The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that the recognition of the dignity of all members of the human family and of their equal and inalienable rights is the foundation of freedom, justice and universal peace. Today, we see how far can lead the ignorance of basic rights and freedoms by irresponsible politicians.
On November 28, Ambassador of Germany to Lithuania Angelika Viets delivered a lecture “Challenges of populism for the further development of the EU” at the European Humanities University (EHU). More than 30 students, faculty members and staff members joined the open lecture, organized by the EHU Center for German Studies.
The European Humanities University expresses its deep condolences on the sudden death of the outstanding diplomat and supporter of the university, Ambassador Edminas Bagdonas.
On February 8 Ambassador of Estonia to Lithuania H.E. Ms. Jana Vanaveski paid a visit to the European Humanities University (EHU).
On September 25, Ambassador of Norway to Lithuania Karsten Klepsvik, accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Bjørn Erik Brustad paid a visit to the European Humanities University (EHU) and met University leadership.
On February 14 Ambassador of Romania to Lithuania and Latvia H.E. Mr. Dan Adrian Bălănescu accompanied by the Second Secretary at the Romania’s Embassy in Vilnius Mrs. Simona Botezatu paid a visit to the European Humanities University (EHU) and met with President and Acting Rector of the University.
On September 14, the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Belarus Daphne Bergsma and Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy Erik-Jan van Oosterhout met with students of the European Humanities University (EHU). The main purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with the students, to discuss the Belarusian agenda, the steps taken by the European Union to resolve the political crisis in the country, as well as the position of the Netherlands towards Belarus.
With deep grief and sorrow, the European Humanities University informs about the sudden loss of Ambassador Per Carlsen, an outstanding diplomat and long-term supporter of the University, who has previously served as Chairman of the EHU Governing Board.
On October 30, an art exhibition of an Assoc. Prof. of the Academic Department of Humanities and Arts of the European Humanities University (EHU), an artist Sergei Selezkij was opened at the museum of the New Bulgarian University (NBU).
An exhibition of works by Ukrainian photographer Serhiy Mykhalchuk “Step” opened at European Humanities University.
On April 21, 2023, an extraordinary student conference was held at the European Humanities University.
In the world of academia, there are scholars whose work transcends traditional boundaries, shedding light on complex issues that resonate far beyond the classroom. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Andrei Vazyanau, a lecturer at European Humanities University in Vilnius, Lithuania, and researcher at the Minsk Urban Platform, based in both Belarus and Lithuania. Andrei is also set to moderate an engaging panel discussion at the international conference titled “The Decolonization of Education and Research in Belarus and Ukraine: Theoretical Challenges and Practical Tasks.”
The panel discussion, “Ukrainian Studies and Decolonization of Memory in Times of War,” which will take place on September 29th at 10:45 at the European Humanities University, located at 17 Savičiaus Str., Vilnius, Lithuania, promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of critical themes.
