Programme 2026

Let’s sing the student anthem together | 19:00

Wherever you are, we invite you to join the Vilnius University community gathered in the Grand Courtyard on the evening of September 19 and sing the student anthem “Gaudeamus igitur” together.

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THE GRAND COURTYARD

14:00–14:15	Festival opening
14:15–15:15	Vilnius University Approaches Its 450th Anniversary: What Does the Future Hold?
15:30–18:00	Alumni reunions
16:00–16:30	Presentation ‘From the Beginning – With No End in Sight...’
16:45 – 17:15	Discussion ‘Mentorship: Experience Gains Meaning When Shared’
18:00–19:00	Vilnius University quiz with Paulius Ambrazevičius
19:00–19:15	Let’s sing the student anthem together – connecting with VU alumni around the world
19:30–20:45	Performance by Biplan
14:00–18:00	Mentoring and lifelong learning space, merchandise shop, VU Giving Station

OBSERVATORY COURTYARD

15:30–16:30	Discussion ‘Science Solutions 360°. Childhood Today: The Role of Genetics, Environment and Technology in Personality Development’
16:45–18:00	Discussion ‘University’s Responsibility: To Prepare for a Profession or for the Pursuit of Truth?’

S. DAUKANTAS COURTYARD

14:00–18:00	‘Grow with VU!’ – activities for children and families
	Little dancers Human physiology workshop Postcard workshop ‘What Would You Wish Vilnius University? ‘Bebras’ card and board games ‘Monty Hall’ Plant riddles and botanical puzzles Journey to a healthy smile Fun obstacle courses and hands-on challenges Active physical activities and testing STEAM centre space Animation and colouring space
15:00 ir 16:00	Animation workshop*
15:00 ir 16:30	Bookbinding workshop*

* Advance registration is required.

M. K. SARBIEVIJUS COURTYARD

14:00–18:00	Contribute to the future of medicine – become part of the Biobank of Lithuanian Population and Rare Disorders
14:00–16:00	Space of the Innovation Office of VU Department for Research and Innovation
14:00–18:00	Share your sports story
14:00–17:00	VU Library is giving away books – take a piece of history home!
14:00–18:00	VU Culture Centre space
15:00 ir 17:00	Educational activity ‘Kinship Maze: My Place in the Family Tree’*

* Advance registration is required.

GUIDED TOURS

11:00	Guided tour of the Central Architectural Ensemble of VU*
12:00	‘19th Century Student Life and Adam Mickiewicz’*
13:30, 14:30, 15:30 (EN), 16:30 ir 17:30	Ascent to the Bell Tower of St. Johns’ Church*
15:00, 16:00 ir 17:00 (EN)	VU Library and unique document exhibition*

* Advance registration is required.