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Bone implantation often marks not only the beginning of healing, but also a battle against infection. As the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues to rise, scientists around the world are searching for ways to integrate infection protection directly into implants themselves. Dr. Gabrielė Meižytė, a postdoctoral researcher in the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences (FCHG) at Vilnius university (VU), is developing a bioceramics material that could one day not only help restore damaged bone tissue, but also actively inhibit the spread of bacteria.

On June 15, 2026, the graduation ceremony of the Vilnius University (VU) Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences took place. Graduation diplomas were awarded to Bachelor's and Master's graduates.

During the ceremony, the Gražina Romualda Klimavičius nominal scholarship certificate for the 2024–2025 academic year was also presented. The scholarship was awarded to Dinas Tverijonas, a fourth-year undergraduate student of the Biochemistry study program at the Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University.

In May 2026, at the 15th International Conference Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques (MBMST) held in Lithuania, Ieva Lekstutytė, a PhD student at the Institute of Geosciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, presented the research paper “Evaluation of Consolidation Stages and the Influence of Stress Level on Organic Soils”, co-authored with G. Žaržojus, V. Samalavičius, V. Martinkus and M. Grinevič.

^{Prof. Dr. Ieva Plikusienė. Photo by the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology}

Each year, the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) presents the André Mischke Prize for Science and Policy to recognise outstanding scientific achievements and contributions to science and science policy. This award is granted to one European researcher per year. We are delighted to announce that this year's recipient is Prof. Dr. Ieva Plikusienė, researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences of Vilnius University.

On June 11, the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University will host Doc. Björn Kröger from the University of Helsinki. During his visit, he will deliver a presentation entitled “The Aging of Eco-Genealogical Units During the Phanerozoic”, introducing recent research on long-term patterns of biodiversity and the evolution of ecological communities throughout the Phanerozoic Eon.

The presentation will explore how marine animal communities, their ecological structures, and patterns of persistence have changed over more than 500 million years. Drawing on extensive paleontological data, Doc. Kröger will discuss the development of eco-genealogical units and their significance for understanding long-term biodiversity trends and extinction processes in Earth’s history.

On 26–27 May 2026, the University of Warmia and Mazury in Poland hosted the „55th International Student Research Groups Seminar: At the Boundaries of Disciplines".

Three students from the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences participated in the conference with oral presentations:

The 14th Young Scientists Conference "Interdisciplinary Research in Physical and Technological Sciences" has taken place. We are delighted that Jonas Žurauskas, a doctoral student at our faculty, was recognized as the best presenter and was awarded the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences prize along with an Novian and VITP incentive scholarship of €300!

We invite motivated researchers with a strong track record to submit joint applications with Vilnius University (VU) for the 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) call!

The VU Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences provides access to modern infrastructure and advanced technologies necessary for the implementation of top-level research. By choosing us, you will have the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognized scientists who will provide expert mentoring throughout the entire project. The dynamic and interdisciplinary environment of the faculty creates optimal conditions for innovation, strengthening your independent researcher profile, and expanding your international network.

Students from the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Vilnius University participated in the student scientific conference „Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2026“ this year and returned with awards! Congratulations to Martyna Paulauskaitė, Miglė Minalgaitė, Greta Melkūnaitė, and Samuel Ayomide Kosoko, who received awards for the best presentations in their sections. Gustė Rudaitytė also participated in the international segment of the conference and was awarded a prize for the best poster presentation.

Research.com has published its 2026 ranking of the world’s top chemists, compiled using bibliometric data from OpenAlex and CrossRef. Each researcher’s ranking is determined by the D-index –a refined scholarly metric that exclusively considers publications and citations within the specific discipline of Chemistry, thereby reflecting discipline-focused research impact.