On October 28, fourth-year students from the Julius Janonis Gymnasium in Šiauliai visited the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy (VU ŠA), where they attended a lecture by Associate Professor Laura Dargenytė-Kacilevičienė, a faculty member of the Economics and Investment Studies Program, titled “The Significance and Calculation of GDP Indicators: Practical Exercises.”

On October 14–15, the 8th hybrid European PBS Network Research Symposium and the 3rd International Conference on the Positive Behavior Support and Intervention System (PEPIS) took place in Vilnius. These events were organized by the Lithuanian Center for Inclusion in Education, in collaboration with the Šiauliai Academy of Vilnius University and the PBS-Europe Network.

On October 22, students from Class 1a of the Julius Janonis Gymnasium in Šiauliai visited the Šiauliai Academy of Vilnius University, accompanied by their homeroom teacher, I. Adomavičienė, and career counselor A. Abukaitienė.

On October 14–15, the academic meeting “Climate meets life: exploring the living atmosphere” hosted at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy brought together Master’s degree students from the Institute of Regional Development and the Institute of Geosciences. Over the two-day event, students from the “Natural Systems Management” and “Climate System Studies” study programmes explored the interactions between climate and the living environment—not only in the auditorium, but also in the laboratory and the Botanical Garden.

On October 13, students from the Software Engineering program at Vilnius University’s Šiauliai Academy visited the smart manufacturing company “ROL Lithuania,” where they had the opportunity to gain a closer look at modern robotic manufacturing processes, technological solutions, and their application in industry.

Is democracy eroding? How can states and societies remain resilient in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, technological change and growing security threats? What role does the state play today in fostering public trust, inclusion and the ability to adapt to change? These questions were at the heart of discussions at the 19th International Interdisciplinary Jonas Pranas Aleksa Scientific Conference, held on 9 October 2026 at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy.

The Šiauliai Academy of Vilnius University systematically organizes lectures by business practitioners and experts, which give students the opportunity to better understand real-world business experiences, emerging challenges, and the impact of technological transformation on the job market. Such meetings help students better navigate the professional environment and make more informed choices regarding their field of study and specialization.

September 21–22, 2026 Professor Ingrida Šaulienė and Associate Professor Laura Šukienė, researchers at Vilnius University’s Šiauliai Academy, participated in the international “AutoPollen” meeting held in Reykjavík, Iceland, which brought together representatives from various European research and academic institutions. “AutoPollen” is a program of EUMETNET, the European network of meteorological services, designed to develop automated monitoring of pollen and microscopic fungal spores, harmonize monitoring methods, and improve the use of collected data.

While learning Lithuanian at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, fourth-year Software Engineering student Anthony Morha noticed that there were no efficient and convenient learning tools for English speakers who wanted to learn to speak Lithuanian.

On September 17–19 in Vilnius, the 5th Lithuanian Geographers’ Congress, “Development of Resilient Cities and Regions,” held at the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, brought together Lithuanian and international researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers to discuss the resilience of cities and regions to climate, environmental, and societal changes. A total of 76 presentations by Lithuanian and international scientists and practitioners were delivered.

On September 18, an alumni gathering was held at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy.

International students also began the new academic year at the academy. This year, students from 15 different countries joined the community. They were welcomed and wished success in their studies by Assoc. professor Regina Karvelienė, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy.

On September 10, the 15th scientific and practical conference titled “Economics and Business: Regional Challenges and Opportunities 2026” was held at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy.

On September 8, a delegation from the University of Nebraska at Omaha visited the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy. During the visit, the guests met with the academy’s administration.

August 31–September 4, 2026, the Institute of Education at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy hosted doctoral students Milana Ospanova, Aleksandra Dudzik, and Maria Franelak from the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków (Poland).

On September 1, Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy officially kicked off the new academic year.

On August 28, a community meeting was held at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy. Ahead of the start of the new academic year, the academy’s director, professor Renata Bilbokaitė, brought all colleagues together in one place.