The distance learning phase not only posed new challenges, but provided new opportunities for the “Simulation Games in Strategic Communication” project. The simulation test which was supposed to take place in the spring semester with master’s students from Public Relations and International Communication programs was conducted online.
Aiming to ensure safe and steady study process during the quarantine, Vilnius University Library has launched non-contact book borrowing service for members of VU academic community (students, professors, researchers).
Throughout the year 2020 the academics of Faculty of Communication at Vilnius University will partner in implementing the Media Literacy in the Baltics Program funded by the US Department of State.
V. Denisenko (E. Kurausko photography)
At the moment, in addition to official information about coronavirus, situation in Lithuania and in the world, unverified news are spreading. How to distinguish which information is true and which is fake? How to evaluate information and which sources to trust? Political communication expert of Vilnius University Faculty of Communication Dr Viktoras Denisenko discusses these questions.
The University Senate today decided that all the study activities at Vilnius University are to be carried out remotely until the end of the spring semester.
In this time, it is crucial to follow reliable, authoritative sources, as rumours and false news spread rapidly in society and social networks. It is also important to stay calm and find other activities while you are at home. Professor of Vilnius University Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Psychology Dr Antanas Kairys advised on LRT radio broadcast "Ryto Allegro" how to avoid panic during the quarantine and how to find new ways to spend time at home.
