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THE World University Rankings: KTU is Lithuania’s highest-ranked technical university

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:41 +0000

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From Berkeley to Kaunas: Global Open Innovation Community Meets at KTU

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:49:04 +0000

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CV-CHECK Week

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:26:57 +0000

Do your CV and LinkedIn profile help you stand out and present your strengths effectively? Before KTU WANTed Career Days 2026, visit your nearest CV-CHECK point, get recommendations from career consultants and make sure you create a professional first impression on potential employers: how to improve your CV; what to change in your LinkedIn profile […]

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Speed Networking with KTU Alumni

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:20:18 +0000

The KTU Alumni Centre invites you to prepare for KTU WANTed Career Days and take part in the Speed Networking with KTU Alumni. Meet KTU alumni, hear about their career journeys and professional experiences, and ask the questions that matter to you. During the short conversations, you will have an opportunity to discuss job and […]

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Building a CV That Stands Out

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:14:57 +0000

What does your CV tell an employer about you? Are your strengths, experience and potential easy to notice, or does the most important information get lost among general phrases? As you prepare for KTU WANTed Career Days, take the opportunity to look at your CV from an employer’s perspective. CVMarket.lt specialists will explain: what helps […]

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KTU Research Team Welcomes a Robot Dog: Helping Researchers Explore How AI Interacts with the Real World

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:34:29 +0000

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M. A. Mahgoub Mohamed Salih Baba “Femtosecond laser-induced micro/nanostructuring of functional materials for applications in solid oxide cells” doctoral dissertation defence

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:45:04 +0000

The performance and long-term durability of solid oxide cells (SOCs) are strongly influenced by the porous Ni–YSZ anode support and the Crofer 22 APU metallic interconnect. Conventional surface modification techniques often introduce thermal damage or provide limited control over surface morphology, restricting improvements in electrochemical performance and durability.

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Y. Ishii “Manifestations of Lithuanian musical modernism in exile” doctoral dissertation defence

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:18:42 +0000

The dissertation examines the development of modernism in Lithuanian émigré music in the United States, its transformations, and its relationship to composers’ cultural identities. The research focuses on chamber and symphonic music by Lithuanian composers who lived and worked in the United States after the Second World War.

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A. Grigas “Architectural criticism in Soviet Lithuania” doctoral dissertation defence

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:53:38 +0000

he dissertation examines the development of architectural criticism in Soviet Lithuania (1945–1990) and challenges the prevailing assumption that it was largely absent under the Soviet regime. It argues that this perception results from a narrow understanding of criticism as journalistic writing rather than as a broader professional and institutional practice.

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B. Žalys “The influence of biomass processing methods on biogas quality and environmental pollution” doctoral dissertation defence

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:21:22 +0000

This dissertation comprehensively evaluates the influence of pretreatment technologies applied to different biomass groups, including cattle, pig and poultry manure, alfalfa biomass, and winter wheat straw, on biogas production efficiency and environmental performance. Experimental anaerobic digestion studies, energy assessment, and life cycle assessment (LCA) were performed using the CML-IA and ReCiPe methodologies.

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City as a Living Organism: KTU and MIT Scientists Believe Understanding How It Works Can Help Reduce Its Climate Impact

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:35 +0000

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KTU WANTed Career Days 2026: Find Your Future with Top Athletes and Content Creators

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:32:01 +0000

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KTU Intern from Vietnam Never Expected Life to Take Her This Far

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:17 +0000

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What Is Your Dog Really Saying? AI Is Helping Researchers Decode Animal Communication

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:09 +0000

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R. van Emous “Carbon emission reduction and sectoral digitalization – economic and financial impact” doctoral dissertation defence

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:21:28 +0000

This dissertation provides a broad comprehensive framework serving to determine the interrelation between carbon emissions, digitalization, economic and financial impact. This is achieved by providing an assessment of the current literature and applying quantitative evaluation techniques to answer the main research question: how are digitalization and carbon emission reduction related and how do they influence the economy?

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Cancer Treatment May Be Over, But the Story Is Not: How Technology Could Help Young Survivors Move Forward

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:27 +0000

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20-year-old Sofija on life between three countries: “When I’m in Lithuania, I have no doubt that I’m Lithuanian”

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:45:19 +0000

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Fresh out of KTU: Lithuania Became Another Home for a Lifelong Traveller

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:47:18 +0000

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ECIU Info Day 2026

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:15:18 +0000

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A Thoughtfully Designed Bottle to Support Young People with Type 1 Diabetes

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:23:10 +0000

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