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The Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS) is proud of the achievements of its members and aims to share them while encouraging the exchange of good practices within the community. Today, Ieva Miniauskaitė, President of the Kauno kolegija HEI Student Association (KK SA), shares her experience in different higher education institutions, their student governments, and insights on member motivation. You have studied at two higher education institutions and were involved in their student governments. Why did you decide to join student associations in both cases? What were the biggest differences you noticed between the institutions and their student governments? For those who haven’t looked into it, it might seem like there isn’t much difference. However, I can confidently say that higher education institutions focus more on practical learning – which is what they promote. But the way lecturers interact with students also differs. At universities, lecturers tend to be more Read More…

At the Council meeting of the Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS) taking place on April 25, four new Board members will be elected. Three Board members will be elected for a two-year term, and one Board member will be elected for a one-year term. The LSS Board is a collegial governing body composed of seven persons: the President (ex officio) and six Full Members of LSS elected by the Council or their former representatives. To run for the Board, candidates must submit the following documents by April 9 at 23:59 via email to pk@lss.lt (the subject line must state: “Board Elections”): • at least three recommendations from Full Members;• a curriculum vitae (CV);• a motivation letter. A Board member may not simultaneously hold the position of Vice President, LSS staff member, or Council member. Their term of office also terminates if they become a Vice President, a member of Read More…

The Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS) is proud of its members and their achievements, and we would like to share them and encourage the exchange of good practices within the community. Today, the President of the Kaunas University of Technology Students’ Association (KTU SA), Justas Čėsna, shares his and the organization’s greatest achievements as well as insights into student engagement in representation. How would you define your goals as president during your terms? How did the objectives of your first term differ from those of your second? I had clear strategic guidelines, goals, and ambitions. During my first term, the aim was the classic “bringing in fresh winds” and fostering stronger collaboration among people. I really wanted to connect and unite them, to create a stronger organizational sense of community. Since we have faculty-level student associations, this sense of unity is usually felt within faculties, but I wanted that Read More…

The entire community gathered at the National Lithuanian Union of Students (LSS) Christmas Evening on December 12. The evening was dedicated to celebrating the achievements of members and alumni and thanking them for their work. This year, 9 nominations were awarded, the winners of which were chosen by higher education institutions’ student governments. Initiative of the Year – VMU SA’s public statement regarding its disagreement with the public potentially pro-Russian statements of the VMU PMDF Dean. Awarded to the initiative that was most memorable this year for its idea, implementation or impact on the community. Social Academician of the Year – Saulius Paukštė (VILNIUS TECH SR). Awarded because this year it was the strongest in the field of social and academic affairs, most actively acted, raised questions and resolved issues relevant to students. Breakthrough of the Year – ISM SA. This is the self-government that has improved the most this Read More…

The Lithuanian National Union of Students (LSS) is proud of its members and their achievements, so we want to share them and encourage the exchange of good practices within the community. Today, Saulius Paukštė, Head of International Students’ Affairs at VILNIUS TECH Students’ Representation (SR), shares his experience representing international students and his impressions from international student representatives’ meetings. How and why did you decide to focus on representing international students? It would be nice to say that from the very beginning I felt a kind of spark to represent international students. In reality, it was more practical — last spring, our faculty team needed someone prepared to represent international students. I study in English and have been an academic group representative since my first year, so in my daily studies I naturally get closer to understanding the challenges faced by students from other countries. I used to attend wrestling Read More…