Students' Scientific Society of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Students’ Scientific Society of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is an organisation that brings together almost 1,400 students and young researchers seeking knowledge and discoveries in biomedical field. The Students’ Scientific Society was founded on November 26, 1947, when the aspiring researchers at Kaunas University of Medicine unanimously voted for the establishment of a scientific society. Becoming a member, doing research, attending meetings of various groups and public seminars organised by the University is open to all university students. The Students’ Scientific Society is currently comprised of 47 different sections of biomedical sciences, whose members organise meetings, practical workshops, tours to clinical departments and invite healthcare professionals to read lectures. During their university years, many currently eminent doctors and lecturers have participated in the conferences organised by the Students’ Scientific Society to present their research, compete for an award for best thesis and exchange ideas. The Students’ Scientific Society activities are spread in various fields of science, ranging from seminars about basic steps of a scientific work to multidiscipline monothematic conferences and other events where students can participate and prepare or present their work in the field of biomedical sciences.