Polish Epigenetics Experts Visit Vilnius University LSC
On November 7, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) welcomed distinguished guests from Poland.
As International Biology Olympiad Approaches: Members of IBO Steering Committee Visit Lithuania
From November 4 to 9, members of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO, https://www.ibo-info.org) Steering Committee are visiting Lithuania. The visit marks a significant milestone in the preparations for the 2026 International Biology Olympiad, which will take place in Vilnius from July 12 to 19, 2026 (https://www.ibo2026.lt).
UAE Ambassador Visits VU LSC to Explore Opportunities for Incoming Students
On November 5, Noora Mohammed Abdulhamid Juma, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Lithuania, visited the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC).
VU LSC Doctoral Students – Among Best Young Scientists in Lithuania
Doctoral students from Vilnius University’s Life Sciences Center (VU LSC), Solveiga Samulėnaitė and Kotryna Jakuba, were among the ten finalists selected from nearly thirty participants in the national young scientists’ competition, Researchers’ Grand Prix 2025. Both received the highest recognition – first and second place. During the event, participants had only a few minutes to present their research in a way that would be engaging and understandable to a broad audience.
Photo Exhibition “Nature’s Values Through the Eyes of a Forester”
At the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, the State Forest Enterprise presents the exhibition “Nature’s Values Through the Eyes of a Forester”, inviting visitors to discover Lithuania’s forests through the lens of foresters.
VU LSC Students Win Gold at International iGEM Competition
From October 28 to 31, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) student team, Vilnius-Lithuania iGEM 2025, won a gold medal at the international synthetic biology competition iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition) held in Paris.
An employee engagement survey has started at the LSC
We want to understand how our colleagues feel in their daily work, and which aspects of the environment and leadership practices encourage engagement, collaboration, and job satisfaction.
Marijus Plečkaitis Defended His Dissertation
Marijus Plečkaitis has defended his thesis entitled "Nanomaterials for Bimodal Imaging" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biophysics.
Collaboration for studies and research between Utrecht and Vilnius Universities
On October 23rd, a delegation from Utrecht University visited the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) to explore opportunities for collaboration in research and studies.
Evaluation of the Biochemistry Study Programme at Vilnius University
On 24 October 2025, an external evaluation of the Biochemistry study field will take place at Vilnius University.
VU LSC is creating an international-level Gene Technologies Center: new opportunities for business and researchers
At Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC), a new Competence Center is being established – one of the most ambitious recent research infrastructure projects in Lithuania. Its goal is to create a Gene Technologies Center that will open new opportunities for both scientists and businesses.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Delegation Visits VU LSC to Strengthen Collaboration
On October 16, a delegation from Thermo Fisher Scientific visited the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) to explore new opportunities for scientific collaboration.
Strengthening Taiwan–Lithuania Scientific Collaboration: Visit of Prof. Shun-Fen Tzeng
On October 14th, Prof. Shun-Fen Tzeng, Executive Director of the Science and Technology Division at the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania and Distinguished Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, visited the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC).
Violeta Stakelienė Defended Her Dissertation
Violeta Stakelienė a defended her thesis entitled "Characteristics of Festuca Gigantea (L.) Vill.: Phylogenetic Origin and Relationships with Endophytes" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biology.