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Tojana Račiūnaitė is a senior researcher and director of the Institute of Art Research at Vilnius Academy of Arts (VAA), where she has worked since 1996. Her research focuses on visual culture in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (16–18th century), sacral art history , iconography , and anthropology of the image . She earned her PhD in art criticism from VAA in 1999 with a thesis on Baroque art and architecture of the Discalced Carmelites . Education: PhD in Art Criticism (VAA, 1999); MA in Art History and Theory (VAA, 1990) Academic Roles: Senior Researcher at VAA Institute of Art Research; Director (2008–present) Her work bridges iconological analysis and visual anthropology , examining the interplay between image and text in historical and modern contexts. She has curated exhibitions like Vaclovas Ratas. Beyond the Equator (2021) and co-authored guidebooks on Lithuanian Baroque art . Her recent research projects include Mimetic and Symbolic Representations of Jonas Karolis Chodkevičius (2021–present), funded by the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Her publications—spanning monographs like Atvaizdo gyvastis (2014) and articles in Acta Academiae Artium Vilnensis —explore themes such as miraculous Marian images , relic iconography , and visual pragmatics . She received the 2019 Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Award for her contributions to understanding religious art heritage in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Scientific Awards: 2019: Science Award from Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Memberships: Lithuanian Association of Art Historians (1995–present) International Association of Art Critics (AICA, 1996–present) Račiūnaitė has lectured at VAA since 1990 on topics including Lithuanian art history , 17–19th-century Western art , and visual-textual analysis . Her methodological approach integrates art history with anthropology , emphasizing the symbolic and mimetic functions of images across cultural contexts.

• Visual Culture (16–18th century)
• Sacral Art in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
• Methodology of Art History
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Renata Stonytė is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Journalism and Media Research within the Faculty of Communication at Vilnius University. Her research focuses on political communication, political cinema, and documentary film studies with particular emphasis on post-Soviet cultural transformation and digital memory. She has organized international conferences such as 'Populism in National and Global Media' (2023) and 'Crisis in Cinema and Visual Media' (2014). She actively participates in research projects including the EU-funded 'Connective Digital Memory in Borderlands' (2020-2023) and the Lithuanian RC-backed 'Political Breakthrough on Screen' (2017-2019). Her academic qualifications include a doctoral degree (exact details unspecified), and she has published monographs like Political Breakthrough on Screen (2020) and peer-reviewed articles in journals like New Media & Society and Studies in Art History . Her work bridges media studies with political analysis, examining how visual media represent historical and sociopolitical changes in Eastern Europe. Renata teaches at the Faculty of Communication and contributes to science communication through presentations at conferences and editorial activities in academic publishing. She explores interdisciplinary themes connecting cinema, digital heritage, and cultural memory in contested border regions.

• Political Communication
• Political Cinema
• Documentary Film Studies
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramutė Rachlevičiūtė is an art historian and curator at the Vilnius Academy of Arts (VAA), where she has lectured since 1991 on topics including Western Modernism, Russian avant-garde, Lithuanian art of the 20th century, and Soviet art. She contributes to interdisciplinary research and publishing projects, and is affiliated with the Institute of Art Research and the Art and Research Department at VAA. Education: MA in Art Criticism from Vilnius Academy of Arts (1978), PhD in Art Criticism (2012) Her research focuses on surrealism in Lithuanian art, female identity in visual culture, autobiographical narratives in art, and Soviet-era artistic movements. She has led multiple funded projects examining artists' biographies and cultural memory. Recent publications analyze themes like surrealism's intersections with eroticism, futurist traditions in Lithuania, and muralist art's political significance during the Soviet period. These works reflect her expertise in avant-garde studies, gender theory, and visual cultural analysis. Scientific Awards Culture and Art Award by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (2021) As president of AICA Lithuanian Section (2004-2018), she organized 9 conferences on female creative spaces. She has curated 50 exhibitions, including 10 national-level art institutions, and serves as an expert for the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

• Art History
• Surrealism in Art
• Russian Avant-Garde
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Simona Kumpė is a Lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University, specifically affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Cultural Studies. She has been actively involved in academic work since at least 2017, contributing to the Centre for Asian Studies and the Department of Cultural Studies. Her work primarily focuses on East Asian cultures, with special attention to Japanese and Korean studies. Dr. Kumpė's research interests span across several areas of East Asian cultural studies. Her primary focus appears to be on Japanese culture, particularly examining social structures, media representations, and historical contexts. She has supervised numerous bachelor's theses exploring topics such as Japanese anime, manga, visual novels, and societal issues in Japan and Korea. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging cultural studies, media analysis, and social sciences. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on Japanese cultural phenomena, particularly examining how social hierarchies, power dynamics, and cultural norms are represented in various media forms. There's a clear pattern of analyzing contemporary Japanese society through popular culture, with special attention to how these representations travel across cultural boundaries to Lithuania and Europe. Many of her supervised theses employ comparative and cross-cultural methodologies. Dr. Kumpė has supervised a significant number of bachelor's students, guiding them through research on diverse aspects of East Asian cultures. Her students have produced work examining Japanese social structures, Korean literature reception in Lithuania, historical connections between Lithuania and Japan, and representations of various social issues in Japanese media. Her supervision appears to encourage both theoretical analysis and empirical research methods.

• Japanese Cultural Studies
• Korean Cultural Studies
• Anime and Manga Studies
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Associate Professor Renata Šukaitytė holds a Doctorate in Humanities from Vytautas Magnus University (2008) and specializes in contemporary cinema studies, media culture, and political communication. She leads Vilnius University's Centre of Journalism and Media Research within the Faculty of Communication. Key research focuses include post-communist transformation in documentary cinema, transnational film narratives, and Baltic media industries. She has led over 10 research projects funded by national and EU programs, including the 2020 'Political Breakthrough on Screen' study. Her academic contributions include editing journals like Studies in Eastern European Cinema and organizing high-profile conferences such as the 2023 'Populism in National and Global Media'. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Šarūnas Bartas' film philosophy to digital documentary practices, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and 5 edited volumes. Her work bridges cinematic analysis with sociopolitical critique, emphasizing visual storytelling's role in mediating historical and cultural narratives.

• Contemporary Lithuanian and European Cinema
• Transnational Cinema
• Media Culture and Audiences
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Daiva Siudikienė is an Associate Professor at the Department of Organizational Information and Communication Research, Faculty of Communication, Vilnius University. Her work focuses on organizational communication, sustainability, digital media, and knowledge management. She is affiliated with the Lithuanian Marketing Association and ECREA, contributing to academic discourse through research and teaching. Her research interests include sustainability strategies in business, innovative leadership models, and the role of social media in contemporary society. She has published extensively on topics such as crisis communication, audience engagement, and the application of storytelling in organizational communication. Her 2023 work on Facebook narratives of Vilnius history highlights her interest in urban communication and digital heritage. Dr. Siudikienė has taught courses on integrated communication, communication theory, and organizational communication research. She authored the textbook History of Communication (2019), emphasizing educational contributions. Her recent articles address sustainability in Lithuanian companies and creativity-driven innovation in cultural organizations. She actively participates in academic activities, including editorial boards and conferences. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as assessing user-generated content quality and analyzing digital audience behavior.

• Organizational Communication
• Sustainability and Innovation
• Digital Media and Social Networks
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Šarūnas Liekis is a Lithuanian historian and political scientist serving as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy at Vytautas Magnus University since 2010. He holds a Habilitated Doctorate (2005) and has expertise in ethnic relations, minority issues, and international relations. His career includes roles as Director of the Vilnius Yiddish Institute (2001–present), member of the Central Election Commission (2021–present), and advisor to the Lithuanian government on minority affairs (2003–2010). Notable works include A State Within a State? Jewish Autonomy in Lithuania 1918–1925 (2003) and Casablanca of the North: Refugees and Rescuers in Kaunas, 1939–1940 (2017). His research focuses on Baltic history, Lithuanian-Polish relations, and Soviet narratives. Education: PhD in Social Sciences (1997), studies at Oxford, Brandeis University, and the Jewish University of Jerusalem. Publications span 74 works including books on minority politics, EU relations, and historical conflicts. Awards include Lithuania's Officer's Cross of the Order of Gediminas (2023). He has led national projects on heritage and state-building, and his academic contributions address historical memory and contemporary governance challenges.

• History
• Political Science
• Minorities
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Aušra Navickienė is a Professor and Head of the Department of Book Science and Publishing at Vilnius University's Faculty of Communication. She holds a doctoral degree and has served as Chair of the Communication and Information PhD Studies Committee. Her research focuses on the history of documentary communication, publishing media, manuscript heritage, and book science theory. She has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and edited volumes, with recent work emphasizing Lithuanian publishing history and international scholarly collaboration. Key projects include organizing conferences on Francysk Skaryna and leading initiatives under the National Programme for Lithuanian Studies. Navickienė has received multiple awards, including the Vilnius University Rector's Award (2011) and a Ministry of Education prize for her textbook *Book Science* (2008). She actively participates in global scholarly networks like SHARP and serves on editorial boards of international journals. Her academic leadership roles include chairing PhD committees, managing research projects, and promoting interdisciplinary studies in book and communication history. She has conducted research in Poland, Sweden, and the UK, enhancing Lithuania's international academic profile.

• History of Documentary Communication
• Publishing Media History
• Manuscript and Printed Heritage
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Dr. Tomas Petreikis is an Associate Professor at Vilnius University's Faculty of Communication, specializing in the Department of Book, Media and Publishing Studies. He holds a doctoral degree in Library and Information Science, with a focus on book history and cultural heritage. His primary affiliations include the Faculty of Communication and the Institute of Book Science and Documentation at Vilnius University. Education: Doctoral degree in Library and Information Science (Vilnius University) Master's degree in Cultural Studies Bachelor's degree in Journalism Research Interests: Dr. Petreikis explores the intersections of book history, cultural heritage preservation, and regional publishing traditions. His work emphasizes the role of publishing in shaping national identity, with a focus on Lithuania's media history, small-language scholarly communication, and the evolution of regional book cultures. Key themes include: Cultural memory in print Historical publishing networks Digitization of cultural heritage Political dimensions of media Recent Research Trends: His recent work analyzes quantitative shifts in Lithuanian scholarly publishing (2015-2022), the adaptation of scientific journals to digital ecosystems, and the historical dynamics of regional publishing in Lithuania. He also investigates the role of underground press in early 20th-century social movements and the preservation of multilingual publishing heritage. Awards: Recipient of the 2014 Young Lithuanian Researchers' Union 'Best Dissertation' Award Recognized for his Master's thesis as the best humanities work in Lithuania (2011) Academic Service: He has supervised doctoral candidate Asta Urbanavičiūtė-Globienė and serves on the Dissertation Defense Council. Active in organizing international conferences like 'The Periodicals and a Changing Society' (2023) and 'Francysk Skaryna and the Renaissance Book Culture' (2022). Editor for the journal Žemaičių žemė and member of the Vilnius University Press Commission. Engagement: Leads the Martynas Mažvydas Bibliophiles Club and participates in publishing awards committees. His work bridges academic research with public initiatives to preserve Lithuania's cultural legacy through books and media archives.

• Book History
• Cultural History
• Regionalism in Publishing
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Egor Isaev is a Visiting Lecturer in the Academic Department of Social Sciences at the European Humanities University (EHU). He holds an AFA in Film Directing from Moscow Film School (2019) and an M.A. in Public History from the University of Manchester, UK (2013). His teaching focuses on Digital Cinema, History of Cinema, Screenwriting, and Documentary Filmmaking. His research interests center on the Politics of Memory, Public History, History in Media, and Digital Cinema. He has published extensively on topics like Russian historical films, cultural trauma, and the intersection of cinema with political and social issues. Notable works include Cinematography (2021), The Militarization of the Past (2020), and analyses of post-Yugoslav cinema. Isaev is an active documentary filmmaker, producing works such as The Fronier (2021), Teens and Kittens (2021), and Zinc (2021). His films address contemporary social issues, human rights, and pandemic crises. He has collaborated with organizations like Mediazona and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. His academic contributions span interdisciplinary public history, museum studies, and the politics of affect. He has participated in international conferences and co-authored influential papers on cultural heritage and institutional crises.

• Digital Cinema
• Public History
• Politics of Memory
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Giedrė Jankevičiūtė is a Professor at the Vilnius Academy of Arts and Chief Researcher at the Lithuanian Culture Research Institute's Department of Art History and Visual Culture. Her expertise focuses on 19th-20th century Central/Eastern European art, with special attention to Lithuanian visual culture during wartime periods. Chief Researcher, Department of Art History and Visual Culture (Lithuanian Culture Research Institute) Professor, Vilnius Academy of Arts (since 2011) Doctoral habilitation completed (2008) Her research examines: Art Deco in interwar Lithuania Artistic life during WWII and Holocaust Artist social status under occupation Visual culture's role in identity formation Curatorial approaches to contested histories Recent projects include: Artistic Creation in the Kaunas Ghetto (2022–2024) Vilnius, Wilno, Vilne 1918–1948 (2022–2024) Cold War artistic expressions in DC/Vatican shrines (2020–2022) Awards: Culture and Art Prize of the Republic of Lithuania (2014) Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit (2019) Drėmos Lupa Prize (2020) She supervises academic theses at all levels and has held fellowships at research institutions in Rome, Paris, Warsaw, Krakow, and Leipzig.

• Art and visual culture of Central and Eastern Europe
• Lithuanian art history
• Art and politics
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Jolita Liškevičienė is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, specializing in old book art, emblems, and Lithuanian Baroque studies. Her work bridges historical research with contemporary curatorial practice, focusing on the intersection of text and image in art history. Vilnius Academy of Arts, Institute of Art Research Lithuanian Association of Art Historians (since 2004) Society for Emblem Studies (since 2014) Specializing in 16th-18th century book illustrations, she explores Lithuanian heraldry, Baroque iconography, and children's book art. Her research integrates emblem studies with Grand Duchy of Lithuania cultural sources, analyzing visual narratives in religious and secular contexts. Her 15 most recent publications (2015-2022) examine emblematic meditations, illustrated manuscripts, and Soviet-era children's books. Themes include symbolic healing, devotional art, and the evolution of visual canons in Lithuanian literature. Martynas Mažvydas award for students’ research (1994) Martynas Mažvydas Award for Merits to Lithuanian language/literature (2004) She lectures on book art and heraldry at Vilnius institutions, participates in doctoral studies, and co-edits book art contests. Her curatorial projects include Lithuanian Book Art Triennials (2012, 2015, 2019, 2022) and international exhibitions in Italy, Germany, and the UK.

• Book Illustrations (16th-18th century)
• Emblems and Heraldry
• Lithuanian Baroque Art
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Dr. Justinas Dementavičius is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Vilnius University's Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI). His academic career spans over two decades at VU TSPMI, with a brief postdoctoral period at the Lithuanian Institute of History (2012–2014). He integrates political science, philosophical, and historical perspectives in his research, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Politologija . Research Interests : His work focuses on the history of political ideas , ideology studies , nationalism , and Lithuanian political history . He explores political imagination in Lithuania through interdisciplinary approaches, combining political theory, comparative politics, and historical analysis. Publications : His scholarship includes studies on 20th-century Lithuanian political thought, Soviet atheism, post-Soviet monument politics, and Christian democratic ideologies in exile. Key works address the tension between homo oeconomicus and zoon politicon in Lithuanian modernization, and the role of intellectual networks like the University of Fribourg in reconstructing Lithuanian academia. Academic Engagement : He contributes to civic education projects, co-curated the State Knowledge Center, and organized exhibitions on Lithuanian intellectual history. He actively participates in conferences, including the Aleksanteri Conference and Civitas Annual Conference . Institutional Roles : Dementavičius is a member of VU TSPMI Council, the (Post)Soviet Memory Studies Center, and the Commission for Dispute Resolution. He teaches courses on the history of Lithuanian political thought and political ideas and ideologies .

• Political Theory
• Comparative Politics and Political Sociology
• History of Ideas
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Alvydas Jokubaitis serves as Professor at Vilnius University's Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI/IIRPS), where he has been employed since 1996. He holds membership in the Vilnius University Senate and Science Committee, serves on the VU IIRPS Council, and is a member of the editorial board for 'Politologija'. Recognized as the best lecturer at IIRPS in both 2002 and 2017, he actively contributes to academic governance through multiple committees including the Department of Political Philosophy and History of Ideas, Doctoral Studies Committee, and Contemporary Politics MA Programme Committee. His research centers on political philosophy with emphasis on: Ethical foundations of political systems Conservative thought traditions Postmodernism's political implications National identity in globalization Relationship between morality and politics His work critically examines Enlightenment/romantic tensions, Schmittian political theory, and Lithuanian intellectual history while engaging with figures like Kant, Strauss, and Wojtyła. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on: Critical engagement with liberalism's moral limitations Central European identity challenges within EU integration Revival of virtue ethics in contemporary politics Historical analysis of Lithuanian political thought Intersections of religion and political philosophy Postmodern critiques of political rationality His scientific recognition includes: 2005 Vilnius University Rector’s Science Prize 2017 Best VU Publication of the Year 2016 2018 Stasys Šalkauskis Prize for contributions to Lithuanian thought 2015 Honorary Citizenship of Gargždai Professor Jokubaitis teaches advanced courses including Non-orthodox Political Thought, Contemporary Political Theories, and Lithuanian Policy Research. His research projects have addressed critical areas such as 'The modern problem of the relationship between morality and politics', 'Democracy in a knowledge society', and 'Preserving national identity in a globalised world'. He has contributed to significant scholarly works including the 'Anthology of Lithuanian political thought' and supervised doctoral curriculum development in social humanities.

• Political Philosophy
• Political Theory
• Ethics in Politics
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Johannes Baks is a Professor at Vytautas Magnus University in the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy, specifically within the Department of Regional Studies. With an extensive publication record spanning from 1983 to 2024, his academic career demonstrates deep engagement with mental health policy, political science, and human rights issues, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. His multilingual capabilities include native proficiency in Dutch and English, with very good command of Russian and German, good French skills, and basic Lithuanian and Italian. Dr. Baks's research interests span mental health systems, political abuse of psychiatry, historical trauma, and human rights. His work frequently examines the intersection of political systems and mental healthcare, with special focus on Ukraine, Russia, and former Soviet states. He has made significant contributions to understanding punitive psychiatry, traumatic memory, and mental health responses during political crises and conflicts. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on mental health in conflict zones, particularly Ukraine following the Russian invasion. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on human rights violations within psychiatric systems, historical analysis of psychiatric practices, and innovative approaches to mental healthcare delivery during political repression. His research shows increasing international collaboration, with co-authors from numerous countries across Europe and Asia. Among his notable contributions is the 2024 Lancet Psychiatry Commission on mental health in Ukraine, which addresses the immense strain on Ukraine's mental healthcare system following Russian military actions. His work also includes critical examinations of how political dissidents have been pathologized through psychiatric diagnoses, particularly in authoritarian contexts.

• Mental Health
• Political Science
• Human Rights
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