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US study finds growing plagiarism among Latvian scholars

A study conducted in the United States reveals growing plagiarism among Latvian scholars, reports LETA, referring to TV3 News. [...]

10 years ago
Not all Lithuanian school students have equal access to vocational guidance, auditors sayNot all Lithuanian school students have equal access to vocational guidance, auditors say
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Not all Lithuanian school students have equal access to vocational guidance, auditors say

The National Audit Office of Lithuania has conducted an audit to assess the organisation and implementation of school students' vocational…

10 years ago
Western Union Foundation Lithuania and Sunrise Valley to support start-up business in LithuaniaWestern Union Foundation Lithuania and Sunrise Valley to support start-up business in Lithuania
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Western Union Foundation Lithuania and Sunrise Valley to support start-up business in Lithuania

For the second consecutive year, the Western Union Foundation Lithuania is giving grants to support non-government organizations and social initiatives…

10 years ago
Lithuanian teachers call off strikeLithuanian teachers call off strike
  • Economy

Lithuanian teachers call off strike

Lithuanian teachers have called off their strike after three days, saying it became pointless once parliament adopted national budget for…

10 years ago
543 teachers in 30 schools on strike in Lithuania543 teachers in 30 schools on strike in Lithuania
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543 teachers in 30 schools on strike in Lithuania

The Ministry of Education and Science has announced that the current teachers' strike affects 15 municipalities. Thirty education establishments are…

10 years ago
Teachers in Lithuania to start indefinite strikeTeachers in Lithuania to start indefinite strike
  • Economy

Teachers in Lithuania to start indefinite strike

Part of Lithuanian teachers will start an indefinite strike on Tuesday which will involve educational workers from 120 establishments, said…

10 years ago
IAU executive says student mobility key for development of higher educationIAU executive says student mobility key for development of higher education
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IAU executive says student mobility key for development of higher education

Student mobility is a “key area“ for development of higher education and for internationalization, International Association of Universities (IAU) Secretary…

10 years ago
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You are in the front lines, President Grybauskaitė tells humanities teachers

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that school teachers, particularly those teaching humanities subjects, play a special role in battling unwanted…

10 years ago
Lithuanian employers say college graduates lack skills to apply knowledgeLithuanian employers say college graduates lack skills to apply knowledge
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Lithuanian employers say college graduates lack skills to apply knowledge

Lithuanian employers have quite different expectations from students and graduates when hiring and getting hired, shows a poll published on…

10 years ago
President Grybauskaitė’s response to teachers’ demands: Impossible to do everything at oncePresident Grybauskaitė’s response to teachers’ demands: Impossible to do everything at once
  • Politics

President Grybauskaitė’s response to teachers’ demands: Impossible to do everything at once

According to President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, the government is increasing salaries for teachers as much as it can afford…

10 years ago
Lithuanian teachers stage warning strikeLithuanian teachers stage warning strike
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Lithuanian teachers stage warning strike

Part of teachers in Lithuania are holding a warning strike on Thursday, expressing their dissatisfaction over pay. [...]

10 years ago
Over 100 Lithuanian schools to go on warning strike this weekOver 100 Lithuanian schools to go on warning strike this week
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Over 100 Lithuanian schools to go on warning strike this week

The teachers' strike planned in Lithuania this week will include at least 107 educational institutions, with teachers refusing to teach…

10 years ago
Lithuania entices investors with more than just low wagesLithuania entices investors with more than just low wages
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Lithuania entices investors with more than just low wages

Competition. The small Eastern European country strongly believes that technology and science will attract foreign companies, rather than just low…

10 years ago
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Fifteen school students from eastern Ukraine come to study in Lithuania

Fifteen teenagers and their two teachers affected by unrest in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions will live and study in…

10 years ago
Lithuanian universities take part in NAJAH exhibition in Abu DhabiLithuanian universities take part in NAJAH exhibition in Abu Dhabi
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Lithuanian universities take part in NAJAH exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Seven Lithuanian universities are taking part in education and training exhibition and career fair NAJAH in Abu Dhabi, the largest…

10 years ago
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Kaunas University of Technology – Lithuania’s most international school

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has attracted the largest number of international students among all Lithuanian institutions of higher education…

10 years ago
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Prosecutors investigate Lithuanian school students’ participation in Russian paramilitary camps

The Lithuanian Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into suspected assistance to a foreign country to act against the…

10 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

President’s advisor: Lithuanian school students pawns in Russia’s provocation

Participation of Lithuanian school students in paramilitary camps in Russia is a provocation, says Jovita Neliupšienė, chief foreign affairs advisor…

10 years ago
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Attitude towards children with hearing disabilities improving in Lithuania

The attitude towards deaf children and children with hearing disabilities in Lithuania is improving, but lack of hearing aids financed…

10 years ago
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Lithuania will have fewer higher education institutions by 2030, students predict

The Lithuanian National Union of Students has presented their higher education vision, which sees Lithuania reducing the number of higher…

10 years ago