Dive into the future of law at the Summer School on Data Economy Law 2024. This is your chance to explore the latest in data-driven business law through a cutting-edge program developed by a consortium of leading universities, including: University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), Georg-August University Göttingen (Germany), Masaryk University (Czech Republic), Kazimieras Simonavicius University (Lithuania), and Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv (Ukraine).

What’s in Store?

• Expert Lectures: Insights from scholars and practitioners in Data Law, Cybersecurity, Business Law, and more.
• Hands-on Learning: Engage with case studies and discussions in a dynamic environment.
• Hybrid Format: Start with a two-week online course, followed by an in-person week in Reichenau/Rax, Austria.
• Earn Credits: Complete the course and earn a certificate worth 3 ECTS.

Why Join?

Elevate your legal expertise, network with international professionals, and step into the evolving world of data economy law. This summer school is your gateway to mastering the legal challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

When and Where?

12-31 August 2024

Online and Reichenau/Rax Austria

Kazimieras Simonavicius University has 5 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 your application to international@ksu.lt till 30 April.

The application form you’ll find here.

Selected students will get an Erasmus scholarship of 828 EUR for trip and accommodation for onsite activities in Austria.

For more information, go to official website: DeL Summer School 2024 – University for Continuing Education Krems

Kipras Stulgys, a third-year student at Kazimieras Simonavičius University (KSU) Law, is seizing the chance to immerse himself in international study at the renowned Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain) through the Erasmus program. His experience abroad has been nothing short of transformative, as he delves into various facets of law while embracing cultural diversity and forging global connections.

Stulgys is focusing his studies on crimes against humanity, exploring the intersection of technology and law, engaging in guest lectures at European Union institutions, and delving into the fundamentals of gender and equal justice. His academic journey abroad is not just about expanding his knowledge but also about fostering a deeper understanding of legal systems and enhancing his intercultural communication skills.

One of the highlights for Stulgys is the vibrant international community at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. It offers a unique opportunity to interact with people from all corners of the globe. He describes this experience as enriching, emphasizing how it has broadened his perspective on legal traditions and facilitated valuable friendships.

Moreover, Stulgys acknowledges the significance of immersing himself in the Spanish language and culture, which has not only aided in his comprehension of different legal systems but has also enriched his overall cultural experience. He underscores the importance of studying abroad in today’s globalized world, emphasizing how it equips students with invaluable skills and insights that transcend borders.

Encouraging his fellow students to seize similar opportunities, Stulgys emphasizes the transformative potential of studying abroad. He urges them to broaden their horizons, emphasizing the enriching nature of international experiences and the importance of embracing diverse perspectives.

Globalisation and aging became part of our daily life, therefore companies and organisations are coping with a wide range of challenges such as lack of qualified employees, teamwork in terms of diversity of age, nationality, etc. It became crucial to understand various differences, and empower them to help company to operate efficiently.

During the intensive programme students will have the opportunity to learn about intercultural communication in teamwork, organisational culture based on diversity management, mental resilience as the reduction of occupational stress, and inclusion of different age generations in teamwork. The programme will include not only lectures and workshops, but case studies, group projects and simulation as well.

The programme is organised by University of Gdansk (Poland) in partnership with Kazimieras Simonavicius Universiry and few other European universities. On-site activities will take place on 17-21 June 2024 at University of Gdansk.

Also, there will be 4 introduction on-line lectures where students will get to know other participants and will participate in lectures which will introduce the main topics of the programmes. Dates: 12-14 June.

Participation in these on-line lectures is mandatory part of the programme. Students, who successfully pass the whole programme, will be awarded 5 ECTS credits which will be recognised as part of their study programme at KSU.

Participation in the programme is free of charge. Selected students will receive Erasmus+ scholarship of EUR 763 for the trip, accommodation and stay costs.

Participants – bachelor and master students (except the last year students). Only 5 places are available for KSU students.

Interested? Submit the application till 25 March by e-mail international@ksu.lt

The Erasmus+ Combined Intensive Programme “Strengthening the Legal Understanding of the EU Institutions and their Functioning” concluded on March 8th, and left a lasting impact on all participants. Seven dedicated KSU Law students embarked on this educational journey.

Beginning with remote lectures led by seasoned EU lecturers and the esteemed President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Koen Lenaerts, the programme provided a robust foundation in EU law. After conquering remote sessions and passing a rigorous test, our KSU students journeyed to Belgium to join fellow participants.

In Belgium, the learning continued with immersive studies in international law, complemented by enriching field trips and informal gatherings. A highlight for many was the simulated European Parliament debate and vote at Leuven City Hall, leaving an indelible mark on their understanding of EU governance.

Reflecting on this transformative experience, Benas Mockus, a KSU Law student, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to deepen his knowledge of European Union law while forging meaningful connections with peers from diverse European backgrounds.

This remarkable programme was made possible through the collaboration of the  institutions including the University of Applied Sciences of Leuven, Kazimieras Simonavičius University, Lumsa University, Abertay Dundee University, University of Alba Julia, Leiria Institute, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, IUT Villetaneuse, EPHEC, and Villanueva University.

The world is coping with a wide range of challenges such as migration, cyber-attacks, organised crime, and other new challenges, including a recent virus-led crisis. In the past years these challenges have also become security issues of importance to many European countries. Security challenges are important for any organisation or company, so experienced and well-trained security specialists are vital for development of any company.

At the moment, it is clear that European countries deal with these challenges in different ways. There are no unified standards and approaches as to how specialists should deal with these kind of challenges. There is a need for professional, well-trained specialists who can realise sound security risk management at various levels and in different kind of organisations.

During the intensive programme students will have the opportunity to learn about security risk management, develop skills, and gain knowledge about planning and implementing security management in various organisations. They will also learn about identifying and managing security risks. Of course, security education also requires practical knowledge and cooperation, so the course will include practical activities such as team challenges and exercises, and other activities that can be crucial factors in real situations.

The programme is organised by Turiba University (Riga, Latvia) in partnership with Kazimieras Simonavicius Universiry and few other European universities. On-site activities will take place on 7-11 May 2024 at Turiba University (Latvia).

Also, there will be 3 introduction on-line lectures where students will get to know other participants and will participate in lectures about security basics and security risk management. Dates: 11 April; 18 April; 25 April, 16:00- 17:30 (Vilnius time).

Participation in these on-line lectures is mandatory part of the programme. Students, who successfully pass the whole programme, will be awarded 3 ECTS which will be recognised as part of their study programme at KSU.

Participation in the programme is free of charge. Selected students will receive Erasmus+ scholarship of EUR 553 for the trip and stay costs, and Turiba University will cover accommodation costs in Students’ hostel (2 bedded rooms).

Participants – bachelor and master students of Law and Business field, any other students interested in security risk management topic (except the last year students). Only 5 places are available for KSU students.

Interested? Submit the Application form till 20 February by e-mail international@ksu.lt.

Career in law area is much more than applying national legal basis into practice. Nowadays it’s critical to have a comprehensive understanding about international law, and especially EU policy trends. Lectures, workshops and debates on EU institutions & Enforcement of EU Law will be organised in Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme “Enhancing legal understanding of the EU Institutions and their functioning” which is organised by Leuven University of Applied Sciences (Leuven, Belgium) in partnership with Kazimieras Simonavicius Universiry, University of Lumsa (Italy), University of Alba Julia (Romania) and University of Villanueva (Spain). Visit to European Parliament in Brussels and other social / cultural activities are planned as well.

On-site activities will take place on 4-8 March 2024 at Leuven University of Applied Sciences (Belgium). Also, few online meetings in February 2024 will be organised for the preparation for intensive programme in Belgium. Participation in these online meetings is mandatory part of the programme. Students, who successfully pass the whole programme, will be awarded 3 ECTS which will be recognised as part of their study programme at KSU.

Participation in the programme is free of charge. Selected students will receive Erasmus+ scholarship of EUR 553 for the trip and accommodation.

Students of Law (1^st-4^th year of studies) and EU Law (1^st year of studies) are invited to take part in this unique programme. Only 4 places are available for KSU students.

Interested? Submit the Application form till 30 November by e-mail international@ksu.lt.

Date: 4th October

Time: 12:30 – 13:30

Place: 211 room, Kazimieras Simonavicius University.

Language: English

On October 4th, Dr. Louise Tidmand, Associate Professor at the University College of Copenhagen, will visit Kazimieras Simonavicius University and give an open lecture ”Life Skills and Life-do-ability in the 21st century – the what, why and how?”

The lecture will introduce the construct Life – do – ability and link it to the life skills, that the 21st century calls for. What are these life skills and how are they different from earlier? What does it mean to be life-do-able and how may higher education and students support each other in developing life skills and life-do-ability?

Louise Tidmand is a Danish “pracademic” – a practitioner and an academic. Her PhD research focuses on developing life coping skills, resilience, and wellbeing in adolescents through a whole school approach intervention. Louise is a teacher and educational psychologist, and she has devoted the past ten years to transform research into tangible educational materials for teachers, parents and students to work with in a school or home setting. Her books and games have received recommendations from the Danish National Board of Health and the Danish Board of Social Services.

Louise is passionate about connecting research to everyday lives through strength-based methods and approaches that will enable schools to develop Positive Education school cultures. Through her business The Strength Academy, she educates and trains professionals, who work with children and young adults, in social-emotional learning, strengths, wellbeing and life coping skills. As part of her PhD Louise was enrolled at the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne, an experience that added an international perspective to her research. It also gave her the opportunity to visit pioneer Positive Education Schools around Australia, speak to teachers, school managements and world leading researchers about the core of Positive Education, future directions of positive psychology, and wellbeing literacy.

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!”

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.

On 24 May, KSU organised workshop “IP Strategy for startups“, which was led by prof. dr. Mindaugas Kiškis – law and management professor, attorney, co-founder of several technology startups, with over two decades of research, legal and consulting services in technology regulation and policy, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship.

During the seminar, it was discussed how to plan and make business decisions in the field of intellectual property, and examples of real startups and small and medium-sized companies were examined. The participants of the workshop had the opportunity to get acquainted with the main factors determining the intellectual property strategy, ways of responding to competitors’ business and legal actions related to intellectual property rights.

During the event, LL.M. study programme “Data Economy Law“ developed by Kazimieras Simonavicius University and partners from University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), The University of Göttingen (Germany) and Masaryk University (Czech Republic) was presented.

The workshop was a dissemination event of the project “Transdisciplinary Digital Education in Data-Driven Management:  Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Approaches to Support StartUps, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Europe” (DDM4SME).