{"id":1679,"date":"2025-12-20T16:49:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T16:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/?p=1679"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:35:20","slug":"final-transnational-project-meeting-in-vilnius-lithuania-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/?p=1679","title":{"rendered":"Final Transnational Project Meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1679\" class=\"elementor elementor-1679\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52ff293 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"52ff293\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbddb1e jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"fbddb1e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbcf76c jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cbcf76c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25daf2 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"a25daf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Final Transnational Project Meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4afad24 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4afad24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f0014c jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f0014c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1528\" src=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1-1140x858.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e72ab3e5-df7d-4188-8493-1ff5946ce779-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p><p>On <strong>October 20, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Institute of Humanities at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU)<\/strong> hosted the <strong>Final Project Meeting<\/strong> of the Erasmus+ project <em>\u201cSTEM Skills for the Humanities\u201d<\/em> (STEM4Humanities). The meeting gathered representatives from partner institutions across Europe to review project outcomes, share best practices, and discuss future collaboration opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Reflecting on Three Years of Interdisciplinary Cooperation<\/strong><\/p><p>The day began with a <strong>welcome coffee and informal networking session<\/strong>, setting a collegial tone for a day devoted to reflection and planning. Representatives from the <strong>eight partner institutions<\/strong>\u2014<em>Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Macerata<\/em> (Italy, project coordinator), <em>Mykolas Romeris University<\/em> (Lithuania), <em>Universit\u00e9 de Lille<\/em> (France), <em>Wroc\u0142aw University of Science and Technology<\/em> (Poland)<em>, Georgian International University <\/em>(Georgia), <em>Ivan Franko National University of Lviv<\/em> (Ukraine), <em>Mitropolitiko College<\/em> (Greece), and <em>Innovation Hive<\/em> (Greece)\u2014joined in celebrating the project\u2019s successful completion.<\/p><p>During the morning <strong>project discussions on results and achievements<\/strong>, partners reviewed how the initiative had advanced its core mission: to integrate <strong>STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)<\/strong> skills into <strong>humanities education<\/strong> in order to enhance employability, innovation, and social engagement.<\/p><p><strong>Key Achievements and Impact<\/strong><\/p><p>Over the course of the project, <em>STEM4Humanities<\/em> produced significant outcomes that showcased how interdisciplinary approaches can reshape higher education:<\/p><ul><li><strong>STEM Mini-Course for Humanities Professors:<\/strong><br \/>This pilot course brought together <strong>professors<\/strong> from disciplines such as linguistics, philology, and law. It offered a hands-on introduction to data analysis, digital research methods, and STEM-based pedagogical tools tailored for the humanities. The initiative strengthened interdisciplinary teaching capacity and promoted innovative course design.<\/li><li><strong>Data-Driven Humanities Research:<\/strong><br \/>A cohort of <strong>humanities students<\/strong> participated in workshops that applied data science techniques to humanities inquiry. Students learned to identify large-scale trends in textual and cultural data, gaining experience in digital tools that enhance the objectivity and rigor of research.<\/li><li><strong>STEM4Humanities e-Internship Programme:<\/strong><br \/>Project partners implemented an online internship connecting <strong>humanities students<\/strong> with innovative businesses and organizations. Over one month, participants applied STEM-based methods\u2014such as data visualization, digital communication, and analytical reasoning\u2014to real-world projects. This practical experience helped bridge the gap between academic knowledge and market-oriented skills.<\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these initiatives exemplified the project\u2019s goal: to empower humanities educators and students with competencies that meet the demands of the 21st-century labour market.<\/p><p><strong>Final Report and Future Perspectives<\/strong><\/p><p>In the afternoon, the consortium convened to present the <strong>final report<\/strong> and reflect on the \u201cstate of the art\u201d in interdisciplinary education. Discussions focused on sustainability\u2014how the tools, resources, and training modules developed under the project could be integrated into regular university curricula and further expanded through new Erasmus+ collaborations.<\/p><p>Participants also considered the broader societal relevance of the project. As technological change continues to shape communication, employment, and learning, the <em>STEM4Humanities<\/em> experience demonstrated that digital literacy and critical thinking must go hand in hand.<\/p><p><strong>Networking and Cultural Exchange<\/strong><\/p><p>After a productive day of presentations and dialogue, participants enjoyed an <strong>excursion to Vilnius city centre<\/strong>, which offered an opportunity for cultural exchange and informal networking. The project partners celebrated the completion of a multi-year journey marked by teamwork, creativity, and shared commitment to educational innovation.<\/p><p><strong>A Lasting Legacy<\/strong><\/p><p>The <em>STEM4Humanities<\/em> project successfully united eight institutions from <strong>seven countries<\/strong> in a common effort to break down disciplinary barriers and reimagine the future of learning. By combining the analytical tools of STEM with the critical and ethical insights of the humanities, the consortium has laid the groundwork for a new educational paradigm\u2014one that prepares graduates not only to adapt to change but to drive it.<\/p><p>The final meeting at MRU symbolized both the conclusion of an ambitious Erasmus+ collaboration and the beginning of ongoing international partnerships that will continue to promote innovation, interdisciplinarity, and social impact in higher education.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162251a jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"162251a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d275a07 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d275a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fe6854 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"5fe6854\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e62f524 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"e62f524\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d03af4 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d03af4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EN_Co-funded_by_the_EU-transparent-300x63.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-273\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EN_Co-funded_by_the_EU-transparent-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EN_Co-funded_by_the_EU-transparent-768x161.png 768w, https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EN_Co-funded_by_the_EU-transparent.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ec5234 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"5ec5234\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb61f37 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb61f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency Erasmus+ INDIRE. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. 2023-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000164647<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9089746 animated-slow jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9089746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stem4humanities.eu\/privacy-policy\/\">PRIVACY POLICY<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ef86a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"38ef86a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5a4e8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"f5a4e8b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb5dcee jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"bb5dcee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce1718 elementor-widget__width-initial jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ce1718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a9 2024 STEM4HUMANITIES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bfe9591 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"bfe9591\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508d58c elementor-widget__width-initial jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"508d58c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>MADE \ud83d\udd10 BY INNOVATION HIVE<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Final Transnational Project Meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania On October 20, 2025, the Institute of Humanities at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) hosted the Final Project Meeting of the Erasmus+ project \u201cSTEM Skills for the Humanities\u201d (STEM4Humanities). The meeting gathered representatives from partner institutions across Europe to review project outcomes, share best practices, and discuss future collaboration opportunities. Reflecting on Three Years of Interdisciplinary Cooperation The day began with a welcome coffee and informal networking session, setting a collegial tone for a day devoted to reflection and planning. Representatives from the eight partner institutions\u2014Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Macerata (Italy, project coordinator), Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), Universit\u00e9 de Lille (France), Wroc\u0142aw University of Science and Technology (Poland), Georgian International University (Georgia), Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine), Mitropolitiko College (Greece), and Innovation Hive (Greece)\u2014joined in celebrating the project\u2019s successful completion. During the morning project discussions on results and achievements, partners reviewed how the initiative had advanced its core mission: to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills into humanities education in order to enhance employability, innovation, and social engagement. Key Achievements and Impact Over the course of the project, STEM4Humanities produced significant outcomes that showcased how interdisciplinary approaches can reshape higher education: STEM Mini-Course for Humanities Professors:This pilot course brought together professors from disciplines such as linguistics, philology, and law. It offered a hands-on introduction to data analysis, digital research methods, and STEM-based pedagogical tools tailored for the humanities. The initiative strengthened interdisciplinary teaching capacity and promoted innovative course design. Data-Driven Humanities Research:A cohort of humanities students participated in workshops that applied data science techniques to humanities inquiry. Students learned to identify large-scale trends in textual and cultural data, gaining experience in digital tools that enhance the objectivity and rigor of research. STEM4Humanities e-Internship Programme:Project partners implemented an online internship connecting humanities students with innovative businesses and organizations. Over one month, participants applied STEM-based methods\u2014such as data visualization, digital communication, and analytical reasoning\u2014to real-world projects. This practical experience helped bridge the gap between academic knowledge and market-oriented skills. Each of these initiatives exemplified the project\u2019s goal: to empower humanities educators and students with competencies that meet the demands of the 21st-century labour market. Final Report and Future Perspectives In the afternoon, the consortium convened to present the final report and reflect on the \u201cstate of the art\u201d in interdisciplinary education. Discussions focused on sustainability\u2014how the tools, resources, and training modules developed under the project could be integrated into regular university curricula and further expanded through new Erasmus+ collaborations. Participants also considered the broader societal relevance of the project. As technological change continues to shape communication, employment, and learning, the STEM4Humanities experience demonstrated that digital literacy and critical thinking must go hand in hand. Networking and Cultural Exchange After a productive day of presentations and dialogue, participants enjoyed an excursion to Vilnius city centre, which offered an opportunity for cultural exchange and informal networking. The project partners celebrated the completion of a multi-year journey marked by teamwork, creativity, and shared commitment to educational innovation. A Lasting Legacy The STEM4Humanities project successfully united eight institutions from seven countries in a common effort to break down disciplinary barriers and reimagine the future of learning. By combining the analytical tools of STEM with the critical and ethical insights of the humanities, the consortium has laid the groundwork for a new educational paradigm\u2014one that prepares graduates not only to adapt to change but to drive it. The final meeting at MRU symbolized both the conclusion of an ambitious Erasmus+ collaboration and the beginning of ongoing international partnerships that will continue to promote innovation, interdisciplinarity, and social impact in higher education. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency Erasmus+ INDIRE. 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