The Research Council of Lithuania has confirmed funding for Vilnius Business College’s research project AURA – Auditable Rubric-Based Student Assessment in Higher Education using Vertical AI. The project will be implemented under the third call for proposals of the targeted program “Information Technologies for the Development of Science and the Knowledge Society.”

AURA represents a significant milestone in the scientific development of Vilnius Business College and an important achievement for the entire college sector. The funding from the Research Council of Lithuania under this call confirms that colleges can actively participate in high-level scientific research, develop innovative technological solutions, and contribute to the development of science and the knowledge society in Lithuania. It is particularly important that the field of artificial intelligence research and application is opening up more opportunities for the college sector, whose strengths lie in identifying practical problems, conducting applied research, and maintaining a direct connection to the learning process, organizations, and the needs of society.

The AURA project focuses on one of the most relevant contemporary areas of artificial intelligence research – the creation of reliable, explainable, and auditable artificial intelligence solutions. During the project, methods and technological solutions will be developed to enable artificial intelligence systems to assist in assessing student progress according to clear, auditable, and pedagogically sound evaluation criteria.

Gabija Skučaitė, director of the Vilnius Business College, emphasizes that artificial intelligence is one of the most important areas of technological and academic transformation today, but the general application of AI alone is no longer sufficient. The ability to create vertical artificial intelligence solutions tailored to specific fields, specific problems, and the real needs of institutions is becoming increasingly important. The AURA project is specifically focused on such a vertical application of AI—the processes of assessing the progress of higher education students, which require not only technological precision but also transparency, validity, and accountability.

Although the project is designed for higher education assessment processes, its results will have broader implications for research into reliable artificial intelligence, the development of human-AI interaction, and decision-making systems that require clarity, explainability, and auditability.

AURA also represents a logical continuation of Vilnius Business College’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence. In recent years, the College has been systematically strengthening its AI competencies in academic programs, technological solutions, and international partnerships. This project marks the next stage – active engagement in research and innovation, the results of which can contribute to the development of advanced artificial intelligence solutions in Lithuania and within the international academic community.

The scientific leader of the project’s international team is Professor Dr. Jari Kaivo-oja, Research Director at the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of Turku. He is one of Finland’s most renowned researchers in the fields of futures studies and innovation, with many years of experience in European Union research programs and international research and innovation projects. During the project, Prof. J. Kaivo-oja will contribute to the development of the project’s international impact strategy, the dissemination of results, the innovation implementation model, and the creation of a collaboration ecosystem.

The AURA project strengthens the scientific potential of Vilnius Business College and, at the same time, demonstrates the broader potential of the college sector to actively participate in the development of science-based artificial intelligence solutions designed to address real-world challenges in higher education, the quality of studies, and the assessment of student progress.

Dear International Students,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Vilnius Business College Graduation Ceremony.

Event Information:

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Venue: St. Catherine’s Church, Vilniaus St. 30, Vilnius
• Time: 3:00 PM

This is your special day, and we are delighted to celebrate it together with you.

Vilnius Business College is now accepting applications for lecturer positions for the academic year 2026/2027. We invite motivated, responsible, and academically dedicated professionals who are eager to contribute to the education of the younger generation and the training of future specialists.

We are looking for full-time and part-time lecturers in the following fields:

• Business and management (management, entrepreneurship, innovation management, business development, startup management, fundamentals, and analysis of economics);
• Marketing (market research, digital marketing, brand development and management, consumer behaviour);
• Informatics (programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobile application development, multimedia technologies).

Candidate Requirements:

• A university-level higher education degree (Master’s degree) in the relevant field;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the subject area (for lecturer positions);
• A doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience (for associate professor positions);
• Ability to prepare and teach courses in Lithuanian and/or English; the minimum level of English language required is B2;
• At least 3 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution or significant pedagogical/didactic experience related to the development of course content, teaching, the organization of the student learning process, or the application of didactic approaches;
• Experience in academic or applied scientific activities is considered an advantage.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join an open, progressive, and growing academic community;
• A performance-based incentive system for achievements in academic and research activities;
• The chance to implement your own methodological and educational initiatives;
• Participation in international internships, Erasmus+ mobility programs, and joint projects with the business and academic sectors;
• A flexible work schedule, a collegial work environment, and institutional support for professional development;
• A modern working environment in the centre of Vilnius.

Salary:

• The offered full-time salary starts from EUR 3000 gross (before taxes);
• Lecturers benefit from a transparent academic workload system and opportunities for additional income through projects or extra activities.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Motivation letter;
• Copies of higher education diplomas;
• Other documents supporting their experience or competencies.
• The personal data provided by the applicants will be processed for the purposes of organising and conducting the selection process and will be stored only as long as necessary to ensure its proper implementation.

The personal data provided by the applicants will be processed for the purposes of organising and conducting the selection process and will be stored only as long as necessary to ensure its proper implementation.

The application deadline is 15 June 2025.

Please send your application documents by email to: info@kolegija.lt

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps of the selection process.

Get ready to celebrate diversity, creativity and culture! The ISA Cultural Event is here – bringing together traditions, performances, food and stories from around the world. Join for an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance and global vibes. Don’t miss your chance to connect, explore and celebrate cultures beyond borders! Kindly look in VVK WhatsApp group and participate in your country’s cultural group.

When? 7th May

When? 4:00 pm

Where? Vytenio g. 9

We are pleased to inform you that the application deadline for Erasmus Study Mobility and Internship Mobility for the fall semester of the 2026/27 academic year has been extended until 15 April. We invite first- and second-year students to actively submit their applications.

We would like to remind you that selected students receive funding from the Erasmus+ programme, so don’t miss this great opportunity to participate, broaden your horizons, and grow as a professional.

Application for Erasmus+ Internship Mobility: click here
Application for Erasmus+ Study Mobility: click here

On Wednesday, March 25, a career continuity event “I’m graduating from college – what’s next?” took place at Vilnius Business College, aimed at students considering further study opportunities in higher education institutions.

Academic journey as an intellectual investment in oneself

The event was opened by the director of Vilnius Business College, Gabija Skučaitė, who presented a talk on what it truly means to continue studies in higher education.
According to the director, the academic journey should not be perceived merely as a stage before work – it is a continuous form of personal growth, exploration, and investment in oneself. The director noted that today studies are often evaluated based on external returns: whether they quickly lead to a profession, provide visible recognition, or pay off immediately. However, studies also build internal capital – the ability to think more deeply, discipline, reflection, and a more mature relationship with oneself and the world. The director presented levels of education as steps of growth: bachelor’s studies provide the foundations of knowledge and the beginning of independence, master’s studies encourage deeper analysis and a stronger academic self-awareness, while doctoral studies, the highest level, are associated with the creation of new knowledge and intellectual responsibility. An important idea of the presentation is that a diploma is a visible result, but long-term value manifests through a culture of thinking, argumentation skills, internal discipline, and personal maturity. The presentation concluded with an inspiring quote from the President of Harvard University, Alan M. Garber: “Seeking truth is a journey without end” – investing in an academic journey means investing in one’s maturity, freedom of thought, and the ability to shape oneself.

Higher education system in Lithuania

Regina Kilinskaitė and Samson Toye Abiodun introduced students to the higher education system in Lithuania – from bachelor’s to doctoral studies. The speakers подробно presented three main study levels: bachelor’s studies provide first-level higher education, master’s studies allow specialization in a chosen field, and doctoral studies are intended for those pursuing an academic career and wishing to contribute to the creation of new knowledge. Admission requirements, study funding opportunities, and transfer procedures from colleges to universities were also discussed, allowing college graduates to continue their studies at a university with certain credit recognition.

Master’s study opportunities at Kazimieras Simonavičius University
The event continued with guests from Kazimieras Simonavičius University – Prof. Dr. Lidija Kraujalienė and Sandra Aksenavičiūtė, who presented master’s study opportunities at this university.
The speakers introduced the university’s master’s study programs, their content, and career prospects after graduation. Kazimieras Simonavičius University currently offers four study programs in English: Aviation Management, Organizational Innovation and Management, Fashion Management and Strategic Communication Studies. The duration of full-time master’s studies is 1.5 years and studies can also be chosen in a remote format. More information about their study programs can be found on the website ksu.lt. Graduates of Vilnius Business College will be granted special tuition fee discounts.

The event provided students with a valuable opportunity not only to learn about further study paths but also to personally speak with study consultants, ask relevant questions, and make a well-considered decision about their academic future.

In response to societal changes and as it enters a new stage of development, Vilnius Business College  presents its 2025–2030 strategy. This strategy is not merely a document, but a collective agreement on the direction to pursue over the next five years. During the development of the strategy, a conscious effort was made to ensure that it would not become just a planning text. Significant attention was devoted to discussions about what kind of institution we want to be in five years, what value we will create for students, partners, and society, and what principles will guide our decision-making. The academic community and administration were actively involved in the process, discussing directions in studies, applied research, internationalization, and organizational sustainability. It was important for the College to agree not only on goals, but also on the principles that will guide daily operations.

Director Gabija Skučaitė says, that “for us as an institution, a strategy is not merely a formal document that contains visions and goals. Of course, that is important, but what matters most is the implementation of the strategy and collective cohesion, because only then does the strategy become a way of daily action. A strategy is important to an organization insofar as it provides energy, momentum, and direction, as it accumulates collective efforts and transforms them into consistent movement toward a common goal.”

This approach became the core of the entire strategy. It is built on three interrelated dimensions – quality, sustainability, and digitalization – understood not as separate initiatives, but as shared principles of action that must be reflected in studies, applied research activities, and management decisions alike.

Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Quality, Regina Kilinskaitė, emphasizes the unifying significance of the strategy: “A strategy for an institution is not only a planning document, but also a guideline that unites the community and provides direction for daily decisions. Strategic focus helps in making decisions, planning activities, and evaluating results so that all actions lead toward a common vision – to create an innovative, open, sustainable, and internationally recognized higher education institution.”

From an academic perspective, the strategy clearly defines its direction – to strengthen a student-centered learning environment and to more closely integrate applied research with practical experience. However, as R. Kilinskaitė notes, what is most important is the integrality of this direction: “Our strategy clearly states that our strength lies in the ability to connect people and knowledge. We speak about an ecosystem in which studies, applied research, and business are not separate worlds, but operate together.” According to her, the value of the strategy lies in the very process of its creation: “It is very important to us that the strategy does not become merely a formal planning document; therefore, it was born from discussions and co-creation.”

From a long-term development perspective, the strategy also defines a clearer position for the College within the Lithuanian and international higher education landscape. Deputy Director for Strategy and Development, Jūratė Balčiūnaitė, highlights the practical aspect of the strategy: “The new VBC strategy obliges us to work in a modern way: to rely on data, continuously improve quality, and more boldly implement digital solutions. The strategy opens a path toward international visibility and recognition within the European Higher Education Area by creating an open, co-creation-based ecosystem of studies–applied research–business, where impact is measured by real results. For daily work, the strategy is important because it establishes a common language for decision-making and priorities: it is clear what we consider quality, how we measure progress, and how sustainability and digitalization become practical standards rather than slogans.”

The importance of the strategy for daily work is reflected in clearer priorities, more consistent decisions, and shared responsibility for results. When direction is collectively agreed upon, it helps unite different initiatives and move forward together.

As the Director concludes: “The future aspiration of Vilnius Business College is to live the advanced principles of the strategy in everyday practice: to be an international, open, forward-moving, bold, and intellectually vibrant institution that makes an impact both on individual personal growth and on society at large.”

Vilnius Business College (VBC) invites motivated and high-performing students to apply for the Junior Research Hub, a structured programme designed to involve students in institutional and national-level research and project activities, and to strengthen VBC’s research capacity and visibility.

Places and duration

• Places: 3 students will be selected.
• Duration: 1 academic year (two semesters).
• Membership may be renewed based on performance evaluation and available resources.

What the Hub offers

• Hands-on participation in empirical research and project work under academic supervision;
• Development of research, data, writing, and science communication skills;
• Opportunity to contribute to VBC research outputs (reports, conference submissions, articles), in line with academic integrity;
• Certificate of participation upon successful completion.

Performance-based opportunities

Based on the student’s performance during the programme, there may be:

• A part-time employment option (fixed-term employment linked to research or project activities, subject to institutional needs and available funding);
• Tuition fee reimbursement aligned with the VBC Scholarship Programme (the Scholarship Programme call will be announced later in February 2026).

Important: Hub selection, employment offers, and tuition fee reimbursement decisions are separate processes. Students may apply for the Scholarship Programme in addition to participating in the Hub.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Active VBC student status during the programme period;
• Good academic standing (no academic debts; minimum GPA/average grade threshold defined by VBC);
• Strong motivation to engage in research and related project activities;
• Ability to dedicate time alongside regular coursework;
• Sufficient proficiency in English and/or other relevant languages (depending on tasks).

Additional advantages include prior research experience, participation in conferences, familiarity with data collection or analysis, and skills in communication or science marketing.

Main activities (examples)

• Supporting survey and interview-based research (questionnaire preparation, data collection, transcription/anonymisation);
• Basic quantitative/qualitative data processing and preparation of analytical notes;
• Assisting with scientific texts (reports, abstracts, sections of articles) under supervision;
• Tracking calls for papers, conferences and journals and maintaining a simple database;
• Contributing to science communication (short research news texts, visuals/infographics).

Application package

Applicants must submit:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Motivation Letter;

Research Writing Sample (e.g., course paper, research essay, draft article, or similar academic text authored by the applicant);

Transcript of records.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview.

How to apply

Submit your application package:

Deadline: 2026-03-04

Submission method: Email to naujienos@vvk.lt

Subject line: “Junior Research Hub application – Name Surname”

Selection

Selection is conducted through an open competitive process by a Commission appointed by VBC. Candidates are ranked based on academic performance, motivation, research potential, and submitted materials. The final selection is approved by the Director’s order.

VBC students are invited to submit applications to participate in the VBC Student Incentive Competition.

Students who meet the criteria specified in the VBC Student Incentive and Scholarship Award Procedure Descriptionare eligible to apply for one of the following discounts on tuition fees for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year:

• 50% (fifty percent) discount on tuition fees;
• 30% (thirty percent) discount on tuition fees;
• 20% (twenty percent) discount on tuition fees.

Requirements for students participating in the VBC Student Incentive Competition

Students who meet all the mandatory academic criteria and some of the additional activity criteria specified in Chapter II of the VBC Student Incentive and Scholarship Award Procedure Description are eligible to participate in the VBC Student Incentive Competition:

1. Mandatory requirements (applicable to all students without exception):

• have no academic debts and have fulfilled all study programme requirements on time;
• have a grade point average of at least 8.5 for the fall semester of 2025-2026 academic year.

Students who do not meet at least one of the mandatory criteria are not eligible to participate in the competition, regardless of their other achievements.

2. Additional evaluation criteria (criteria must be met in different groups of criteria, i.e., they must not be repeated in the same group of criteria):

• Academic and applied research achievements;
• Institutional representation and strengthening the College’s reputation;
• Leadership and community spirit;
• Social and voluntary activities.

Students must submit a clear and reasoned description of their activities and documentary evidence confirming compliance with at least two or more of the specified groups of criteria (e.g., certificates, recommendations, publications, or other confirmations).

Students must provide evidence of compliance with the criteria for the last two semesters: for the spring semester of 2024-2025 academic year (period from February, 2025 – to August 31, 2025) and the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year (period from September 1, 2025 – to January 31, 2026).

Please fill out the application form to participate in the competition here: Application form

Application deadline: by 26 February 2026.

We are happy to welcome you to the beginning of your studies and invite you to your first day at college on February 2nd at 10:00 AM at Saltoniškų g. 2.

During this first meeting, you will be introduced to the college, meet the team, and receive important information about your first days and studies ahead. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the environment, ask questions, and start your journey feeling more confident and prepared.

We are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our academic community.
See you soon!