From 7 to 11 July, VILNIUS TECH is hosting an international PhD Summer School, bringing together 30 early-career researchers from Lithuania and abroad. This year, the event welcomes PhD students from the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, as well as doctoral students from VILNIUS TECH and other Lithuanian universities.
Throughout the five-day programme, participants will attend lectures, workshops, and discussions covering some of the most relevant topics in contemporary research, including scientific communication, academic writing, open science, the application of artificial intelligence in research, data privacy, and research ethics. The Summer School also offers opportunities to develop presentation skills, strengthen collaboration, and explore innovation and entrepreneurship in research.
The programme also includes cultural and networking activities designed to introduce participants to both the University and Lithuania. Doctoral students will visit the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Centre, the University’s building on Plytinės Street, and the VILNIUS TECH LinkMenų fabrikas innovation and creativity centre. They will also take part in a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town and visit the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.
The international PhD Summer School aims not only to strengthen the academic competencies of early-career researchers but also to foster international collaboration, encourage the exchange of ideas, and help build lasting professional networks among researchers from different countries.