Ingrida Zelionkaitė has defended her thesis entitled "Exploring the Relationships between Hormonal Contraceptives and Emotional Functioning: a Psychophysiological Approach" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biophysics.

Vilnius University (VU) has solemnly concluded another academic year. During the traditional Finis anni academici ceremony held at VU’s St. Johns’ Church, distinguished members of the academic community were honored, awards were presented for outstanding scientific achievements, and symbolic memory diplomas were ceremonially bestowed upon members of the VU community who were persecuted and expelled during totalitarian regimes. A moment of silence was held to commemorate VU students, staff, and seniors who passed away during the academic year.

The EMBO Young Scientists’ Forum (EYSF) brings together young scientists (doctoral and postdoctoral) to engage with colleagues from across the continent and share their findings and interests with its interdisciplinary audience. It also features networking and presentations from renowned research leaders in the life sciences, who gather each year in a different European city represented in EMBO’s vast network.

On June 26, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) welcomed the President of Sorbonne University (France), one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world – Prof. Nathalie Drach-Temam – along with a delegation of experts representing various fields, including politics, economics, literature, computer science, and myology.

Enrika Celitan has defended her thesis entitled "Evaluation of the properties and delivery potential of Saccharomyces cerevisiae L-BC-1 virus-derived nanoparticles" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

On June 19th, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) welcomed a delegation led by Ms. Marina Zanchi, Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). She was accompanied by her colleagues and representatives from the Research Council of Lithuania.

Murat Hüseyin Unsal has defended his thesis entitled "Dust Pollution as an Indicator of Indoor Environment Quality" for the degree of Doctor of Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

On the afternoon of June 18, St. Johns' Church became a place where science, excitement, and pride came together – Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) held a solemn graduation ceremony for its bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates.

On June 10, 2025, the first Lithuania–Japan Science Forum titled Innovation in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Advanced Technologies took place at Waseda University in Tokyo. The event brought together more than 100 researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives from both countries. It marked a significant milestone in a decade of scientific collaboration between Lithuania and Japan.

Dalia Smalakytė has defended her thesis entitled "Insights into type III CRISPR-Cas immunity: mechanisms of Csm6 deactivation and a comprehensive characterization of the Lon-SAVED effector" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

Algirdas Noreika has defended his thesis entitled "Structural and functional studies of adsorption complex of the Klebsiella infecting bacteriophage RaK2" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

On June 2^nd, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (LSC) welcomed a delegation from Igbinedion University, Nigeria.

Agnė Petrošiūtė has defended her thesis entitled "Carbonic anhydrase IX and CCL2-CCR2 axis inhibition evaluation in solid tumors using in vitro cellular and in vivo mouse models" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.