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The latest issue of the magazine "Sapere Aude" is now available across VILNIUS TECH, inviting community members to explore one of the university's most important values: openness. The first issue of the magazine this year is dedicated to a theme that is gaining increasing significance in today's world, both within the academic community and society at large. Within the magazine's pages, openness is presented as an attitude reflected in the university's daily activities, founded on collaboration, dialogue, and the ability to embrace diverse opinions. The new issue features a variety of stories from members of the university community – from the achievements of researchers to the experiences of alumni. Readers are invited to discover the inspiring journeys of academics and students, the development of innovations, international initiatives, and creative projects. The publication also highlights the university's connection with society, technological advancements, and contemporary challenges. Attention is also given to the university's new admissions campaign, "Games and Inventions," which invites prospective students to view their studies as a creative and experimental process. It emphasizes that curiosity, experimentation, and even mistakes are an integral part of innovation. The digital version of the magazine can be found here.

Readers are invited to explore the most popular VILNIUS TECH publications available in the e-shop at eshop.vilniustech.lt. VILNIUS TECH publishes books designed for academic studies, research, professional practice, and intellectual development, offering suitable materials for a wide range of readers. Top 10 Most Popular VILNIUS TECH Publications: #1 Lietuvių kalbos pagrindai rusakalbiams (Fundamentals of the Lithuanian Language for Russian Speakers) Regina Žukienė This book is designed for Russian-speaking users who come to Lithuania for study or work purposes and who have decided to study the basics of Lithuanian language. The book is divided into 6 topics necessary for communication purposes; every topic contains speaking, lexis, grammar material, and other practical as well as creative tasks in additional to several simple reading and listening tasks. The learning material is compiled aiming the A1 level (according to the European language levels). The course is supposed to be brief, practical, and educational; therefore, the amount of grammatical material and practical tasks is optimal, i.e. of the volume necessary to meet the basic communication needs only. Learn more about the book >>> #2 Architekto žinynas/ Metric handbook: planning and design dataEditor: Pamela Buxton Textbook (in Lithuanian) The book  is a valuable source of information for architects, as well as specialists in urban design, landscape architecture, and related fields. It presents essential foundational knowledge alongside practical guidance that supports both current and future designers in carrying out their work competently. Students are provided with a unique opportunity to study from an internationally recognized textbook in their native language. Learn more about the book >>> #3 Film. Cinema. Screen. Focus on the English Language Ivona BaranovskajaThe textbook Film. Cinema. Screen. Focus on the English Language is designed for students of creative industries, entertainment industries, and other related fields. It provides lexical material aimed at developing and strengthening both professional and communicative language skills. The texts in this publication are adapted and abridged, each accompanied by practical exercises targeting vocabulary, speaking, writing, and listening/viewing skills. The updated edition also offers opportunities to engage with interactive and game-based activities.Learn more about the book >>> #4 Pastatų statybos technologija/ Building Construction Technology Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Andrejus Karablikovas, Vladas Kriukelis, Henrikas Nakas, Romualdas SakalauskasTextbook (in Lithuanian) The textbook is written in accordance with the higher education curriculum for building construction technology. It discusses the methods and techniques of building construction and presents new technological solutions that have emerged with technical progress and are applied in the construction of industrial, public, residential, and other types of buildings. Learn more about the book >>> #5 Modeliavimo pradmenys SolidWorks aplinkoje/ Introduction to Modeling in the SolidWorks Environment Sonata Vdovinskienė, Violeta Vilkevič   The publication presents the features of the SolidWorks computer program. This instructional textbook consists of two chapters. The first chapter is devoted to describing the main commands for creating and editing 2D sketches, while the second chapter introduces the fundamentals of parametric 3D computer modeling. The execution algorithms of the presented examples help readers better understand and apply the described commands. The textbook is intended for first- and second-year students in engineering disciplines studying engineering computer graphics, as well as for anyone interested in parametric 3D modeling. Learn more about the book >>>   #6 Konstrukcijų teorijos pagrindai: karkasinės konstrukcijos, plokštės ir kevalai/ Theory of Structures: Fundamentals Framed Structures Plates and Shells Subject editors doc. dr. Gintas Šaučiuvėnas, doc. dr. Tomas Gečys, doc. dr. Kęstutis UrbonasTextbook (in Lithuanian)   This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to structural theory, grounded in applied mechanics. It examines framed structures, plates, and shells based on elasticity and plasticity theory, presents the historical background of research, and defines connections to practical and engineering activities. It is the first thorough, world-class textbook offering a wealth of well-prepared examples and exercises. The book serves as a foundational reference for students, instructors, and practicing engineers. Its purpose is to guide both prospective and current researchers on how to properly model, maintain, design, and verify structures. Learn more about the book >>> #7 Mūrinių konstrukcijų projektavimas/ Design of Masonry Structures Bronius JonaitisTextbook (in Lithuanian)   The textbook is written in accordance with the main Eurocode standards for the design of masonry structures. It presents the principles of masonry design, as well as the methods for determining the fundamental physical and mechanical properties of the materials and masonry. The focus is primarily on evaluating the mechanical properties of masonry, the stress states within masonry, and calculation methods for the load-bearing capacity of masonry structures. Examples of masonry structure calculations are provided. The textbook is intended for students of civil engineering and other construction-related fields preparing bachelor’s and master’s theses, as well as for professionals attending continuing education courses in engineering and construction. Learn more about the book >>> #8 Moderniosios architektūros kilmė ir pagrindai/ Modern architecture: a critical history Kenneth Frampton Subject editor Martynas Mankus Textbook (in Lithuanian)   This renowned book, providing an overview of modern architecture and its origins, has been considered a classic since its first edition in 1980. It remains one of the most significant works on modern architecture available today. In a review by The New York Review of Books, it is described as a valuable and wide-ranging resource for architectural scholars; each chapter offers insightful analysis, and the author’s maturity and critical perspective permeate the entire work. The updated 4th edition includes a new chapter examining the impact of recent globalization on architecture, the rise of prominent architects, and how architects worldwide address sustainability and residential environment challenges. Additionally, the bibliography has been revised and expanded. Copies of earlier editions in English are already present in the libraries of many Lithuanian higher education institutions, reflecting the continued demand for this work. Learn more about the book >>> #9 Paveldo statinių tvarkybos technologijos/ Technology of heritage building management Vladislavas Kutut Textbook (in Lithuanian)   The textbook analyses the most important objectives of heritage work in pursuance to preserve cultural values and their environment. It describes construction management work on basis of the reasonableness of the necessary historical, archaeological, architectural and the other subject research, where both historical and the latest technology are being used. The textbook is mostly dedicated for undergraduate and graduate students studying in various educational programs. According to the author, all those whose work in the construction industry or construction of facilities as well as heritage professionals may find this textbook beneficial as well. Learn more about the book >>> #10 Atsinaujinantys energijos ištekliai/ Renewable Energy Resources John Twidell, Tony Weir Subject Editor prof. Vytautas Martinaitis Textbook (in Lithuanian)   The book presents renewable energy technologies and practical implementation methods. It provides the theoretical foundations of these technologies, calculation examples, global case studies of their application, and describes the economic benefits to society and business, as well as their environmental impact. The discussion is supported by cutting-edge applied research of international significance. Although readers can find books on renewable energy, there is still a lack of recent, comprehensive, and detailed publications on this topic in the Lithuanian language. Learn more about the book >>> We invite you to purchase the most popular VILNIUS TECH books >>> The e-shop at  eshop.vilniustech.lt also offers: Research publications >>> Study Publications  >>> General reading >>> Merchandise >>> University community members are entitled to borrow VILNIUS TECH publications free of charge through vb.vilniustech.lt, and to read electronic versions of these books on the ebooks.vilniustech.lt platform via VPN access.