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Hello, my name is Roberta and I am in charge of internationalisation at the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment at the University of Padua. My duties are related to administrative procedures (immigration, contracts, scholarships, insurances...) for all international staff at our department: visiting professor and scientists, researchers and fellows.

Feel free to contact me via:

e-mail: roberta.occidentelupo@unipd.it

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaoccidentelupo/

office telephone number: +39 049 8272784

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Communication, Culture and Literature Studies from Vilnius University

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Communication, Culture and Literature Studies from Vilnius University

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Hello, I am Aiste Vitkune-Bajoriniene from an interdisciplinary Kaunas Faculty at Vilnius University. We have various study programs on Humanities, IT and Finances here: https://www.knf.vu.lt/en/about-the-faculty/about-us My main areas are communication and culture, Scandinavian Literature and Mythology, translations. You are welcome to contact me via aiste.vitkune@knf.vu.lt

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About us

For as long as more than 55 years (since 1964), the Faculty is situated in a homely Old Town nook near the Aleksotas (otherwise known as Vytautas Magnus) bridge. The attractive premises of the 16th - 17th centuries in the Muitinės Street, cozy Renaissance courtyards, arched cellars and unique classrooms decorated with niches and woodwork resemble the ensemble of the longstanding Vilnius University premises. Every living soul, whether a student, a staff member or a tourist, who visits the Faculty is fascinated by the Medieval architecture, a peculiar historic aura and cozy Faculty's spaces which are perfectly tailored to the modern needs.

The Faculty has a competent staff of scientists, pedagogues and administration. The Faculty is interdisciplinary, i.e. it encompasses study programmes from three different fields of science: Humanities, Social and Physical Sciences (Informatics). The Faculty's scientists carry out interdisciplinary scientific research.

The Faculty organises consistent studies in all three levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD), after-college studies and supplementary studies. All the study programmes employ up-to-date communication and information technologies, while students have the opportunity to collect as much practical skill as possible. Top students participate in the ERASMUS Exchange programme and go abroad to deepen their knowledge in universities abroad. Graduates of the Faculty can continue studies on the MA level: Audiovisual Translation, Financial Technology, Lithuanian Literature and Creative Writing, Marketing and Sales Management, Art Management, International Business Management, Sustainable Financial Economics, Public Discourse Linguistics.

After the MA studies, there is an opportunity to study on the third (PhD) level in the fields of Economics, Informatics, Philology, Management and Administration.

The applicants are offered BA level (first level) study programmes: English and Another Foreign Language (Swedish), Audiovisual Translation, Audiovisual Translation: Accessibility of Digital Content, Economics and Management, Lithuanian Philology and Promotion, Lithuanian Philology and Promotion: Studies of Creativity and Digital Rhetoric, Lithuanian Philology and Promotion: Content Creation and Marketing, Finance Analytics, Information Systems and Cyber Security, Marketing Technologies.
VU Kaunas Faculty Action Plan for 2023-2025
Photos by https://www.afoto.eu

Statistics of the Faculty
Facts and Figures
Throughout the five decades of existence, Vilnius University diplomas were awarded to over 16 000 graduates of Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty. Currently, the Faculty has a base of 794 students, 578 of whom are the BA level students (196 this year, 56 of them are foreigns students), 216 of whom are the MA level students (72 this year, 4 of them are foreign students) and 25 PhD students.

The material base that meets the demands of the study and science process is constantly being updated: currently, the Faculty consists of 31 classrooms, 28 out of which have multimedia equipment, 7 computer classrooms, 2 terminal computer classrooms, video conference studio and a modern audiovisual translation lab (AVL). The overall number of computers in the faculty amounts to 268; almost 199 out of them are used for the study purposes, and 69 - for the administration's needs.

History
2014: the 50th year of Vilnius University in Kaunas
Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University is located in the second-largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius, it was established in 1964 as an alternative in Humanities to the in those days popular technical institutions of higher education. The establishment was entitled Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty of General Sciences where only evening form of studies were provided since the faculty did not own any premises at that time. The Faculty was born out of the idea that it would only offer general, fundamental sciences in the field of Humanities, while the speciality studies would be continued on the extramural level. However, in 1984, the Faculty moved to the current location in the Kaunas Old Town and became capable of developing different forms and directions of study. In 1989, the Faculty launched full-time studies and became the Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty of Humanities. In 2017, the name was changed to Kaunas Faculty.
The Faculty has had different titles:
1964 - 1966: Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty of General Sciences

1966 - 1989: Vilnius University Kaunas Evening Faculty

1989 - 2017 : Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty of Humanities

2017 - to date: Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty
History of the VU KnF architectural ensemble
In 1984, after a decade-worth of restoration and repair works, the Faculty settled down in one of the oldest locations in the Kaunas Old Town, i.e. two cozy Kaunas Old Town blocks on the bank of the Nemunas river. The premises of the third block are being restored.

The history of this particular location in the Kaunas Old Town is closely related to the existence of the Lutheran community in Kaunas. Stone residential structures that later formed the Faculty's complex were built in 16 th-17 th centuries. The Western block served the purpose of the royal Kaunas custom-house in the 5 th-6 th centuries. Nearby, rich German merchants were building residential and farmhouses; the merchants became Lutherans after the Reformation in Germany. With the goal of establishing themselves in one location in the town, they gradually bought all the structures and lots of the Western block. One of the merchants - J. Naugardas - bought all the structures of the Western block, and after his death his son-in-law sold the structures to the Lutheran community. Currently, this building holds the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics. The adornment of the entire block (also called the Lutheran block) is the Evangelic Lutheran Church built in 1682-1683. The construction of the church was finished only after 200 years when the bell tower was built based on the architect Jokūbas Voleris' project in 1860-1862.
Restoration of the Faculty's ensemble of premises
This block hasn't changed much throughout the decades or suffered any damage during fires and wars. The restoration works started in 1974, while in 1984, Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty was established here.

The most prominent building, i.e. the former Church's consistory, holds the Faculty's Dean Office. The Renaissance detail has been preserved during restoration, i.e. the window opening, gables, carved joists. The restorers did well in harmonising the old architecture with the renovated buildings and their parts. The two buildings merged in the Eastern block have preserved the narrow Medieval street, the Romance brick and stone cellars; one of the classrooms was plastered the old way, i.e. by mixing lime and salt. The preserved half-timbering stairwell gives evidence that the premises belonged to German townsmen. The best known building of this block is the house of Napoleon with a unique Renaissance gable made famous by the legend dating back to the 19 th century when Napoleon's army ravaged the Kaunas town. This is the house where the French troops stored guns and gunpowder. As the legend goes, one rainy June night was when Napoleon himself rode to the house to check on the troops and whether they have made the storehouse secure. During that night, heavy lightings started, and Napoleon was forced to stay the night. Currently, the restored Napoleon's house holds the Institute of Language, Literature and Translation Studies.

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VU Kaunas Faculty educates specialists in unique and prospective professions. Studies at Vilnius University in Kaunas stands for a top quality education and a superlative diploma in Lithuania.

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Hello!

My name is Tiziana.

I've been working at the University of Padua (where I obtained my Master's Degree) as administrative staff since 2001 and I've focused in a lot of areas.

Italian is my mother tongue but I can speak (and write) fluently in English and Greek.

Lately, I've been following the first steps for the implementation of an EMJMD in the Department FISPPA and I'm supporting the internazionalization policies of the Department DPSS.

Email for contact: tiziana.cavasino@unipd.it

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Hi all, I'm Lisa Griggio from the University of Padua where I work as a learning technologist, etutor  and virtual exchange implementer.

Expert in intercultural, linguistic and digital competence and passionate about virtual exchanges, peer learning, intercultural dialogue, sustainability as well as online multilingual and multicultural communities. I have been coordinating and moderating the Arqus moVEs virtual exchange over the last year.

Feel free to contact me: lisa.griggio@unipd.it

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My name is Raffaella Masè, I work at the Department of Historical and Geographic
Sciences and the Ancient World of the University of Padua as International relations officer dealing with bilateral agreements and with the implementation of an Erasmus Mundus Joint degree, as well as other Padua based international degrees.

My contact address is: international.dissgea@unipd.it

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Ciao a tutti! I'm Agata Mannino and I'm in charge with international study programmes and communication at TESAF department in Padova. I have been in this role for just over 2 years now, but prior to this, I spent 16 years working at another Italian university, primarily focusing on international relations. Additionally, I am pursuing a PhD in the field of HE internationalisation. Within this context, I am conducting a case study on European Alliances, with a particular focus on sensemaking and internal stakeholder engagement.

I am delighted to share my experiences and make connections with each of you, so please don't hesitate to reach out per email (agata.mannino@unipd.it) or to get in touch with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-mannino/). Looking forward to see you online or around the world!

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Hello, my name is Tomasz Greczyło and I work at Faculty of Physics and Astronomy University of Wrocław. My main scientific interests concern physics teaching at various educational levels. I am the dean's representative for teaching practices and contacts with schools. I also represent my university in ARQUS WP5. You can contact me via: tomasz.greczylo@uwr.edu.pl

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Greetings from UNIPD (Dept. of General Psychology) 

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Greetings from UNIPD (Dept. of General Psychology) 

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Hello everybody,

I'm Laura Toti, based at the University of Padova, Dept. of General Psychology.

My work is focused on two main areas:

research projects reporting (both financial and managing aspects),

supporting the international activities of the Department.

I'm looking forward to enrich my knowledge in a field where I am a little more than a beginner!

Contact info: laura.toti@unipd.it

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Hi from the School of Science at the University of Padua!

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Hi from the School of Science at the University of Padua!

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I'm Marta and I work at the School of Science. We have may degree courses entirely held in English, many doublee degrees and many international students.

I love my job very much and it makes me happy!

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Hi I am Muhammad Qasim - International PhD Student of Optometry and Vision Sciences at School of Sciences, The University of Minho Portugal

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I am an Animal Scientist specialised in poultry and rabbit farming. I am the new Arqus delegate for my Department, thus I'm interested in knowing the joint degree to evaluate and promote possible future initiatives in this sense.

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Hello from Padua! (International Relations Division)

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Hello from Padua! (International Relations Division)

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Hi! My name is Elisa Cipelli and I work in the International Relations Division at the University of Padua as a partnership officer. I help professors developing double degree programs and mobility windows. Also, I'm in charge of a series of initiatiatives in the framework of our strategic partnerships.

Feel free to contact me at elisa.cipelli@unipd.it or via LinkedIn.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Hi from Padua, Dept. of Economics and Management!

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Hi from Padua, Dept. of Economics and Management!

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Hello everyone, I'm Greta Pesce.

I'm working at the International Mobility Office of the Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua (Italy), where I'm involved in the management of double degree programmes and bilateral agreements.

I'm very interested in meeting new partners for the development of joint programmes.

My contact: international.economia@unipd.it

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Hi from UMinho! (Economics, Sustainability and Climate Change)

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Hi from UMinho! (Economics, Sustainability and Climate Change)

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Hi! My name is Rita Sousa. I teach and research in the Economics Dept. at the University of Minho. My work focuses on low-carbon development, carbon pricing mechanisms, and energy and climate change economics.

ritasousa@eeg.uminho.pt »

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Rita Sousa - Assistant Professor - Escola de Economia e Gestão - Universidade do Minho | LinkedIn

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I am interested in climate change issues and environment and energy economics.
I hold a PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies, an MSc in Economics and Policies of Energy and the Environment and a degree in Economics.
I work on carbon pricing mechanisms, on low-carbon development scenarios at the national and local levels, and on sectoral climate change adaptation and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Currently, I teach and research at the Economics Department of the University of Minho and NIPE, and am an expert evaluator for the European Commission.
In the past, I worked in the Engineering Faculty of the University of Porto, in the Power Systems Unit of INESC Porto, in energy and carbon consulting companies, in the Portuguese Climate Delegation to the UNFCCC, and in the management of a nature conservation national park (National Park Peneda-Gerês). | Learn more about Rita Sousa’s work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile on LinkedIn

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Faculty of Physics (Physics, Electronics, Materials technology)

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Faculty of Physics (Physics, Electronics, Materials technology)

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Hi, welcome to Vilnius University Faculty of Physics. I am a Vice dean for studies Olga Rancova. We are running study programmes in physics, materials technology and electronic engineering fields. Our true passion is in Physics. We have strong collaboration with Lithuanian Laser and Photonics related industry. Currently we are participating in EMJM Europhotonics and trying to develop more joint programmes to apply for EMJM (2 in process, but not completed). We would like to find partners in Arqus - exchanges, visits, collaborations of various kinds. We have 5 research institutes in the faculty and the sui generis department for collaboration with CERN. Home - Faculty of Physics (vu.lt) You are most welcome olga.rancova@ff.vu.lt

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I'm Marta, I work at the FISPPA Department and I'm an academic administration officer. I'm involved mainly in student support for job orienteering and teaching support for the accreditation and evaluation processes.

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Hi, my name is Małgorzata Dowlaszewicz and I’m a scholar working on medieval Dutch literature and the international circulation of Dutch literature (see my project site https://dlit.univie.ac.at/). I’m also a coordinator of the joint programme Dutch Language, Literature and Culture in a Central European Context (https://dcc.univie.ac.at/en/).

Feel free to contact me: malgorzata.dowlaszewicz@uwr.edu.pl

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I am Estela Vieira, Head of the Office for International Mobility of the School of Economics and Management (EEG), UMinho (Administrative Staff member), I am involved with the Erasmus+ projects – Erasmus studies, Erasmus Placements, BIPS, Twinnings, and International Challenges – at the school level, Double Degrees preparation, Cotutelles, teaching mobilities to and from EEG. I am also representing EEG in the UMinho Arqus Team.

I am eager to learn about the preparation and implementation of Joint Programmes.

I am looking forward to meeting you all soon!

My contacts:

estelav@eeg.uminho.pt

Ph. + 351 253601904

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Hi, my name is Florinda Silva and I'm associate professor at the Management department, University of Minho, Portugal. Currently I`m Head of the Management Department. My main research interests include Sustainable and Green Finance, fund performance evaluation and bond markets.

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Hi, I'm Miguel and I work on topic related to public administration and institutional design of the public sector. I also link the work in public administration with political science and gender.

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Greetings from Braga, Portugal. My name is Nazaré Rego and I am an assistant professor at the Management department, currently deputy director of the department and director of the Master in Health Care Units Management. My areas of expertise are operations and supply chain management and health services management. LinkedIn

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Hi everyone, I'm Alberto Mantovani and I just started as administrative employee in the Office for Teaching Activities of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Padova, mainly focusing on double and joint degrees and programmes: I'm eager to meet you all and learn all I can about the programme!

Feel free to contact me:

alberto.mantovani@unipd.it

amantova@math.unipd.it

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I am a vet with expertises in Animal Behavior and Cognition.

At present, I am leading the teaching/learning commission of my department and I would like to explore the joint degree for possible future developments.

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Hello, my name is Viktoria Stocker, I´m working at the University of Graz, Department of Performance Quality Management. Since January 2023 I´m part of Arqus Alliance especially of WP14 “Arqus Development”. To „institutionalize an Arqus Internal Quality Assurance System covering all missions of the Alliance“ is just one of our main tasks that I see as being related to this topic.

Thank you for organizing this staff training, I am happy to fill my knowledge gaps in this area and to get an overview of the process and possible challenges in the creation of a joint program.

My contact information:

viktoria.stocker@uni-graz.at

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Hi. I am Ana Faria and I am the Head of the Economics Department at School of Economics and Management at University of Minho

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Hi everyone,

I'm Eva Kirbach, I'm based at Leipzig University (Faculty of Philology) where I am responsible for quality management in teaching and studies and where I also work as part of the students' office, supporting our departments with regard to evaluation and the development of curricula/modules.

You can contact me via eva_maria.kirbach@uni-leipzig.de

I'm looking forward to meeting you all and to learning more about joint degree programmes!

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Hi everyone, I'm Samira Bonucci from the International Relations Division of the University of Padua. I'm a project officer, mainly involved in the design and implementation of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and other Erasmus+ projects as GO-DIJIP and EDLab.

My contacts: LinkedIn, international.projects@unipd.it

Looking forward to meeting you all soon!

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Hello, my name is Lina Malaiskaite, I am working as Developer of Studies in Vilnius University.

My main duties are related with new study programmes (including joint ones) development. Also, I work in Arqus Alliance as a co-lead of WP6, focusing in three main fields:

development of joint programmes;

development of curriculum enhancement courses/ modules;

microcredentials implementation.

My contact information: lina.malaiskaite@cr.vu.lt

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Hi everyone, I am Marco Paschoalotto, from School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, Portugal. My main area is public administration, but always crossing with political science, public health and public policy evaluation.

Nice to meet you all.

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Hello everybody :) I am Stefan Nowicki from the University of Wroclaw. I work as an assisstant professor at the Institute of Information and Media Sciences, mainly involved in research on media education and instructional design. I serve our academic community as the director of the Distance Learning Centre as well, leading such training programs as distance teaching certificate, multimedia in higher education, gamification in higher education. I am also a member of Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Minecraft Education Ambassadors communities.

My contacts: stefan.nowicki@uwr.edu.pl;

LinkedIn

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Hi! This is Valeria from the University of Padova. I am part of the academic staff. My field is food law. I am currently cooperating in designing an EMJM proposal so I am eager to learn as much as possible to successfully develop and (possibly) run the program. Thank you to the organizers.

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Hello, my name is Sara Meneghin and I work as an academic administration officer at the School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (University of Padova). I am involved in the management of the Double Degree Programme "Crop and Soil" and the Joint Degree Programme "Plant Health". This includes acting as a point of contact for MSc Coordinators, selected students (incoming and outgoing), and other University offices. I also assist students throughout the year with admissions, orientation, and course records processes.

You can find me here:

LinkedIn

sara.meneghin.2@unipd.it

I look forward to meeting you!