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Prof. Urtė Neniškytė Awarded Prestigious ERC Grant (Lithuania.lt)

Exciting news for the Lithuanian scientific community! Professor Urtė Neniškytė, a distinguished researcher at Vilnius University’s Life Sciences Center (GMC) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Partnership Institute, has been awarded the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant. This highly competitive grant supports outstanding mid-career researchers and provides funding for groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

35 years of scientific excellence: Lithuania’s innovation journey (Lithuania.lt)

In the 35 years since restoring independence, Lithuania has transformed from a nation reclaiming its freedom to a powerhouse of scientific innovation. Today, Lithuanian-made technologies reach the stars, reshape our understanding of DNA, and beam through the world’s most prestigious research labs.

Lithuania: The economic rebound is projected to continue (OECD)

Lithuanian economy remains resilient and able to adapt to new challenges. Our country's economic growth is underpinned by stronger domestic and external demand, rising investment, and a resilient labour market.

Lithuanian Scientists Develop Innovative Technology to Turn Waste into Clean Hydrogen (Lithuania.lt)

Lithuanian researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) have developed a groundbreaking hydrogen production technology that transforms waste into valuable, clean hydrogen fuel. This new method not only boosts hydrogen extraction efficiency but also addresses the persistent issue of tar formation in the gasification process. By offering a more sustainable energy solution, the technology holds significant promise for reducing industry’s reliance on fossil fuels and fostering a cleaner energy future.

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