EAIR Forum 2026

Strengthening trust between higher education and society

This event is partially funded under Research Project No. P-EDU-23-27 (co-funded by the European Union through the “Breakthrough in Educational Research” project No. 10-044-P-0001, in cooperation with the Research Council of Lithuania and Vilnius University) and the Conference Support Programme by Go Vilnius.

EAIR Forum Programme Schedule

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Vilnius University (Lithuania) from 26th to 28th August 2026

Please note: This is the first draft of the EAIR Forum 2026 programme. Further updates and changes are to be expected as preparations continue. The programme published on this website will be updated regularly; however, the most up-to-date version is always available in ConfTool: https://www.conftool.com/eair2026

Social Activities

Take the opportunity to explore Vilnius and its rich history while connecting with fellow Forum participants. All activities are free of charge but have limited capacity.
Please register at the registration desk on the morning of the activity. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Social Activity 1: Guided Tour of Vilnius Streets – Symbols of the University's History

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 17:00–18:00

Location: Vilnius University Museum (Universiteto St. 3)
Capacity: 30 participants

Explore how Vilnius University has shaped the city for more than four centuries. This guided walking tour through Vilnius Old Town visits sites closely connected with the University's history, offering an engaging introduction to the city's cultural and intellectual heritage.

Social Activity 2: Guided Tour of St. John's Church Bell Tower

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 17:00–18:00

Location: St. John's Church Bell Tower (Šv. Jonų St. 12)
Capacity: 25 participants

Discover the history of the Bell Tower, the people who have influenced the history of Vilnius University, and the story of Foucault's Pendulum. The tour concludes with a visit to the top of the Bell Tower for panoramic views of Vilnius Old Town.

Social Activity 3: Guided Tour of the Central Ensemble of Vilnius University

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 16:45–18:00

Location: Vilnius University Museum (Universiteto St. 3)
Capacity: 30 participants

Discover the architectural and historical heart of Vilnius University on a guided tour of its historic campus. Explore the University's courtyards and learn how one of the oldest universities in Central and Eastern Europe has shaped Lithuania's intellectual, cultural, and scientific development for more than four centuries.

Social Activity 4: Guided Tour of Gediminas Castle Tower

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 16:45–18:00

Location: Gediminas Castle Tower (Arsenalo St. 5)
Capacity: 25 participants

Visit one of Lithuania's most iconic landmarks and explore the history of the Upper Castle and the city of Vilnius. Conveniently located next to the conference dinner venue, the tour concludes with panoramic views from the Tower's observation deck, offering a memorable perspective of Vilnius Old Town.

Social Activity 5: Guided Tour of the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

Friday, 28 August 2026 | 16:30–18:00

Location: Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (Aukų St. 2A)
Capacity: 15 participants
Registration for this activity opens at the registration desk on 27 August.

Complete your visit to Vilnius with a guided tour of the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. Located in the former headquarters of the KGB (the Soviet Union's state security and secret police), the museum offers insight into Lithuania's experience of Soviet occupation, political repression, and the struggle to regain independence. The tour includes the former KGB prison and its preserved cells, providing a powerful perspective on this important chapter of Lithuania's history.

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Sustainable Travel Ideas for the EAIR Cork Forum

Travelling from Europe

Visitors from Europe can travel via Eurostar from Paris to London and from there by train to Wales and by boat to Dublin. Travellers can then take the train or bus to Cork. Alternatively, there is a daily boat connection from Roscoff or Calais (in Northern France) directly to Ringaskiddy, Cork.  

Link for Direct Ferries: https://www.directferries.ie/

Travelling from the UK

There are ways to travel to and from Ireland without flying, as there are train and bus services that link with ferry services across the Irish Sea which connect several ports in England, Wales and Scotland with Irish ferry ports of Rosslare, Dublin or Belfast with ongoing travel by car, bus or train. 

Cross County Rail Services

Where taking a flight is necessary, attendees are encouraged to consider direct flights to Ireland (Cork, Dublin) airports and to use cross country rail services where a direct flight to Cork is not possible.

Link for Irish rail: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Travel options in Cork

Cork is a city where active travel options are both available and encouraged – walking and cycling.  Visitors to Cork City can get a 3 day TFI bike subscription.

Link to TFI Bike Subscription: https://www.bikeshare.ie/pricing-and-subscriptions.html

All accommodation options and EAIR Forum venues in Cork can be accessed easily by foot. 

Offsetting Travel Emissions

Forum attendees are invited to offset the unfavourable impact of air travel by combining attendance at the Cork forum with other meetings in Ireland, the UK and Europe. 

Forum attendees who wish to consider sustainable travel options may also wish to combine their attendance at the Cork EAIR Forum with their annual holiday and by so doing minimise the number of air flights taken in 2024.