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The charity and support fund "Susivieniję gerumui" (United for Kindness) is collecting material support for Ukrainian soldiers at the front. Volunteers deliver these items to points near the front lines. Perhaps you have unused or unneeded items and products that are vitally important and valuable to them? We invite you to review the list of what is currently needed most by soldiers in Ukraine: Medicines and bandages (medications nearing their expiration date are acceptable); Coffee (needed in large quantities and constantly), cookies, rusks/dried bread, canned meat; Blankets, sleeping bags, quilts, warm men's sweaters, t-shirts, underwear, thick and thin socks, camping gear; For drone pilots: laptops and tablets, flat-screen TVs/monitors; Generators, EcoFlow solutions, power banks, flashlights/searchlights; Automotive tools, chainsaws (gasoline), drills, screwdrivers, angle grinders, and similar tools; Shovels, axes, large pots, nails; Refrigerators, washing machines, freezers, microwaves, kettles, etc.; Hygiene and cleaning supplies, wet wipes; Bedding and towels (can be used, but must be clean); Men's clothing for hospital patients: t-shirts, shorts, pajamas, tracksuits, light sweatshirts/hoodies; Footwear: combat boots, hiking boots, rubber boots (sizes 40-48). They do not have to be new, but must be clean and not worn out; Adult medical diapers; Pet food. You can bring items to Room 004 in the Saulėtekis Campus, Building S3 (formerly SRK-I), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (on workdays). This is a long-term initiative. If you have the means, you can also contribute financially to cover fuel costs, as the "Susivieniję gerumui" volunteer team will be transporting your donated items to Ukraine. You can find the fund's details at www.susivienijegerumui.lt or by calling the head of the fund, Agnė Jociuvienė, at +370 639 02660. If you have any questions, our VILNIUS TECH colleague coordinating the collection, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramunė Žurauskienė, will be happy to answer them at +370 631 89130.

From the 23rd till the 27th of March, the Department of Logistics and Transport Management at the Faculty of Transport Engineering organized an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) for international students titled “Reverse Logistics and Environmental Protection.” A total of 37 students from six countries—Austria, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Lithuania—participated in the programme. Working and engaging in discussions within an international community provided a unique opportunity for all participants to deepen their knowledge in the fields of reverse logistics and environmental protection. Throughout the week, participants participated in a variety of academic and practical activities both at the university and beyond. Students attended lectures on the concept of reverse logistics, its advantages and challenges, and explored its application in the aviation sector. The lectures included: “The Concept of Reverse Logistics” (Prof. Dr. Darius Bazaras), “Advantages and Challenges of Reverse Logistics” (Prof. Dr. Nijolė Batarlienė), “Reverse Logistics in the Aviation Industry” (Marius Gelžinis). In addition, various practical sessions were held in the Transport Engineering and Logistics Laboratory, where students worked on logistics process organization tasks and strengthened their teamwork skills. The programme was further enriched by activities outside the university. Participants explored the principles of the circular economy and took part in creative workshops where products were made from recycled materials. Additionally, students tested their skills in a practical crisis management logistics activity. The practical sessions included: “How Circular Economy Principles Work” – COMMUNE DIY, Practical activity “Education and Production of Items from Recycled Skateboards” – COMMUNE DIY, Practical activity “Crisis Management in Logistics” – Danger Park. An important part of the programme was student project work focused on reverse logistics and environmental protection in the context of various crises (geopolitical, economic, technological, etc.). The programme concluded with student project presentations, which were evaluated by experts from the Department of Logistics and Transport Management. The evaluation committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Darius Bazaras, Prof. Dr. Aldona Jarašūnienė, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Čižiūnienė. “We are pleased with the active participation and engagement of all attendees during this intensive week full of knowledge, collaboration, and cultural exchange. We believe this experience contributed to strengthening students’ competencies and fostering a more sustainable future for logistics and transport. It is also encouraging that awarding digital badges to all project participants, recognizing their achievements and acquired competencies, is becoming a valued tradition,” said the Dean of the Faculty Prof. Dr. Olegas Prentkovskis. We would like to thank for the event organizer, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Čižiūnienė!

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