News: University - Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities | KTU https://fssah.ktu.edu/news-categories/university/ KTU Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:48:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 THE Subject Rankings 2026: KTU is leading in social sciences, business, and engineering https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/the-subject-rankings-2026-ktu-is-leading-in-social-sciences-business-and-engineering/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:03:10 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/the-subject-rankings-2026-ktu-is-leading-in-social-sciences-business-and-engineering/ The post THE Subject Rankings 2026: KTU is leading in social sciences, business, and engineering appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Erasmus+ in the Netherlands: First-Hand Experiences https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/erasmus-in-the-netherlands-first-hand-experiences/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:56:23 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/erasmus-in-the-netherlands-first-hand-experiences/ The post Erasmus+ in the Netherlands: First-Hand Experiences appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> KTU student in Cyprus: studies that inspired new decisions https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-in-cyprus-studies-that-inspired-new-decisions/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:19:49 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-in-cyprus-studies-that-inspired-new-decisions/ The post KTU student in Cyprus: studies that inspired new decisions appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Understanding transformation: KTU researchers contribute to the UN’s GEO-7 environmental outlook https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/understanding-transformation-ktu-researchers-contribute-to-the-uns-geo-7-environmental-outlook/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:31:57 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/understanding-transformation-ktu-researchers-contribute-to-the-uns-geo-7-environmental-outlook/ The post Understanding transformation: KTU researchers contribute to the UN’s GEO-7 environmental outlook appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Milestone Year for Kaunas University of Technology: Advancing Sustainability, Open Science, Ethics, and Citizen Engagement through the CATALISI Project https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/milestone-year-for-kaunas-university-of-technology-advancing-sustainability-open-science-ethics-and-citizen-engagement-through-the-catalisi-project/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:36:17 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/milestone-year-for-kaunas-university-of-technology-advancing-sustainability-open-science-ethics-and-citizen-engagement-through-the-catalisi-project/ The last year marked an exciting milestone in the journey of Kaunas University of Technology in the CATALISI project. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) proudly hosted a vibrant series of events that brought together international partners, researchers, and change-makers from across Europe. These activities focused on core themes of sustainability in research, open science, research […]

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]]> KTU New Media Language alumna shares her lessons from global journeys https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-new-media-language-alumna-shares-her-lessons-from-global-journeys/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:25:35 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-new-media-language-alumna-shares-her-lessons-from-global-journeys/ The post KTU New Media Language alumna shares her lessons from global journeys appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> From KTU to Lisbon: A Public Governance and Civil Society student’s experience abroad https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-ktu-to-lisbon-a-public-governance-and-civil-society-students-experience-abroad/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:38:50 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-ktu-to-lisbon-a-public-governance-and-civil-society-students-experience-abroad/ The post From KTU to Lisbon: A Public Governance and Civil Society student’s experience abroad appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Among “Global Faculty Week 2025” lectures’ topics – the impact of AI on public administration and higher education https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/among-global-faculty-week-2025-lectures-topics-the-impact-of-ai-on-public-administration-and-higher-education/ Tue, 13 May 2025 11:55:26 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/among-global-faculty-week-2025-lectures-topics-the-impact-of-ai-on-public-administration-and-higher-education/ The post Among “Global Faculty Week 2025” lectures’ topics – the impact of AI on public administration and higher education appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> India through the eyes of Lithuanians: researchers at KTU analyse representations of India in Lithuanian media https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/india-through-the-eyes-of-lithuanians-researchers-at-ktu-analyse-representations-of-india-in-lithuanian-media/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:59:26 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/india-through-the-eyes-of-lithuanians-researchers-at-ktu-analyse-representations-of-india-in-lithuanian-media/ The post India through the eyes of Lithuanians: researchers at KTU analyse representations of India in Lithuanian media appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> From Lithuania to Cyprus: a KTU student’s second Erasmus+ experience https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-lithuania-to-cyprus-a-ktu-students-second-erasmus-experience/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:13:59 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-lithuania-to-cyprus-a-ktu-students-second-erasmus-experience/ The post From Lithuania to Cyprus: a KTU student’s second Erasmus+ experience appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Climate change and public health – crisis evolving softly https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/climate-change-and-public-health-crisis-evolving-softly/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:37:19 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/climate-change-and-public-health-crisis-evolving-softly/ Rima Proscevičiūtė, a PhD student in sociology, KTU Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, research group “Civil society and sustainability”. Climate change is an evolving global problem that strongly impacts public health. Recent global natural disasters—massive floods in Spain and fires in Los Angeles—have shown the direct impact of climate change on health and […]

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]]> KTU researchers assert trust is fundamental for sustainable urban transformation https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-assert-trust-is-fundamental-for-sustainable-urban-transformation/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:45:20 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-assert-trust-is-fundamental-for-sustainable-urban-transformation/ Together with partners, researchers at KTU are working on a project to develop Urban Living Labs and encourage youth engagement in civic activities while addressing key challenges in promoting inclusive urban development. This way, we can empower young people and strengthen the capacity of city authorities to sustainably transition to green technologies. Researchers at KTU, […]

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]]> KTU researchers: Lithuanian folk music has links with Middle Eastern and European harmonies https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-lithuanian-folk-music-has-links-with-middle-eastern-and-european-harmonies/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:20:56 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-lithuanian-folk-music-has-links-with-middle-eastern-and-european-harmonies/ The post KTU researchers: Lithuanian folk music has links with Middle Eastern and European harmonies appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> New Teacher Training Centre in Lithuania https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/new-teacher-training-centre-in-lithuania/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:06:39 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/new-teacher-training-centre-in-lithuania/ The post New Teacher Training Centre in Lithuania appeared first on Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

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]]> Researcher at KTU: how to not swallow our planet? https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/7598/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:57:03 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/7598/ Rūta Pelikšienė, a phD sociology student at Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and researcher at the Research group Civil Society and Sustainability. Climate change and biodiversity loss no longer remain future problems. At this point in time, such phenomena have a significant impact on our lives. Without taking proper […]

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]]> Data archive at KTU is a tool to deal with societal issues https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/data-archive-at-ktu-is-a-tool-to-deal-with-societal-issues/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:59:50 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/data-archive-at-ktu-is-a-tool-to-deal-with-societal-issues/ Principles of open science are becoming an integral part of today’s research. Accessing and using research data contributes to developing the innovations and solving the societal challenges. Lithuania is actively strengthening its role in the field by joining international networks. Lithuanian Data Archive for Social Sciences and Humanities (LiDA), based in Kaunas University of Technology […]

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]]> Gen Z is critical, has a short attention span, but demands high-quality content https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/gen-z-is-critical-has-a-short-attention-span-but-demands-high-quality-content/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:28:38 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/gen-z-is-critical-has-a-short-attention-span-but-demands-high-quality-content/ Recently, the uniqueness of Generation Z has gained significance in public discourse. Therefore, it is crucial to adapt education and work environments to the needs of this generation’s people. Challenges for universities (KTU as well) arise from the need to provide opportunities for personal growth and present information not found on social media. This is […]

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]]> Prohibiting dangerous climate intervention technology? https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/prohibiting-dangerous-climate-intervention-technology/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:38:20 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/prohibiting-dangerous-climate-intervention-technology/ Dr. Florian Rabitz is chief researcher in the Research Group Civil Society and Sustainability at KTU Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.  Global warming is escalating at a remarkable pace. In the Paris climate agreement, the international community had agreed to pursue efforts at limiting global temperature increases to 1.5℃ until the end of […]

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]]> “ProVERŽIS 2024”: projects day event which nurtures ideas and unites community https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/proverzis-2024-projects-day-event-which-nurtures-ideas-and-unites-community/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:49:13 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/proverzis-2024-projects-day-event-which-nurtures-ideas-and-unites-community/ On December 5, the Kaunas University of Technology Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (KTU FSSAH) hosted an inspiring research and projects day event “ProVERŽIS 2024” (meaning “Breakthrough” in Lithuanian). The day became a real celebration of research and project fusion. At the event, the faculty’s researchers presented their unique projects, discussing current societal […]

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]]> From idea to prototype: applying game design methods for entrepreneurship education https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-idea-to-prototype-applying-game-design-methods-for-entrepreneurship-education/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:52:20 +0000 https://fssah.ktu.edu/news/from-idea-to-prototype-applying-game-design-methods-for-entrepreneurship-education/ Nowadays, games are not only entertaining but can also serve as powerful tools to solve complex issues. In both the development and game phases, they encourage creativity, strengthen and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in real-time. Games can be used to simulate complex situations, analyse consequences and learn to make strategic decisions. Research at […]

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