Mykolas Romeris University

🚆 Does the train only pass once?

New 2Gether4Victims podcast episode is out now! 🌍

How can European organisations better support victims of domestic and gender-based violence? In this episode, host Anna takes you to Lisbon, Portugal, for a unique behind-the-scenes look at how cross-border collaboration is driving real change.

🎧 Join the 2gether4victims study visit and hear from experts Bruno Monteiro (Victim Support Europe) and Emilija Kazancevė (Veda Vidus) as they share practical insights from Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, and Portugal.

✨ What you’ll learn:
• Why study visits are a game-changer for victim support
• Real examples of trauma-informed and gender-sensitive practices
• How coordinated services improve outcomes for victims
• Small innovations that create big impact across Europe

Whether you’re a practitioner, policymaker, or passionate about stronger victim support systems, this episode offers valuable lessons from the field.

🔗 Listen now and be part of the movement to strengthen support for victims across Europe.

🎧 Listen to the podcast here:
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TjwexQc4ISO53VWdDhpVb?si=RICTj_X4SM2wqzrX_cW_gw
🎙️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/4LLh27pu04g?si=FfsjlyKqeEM5WbTe
🔗 Website: https://victim-support.eu/2gether4victims-podcast-episodes-7-10/

The 2Gether4Victims podcast was created by Victim Support Europe in partnership with 10 organisations and funded by the CERV programme of the European Commission.

Podcast director: Sara Maino

Udruga za podršku žrtvama i svjedocima APAV | Associação Portuguesa de Apoio à Vítima Feministas Em Movimento



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We encourage our students to take part in the 2026 Magna Charta Observatory Student Essay Competition! ✍️🌍

This is a great opportunity to share your ideas on how the humanities shape access to higher education, belonging, learning, and personal growth within university life.

📣 The 2026 Magna Charta Observatory Student Essay Competition is now officially open!

Theme:
The Humanities and How They Influence Access to and the Experience of Higher Education

Students worldwide are invited to reflect on how the humanities shape access to university life, belonging, learning, and personal growth within higher education.

🎥 Missed the launch webinar?
The full recording is now available online together with all competition information and participation details.

👉 Learn more, watch the webinar, and participate here: https://events.magna-charta.org/competitions/2026-mco-student-essay-competition

We warmly encourage colleagues and institutions to share this opportunity with students through their networks and social media channels.

ATTENTION!
Civil defense drill will take place at Mykolas Romeris University Student House

Today, on May 27, at any time until midnight, civil defense drill will take place at the University Student House - evacuation of students to the cover in the main building.

During the drill, emergency sirens may be heard and emergency personnel may be seen in and around the Student House (Didlaukio St. 57, Vilnius) and the main building (Ateities St. 20, Vilnius). Please be advised that this is a scheduled drill. There is no danger to staff, students or guests.

Contact person responsible for civil protection – Laura Daučiūnienė, email [email protected]

Organizer - Mykolas Romeris University
Observers - Vilnius City Municipality, Fire and Rescue Department under the Ministry of the Interior

This spring, MRU became a meeting place for international ERUA students from across Europe. Two intensive courses brought together theory, practice and international collaboration in Vilnius. 🌍

In the course “Children’s Rights in Action”, students explored key issues related to children’s rights protection, analysed real-life cases and met with experts and representatives of child protection institutions. Meanwhile, participants of “Crime Scene Investigation” gained hands-on experience in forensic methods, evidence collection and crime scene analysis. 🔍

These programmes are another example of how the ERUA alliance strengthens international cooperation and practice-based learning.

On Vyshyvanka Day, MRU sends a clear message – we stand with Ukraine not only in words, but also through actions.
Through support initiatives, community unity, and the “Gravitas Schola” school for Ukrainian children, we are creating a space for safety, growth, learning, and hope. 💙💛

🌍✨ Want to spend your summer in an international mediation course in Riga?

We invite students to apply for the NORDPLUS Intensive Course “Mediation in Criminal and Civil Cases”!

📍 Riga, Latvia
📅 10–20 August 2026
🎓 4 ECTS
🗣️ Course language – English
💸 Participation, travel, accommodation and catering are fully funded!

Expect lectures, workshops, simulations, an international group of students from Lithuania, Latvia and Finland, as well as an engaging social and entertainment programme after classes. ☀️✨

Students interested in participating are invited till 28 of May 2026 to send a short motivation letter to:
📩 [email protected]

Please briefly introduce yourself and explain why you would like to join the course 😊

More information: https://www.mruni.eu/aboutnordplus/

The programme for the international hybrid workshop “Protecting Regional Security through Sanctions against Belarus” is now available.

📍21 May 2026
📍Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius & Online
📍Format: Hybrid (Vilnius + online participation)

We are truly honoured to bring together an outstanding group of speakers - including leading scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and Belarusian civil society experts - for a timely discussion on sanctions, regional security, and international law.

Among the speakers and discussants are:
➡️Prof. Dr. Peter Van Elsuwege (Ghent University / MINOS)
➡️Dr. Celia Challet (Université Catholique de Lille, Ghent University / MINOS)
➡️Dr. Iryna Bogdanova (Kiel University)
➡️Dr. Anton Moiseienko (Australian National University)
➡️Dr. Fabian Burkhardt (Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies)
➡️Dr. Anaïs Marin (former UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus / Chatham House)
➡️Prof. Dr. Giselle Bosse (Maastricht University)
➡️Prof. Dr. Justinas Žilinskas (Mykolas Romeris University)
➡️Dr. Viktoria Leukavets (Södertörns University)
➡️Dr. Tatsiana Chulitskaya (Vilnius University)
➡️Dr. Ryhor Nizhnikau (Finnish Institute of International Affairs)
➡️Dr. Ekaterina Deikalo (Belarusian Helsinki Committee)
➡️Neringa Juodkaitė-Putrimienė (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania)
…and many other distinguished experts from academia, government institutions, and civil society.

⏳ The workshop is already this Thursday - 21 May - so this is the last chance to register for participation (online or in person).

🔗 Registration form:
https://forms.gle/5jL5a5PCtZ12x1W78

🤝Funded by: the Baltic-German University Liaison Office

Organised by: Mykolas Romeris University

In cooperation with: the Research Centre for East European Studies of the University of Bremen, the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS), the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA)

With expert support from: the Multidisciplinary International Network on Sanctions (MINOS)

For further information, please contact:
Maryia Zharylouskaya [email protected]

🚨 Only 3 spots are left for the Erasmus+ BIP “Legal Career in the AI Age”, taking place in Vilnius from 1–5 June 2026.

During the Blended Intensive Programme, participants will explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal profession through practical workshops, simulations, moot courts, and discussions with practitioners and experts. ⚖️🤖 The programme also includes a virtual component before the physical mobility and awards 3 ECTS credits.

Students will gain practical experience in using AI tools for legal work, analysing human rights challenges related to AI, and preparing legal arguments for litigation. 🌍📚

⏳ The application deadline is 20 May 2026. Nominated and interested students are welcome to apply.

More information: https://www.mruni.eu/en/blended-intensive-programmes/

On May 15, the traditional “Celebration of Scientific Thought” took place at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), dedicated to commemorating the birthday of Professor Mykolas Römeris. The event brought together members of the University community, students, alumni, the professor’s relatives, and guests to honor his ideas, academic legacy, and contribution to Lithuanian statehood.

The celebration featured musical performances, ceremonial presentations of MRU Senate honorary awards, and moving readings by students of the professor’s daughter’s memories about her father. Professor Dr. Ieva Deviatnikovaitė also delivered a lecture on Mykolas Römeris’ activities and his contribution to the development of Lithuanian statehood.

Special attention during the event was devoted to young creators’ initiatives and innovative interpretations of history. The winners of the essay competition organized for students of Obeliai Gymnasium in the Rokiškis district were awarded, along with sixteen students from various MRU faculties and one student team for the best works submitted to the publication “Celebration of Scientific Thought 2026.”

Participants also had the opportunity to explore AI-generated video projects titled “Mykolas Römeris Between History and the Algorithm” and a virtual exhibition presenting the professor’s life and work.

We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to this meaningful celebration and continues to foster the ideas of Professor Mykolas Römeris in today’s society.

More information and a photo gallery can be found here: https://www.mruni.eu/en/news/the-legacy-of-prof-mykolas-romeris-celebrated-through-science-history-and-innovation/

🌍 Join the ERUA CleanUp initiative at Mykolas Romeris University!

This spring, all eight partner universities of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) are once again joining forces to care for local environments and contribute to a cleaner, greener future. 💚

📅 20 May
📍 Mykolas Romeris University

🌱 14:00 – Student Garden planting & opening of the 5th season
🧹 15:00 – ERUA CleanUp community walk and cleanup in the surrounding forest-park area

📌 Meeting point at 14:00: near the MRU C-I entrance desk.

Students, staff, and community members are warmly invited to join! Let’s make a positive impact together. 🌿