Alumni of the Faculty of Humanities to Discuss Liberal Arts and Employability at Vytautas Magnus University’s Alumni Day

As part of the traditional Alumni Day on November 8th, Vytautas Magnus University is organizing a hybrid discussion titled “Liberal Arts: Navigating Careers, Personal Growth, and the AI Era.” This discussion aims to unite our international alumni and current students to explore the relevance of a liberal arts education, employability, personal growth, and the impact of AI on today’s job market.

The hybrid discussion will take place on Friday, November 8, from 16:00 to 17:30, both online via Microsoft Teams and onsite at VMU Senate Hall, S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas. The event will be conducted in English. Registration is required.

For current students, this is a fantastic chance to meet alumni working in various fields in Lithuania and around the world, network, ask questions, and engage in discussions to gain insights about today’s job market and navigating their careers.

For the professors and supervisors, this is an opportunity to learn more about their students’ growth over the years. It could also be a way to reconnect and ensure collaboration for the future.

Meet the faculty alumni who will be speaking on the subtopic “The Relevance of a Liberal Arts Education and Employability.” Nigar Yahyazada and Orkhan Abdullayev, both graduates of the Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism Joint Master’s programme, work together at Karabakh University, Azerbaijan.

Orkhan Abdullayev has an impressive academic background, having completed his MA in English and Anglo-American Studies at La Sapienza University of Rome, as well as an MA in Educational Technology at ELTE University, Hungary. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Learning Sciences and Digital Technologies at Milan University, focusing on the timely topic “The Impacts of AI on Higher Education Students’ Creativity.” In addition to his academic achievements, Orkhan is a valued member of the British Council Study Abroad Counseling Program and the founder of mentorun.az, where he continues to inspire and guide many students. His passion for education and innovation makes him an invaluable asset to our team.

Nigar Yahyazada, an alumna of Vytautas Magnus University, graduated in 2022 with a degree in Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism. With a background in translation, she is currently engaged in research and the development of ESL textbooks at Karabakh University in Azerbaijan, where she also teaches IELTS. Nigar has previously worked as a Project Coordinator at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University and as a Lead English Teacher, applying her expertise to enhance language education initiatives.

On the subtopic “AI vs. Liberal Arts: Navigating Today’s Job Market,” faculty alumnus Lakshya Dave will be speaking.

Lakshya Dave from India, an alumnus of the Applied English Linguistics MA program (2022), specializes in the Fintech and Web3 sectors. He is a strong advocate for leveraging AI to drive innovation while considering its potential risks. In his talk, he will share actionable insights on collaborating with AI effectively and provide a perspective on how executives are responding to its rapid advancements. He is always open to connecting – feel free to reach out to him on LinkedIn, both before and after the presentation.

Dave has remained actively involved in VMU life even after graduation, contributing to student activities. For example, he shared his tips and insights during the VMU Career Centre’s Remote Informal Lecture Series event, “Towards Yourself ’24,” in March 2024, discussing how to master a job interview. Moreover, he participated in the Alumni Day discussion in 2022, titled “Managing Change: The Art of Transition,” where he spoke about “Transitioning as an International Immigrant”.