{"id":126293,"date":"2026-03-04T13:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/?p=126293"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T12:43:17","slug":"high-level-visit-german-state-minister-stefanie-drese-visits-lsmu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/en\/high-level-visit-german-state-minister-stefanie-drese-visits-lsmu\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Level Visit: German State Minister Stefanie Drese Visits LSMU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 4 March, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and Kauno Klinikos welcomed the Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Sport of the German state of Mecklenburg\u2013Western Pomerania, Stefanie Drese, who visited together with a large delegation of professors, regional leaders and institutional representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126260\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5037314765220495;width:699px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-2-1-300x200@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delegation was received by the Rector of LSMU, Professor Rimantas Benetis; the Chancellor of the Medical Academy, Professor Daiva Rastenyt\u0117; Vice-Rector for Research Professor Juozas Kup\u010dinskas; Vice-Rector for Studies Professor Indr\u0117 \u010ceponien\u0117; and Professor Ingrida Janulevi\u010dien\u0117, Dean of the International Relations and Study Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the guests were introduced to the structure of the University, its upcoming development projects, international cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Particular attention was drawn to the University\u2019s international study environment, where teaching is delivered in both Lithuanian and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDue to demographic changes, the number of students is decreasing. We are therefore making every effort to maintain the University\u2019s international outlook by attracting international students,\u201d said LSMU Rector Prof. Dr Rimantas Benetis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presentation also highlighted investments in research and the modernisation of infrastructure. The meeting with the German delegation took place in one of the University\u2019s newest facilities, the Faculty of Nursing, which provided many opportunities for identifying shared priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the discussion, Minister Drese expressed interest in both existing cooperation with German institutions and opportunities to expand collaboration in the future. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126256\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5036738563640673;width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSMU-viesejo-Vokietijos-zemes-ministre-Stefanie-Drese-3-300x200@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S<em>tefanie Drese, the Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Sport of the German state of Mecklenburg\u2013Western Pomerania.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCooperation takes place at many levels, especially in the fields of research and innovation,\u201d said Vice-Rector for Research Professor Juozas Kup\u010dinskas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the presentation, the Minister from north-eastern Germany said she was pleased to have the opportunity to visit LSMU and discuss possibilities for cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you for the opportunity to visit you in Kaunas today. We are interested in cooperation in the field of clinical trials, as well as broader collaboration between universities, including those in Mecklenburg\u2013Western Pomerania in Rostock and Greifswald. We are very pleased to be here,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During their visit, the delegation also toured the Nuclear Medicine Research Centre and the Clinical Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation at Kauno Klinikos and met with the hospital\u2019s leadership. 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