Invitation to the conference „Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2022“
Dear Colleagues,
We kindly invite you to participate in the International Scientific Conference “Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2022” on the 14th of October 2022 at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.
The conference brings together scientists interested in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering and technology, environmental engineering, biochemistry, and biotechnology. The goal of CCT-2022 is to present new research, achievements, techniques, and their applications. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to meet face to face and share scientific knowledge, gain new experiences, and establish relations for future collaboration.
PhD students and young researchers are invited to take the opportunity to present their research results in an oral presentation format. Awards will be presented to speakers of the best oral presentations.
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Please, feel free to disseminate this message to your colleagues.
We look forward to meeting You in Kaunas.
International Scientific Conference THE VITAL NATURE SIGN Dedicated to the Centennial of Lithuanian University
International Scientific Conference THE VITAL NATURE SIGN Dedicated to the Centennial of Lithuanian University
16th International Scientific Conference THE VITAL NATURE SIGN was organized on-line on May 12-13, 2022, by Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania), Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, and Nordic Separation Science Society. The Conference is organized annually and provides an opportunity to present the most recent scientific results to colleagues and guests of the Conference for no conference fee. It is a nice opportunity to create new contacts and to find partners for the future collaboration projects. There is no need to think about poster printing – only e-posters (5 min flash-presentation) are presented during the conference. This tradition was started already 6 years ago and it is gladly supported by the scientific community, since it helps solving poster – related technical, environmental, logistics and many other problems.
This year Conference was devoted to the Centennial of Lithuanian University. On February 16, 1922, the University of Lithuania was established in Kaunas, from which three contemporary higher education institutions, nzmely Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian Health University have grown up. Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania, which was the temporary capital of Lithuania in 1919–1939, was the city where first and the only Lithuanian higher education institution at that time was established. In 1922, after reorganizing the Higher Courses in Kaunas, the University of Lithuania was founded. In this occasion author of this article and Head of the Conference forwarded the greetings word from the Rector of Vytautas Magnus University, patron of the Conference Juozas Augutis, who pointed out the importance of the establishment of Lithuanian University for scientific development, social, cultural advancement of Lithuanian society and its role in education. Diversity of scientific directions at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Vytautas Magnus University was reviewed in the Faculty Dean’s Saulius Mickevičius greeting speech to the participants.
The distinguished feature of the Conference series The Vital Nature Sign from the beginning is its multi-disciplinarity, as it covers natural, life and technology sciences. Many interdisciplinary project results are reported in the Conference. Organizers notice, that often very involving, interesting discussions of such reports develop during the Conference. Organizers treat the Conference as an important education tool for students and early phase scientists as well, these are the main reasons why they do voluntary work organizing the Conference.
Many interesting presentations were reported in the Conference. Twenty-four oral presentations and forty-three flash presentations of the e-posters were presented during the conference. Academician E. Bartkienė and Prof. G. Juodeikienė research groups with foreign partners reported about emerging technologies, development of new products and assessment of their quality n food sciences. Ecotoxicity and genotoxicity assays based on the plants development and application was presented by prof. M. Zacchini and his research group from Rome CNR, Italy. Nickel toxicity was discussed by Dr. S. Terpilowska from Poland. Dr. E. Donati with coauthors from Italy presented interesting research results on edible wild plants. Dr. M. Ligor with coauthors from Prof. B. Buszewski research group at Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland reported on methodological developments of determination of neonicotinoids in honey. Some more presentations om methodological developments and analysis of different matrices were reported by Prof. B. Buszewski’s research group. Application of highly ordered π-electron materials and contactless conductivity detection for analysis of bioactive compounds was presented by author of this article with the research group and colleagues from three research institutions from Japan lead by Prof. H. Ihara and Prof. M. Takafuji. Cold plasma treatment effect on morphometric and biochemical parameters of the plant was discussed by Dr. R. Žūkienė and her research group. Researchers from Laboratory of Molecular Neurooncology, Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences presented results obtained on TSP-1 in glioma patients blood serum and tumor tissues. Scientists from Czech Republic with colleagues from Lithuania presented research on fluorescently labelled auxins and elucidation of their biological activity.
Variety of the Flash presentations induced active discussions, raised numerous questions, and attracted a lot of attention of the audience.
Concluding, the organizers noticed broad scope of the topics reported and discussed. Prof. M. Zacchini noticed usefulness of such interdisciplinary conference and opened possibilities for further cooperation. Prof. A. Vegvari from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, pointed out the growth of the conference in sense of the importance and relevance of the topics presented.
For the participants an opportunity to publish Conference proceedings in scientific journals „Chemija“, „Lithuanian Journal of Physics“, „Biologija“, „Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry“ and „Environmental Research, Engineering and Management“ is provided.
The abstract book of the Conference and more information can be found at: http://vns.microsep.org/
Academician Audrius Maruška,
Chairman of the Conference
International Congress “CoHappiness. Rewilding & Rethinking”
We kindly invite you to participate in the International Congress ,CoHappiness. Rewilding & Rethinking’, which will take place on 1-3 June this year in various locations in Kaunas:
1 June – VIU Botanical Garden (Ž. E. Žilibero g. 4),
2 June – Kaunas Water Supply Company (UAB Kauno vandenys”) (Marvelės g. 199A) and WHU Agriculture Academy (Building IV, Universiteto g. 8A)
3 June – Kaunas Fortress Park workshop (Kauno tvirtoves parko dirbtuves) (Lakūnų, pl. 63B),
Full program: https://wwwwdult/en/international-congress-cohappiness-rewilding-rethinking/
Baltic Summer University course: Methods in Molecular Genetics
This course is a comprehensive overview of key techniques in molecular biology mostly related to DNA analysis. The course covers the techniques of DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR and restriction digestion; data analysis using computer software. Upon completion of this course, the trainee would be able to extract genomic DNA/RNA from animal cells, perform agarose gel electrophoresis to analyse the DNA profile; amplify specific fragments of DNA using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique; perform restriction digestion experiments and visualise data obtained. School consists of lectures, practical exercises in laboratories, data analysis and case studies seminars.
Topics:
- basic genetics knowledge
- DNA extraction
- gel electrophoresis
- polymerase chain reaction
- restriction digestion
- data visualisation and interpretation
More information about the course.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Nominal Scholarship Competition 2022-2023
“Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics” UAB in cooperation with Vytautas Magnus University invites 1-year masters students from VDU Faculty of Natural Sciences to prepare Master final thesis at the Company.
Favorite students selected to prepare Master final thesis at the Company will receive Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics nominal scholarship of 1.800 Eur per single academic year. VDU students who prepare the final thesis at the Company for two academic years and if study results do not worsen, are entitled for a second-year scholarship, therefore total scholarship would amount to 3.600 Eur. This nominal scholarship does not impact students’ chances to receive other scholarships from the State, “Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics” or other.
Applicants’ Bachelor final thesis (or exams) and Main study field subjects weighted average grades must be no less than 8 to qualify for the Scholarship competition.
First year Master students must submit applications for the competition by July 31, 2022
Students must submit following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Motivational letter, also indicating preferred Research groups;
- Copy of Bachelor studies diploma and its supplement;
- Copy of Secondary school graduation diploma;
- Copy of other achievements, such as scientific and/or social activities (e.g. participations in scientific competitions, tournaments and other);
- Recommendation from VDU Faculty or Employer would be additional benefit.
Applications should be submitted via VDU AIS address dek@gmf.vdu.lt titled “Thermo Fisher Scientific nominal scholarship”.
Questions regarding this competition should be addressed to “Thermo Fisher Scientific” representative – Edvin Stankevič, edvin.stankevic@thermofisher.com,or VDU representative – Migle Razgunaite migle.razgunaite@vdu.lt.
“THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC BALTICS” NOMINAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2022-2023″
Interested about AI in healthcare?
We are happy to announce that in 2022 HelloAI, the most comprehensive education programme about AI in healthcare is available with 2 special pro-bono courses:
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for students, young researchers, junior professionals and youngling entrepreneurs who want to have a strong understanding of AI technology in healthcare.
The course offers more than 15 hours of video education sessions and up to 240 hours of individual learning materials and a live session for interactions. Upon the successful completion of the course, a certificate of equivalence of 7.5 ECTS credits can be requested.
The program features full scholarship opportunities for 350 applicants from the RIS regions, based on citizenship and motivation letter.
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for senior professionals, researchers and experienced entrepreneurs who need insights into the clinical utilization of AI, and global scale-up to excel in their projects and improve the outcomes for their patients.
The program features full scholarship opportunities for 100 senior professionals from the RIS regions, based on citizenship and motivation letter.
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Invitation to the international conference “The vital nature sign”
CREST – Creative Repurposing of Educational Spaces for Innovative Student-centred Environments
The Erasmus+ KA2 project CREST – Creative Repurposing of Educational Spaces for Innovative Student-centred Environments has been approved. Vytautas Magnus University is one of the partners of this project, run by the University in Ljubliana.
Project idea
Re-purposing of the public buildings and spaces is becoming increasingly important task in various public institutions (municipalities, higher education institutions, national governments, etc.).
The aim of the project is to address the challenges of HE institutions in the processes of re-purposing of educational buildings and spaces. Their main challenge addressed through the project is the lack of professional expertise when it comes to creating and sustaining learning environments that support student centered learning and implement principles of learning ergonomics.
The activities will include the mapping of existing practices models of repurposing educational buildings and spaces, creation of a model for HE institutions on how to implement re-purposing that is adapted to the contemporary needs and their piloting in the partner countries and finally dissemination and advocacy.
The project will be implemented in 2020-2022 by 6 partners from 5 countries: Slovenia (University of Ljubljana), Lithuania (Vytautas Magnus University, MB HOMO EMINENS), Croatia (Culture Hub), Poland (UBC) and Belgium (Out of the Box International)
More information: Saulius Mickevičius, Saulius.Mickevicius@vdu.lt
Marko Majce, Marko.Majce@fdv.uni-lj.si
We invite you to the virtual Thermo Fisher Scientific Science Day!
On 10th of November the traditional Thermo Fisher Scientific Science Day event will take place. This year, we invite you to meet virtually – you will hear the latest reports from researchers from a virtual audience and, what is very important, we will have the opportunity to communicate, ask questions and share ideas. Also, everyone interested will be able to hear about career opportunities Thermo Fisher Scientific offers.
Registration
Program
Some of events will be only in Lithuanian, so follow the program timeline!
For students interested in environmental protection – an inclusive practice
International consortium TWIN-PEAKS and Vytautas Magnus University Energy Security Research Center are organizing two month pratice (October-November) during which you will have the opportunity to gain experience in working with experts in this field. Participants will work on an authentic task (theme and methodology of which will have to be coordinated with organizers beforehand), which can be done both individually and in groups. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to develop competences in the application of methodology as well as data collection and analysis, or to undertake a unique experiment or even test yourself in the role of influencer. We will celebrate the end of the internship by announcing achievements and aiming for changes in the final event. During the internship, a business trip to one of the Lithuanian hot-spots (for example, a cogeneration power plant or a waste sorting center) will be organized. Participants who have completed an internship will be awarded a participant certificate issued on behalf of the international consortium TWIN- PEAKS (see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/951308).
The aim of the internship is to promote the student’s involvement in the implementation of the EU Green Deal policy by including problem-solving modules and teaching to form colaborative alliances among representatives of science, business and civil society.
Application are expected until September 25th.
If you wish to participate or need more detailed information, please contact
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