2009年欧洲文化首都：立陶宛维尔纽斯.pdf

TOWN and GOWN: GROWING TOGETHER Vilnius - European Culture Capital - 2009 Alfonsas Daniūnas, Asta Radzevičien÷ Vilnius Gediminas technical university Irena Garbien÷ Public institution Vilnius - European Capital of Culture 2009Key Historical Dates10091009 Lithuania was first mentioned in written sources.Lithuania was first mentioned in written sources. 12531253 Grand Duke Grand Duke MindaugasMindaugas was crowned the King of Lithuania.was crowned the King of Lithuania. 13231323 During Grand Duke During Grand Duke GediminasGediminas’ ’ reign Vilnius is first mentioned as the reign Vilnius is first mentioned as the capital of Lithuania. capital of Lithuania. 15221522 Francis Francis SkorynaSkoryna established the first printing press in the city. The city established the first printing press in the city. The city became one of the most famous bookbecame one of the most famous book- -printing printing centrescentres in Europe. in Europe. 15791579 The The CollegiumCollegium, an institution of higher education, was founded by the , an institution of higher education, was founded by the Jesuits in Vilnius and was upgraded to the level of Academy, by Jesuits in Vilnius and was upgraded to the level of Academy, by the Pope. the Pope. It was the first university in the Baltic countries and became tIt was the first university in the Baltic countries and became the most he most important cultural centre in the region. important cultural centre in the region. 17951795 After the third Partition of the Republic of the Two Nations, LiAfter the third Partition of the Republic of the Two Nations, Lithuania was thuania was annexed by Russia.annexed by Russia. On the 16th February 1918On the 16th February 1918 the Council of Lithuania proclaimed the the Council of Lithuania proclaimed the restoration of an independent Lithuanian state. restoration of an independent Lithuanian state. 19401940 Lithuania was incorporated into the Soviet Union.Lithuania was incorporated into the Soviet Union. World War IIWorld War II. The Old Town of Vilnius suffered greatly. Fortunately, the . The Old Town of Vilnius suffered greatly. Fortunately, the majority of the most valuable buildings and monuments survived. majority of the most valuable buildings and monuments survived. On the 11th of March 1990On the 11th of March 1990 the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania declared the restoration of Lithuaniadeclared the restoration of Lithuania’ ’s independence.s independence. In May 2004In May 2004 Lithuania became a member of the European Union and NATO.Lithuania became a member of the European Union and NATO.University and the town: academic and research cooperation• 6 state universities • 2 private universities • collegesVilnius Gediminas Technical University in figuresThe beginning – in 1956Today – the third biggest University in Lithuania with over 16000 students at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degree levels40 programs for Bachelor’s degree (4 years)44 programs for Master’s degree (2 years)30 programs for Doctor’s degree (4 years)University mission,,The mission of the University is to stimulate, create and disseminate scientific knowledge, latest technologies, and cultural values, to educate members of the society, to cherish democracy and through these efforts to foster the economic growth of the country, competitive spirit in the economy, social welfare and peace as well as a high quality of life”.Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Development plan for 2007-2011The study areas and fields at Vilnius Gediminastechnical universityI. Technological Sciences •Electrical Engineering •Electronic Engineering •Civil Engineering •Safety Engineering •Transport Engineering •Environmental Engineering •Bioengineering •Energetics •Informatics Engineering •Material Sciences •Industrial Engineering •Mechanical Engineering •Measurement EngineeringII. Physical Sciences •Statistics •InformaticsIII. Social Sciences •Management and Business Administration •EducologyIV. Arts •ArchitectureV. Biomedical Sciences •EcologyUniversity and the town: Cooperation with the societyVilnius Gediminas technical university maintains cooperation with • local community (university image and attractiveness) • business community (RCREATE within the European art programme;INTERACT within the programme (to get acquainted with different culturesREMEMBER within the programme of live History;ENJOY the actionDistinctive features of Vilnius ECC -2009•It is the first time such a practical, large-scale, multi- institutional action will be taken to contribute to the creation of the country’s image • The programme is unique in scope and encompasses all forms of cultural expression and all social groups as participants and audience • It is the first volunteer programme of such large scale to be implemented in Lithuania, bringing together both residents and emigrants to work in unison for the benef。