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Visit of Professor Dr Serkan Pekcetin at the Rehabilitation Department of Kauno kolegija

From November 4 to 15, 2024, the Rehabilitation Department of the Faculty of Medicine at Kaunas Higher Education Institution hosted Prof. Dr Serkan Pekcetin from University of Health Sciences in Ankara, Turkey. Prof. S. Pekcetin has previously been working as an occupational therapist and recently his research focuses on neurological development assessment in occupational therapy […]

Specialists emphasise: gender equality in the workplace is ensured by specific actions

Data published by Eurostat reveal that in 2023, the gap between the employment rate of working-age men and women in Lithuania was one of the smallest in the entire European Union (EU) – the smallest gap was observed in Finland (0.2%), followed by Lithuania with a gap of 1.5%. However, the European Commission announced that […]

Free Lithuanian language courses – easier integration of Ukrainians in Lithuania

According to the data of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania, over 90,000 war refugees from Ukraine live in Lithuania. To facilitate the integration of Ukrainians in Lithuania, it is important to take measures that ensure the efficiency of the process. One such measure is the reduction of the […]

In the media – Kauno kolegija lecturer’s advice on how to reduce the risk of winter injuries

Temperatures below zero, and ice and snow covering the ground require greater vigilance not only from drivers but also from pedestrians. In the cold season, due to more difficult weather conditions, the risk of fractures, head injuries, and frostbite increases, and queues of people who have suffered these or other injuries stretch to the doctors. […]

Portrait of today’s medical staff: 5 skills identified for healthcare professionals

For employees who want to successfully establish themselves in the labour market, professional knowledge alone is often not enough. This is also evidenced by the World Economic Forum’s identification of the 10 most necessary skills for employees last year, among which creativity, analytical thinking, motivation, etc. occupy a significant place. Representatives of the largest private […]

The food industry is changing rapidly: what rules do consumers dictate?

The food industry is undergoing a transformation that is changing not only the ingredients of products but also their production methods. With the growing importance of sustainability and a healthy lifestyle, innovations are becoming everyday life. These changes reflect consumer expectations and shape a new food culture. Representatives of the Vikonda Group and Kauno kolegija […]