News: University - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design | KTU https://fmed.ktu.edu/news-categories/university/ KTU Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:05:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 A sculpture for international design partnerships at the KTU student campus https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/a-sculpture-for-international-design-partnerships-at-the-ktu-student-campus/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:39:23 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/a-sculpture-for-international-design-partnerships-at-the-ktu-student-campus/ The post A sculpture for international design partnerships at the KTU student campus appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> KTU, a new member of the Lithuanian Cleantech Cluster https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-a-new-member-of-the-lithuanian-cleantech-cluster/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:22:18 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-a-new-member-of-the-lithuanian-cleantech-cluster/ The post KTU, a new member of the Lithuanian Cleantech Cluster appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Sustainability in fashion design – navigating between real impact and misused buzzwords https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/sustainability-in-fashion-design-navigating-between-real-impact-and-misused-buzzwords/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:35:22 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/sustainability-in-fashion-design-navigating-between-real-impact-and-misused-buzzwords/ The post Sustainability in fashion design – navigating between real impact and misused buzzwords appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> KTU student works presented at Milan Design Week https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-works-presented-at-milan-design-week/ Wed, 28 May 2025 07:08:56 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-works-presented-at-milan-design-week/ The post KTU student works presented at Milan Design Week appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Fresh out of KTU. Raja Vignesh from India – connecting with others is the key to enjoying life https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/fresh-out-of-ktu-raja-vignesh-from-india-connecting-with-others-is-the-key-to-enjoying-life/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:54:41 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/fresh-out-of-ktu-raja-vignesh-from-india-connecting-with-others-is-the-key-to-enjoying-life/ The post Fresh out of KTU. Raja Vignesh from India – connecting with others is the key to enjoying life appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Engineering students’ vision for the future – robots for better emotional health https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/engineering-students-vision-for-the-future-robots-for-better-emotional-health/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:11:14 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/engineering-students-vision-for-the-future-robots-for-better-emotional-health/ The post Engineering students’ vision for the future – robots for better emotional health appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Made @KTU. How international university graduates carved out successful careers in Lithuania https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/made-ktu-how-international-university-graduates-carved-out-successful-careers-in-lithuania/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:39:32 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/made-ktu-how-international-university-graduates-carved-out-successful-careers-in-lithuania/ The post Made @KTU. How international university graduates carved out successful careers in Lithuania appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> KTU alumnus from Bangalore: when I saw snow, I felt like I was in heaven https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-alumnus-from-bangalore-when-i-saw-snow-i-felt-like-i-was-in-heaven/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:10:59 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-alumnus-from-bangalore-when-i-saw-snow-i-felt-like-i-was-in-heaven/ The post KTU alumnus from Bangalore: when I saw snow, I felt like I was in heaven appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Lithuanian researchers recycle surgical masks for hydrogen-rich gas production https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-researchers-recycle-surgical-masks-for-hydrogen-rich-gas-production/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:40:59 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-researchers-recycle-surgical-masks-for-hydrogen-rich-gas-production/ The post Lithuanian researchers recycle surgical masks for hydrogen-rich gas production appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Revolutionary idea by Lithuanian scientists: recycling cigarette waste to produce green fuel https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/revolutionary-idea-by-lithuanian-scientists-recycling-cigarette-waste-to-produce-green-fuel/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:30:04 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/revolutionary-idea-by-lithuanian-scientists-recycling-cigarette-waste-to-produce-green-fuel/ The post Revolutionary idea by Lithuanian scientists: recycling cigarette waste to produce green fuel appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Materials Engineering and Modern Manufacturing 2023 conference https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/materials-engineering-and-modern-manufacturing-2023-conference/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:31:35 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/materials-engineering-and-modern-manufacturing-2023-conference/ The Materials Engineering and Modern Manufacturing 2023 conference builds on the legacy of its predecessors by continuing the tradition of annual gatherings that bring together distinguished scientists, experts, young scientists, and industry representatives. This conference series has historically served as a platform to cover various areas of expertise addressing fundamental issues in materials engineering and […]

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]]> To Lithuania, Albanian student brought olive oil and honey https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/to-lithuania-albanian-student-brought-olive-oil-and-honey/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:38:23 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/to-lithuania-albanian-student-brought-olive-oil-and-honey/ The post To Lithuania, Albanian student brought olive oil and honey appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Mechatronics student from Central America appreciates Lithuanian cuisine and opportunities provided by KTU https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/mechatronics-student-from-central-america-appreciates-lithuanian-cuisine-and-opportunities-provided-by-ktu/ Wed, 03 May 2023 11:07:07 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/mechatronics-student-from-central-america-appreciates-lithuanian-cuisine-and-opportunities-provided-by-ktu/ The post Mechatronics student from Central America appreciates Lithuanian cuisine and opportunities provided by KTU appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> KTU student from Ecuador: there is always something to learn https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-ecuador-there-is-always-something-to-learn/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:39:02 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-ecuador-there-is-always-something-to-learn/ The post KTU student from Ecuador: there is always something to learn appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Kaunas University of Technology announces an international competition for the position of the rector https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/kaunas-university-of-technology-announces-an-international-competition-for-the-position-of-the-rector/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:25:40 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/kaunas-university-of-technology-announces-an-international-competition-for-the-position-of-the-rector/ Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is starting the process of rectorial election by announcing an international open competition for the position of the rector on 9 January. Applications for the position of the rector can be submitted until 10 March.  The election of KTU rector is organised as an open international competition by an Election […]

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]]> KTU opens admission to a new upskilling programme SKILLedAI https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-is-strengthening-the-students-competencies-portfolio-admission-to-a-new-upskilling-programme-skilledai-is-open/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:21:54 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-is-strengthening-the-students-competencies-portfolio-admission-to-a-new-upskilling-programme-skilledai-is-open/ Starting in January 2023, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) offers its students a new upskilling programme SKILLed AI. The programme is aimed at KTU students of all majors who want to learn more about the purpose, possibilities of use, and benefits of AI. SKILLed AI admission starts today; students in their second or third semester […]

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]]> Fireworks on Christmas Eve, no Santa Claus and anonymous gifts – KTU students’ Christmas around the world https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/fireworks-on-christmas-eve-no-santa-claus-and-anonymous-gifts-ktu-students-christmas-around-the-world/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:25:36 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/fireworks-on-christmas-eve-no-santa-claus-and-anonymous-gifts-ktu-students-christmas-around-the-world/ The closest family members around the table, festive treats, a twinkling Christmas tree decorated with garlands and shining toys, Christmas tunes playing in the background – this is probably what Christmas looks like in most parts of the world. Many will agree that the true meaning of Christmas is to share joy and warmth with […]

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]]> KTU student from Colombia: even in the same country people have cultural differences https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-colombia-even-in-the-same-country-people-have-cultural-differences-2/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:52:40 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-colombia-even-in-the-same-country-people-have-cultural-differences-2/ Colombian Gerson David Pinto Chica came to Kaunas from Kibaha in Tanzania, where his family currently lives. He admits that moving across continents at a young age had made him rather robust and open to change. “I had to learn English, and Swahili and adapt to a different culture, but it was useful as now […]

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]]> New KTU Student Information Centre – all student services in one place https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/new-ktu-student-information-centre-all-student-services-in-one-place-2/ Thu, 19 May 2022 08:12:58 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/new-ktu-student-information-centre-all-student-services-in-one-place-2/ At the very heart of Kaunas University of Technology Student Campus, a new contemporary Student Information Centre was opened earlier this month. The refurbished contemporary info point is a place to contact for any questions you may have about the student services provided by the university. “This is the first ever centralised student information hub […]

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]]> KTU student from Spain: I trust the Lithuanian project https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-spain-i-trust-the-lithuanian-project/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:32:21 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-from-spain-i-trust-the-lithuanian-project/ “I look at my future in Lithuania with bright eyes,” says Carlos Sosa Henríquez from Gran Canaria, studying aeronautical engineering master’s at Kaunas University of Technology. From his young years, Carlos was interested in “how these large things can fly”. After graduating with his first degree at home, he chose KTU in Lithuania, a country […]

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