Polish Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Visits Vilnius University

On 6 November, Vilnius University (VU) welcomed Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki, Poland’s Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education. During his visit, Prof. Szeptycki met with VU Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas and Pro-Rector for Partnerships Dr Artūras Vasiliauskas.

He was accompanied by Filip Tarłowski, the European Cooperation Expert from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Dariusz Wiśniewski, the Consul General of Poland.

Prof. Szeptycki, who oversees international cooperation at the Ministry, is also a Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw. His research interests include the foreign policies of Poland, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as postcolonial studies, memory politics, national and ethnic minorities, and migration.

VU maintains active partnerships with Polish universities and research institutions. This cooperation encompasses bilateral agreements, joint research projects, academic exchanges, scientific publications, and cultural collaborations.