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An international study, to which researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University contributed, has revealed accelerating coastal erosion in the Baltic region.

Prof. D. Pupienis and PhD student P. Brazdžiūnas from the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences together with researchers from Estonia and Sweden, analyzed the Järve beach outcrop on the island of Saaremaa – a unique “archive” of the Baltic coastline that preserves approximately 1,600 years of climate and storm history.

On May 8, 2026, Vilnius University Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences 1^st and 2^nd year Cosmetic Chemistry students along with Study Program Committee Chairwoman Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jūratė Jonikaitė-Švėgždienė, members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Živilė Stankevičiūtė and Dr. Natalija Liškauskienė (social partner) visited “BIOK laboratorija” (BIOK LAB).

BIOK LAB – the largest cosmetics manufacturer in Lithuania. According to the company, it currently produces more than 250 different Lithuanian cosmetic products for facial, body and hair care as well as oral hygiene.

Join the 28th International Conference-School "Advanced Materials and Technologies", which will be held on August 24–28, 2026, in Palanga, Lithuania.

The Conference is organized by Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuanian Materials Research Society, Vilnius University, University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, University of Tartu, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, University of Southern Denmark, Applied Research Institute for Prospective Technologies, as well as by the partners of the HELIOS White-Emitting Organic Lighting Systems project, the Sens4Corn project, and the TetraNET project.

On May 5th, Prof. Malgorzata Makowska-Janusik will visit the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University and deliver a lecture titled “Structural and Electronic Properties of Nanostructures – Cluster Model.”

Professor Małgorzata Makowska-Janusik has been working at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa (Poland) since 1993. She has also worked at the University of Maine in Le Mans (France) and at the National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens (Greece). She combines her research activities with teaching as an academic lecturer, as well as with administrative responsibilities. Among other positions, she served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Jan Długosz University, and she currently heads the Department of Photoinduced Phenomena.

The Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education has completed the external expert evaluation of Bachelor's (Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry, and Nanomaterials Chemistry programmes) and Master's (Chemistry and Nanomaterials Chemistry and Entrepreneurship programmes) study programmes in the field of chemistry carried out by Vilnius University. We are happy to announce that the chemistry field studies have been granted the maximum accreditation period of seven years.

The expert evaluation ensures that the chemistry field studies meet the highest quality requirements, guaranteeing relevant and valuable study content and teaching methods. Furthermore, the accreditation demonstrates that the knowledge and competencies acquired during the studies are in demand in today's job market.

On April 13, the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University, Prof. Dr. Justina Gaidukevič, together with the scientists from the Institute of Chemistry and the Chemistry Section of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences – Dr. Inga Gabriūnaitė, Assoc. Prof. Tatjana Kochanė, Prof. Viktoras Masevičius, Assoc. Prof. Vilius Poškus, Prof. Simas Šakirzanovas, Prof. Habil. Dr. Aivaras Kareiva, Prof. Dr. Valdas Laurinavičius, Prof. (HP) Dr. Almira Ramanavičienė, and Prof. Habil. Dr. Arūnas Ramanavičius – visited the Customs Laboratory.

We invite you to participate in the conference “Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2026” (CCT2026), which will take place on May 22, 2026, in Kaunas, at the Kaunas University of Technology Santaka Valley and the Faculty of Chemical Technology.

On April 30th, Dr. Ozcan Gulacar will visit the VU Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences to deliver a presentation titled "Chemistry Through a Systems Lens: Navigating Global Challenges".

Dr. Ozcan Gulacar is a distinguished educator and researcher who aims to advance STEM education by applying innovative teaching methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches. He is currently a Professor of Teaching in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, where he has served in various academic capacities since 2015. Dr. Gulacar holds a Ph.D. in Science Education, a Master's in Physical Chemistry and a Bachelor's in Chemistry Education.

From March 16 to 21, Dr. Inga Gabriūnaitė, a lecturer at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University, together with representatives of the Lithuanian consortium (representatives of Lithuanian universities, research institutes, and the business sector) visited one of the most prestigious universities for science and engineering—the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT is located in Cambridge, USA, and has been attracting the brightest scientists, engineers, and innovators for more than 150 years. The visit took place for collaboration purposes – work is underway with MIT consortium partners on the development of a pilot module. The module, which will include courses from MIT, will be focused on the field of energy and the development of soft skills (working in interdisciplinary groups, entrepreneurship, etc.). It will be available for third-year bachelor's students from various study programs across Lithuanian higher education institutions.

The Center for quality assessment in higher education conducted an external expert evaluation of the physical geography program at Vilnius University, covering first-cycle programs (Geography, Cartography and geographic information systems, and Climatology and Hydrology) and second-cycle programs (Cartography and Climate System Studies). We are pleased that the physical geography program has been accredited for the maximum period of seven years.

This international evaluation confirms that the physical geography program meets the highest quality standards, and that study aims, learning outcomes and curriculum are relevant and valuable. The highest rating provides a guarantee of quality for prospective students and indicates that the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies will be relevant and applicable in today’s job market.