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Lithuanian education system hampers innovation, economist says

The education system oriented at academic achievements prevents Lithuania from becoming an innovative country. It does not promote innovative thinking, entrepreneurship and is impeding such traits says senior economist at Swedbank Laura Galdikienė. […]

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Two UK colleges to open unit in Klaipėda

Klaipėda City Mayor Vytautas Grubliauskas has signed a protocol of intentions on the establishment of a joint unit of two UK colleges in the Lithuanian port city, the Klaipėda municipality said on Monday. […]

Representatives of teachers
Society

Lithuania’s teacher unions prepare for strike

The Joint Representation of Lithuania’s Education Trade Unions, representing five teachers‘ unions, on Thursday endorsed an action plan stipulating preparations for an industrial action. […]

Rūta Avulytė-Moreira
Society

Kaunas University of Technology international relations department head: Internationality is a way to nurture broad-mindedness

“Lithuania is not an entity existing solely within its borders any more, nor are the universities. The most successful and valuable research and study projects are being carried out with international partners. On the other hand, only by staying open to the world can we treasure and sustain our traditions and values,” says Rūta Avulytė Moreira, the Director of Department of International Relations at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). […]

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School graduates complain to equal opportunities watchdog over graduation ceremony in church

Lithuania’s Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson’s Office says it has received a complaint over a high school graduation diploma presentation ceremony held in a church. […]