1️⃣ The Project Management Bootcamp, held on February 14th 2025, introduced participants to project management fundamentals, including the Project Canvas methodology and essential planning and execution tools. The training aimed to equip students, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders with practical knowledge to manage and implement projects effectively.

2️⃣ On February 21st 2025, the T-ReSoC Hackathon gathered seven teams that worked intensively to solve refugee integration challenges. Each team collaborated to develop innovative solutions under the guidance of expert mentors: Natalia Ewa Bełdyga (PhD Candidate in Sociology, Kaunas University of Technology), Vaiva Pašakinskienė (PhD Candidate in Management, Kaunas University of Technology), Syed Ahsan Ali Zaman (PhD Candidate in Management, Kaunas University of Technology), and Lina Grudulaitė (Director of the Refugee Council of Lithuania, Doctor of Education).
They were also supported by Viktoriia Palahniuk (Project Manager at the Refugee Council of Lithuania).

The hackathon challenges were submitted by key institutions engaged in refugee integration: the Refugee Council of Lithuania, Kaunas District Municipality, and Lithuania’s Refugee Reception and Integration Agency.
The seven teams tackled critical topics, including:

• Obstacles for refugee entrepreneurs in accessing financial support (grants, loans)
• Community connection through cultural events and activities
• Social isolation among refugees
• Developing housing solutions for displaced individuals

Each team developed practical and innovative proposals to address these challenges, promoting creative problem-solving and fostering cross-sector collaboration. The hackathon provided participants with valuable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and mentorship, further supporting the AGILE project’s mission of promoting social inclusion and skill-building in higher education.

About Bootcamp & Hackathon:

On KTU School of Economics and Business website:https://seb.ktu.edu/events/boost-your-project-management-skills-bootcamp-hackathon/

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