Vilnius University Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Lithuania

On 13 September, Vilnius University (VU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Lithuania (RRT). The agreement aims to establish a long-term partnership between higher education and the public sector.

Signed by VU Vice-Rector for Partnerships Dr Artūras Vasiliauskas and RRT Council Chair Jūratė Šovienė, the agreement will strengthen the integration of practical knowledge into academic studies and encourage students to engage with real-world issues addressed by the state in the fields of technology, law, cybersecurity, economic regulation and telecommunications.

The agreement also seeks to strengthen the training of highly qualified professionals, improve access to university studies, organise student internships, and develop and implement a range of projects and initiatives.

The signing ceremony was attended by RRT Senior Expert Vitalija Baimler and Expert Aleksandra Bronušaitė; VU Faculty of Physics Vice-Dean for Research and Strategic Development Prof. Pranciškus Vitta; VU Faculty of Law Dean Prof. Vigita Vėbraitė; VU Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics Vice-Dean for Strategy and General Affairs Prof. Jurgita Markevičiūtė; and Coordinator for Relations with Organisations Viktorija Milko.

The agreement is valid for three years.