On October 13, VSMU hosted a vibrant Sportmix sports and entertainment festival.

The event has become a cherished tradition as part of the Week of Parental Love. Every year, it brings together the children of university staff, turning an ordinary evening into a celebration of health and good spirits. The event was organized by the university staff trade union committee, the university administration, and the sports club.

On 8–9 October 2026, the 3rd International Congress “Innovative Cardiology” was held in Minsk. As part of the congress, a poster presentation competition was organised for fifth- and sixth-year students from medical universities.

Students from VSMU’s Faculty of General Medicine represented the university with distinction and were recognised for the high standard of their research.

The 4th Annual All-Russian Neurocongress with international participation took place in Moscow on 9–10 October 2026.

The programme included reviews of the latest advances in clinical neurology and neuroscience, presentations of experience in implementing innovative diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation technologies, discussions of current clinical guidelines, issues related to improving the organisation of neurological care, and competition projects by young researchers.

On 10 October 2026, VSMU staff took part in an exciting mini-trip titled “The Belarusian Tundra: The Lost World of Yelnya”, following the route Vitebsk–Yelnya Landscape Reserve–Miory–Verkhnedvinsk–Vitebsk.

On 9 October 2026, VSMU Clinic held a celebratory event marking the 20th anniversary of its Department of Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology.

The event was attended by department staff, distinguished guests, representatives of the VSMU administration, and people who had helped establish the department or headed it over the years.