News: Important - Institute of Environmental Engineering | KTU https://apinien.ktu.edu/news-categories/important/ KTU Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:10:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 A new project SUSRUR is starting https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/a-new-project-susrur-is-starting/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:10:52 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/a-new-project-susrur-is-starting/ KTU APINI together with partners from Austria, Ireland, Romania, Greece and Spain starts with a new project SUSRUR (Towards Sustainability and Resilient scenarios for turistiniams SMEs in RUral & Remote Areas). The project aims to support SMEs from 5 rural & remote areas of Europe (Asturias region (Spain), Western Macedonia region (Greece), Harghita county (Romania), […]

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]]> Summer school “New plastic economy: circular business models and sustainability” https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/summer-school-new-plastic-economy-circular-business-models-and-sustainability/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:32:56 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/summer-school-new-plastic-economy-circular-business-models-and-sustainability/ Kaunas University of Technology, together with the University of Bologna and other partners, invites you to the summer school “New plastic economy: circular business models and sustainability”! When? in 2023 July 10-14 Where? in Bologna, Italy. How much? Summer School is FREE! The first round of selection will close on March 31, the second round will […]

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]]> KTU researchers analyzed textile circularity practices https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-analyzed-textile-circularity-practices/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:02:30 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-analyzed-textile-circularity-practices/ “Aalto Finix” team (Sinni Suomaleinen, Linda Turunen and Iqra Khan) in collaboration with KTU researchers (Inga Gurauskienė, Agnė Jučienė, Vaida Jonaitienė) visited Lithuanian companies to analyze textile circularity practices, challenges and opportunities in an international context. “Neaustima” – manufactures non-woven fibers and products using advanced technologies and processes, and cooperating Finnish companies also learn from […]

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]]> Student on the ECIU University Challenge: It was an invaluable input to my master thesis topic https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/student-on-the-eciu-university-challenge-it-was-an-invaluable-input-to-my-master-thesis-topic/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:00:33 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/student-on-the-eciu-university-challenge-it-was-an-invaluable-input-to-my-master-thesis-topic/ APINI student of the master’s study program “Sustainable management and production” Rojas Garcia Maria Alejandra together with team members Xiao-Yin Xu and Dawid Tadesse Gessese participated in the ECIU University Challenge „Plastic, solution or pollution? Closing the loop towards a circular economy“ and shares their impressions and experiences. “The ECIU Challenge on “Plastic, solution or […]

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]]> Interview with dr. Edgaras Stunžėnas: APINI is a very good place for improvement https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-dr-edgaras-stunzenas-apini-is-a-very-good-place-for-improvement/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:48:26 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interview-with-dr-edgaras-stunzenas-apini-is-a-very-good-place-for-improvement/ Recently, he defended his PhD dissertation at KTU Institute of Environmental Engineering. Dr. Edgaras Stunžėnas tells about his doctoral thesis and why he chose KTU APINI for his doctoral studies. Tell a little about what motivated you to start PhD studies? Since the field of study chosen during my bachelor’s studies was environmental engineering, I […]

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]]> 4th international conference “Sustainable Consumption and Production: How to Make it Possible” https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/4th-international-conference-sustainable-consumption-and-production-how-to-make-it-possible/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:21:33 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/4th-international-conference-sustainable-consumption-and-production-how-to-make-it-possible/ For the EU economy to grow sustainably, we need to save our resources by using them wisely. It is clear that the linear model of economic growth used in the past can no longer meet the needs of modern societies in a globalized world. The future cannot be built on the principle of ‘take, produce, […]

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]]> Bachelor, it’s not too late: the 2nd stage of admission to KTU has started https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/bachelor-its-not-too-late-the-2nd-stage-of-admission-to-ktu-has-started/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:18:41 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/bachelor-its-not-too-late-the-2nd-stage-of-admission-to-ktu-has-started/ After the first stage of admission to master’s studies has ended, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) invites all those who have not had time or are still considering to enroll in master’s studies to submit applications in the second stage of admissions. On June 28th the first round of applications for postgraduate studies has ended. […]

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]]> „TOO4TO“ project meeting https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/too4to-project-meeting/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:35:33 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/too4to-project-meeting/ The 2nd and 3rd of June was an important date for the Erasmus + project „TOO4TO“ (Sustainable Management: Tools for Tomorrow) team. All project partners from four countries (Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland; Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland; Global Impact Grid, Germany) finally met each other in person at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). […]

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]]> International research collaboration opportunities fostering EU Clean Energy transition in Baltic States. PANTERA / SUPEERA workshop https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/international-research-collaboration-opportunities-fostering-eu-clean-energy-transition-in-baltic-states-pantera-supeera-workshop/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:18:36 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/international-research-collaboration-opportunities-fostering-eu-clean-energy-transition-in-baltic-states-pantera-supeera-workshop/ On 27th of April in Riga, PANTERA and SUPEERA projects jointly organised a workshop to discuss and raise attention on gaps and barriers that limit the R&I activities in the energy sector in the Baltic countries, facilitate knowledge exchange and showcase best practices of how international networking and cooperation between national stakeholders and key international […]

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]]> KTU is among the most sustainability-focused universities in the world https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/ktu-is-among-the-most-sustainability-focused-universities-in-the-world/ Fri, 06 May 2022 12:03:10 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/ktu-is-among-the-most-sustainability-focused-universities-in-the-world/ On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) THE Impacts Rankings 2022 were announced. For the first time, KTU was included in these rankings by the international university rating agency Times Higher Education, which ranks the world universities’ actions directed towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For three years now, THE Impact […]

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]]> Meeting of the National Industrial Competitiveness Commission “Industry 4.0”. The importance of the circular economy in Lithuania https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/meeting-of-the-national-industrial-competitiveness-commission-industry-4-0-the-importance-of-the-circular-economy-in-lithuania/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:37:52 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/meeting-of-the-national-industrial-competitiveness-commission-industry-4-0-the-importance-of-the-circular-economy-in-lithuania/ Yesterday, a meeting of the National Industrial Competitiveness Commission “Industry 4.0” was held, which was attended by the Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania Aušrinė Armonaitė, Deputy Minister Jekaterina Rojaka, Deputy Minister of Environment Raminta Radavičienė, and representatives of other ministries, science, business and industry. The Minister of Economy and Innovation, […]

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]]> “Expo 2020 Dubai” and smart cities https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/expo-2020-dubai/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:20:53 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/expo-2020-dubai/ “Expo 2020 Dubai” the annual investment meeting (AIM) “Investment in Sustainable Innovation for thriving Future” was held, which was also attended by APINI director prof. dr. Žaneta Stasiškienė.  There was a strong focus on smart future cities, with a seminar featuring presentations by politicians, researchers, city leaders and businesses. “We are also very pleased with […]

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]]> Interview with dr. Julius Denafas: I was waiting for the right moment for my PhDs studies https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/phd-studies-environmental-engineering-phd-dissertation/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:15:12 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/phd-studies-environmental-engineering-phd-dissertation/ Recently, he defended his PhD dissertation at KTU Institute of Environmental Engineering. Julius Denafas tells what motivated him to enter PhD studies, how the results of his PhD dissertation research serve in the processes of the company he manages, and what he thinks about Lithuania’s circularity. Julius, tell a little about what motivated you to […]

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]]> Visit of the Director of Liepaja Institute at KTU APINI: new opportunities for cooperation https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/visit-of-the-director-of-liepaja-institute-at-ktu-apini-new-opportunities-for-cooperation/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:52:30 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/visit-of-the-director-of-liepaja-institute-at-ktu-apini-new-opportunities-for-cooperation/ “I am glad to finally have the opportunity to visit here, I think we have a lot of common interests, so we will definitely discover opportunities for cooperation useful to our institutes,” said Uldis Žaimis, Director of the Institute of Science and Innovative Technologies (ISIT) of Liepaja University, who visited KTU Institute of Environmental Engineering […]

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]]> INTERREG EUROPE BIGDATA 4RIVERS Project Partner Meeting and Visit to the Attica Region of Greece https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-bigdata-4rivers-project-partner-meeting-and-visit-to-the-attica-region-of-greece/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:37:58 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-bigdata-4rivers-project-partner-meeting-and-visit-to-the-attica-region-of-greece/ 2020 January 28th BIGDATA4RIVERS – Improving the European Rivers Water Quality through Smart Water Management Policies On behalf of the Regional Development Fund of the Region of Attica on January 23-24, a project partner meeting of the INTERREG EUROPE BIGDATA4RIVERS project took place in Greece. During the meeting, project partner presented good practice visits: the […]

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]]> INTERREG EUROPE LCA4REGIONS project partner meeting in Kaunas https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-lca4regions-project-partner-meeting-in-kaunas/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:28:31 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-lca4regions-project-partner-meeting-in-kaunas/ 2020 January 25th LCA4REGIONS – „Improved Environment and Resource Efficiency through use of Life Cycle Instruments for implementation of regional policies of the European Union”.: For the first time since the beginning of this Interreg Europe project, partners of LCA4Regions went to the field of experiment: how life-cycle assessment (LCA) could be implemented in practice, […]

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]]> Interreg Europe project BIGDATA4RIVERS was presented at the Ministry of the Environment https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-project-bigdata4rivers-was-presented-at-the-ministry-of-the-environment/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:48:45 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-europe-project-bigdata4rivers-was-presented-at-the-ministry-of-the-environment/ On November 13, at the invitation of scientists of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Institute of Environmental Engineering. Interreg Europe project BIGDATA4RIVERS was presented at the Ministry of the Environment. The aim of the project “Improving the European River Water Quality through Smart Water Management Policies” is to involve the authorities in the discussion on […]

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]]> APINI student work is recognized as the best postgraduate thesis on road transport https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/1119/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:49:22 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/1119/ We would like to welcome Monika Skvarnavičiūtė (Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Jolanta Dvarionienė), a student of APINI Master’s Degree Program in Sustainable Management and Production, whose Master’s Thesis is on Transport of Graduate Theses in the Competition organized by the Transport Ministries Recognized as the Best Postgraduate Thesis on Road Transport!

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]]> LCA4Regions – Interreg Europe project to encourage public authorities to integrate life-cycle assessment methodologies into circular economic policy development. https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/lca4regions-interreg-europe-project-to-encourage-public-authorities-to-integrate-life-cycle-assessment-methodologies-into-circular-economic-policy-development/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:32:22 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/lca4regions-interreg-europe-project-to-encourage-public-authorities-to-integrate-life-cycle-assessment-methodologies-into-circular-economic-policy-development/ Although LCA-Life Cycle Assessment (BCV) is increasingly used in the business sector, this methodology for assessing the environmental impact of a product / process at all stages of its life is still not well known to public authorities. However, it is clear that the integration of BCVs into public policy will soon have great potential […]

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]]> Interreg ELISE Action plans presented at Bridge Event https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-elise-action-plans-presented-at-bridge-event/ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:52:32 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/news/interreg-elise-action-plans-presented-at-bridge-event/ ELISE partners have met at the beautiful Italian coastal city – Rimini – with main goal: to discuss and prepare final draft of their respective action plans. Each of the regions presented improvements of their policies that will be implemented and are derived from ELISE project. Rest of the meeting was dedicated to presentation of […]

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