A cross-country skiing track has been prepared next to the VU stadium
With wintery weather bringing joy and a sufficient snow cover forming, a cross-country skiing track has been prepared in Aukštagiris (Saulėtekis) forest, next to the VU stadium.
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VU Staff Are Invited to Register for the Winter Cross-Country Run
On 23 January 2026, the FTMC Winter Cross-Country Run for employees of academic institutions will take place. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more physically active, this will be a great opportunity to start putting it into practice!
Health and Sports Center Hours During Holidays
We would like to inform you that during the holiday period, the working hours of the VU Health and Sports Center will change.
Try the new CORE & BALANCE workout starting November 26
Vilnius University Health and Sports Centre invites you to a new specialized CORE & BALANCE workout, designed to strengthen the back, shoulder girdle, and the entire spine. The sessions will use an exercise ball—a tool that naturally activates the deep stabilizing muscles and helps develop body control.
An open lecture by neuroscientist Dr. Beorn Nijenhuis at Vilnius University
On November 10, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., an open lecture–meeting–discussion in English titled “Your Personality Impacts How You Exercise, Recover and Learn” will take place at Vilnius University’s Small Aula (Universiteto St. 3). The event is organized by the VU Health and Sport Centre in collaboration with the Community Well-Being Division.
New yoga classes start from November 12
Vilnius University Health and Sports Centre invites members of the community to try new yoga classes starting on November 12. This is a great opportunity to relax, build physical strength, and improve concentration.
Changes in opening hours on November 1 and 2
We would like to remind you that the VU Health and Sports Center is closed on public holidays, and on November 1 and 2, the sports halls at Saulėtekio ave. 2 and Čiurlionio str. 21 will be closed.
Vilnius University shooters won bronze at the Lithuanian Student Championship
On October 25, the Lithuanian Student Shooting Championship took place at the Kaunas Sports School “Gaja,” featuring the best shooters from six higher education institutions. This year, Vilnius University was represented by four students: Andrea Noone (Life Sciences Center), Aleksandra Semionovaitė (alumni), Valerija Dušenko (alumni), and Rimantė Rėkašiūtė (Faculty of Communication).
Vilnius University triumphs at the Lithuanian Student Sambo Championship
For several years, the sports hall of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has been home to the Lithuanian Student Sambo Championship. On October 25, the best athletes from seven higher education institutions competed there. Vilnius University was represented by as many as 15 athletes at the championship.
Vilnius University triumphs at the Lithuanian Student Cross-Country Championship
On Sunday, October 5, the Lithuanian Student Cross-Country Championship took place — competing for the Jonas Pipynė and Felicija Karoblienė Cups. Vilnius University was represented by as many as 27 students. The women competed in the 1 km and 2 km races, while the men ran 3 km and 5 km.