The 16th International Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies (FM&NT) conference
We invite you to join us at the 16th International Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies (FM&NT) conference, which will take place on June 15–18, 2026, in Riga, Latvia.
The event will bring together researchers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advances in functional materials and nanotechnologies. The conference will be held from June 15 to 18, 2026, at the House of Science of the University of Latvia.
Winter session of the Young Chemists' School NJChM „Pažinimas“
We are happy to announce that the winter session of the Young Chemists' School NJChM "Pažinimas" has been successfully completed.
Throughout the session, young chemists actively participated in lectures, seminars, meetings with alumni and performed laboratory work. Laboratory work is an important part of the school, during which students can apply theory in practice, experiment safely and deepen their knowledge of chemistry.
On January 13th we honor the Defenders of Freedom
Registration for study abroad in 2026-2027
On January 12th registration for study exchange for the fall semester or academic year of 2026-2027 is open! Study exchange is a great opportunity to deepen your academic knowledge at a foreign university, get to know other study systems and gain international experience!
Biochemistry student E. Leinartas: „I am happy that VU offers study exchange opportunities and I encourage others not to be afraid to take part in it.“
For students of the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University who are planning to participate in the Erasmus+ exchange program, particularly at the University of Cordoba in Spain, the experience of former exchange student Eimantas Leinartas reveals unique academic opportunities as well as the challenges of adapting. We invite you to read the interview below.
Prof. Mattia Biesuz academic seminar
We invite you to participate in an academic seminar!
On January 14th (Wednesday) at 4:00 p.m., prof. Mattia Biesuz (University of Trento, Italy) will hold an academic seminar at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences of Vilnius University.
The professor will give a presentation entitled: Non-conventional processing of ceramics: sintering, strengthening, and the polymer-derived ceramics route. The seminar will be held in Inorganic Chemistry Auditorium (Room 141), Naugarduko St. 24.
Vilnius University Researchers at the AGU2025 Conference
The team of scientists from the Institute of Geosciences of Vilnius University participated in AGU2025, one of the largest and most influential international conferences for the global geoscience community, organized by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). The conference was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, USA, bringing together thousands of researchers from around the world.
Dean’s Christmas Wishes
Members of the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University Honored at an Award Ceremony
Congratulations to Prof. Habil. Dr. A. Kareiva on being elected Vice President of the LMA, and to Prof. (HP) Dr. R. Makuška on being elected Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- Prof. habil. dr. Aivaras Kareiva was confirmed as vice-president (responsible for science policy and international relations).
- Prof. (HP) dr. Ričardas Makuška was confirmed as chairman of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.