Book series: “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”
The exact title of the project: Preparation and publishing of the book series “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”
Objective of the project: to present historical facts and distinguished personalities who had a considerable impact on the cultural and scholarly history of Vilnius and Lithuania in a lively non-academic way. The richly illustrated books are intended for curious researchers of the city: schoolchildren, students, history lovers, teachers, residents of Vilnius, and visitors.
Outcome: prepared and published book series “Even the Stars Dress for Winter in the North and Other Stories of Vilnius University Library”.
Implementation period: from 2 January 2025 to 20 December 2025.
Financing: financed by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. 6,200 € allocated.
Head of the project: Nijolė Klingaitė-Dasevičienė
Contacts: Nijolė Klingaitė-Dasevičienė, phone: (+370 5) 268 7111, email:
Dissemination of Citizens’ Science at Vilnius University
The exact title of the project: Dissemination of Citizens’ Science at Vilnius University: Enhancement of Specialists’ Competences and Improvement of Quality of Services Provided for Researchers
Objective of the project: encourage implementation of Citizens’ Science policy at Vilnius University and outside it, enhance competences of specialists administering implementation of Citizens’ Science policy by preparing efficient tools for Citizens’ Science topic, as well as in adhering to the principles of Citizens’ Science, expand the scope of the Library’s services for research support and improve their quality.
Outcome: 2 programmes will be drawn up: the first teaching programme will be intended for VU academic community, i. e. “The Practice of Applying Citizens’ Science Methods for Research”. The programme will consist of the following parts: introduction to the principles and practices of Citizens’ Science, success stories (best practices) and possibilities to apply Citizens’ Science. Later on, based on this teaching programme, a teaching programme intended for the public will be developed. In addition to that, a tool for the engagement of the public (citizens) will be drawn up.
Implementation period: from 20 May 2024 to 30 November 2025.
Financing: The total value of the project: EUR 56,990. Funds allocated by the EU.
Head of the project: Dr. Gitana Naudužienė
Contacts: Dr. Gitana Naudužienė, phone: (+370 5) 219 5059, email:
