplan live. At 7.00 pm, join alumni worldwide in singing "Gaudeamus igitur". REGISTRATION: bit.ly/4xjEOrw

Europe’s future, security and the choices ahead. During her visit to VU, @kajakallas met with Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas and joined students for an open discussion on Ukraine, security and Europe’s #geopolitical future: bit.ly/4gRKwdU

Four early-career #researchers have won this year’s VU Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition, supporting #international research experience and the next stage of their academic careers at #VU. This year’s budget: €85,000: bit.ly/46OgVNG

This is how a new chapter begins. A little glimpse of RENOVATIO STUDIORUM – full of energy, #tradition and the #VU community together again.

A new #academic year begins at Vilnius University. From raising the VU flag to filling the streets of Vilnius together – RENOVATIO STUDIORUM brought our community back for one of its most cherished #traditions. Welcome back. And #welcome to everyone joining us for the first time.