We’re thrilled to welcome our international students to the vibrant community of Kazimieras Simonavicius University! As we gear up for the start of the academic year, we’re excited to extend invitations to some fantastic upcoming events.

Join us for our annual on-campus New Academic Year celebration and the Welcome Days orientation activities.

The Welcome Days will take place on campus from Sep 4-6, followed by an online session on Sep 7.

Check out the agenda for the full scoop here: Welcome Days Schedule

This event is your gateway to KSU’s study process, campus resources, your fellow students, and the beauty of Vilnius and Lithuania. Enjoy ice-breakers, snacks, and a cultural exchange with peers. Explore Vilnius Old Town, take a Trakai adventure and indulge in “kibinai” tasting.

Get ready for some KSU awesomeness! See you soon at Kazimieras Simonavicius University!

Exelia Business School (France) is organizing its annual “Research day on Innovation” which will take part on 23 May, 2024.

The main topic of the event – Disruption and destruction. Creative extensions of core concepts of innovation research. Special Issue associated with this Research Day: Creativity and Innovation Management.

Members of the KSU community are invited to join this conference and give presentations. Deadline for submission of extended abstract: 23 September 2023.

This research day presentation and consideration to the special issue calls for submissions that study issues or cases of disruption and destruction as they pertain to or impact innovation and creativity. Organization committee are looking for strong, compelling theoretical and actionable contributions to enhance our understanding from the perspective of creativity and innovation management.

We are delighted that members of our university contributed to the organization of the event.

Organization committee member Dr. Dr. Steffen Roth is Full Professor of Management at the Excelia Business School, France, and Full Professor of Social Sciences as well as President of the Senate at Kazimieras Simonavicius University, Lithuania.

Co-Guest editors for the Special Issue: Deimante Žilinskienė is the Managing Director of the Business Innovation School at Kazimieras Simonavičius University, Lithuania.

More information about the event and requirements can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dBJ6jtBr

This week, our KSU representatives had an incredible meeting with our partners from the Eastern European University of Applied Sciences in Bialystok, Poland.

The meeting didn’t just solidify our partnership – it ignited a burst of new ideas and opportunities that’ll guide our future collaborations.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working together for an inclusive and brighter educational landscape.

We’re thrilled to introduce the “Sustainability Pressure Cooker 2023” programme, an extraordinary chance for KSU students to immerse themselves in a transformative and intensive learning journey.

Hosted by the esteemed Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship at the Rotterdam Business School, part of the Rotterdam University of Applied Science, this program aims to challenge you to think innovatively, collaborate effectively, and create inventive solutions to real-world sustainability issues.

Programme highlights:

Preparation phase (September, Online):

The adventure begins in September with an online kick-off session on Wednesday, September 13th, 17:00. You’ll receive preparatory resources, including readings, videos, podcasts, and interactive tasks.

Intensive week programme (2-6 October 2023, Rotterdam):

The heart of the program beats from October 2nd to 6th in Rotterdam. During this intensive week, you’ll dive into a dynamic atmosphere, collaborating closely with fellow students and industry experts.

Innovative Approach: This program uniquely focuses on tackling real-life challenges. Instead of the traditional approach, you’ll collaborate with companies using Design Thinking methodologies to unearth the best solutions.

Diverse learning components: Expect a diverse range of learning opportunities, including insightful lectures from professionals in the industry and academia, interactive workshops to hone practical skills, online coaching to guide your projects, and guest lectures from various sectors to enrich your understanding of sustainable practices and challenges.

3 ECTS credits will be awarded for the completed program which will be recognized at KSU.

Available funding:

KSU will allocate 553 Euro to the students who will be selected. If you choose Green travel (trip to Rotterdam by train or bus), additional 50 EUR will be allocated.

Registration:

The programme is open to all KSU study programmes, except for first-year bachelor students.

If you are interested in taking part in this unique event, complete application form till 3rd of September. Registration form.

Feedback from last year’s participants of “Sustainability Pressure Cooker 2022”

This is your chance to be part of a cutting-edge learning experience that propels your knowledge, skills, and impact in the realm of sustainability. Join us for “Sustainability Pressure Cooker 2023″ and let’s shape a sustainable future together!”

Taking the next steps in your career development can be challenging. These FREE one-hour online sessions, led by our industry-respected tutors, will help you choose the right qualification for your career stage.    

 Register your place today.  

• Anti Money Laundering – Monday 14 August 2023 (14:00 BST) – James Ricketts, Course Director 
• Financial Crime Prevention – Tuesday 15 August 2023 (10:00 BST) – Wayne Haynes, Associate Course Director 
• Managing Sanctions Risk – Wednesday 16 August 2023 (14:00 BST) – James Ricketts, Course Director 
• Governance, Risk and Compliance – Friday 18 August 2023 (10:00 BST) – Rhodri Kettle, Senior Course Director 

Please contact training@ksu.lt and will get KSU 10% discount code for any ICA courses (except essentials and membership); 

On 27 and 28 June 2023, partners gathered in Krems for Continuing Education for an engaging discussion at the DDM4SME Transnational Partnermeeting. Attendees from Krems an der Donau at the University, Masaryk University Brno, KSU | Kazimiero Simonavičiaus universitetas, and The University of Göttingen had a great opportunity for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing.

During the meeting, attendees delved into various crucial topics, including the aftermath of first conference DeLCON1. They also explored the upcoming DeL Summer School, which will take place from 3 September until 9 September 2023 in the beautiful surroundings of Reichenau an der Rax. Additionally, was discussed the upcoming Data Economy Law, LL.M. program starting in October 2023.

Registration for the DeL Summer School is now open and completely tuition-free! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your network, and enhance your expertise in the field.

For more information, visit website at: https://lnkd.in/d_KqXkXV

The Institute of Law and Technology of Kazimieras Simonavicius University is organising the Erasmus+ intensive programme “International Legal Competences Forum 2023” from 18-23 June.

This year, students from 3 foreign universities are taking part in the programme: the University of Daugavpils (Latvia), WSG Bydgoszcz University (Poland) and the Radom Academy of Economics (Poland).

During the Forum, law students will deepen their knowledge of international business law, human rights law and consumer law, have career guidance from a career specialist, deepen their knowledge of ethical research methodologies and take part in practical sessions.

Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Lithuania’s cultural heritage and visit the most famous and interesting places in Vilnius.

The second Summer School on Data Economy Law covers a broad range of trending and relevant legal aspects of data driven businesses. The programme provides selected content of the upcoming Data Economy Law, LL.M. starting in October 2023. The LL.M. and the Summer School have been jointly developed by a consortium of four partner universities:

• University for Continuing Education Krems -Coordinator/Lead (Austria)
• Georg-August University Göttingen (Germany)
• Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
• Kazimieras Simonavicius University (Lithuania)

Scholars and experts from all partner universities and from legal practice will lecture on selected aspects of the data economy. The participants will have the opportunity to discuss and work on case studies on current legal problems in the areas of Data Law, Data Protection and Cybersecurity, Transnational Business Law and Innovation and IP Strategy.

The Summer School addresses High Potentials (undergraduates, graduates, doctoral/PhD students) and interested professionals.

For successfully attending the Summer School a certificate worth 3 ECTS will be awarded.

The Summer School will start with a Preparatory Course on 21 August 2023. These first two weeks will be delivered online via a specially designed Moodle course which provides flexibility and learning autonomy for the participants. This phase will be a preparation for the final week and will allow the lecturers to start right into the respective topics. The final face-to-face Course will take place in Austria on 3-9 September 2023. During this phase international legal practitioners and scientists will provide state of the art lectures and workshops.

Kazimieras Simonavicius University has 8 places for its students to participate in this Summer School. If you are a Law or Business-related student and you are interested in taking part in this unique event, complete and send application to international@ksu.lt till 20 July.

The application form you’ll find here: Application form.

Selected students will get Erasmus scholarship of 490 EUR for trip and accommodation for onsite activities in Austria.

More information about summer school you’ll find here: DeL Summer School 2023 – University for Continuing Education Krems (donau-uni.ac.at)

And also here: https://www.ddm4sme.eu/

The Center of IP, Media and Innovation Law (University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria) hosts the first DDM4SME Conference on Data Economy Law (DELCON) on June 26, 2023 in Krems (Austria). The conference is jointly organized by the ERASMUS+ Strategic Partnership consortium consisting of the University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), Masaryk University (Czech Republic), Georg-August-University Goettingen (Germany) and Kazimieras Simonavicius University (Lithuania)

In the modern data economy, data-driven management (DDM) and data-oriented business models require a broad spectrum of competences and skills: an intertwined technical understanding, management know-how and profound legal knowledge. Against this background, the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership “DDM4SME” was initiated in 2020. The goal of the partnership is a research-based development and implementation of a new multinational, transdisciplinary LL.M. Program on Data Economy Law. The Program shall enhance learners’ employability and increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The project is nearing completion and the LL.M. Program will start in October 2023.

DELCON 1 is not only meant to be the concluding conference for the project DDM4SME, but also the start of a new conference series – accompanying an innovative study program. It will provide a platform for presentations and discussions covering current issues in the field of data and innovation law.  Presentations at the conference will be centered around: Data, Artificial Intelligence & Beyond: Legal Challenges And Potentials For Startups And Smes In The Data Businesses

Programme: Conference Program DeLCON

Registration:
Free of Charge

Limited Number of Places Available

Coffee, Snacks and Lunch Included

Registration: ta.ca.inu-uanod@impi

On June 7–10, researchers from Kazimieras Simonavicius University (KSU) Next Society Institute held a meeting in Vilnius.

The main purpose of this meeting was to bring together management researchers and consultants in a bid to kick-start the NSI management tool factory, that is, a sub-unit or process of NSI devoted to the translation of systems theoretical ideas into hands-on organizational and management consulting tools.

On June 7, the KSU Next Society Institute held the discussion Next2Next, which took place in the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania. The leaders of the Next Society Institute, Steffen Roth and Lars Clausen, together with invited guests Dovilė Gaižauskienė (Senior Policy Analyst at the Government Strategic Analysis Center of Lithuania), Denis Chichmaryov (Country Head for EPAM Lithuania and EPAM Latvia), and Clement Le Bechennec (Global Sales Director at Teltonika Energy), discussed synergies between theoretical approaches and business.

The final day of the meeting was devoted to developing the concept and preparing for the NSI Forum, which is taking place in the autumn of this year.

The Next Society Institute was established at KSU in 2021. It advances social systems theory in the tradition of Niklas Luhmann and explores synergies with alternative schools of systems theory. More about the Next Society Institute: https://next.ksu.lt

Save the date for the discussion “Next2Next” which will be held tomorrow (June 7) at 15:00-16:30 (EEST) in the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, in Statehood Space (2nd floor, room 237).

The discussion will be chaired by the leaders of the KSU Next Society Institute.

Next Society Institute leaders Steffen Roth and Lars Clausen, together with guests Dovilė Gaižauskienė (Senior Policy Analyst at the Government Strategic Analysis Center of Lithuania), Denis Chichmaryov (Country Head for EPAM Lithuania and EPAM Latvia) and Clement Le Bechennec (Global Sales Director at Teltonika Energy) will brainstorm on what tools are needed for leadership and management to withstand and prosper in the next society.

This discussion is a part of Next Society Institute „Tool Factory“ meeting, which will take place on 7-10th of June in Vilnius.

More information about event here: KSU Next Society Institute invites to discussion Next2Next – ksu.lt