Faculty-Level Networks

Question 1

Faculty of Chemical Technology

Answer

	ACS (American Chemical Society) The Society advances chemistry through research, education, publications, and professional development, supporting chemists worldwide.
	Advance HE The organisation helps universities and colleges improve teaching, governance, and leadership, while promoting equality in higher education.
	DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) Established by NATO, the organisation brings together innovators, startups, academia, and industry partners to address the Alliance’s most pressing defense and security challenges and accelerate dual-use innovation.
	EFCE (European Federation of Chemical Engineering) An organisation that acts as a communication platform and advisory body for European institutions, professional associations, and individual specialists.
	EuChemS (European Chemical Society) The Society unites chemists, researchers, and institutions across Europe, fostering collaboration in the field of chemistry and facilitating the exchange of knowledge between academia and industry.
	IAENG (International Association of Engineers) An association of engineers and computer scientists that fosters collaboration, encourages the exchange of ideas, and drives technological advancement between academia and industry.

Question 2

Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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	CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems) A global organisation of engineers, scientists, and professionals working in the fields of electrical power system design, operation, and research.
	ERCOFTAC (European Research Community on Flow, Turbulence and Combustion) An international scientific organisation promoting advanced research in the fields of fluid dynamics, turbulence, and combustion.
	ESReDA (European Safety, Reliability & Data Association) A European association of researchers, professionals, and institutions working in the fields of safety, reliability, and risk management, which promotes knowledge exchange and applied research.
	EUROPRACTICE A European association of researchers, professionals, and institutions working in the fields of safety, reliability, and risk management, promoting knowledge exchange and applied research.
	IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) The global organisation fostering collaboration and professional development among engineers, academic institutions, and professionals in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, and related fields.

Question 3

School of Economics and Business

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	AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) A global organisation of business schools, faculty, and researchers that promotes innovative learning, collaboration, and accreditation.
	AIB (Academy of International Business) The organisation promotes the improvement of business education and collaboration with policymakers and interdisciplinary research leaders from around the world.
	AOM (Academy of Management) A global organisation of scholars, teachers, and practitioners working in the field of management, promoting research and professional collaboration.
	BEA (Baltic Economic Association) An association of economists, academics, and researchers that promotes economic research and cooperation among institutions in the Baltic countries.
	BMDA (Baltic Management Development Association) The Association focuses on the challenges of management development in the Baltic region and other new EU member states, aiming to enhance the quality of management science.
	CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) One of the largest and most prestigious global organidations for marketing professionals, providing internationally recognised training, qualifications, and certificates.
	EAA (European Accounting Association) An association of European accounting scholars, researchers, and educators that promotes collaboration in accounting research and education.
	EACVA (European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts) The European association of business valuation and financial analysis specialists, providing certification services and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience.
	EEA (European Economic Association) The organidation brings together researchers, academics, and practitioners in the field of economics globally, fostering top-tier research, knowledge sharing, and professional collaboration.
	EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) A global organidation of universities, business schools, companies, and public institutions that accredits management programs and promotes the dissemination of best practices.
	EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management) The organidation unites management scholars and research institutions across Europe, promoting advanced research and international collaboration.
	EMAC (European Marketing Academy) A European organidation of management scholars and institutions that promotes advanced management research, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.

Question 4

Faculty of Informatics

Answer

	CLARIN ERIC (Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure) The consortium provides digital infrastructure for research in the humanities and social sciences in Europe, ensuring access to language data and advanced analysis tools.
	ERCIS (European Research Center for Information Systems) The Centre connects universities and researchers working in the field of information systems, promotes cooperation, knowledge exchange, and links with industry.
	GEANT (European Gigabit Academic Network) The consortium connects national research and education networks (NRENs), provides high-speed connectivity, supports collaboration and data exchange, and carries out international scientific projects.
	Informatics Europe The organisation operates in the field of computer science (informatics), promotes cooperation between European universities, research institutions, and academic leaders, and contributes to policy-making.
	OMG (Object Management Group) A consortium that develops technological standards that promote innovation and the implementation of advanced technologies in various industries.

Question 5

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design

Answer

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ESCM (European Society for Composite Materials)

The organisation promotes cooperation between academia and industry in the field of composite materials across Europe.

IFToMM (International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science)

The Federation fosters collaboration between regions across the globe in tackling contemporary technical challenges in the field of mechanisms and machine science.

Question 6

Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

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	CESSDA (Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives) The European social science data archives consortium aiming to create a unified, reliable, and accessible data infrastructure for social science research. It supports training, data management, digital preservation, and data archiving, providing tools and services to facilitate data storage and access.
	ECSA (European Citizen Science Association) An association that supports citizen science initiatives, promoting public involvement in scientific research and data collection.
	ESA (European Sociological Association) The European Sociological Association promotes research, collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge.
	IASIA (International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration) A global organisation promoting progress in public administration, academic freedom, and transparent and effective governance based on the principles of sustainable development.
	ISSP (International Social Survey Programme) The program connects social science researchers and institutions worldwide, fostering data sharing, collaboration, and comparative research.
	SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe) An international research network that collects and analyses data on the health and socioeconomic status of European populations in the context of aging societies, supporting research and evidence-based policymaking.

Question 7

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Answer

EAAE (European Association for Architectural Education)

An association of European architecture schools, educators, and researchers, fostering cooperation and advancing architectural education and research

NBAA (Nordic and Baltic Academy of Architecture)

The Academy brings together academic institutions and architecture specialists, promoting cooperation and the development of architectural education in the region.

Question 8

Panevėžys Faculty of Technologies and Business

Answer

AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

A global organisation of business schools, faculty, and researchers that promotes innovative learning, collaboration, and accreditation.

Question 9

Food Institute

Answer

HDHL Food4Health

The network brings together interdisciplinary research and operates at national, regional, and European levels through joint initiatives and the “Horizon Europe” programme.

SCAR Food Systems

The network provides strategic recommendations and guidance and supports the EU’s research and innovation policy framework FOOD2030, and its four priorities (nutrition, climate, circularity, innovation).

Question 10

Institute of Materials Science

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	CERN Baltic Group A regional network connecting higher education institutions and research centers in the Baltic countries, aimed at strengthening participation in CERN projects, promoting scientist mobility, advancing technological development, and engaging young researchers in high-energy physics research.
	CERN DRD1 (Development of Gaseous Detector Technologies) DRD1, coordinated by CERN, advances the development of gas detector technologies through a network organised into working groups and work packages, promoting collaborative projects, knowledge sharing, and technological progress.
	EuroNanoLab A distributed European research infrastructure that seeks to connect fragmented nanomanufacturing laboratories into a unified network of knowledge and expertise, supporting scientific competence, rapid access to results, and collaboration among scientists.
	PCAM (European doctorate in Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials) A network of European universities focused on advanced materials research and doctoral education, promoting international academic cooperation.

Question 11

Prof. K. Baršauskas Ultrasound Research Institute

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EASN (European Aerospace Science Network)

A network of European universities, research institutes, and industry representatives promoting cooperation in the field of aerospace science and technology.

Question 12

International Relations Department

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BALTECH

The Consortium of Baltic States Technical Universities unites higher education institutions in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to foster collaboration in studies, research, and innovation, support joint interdisciplinary initiatives, and enhance the competitiveness of higher education in the Baltic region.

NORDTEK

A network of technical universities in Northern Europe and the Baltic States that promotes cooperation in the field of engineering education.