On 9–13 March 2026, eight representatives from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA) at Vilnius University participated in the international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled “The Future of Work”, held at UC Leuven-Limburg Hogeschool (UCLL), Hasselt, Diepenbeek Campus, Belgium. The programme brought together 59 students and five accompanying lecturers from 11 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Poland.

 

Centre for Economic Expertise

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Vilnius University, Lithuania

Start date: 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Employment duration: 36 months (MSCA DN funding)

We are excited to announce a call for two fully funded PhD research positions in Energy Economics at the Centre for Economic Expertise, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University (VU FEBA). The positions are funded for 36 months under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network ENERPOL, part of the EU Horizon Europe programme. These doctoral positions offer a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on household behaviour and the green energy transition within an international consortium of leading academic and industry partners. Below you will find detailed information about the positions, eligibility criteria, and application process.

Why is the phrase “social business” feared in post-Soviet states? Shouldn’t we shake this “legacy” off and start thinking as Europeans that we are?

Less known Davos themes, however relevant to prosperity, sustainability and resilience of Europe, include social economy, social innovation and social business. The latter are talked about in and around Europe as “social enterprises” but the phrase which amassed notoriety in Lithuania due to abuses of the system by “socialinės įmonės”. We refer to social innovations as something relevant to the public sector and only financed with the European Union funds when social innovations are frequent even in corporate culture (Daniel Nowack, Head of Social Innovation, Schwab Foundation & World Economic Forum, January 20th on LinkedIn). Dr. Ieva Žebrytė of VU FEBA is an expert in social economy organisations ranging from associations and public institutions to foundations and social business entities. These are recognised for prioritising social or environmental benefit over profit, reinvesting earned funds into their mission, operating democratically, and addressing social or environmental challenges through commercial/economic activity.