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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260518T160000
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SUMMARY:A public lecture by Dr. Piotr Cerynger “Biological diversity in Poland: research and conservation”
DESCRIPTION:On May 18th\, 2026\, at 16:00\, Dr. Piotr Ceryngier\, a professor at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences\, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw\, Poland will give a public lecture “Biological diversity in Poland: research and conservation” \nPoland is a country in Central Europe characterized by geological and topographical diversity. It is influenced by both an oceanic and a continental climate\, and its regions have been transformed to varying degrees by human activity. The lecture aims to give the audience an insight into diversity of landscapes\, ecosystems and species found in Poland. Biodiversity related research and conservation measures will also be briefly discussed\, and some of the challenges facing nature and biodiversity conservation in Poland will be highlighted. \nDr. Piotr Ceryngier\, a professor at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences\, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw\, Poland\, is a long-standing academic teacher and researcher specializing in the ecology and biogeography of insects. His current research focuses on the faunas of ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in several Palaearctic regions\, the spread of alien ladybird species in various parts of the world and the potential of natural enemies (parasites\, parasitoids\, pathogens) to control their numbers. \nLocation: G106\, G.Tsereteli st 1\, G building (near Vake Park) \nWorking language: English \n 
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/a-public-lecture-by-dr-piotr-cerynger-biological-diversity-in-poland-research-and-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Events,School of natural sciences and medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T223533
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SUMMARY:Presentation of Professor Giorgi Gvalia’s Book and Panel Discussion at Ilia State University
DESCRIPTION:On 20 May\, a presentation of Professor Giorgi Gvalia’s book\, “The European Union as a Global Actor: Institutions\, Values and Interests”\, and a panel discussion will be held in the G106 Conference Hall of Ilia State University. The event is organised within the EU-funded project “Jean Monnet Chair at Iliauni” and by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. \nThe event aims to promote academic discussion on the European Union’s global role\, European integration\, regional security in the South Caucasus\, and current geopolitical developments. \nThe event will begin with participant registration at 10:30. The book presentation will start at 11:00. The book was prepared and published within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair. \nFollowing the book presentation\, a panel discussion will be held with the participation of academic staff in social and political sciences at Ilia State University. \nPanel Discussion Participants \n\nIvane Lomidze — Associate Professor\, Sociology;\nZarina Burkadze — Associate Professor\, Political Science;\nNino Pavlebishvili — Associate Professor\, Political Science;\nGiorgi Gvalia — Professor\, Politics and International Relations.\nGiorgi Odoshashvili- Panel Moderator\n\nThe panel discussion will address the following topics: cooperation and political dynamics between the European Union and the South Caucasus; Georgia’s European integration; EU enlargement policy and the South Caucasus; the EU’s role in regional security; the South Caucasus amid contemporary geopolitical changes; the influence of external actors — the United States\, Russia\, China\, Turkey and Iran — in the region; democratisation\, human rights and the rule of law; energy security\, connectivity and transit corridors; hybrid threats\, disinformation and resilience; conflicts and peacebuilding perspectives; youth\, education and EU opportunities in the South Caucasus. \nProgramme \n\n10:30 — Participant registration;\n11:00 — Presentation of Professor Giorgi Gvalia’s book “The European Union as a Global Actor: Institutions\, Values and Interests”;\n\nFollowing the book presentation — Panel discussion. \nFor further information\, please contact the organisers at: jeanmonnetchair@iliauni.edu.ge \nTime: 20 May \n10:30 — Participant registration \n11:00 — book presentation \nVenue: Ilia State University\, Hall G106\, G. Tsereteli  Exit N 1-3
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/presentation-of-professor-giorgi-gvalia-s-book-and-panel-discussion-at-ilia-state-university/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T223533
CREATED:20260518T073136Z
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SUMMARY:Student Scientific Conference “The European Union and the South Caucasus: Integration\, Security and Regional Transformations”
DESCRIPTION:On 20 May\, the student scientific conference “The European Union and the South Caucasus: Integration\, Security and Regional Transformations” will be held in the G106 Conference Hall of Ilia State University. The conference is organised within the EU-funded project “Jean Monnet Chair at Iliauni” and by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.\nThe conference aims to encourage students’ academic research\, critical thinking and discussion on European integration\, regional security\, and ongoing political and geopolitical processes in the South Caucasus. \nThe student scientific conference will begin at 13:00. Students will present conference papers on the European Union\, the South Caucasus\, European integration\, security and regional transformations.\nThe conference brings together undergraduate and graduate students from Ilia State University and other authorised higher education institutions in Georgia\, representing political science\, international relations\, European studies and related fields. \nThree best student presentations will be selected\, and their authors will receive gift vouchers from Ligamus Book House. The best papers will be published as an electronic collection\, and participants will receive bilingual certificates. \nProgramme \n\n13:00 — Student scientific conference.\n\nFor further information\, please contact the organisers at: jeanmonnetchair@iliauni.edu.ge \nTime: May 20\, 13:00 \nVenue: Ilia State University\, Hall G106\, G. Tsereteli Entrance N 1-3
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/student-scientific-conference-the-european-union-and-the-south-caucasus-integration-security-and-regional-transformations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T223533
CREATED:20260519T124211Z
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SUMMARY:Cyprus: A Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot - Public Lecture by Iris Charalambidou
DESCRIPTION:On May 21st\, at 15:00\, in Room G 106 Ilia State University will host a public lecture by Dr. Iris Charalambidou entitled “Cyprus: A Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot.” \nDuring the lecture\, Dr. Charalambidou will share insights into the rich and unique biodiversity of Cyprus. Recognized as one of the Mediterranean’s biodiversity hotspots\, Cyprus is home to an exceptional number of endemic flora and fauna species. The lecture will focus on the ecological significance of island ecosystems and the importance of their protection in the context of global environmental change. \nDr. Charalambidou is a biologist and ecologist with a BSc in Biology from Greece\, an MSc in Ecology from North Wales\, and a PhD in Ecology from the Netherlands. Over the past 30 years\, she has been actively engaged in biodiversity research and conservation projects across Greece\, England\, Wales\, the Netherlands\, Denmark\, and Cyprus. \nIn the early stages of her career\, she worked with non-governmental organizations and co-founded four NGOs dedicated to environmental protection and conservation. Since 2010\, she has been an academic at University of Nicosia\, Cyprus. Dr. Charalambidou’s teaching and research focus on avian ecology\, the role of birds as indicators of environmental health\, and the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. \nHer work has received both local and international recognition. She has appeared in numerous media outlets\, participated in seven documentaries\, received two international awards\, and in 2023 was named a Conservation Hero by Jackson Wild\, the United Nations\, and CITES.
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/cyprus-a-mediterranean-biodiversity-hotspot-public-lecture-by-iris-charalambidou/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T170000
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SUMMARY:Presentation of the Project “The Impact of Conflicts on Relations between the South Caucasus and Middle Eastern States” by Mushegh Ghahriyan and Aram Abajyan
DESCRIPTION:Annotation \nThe study of relations between the states of the South Caucasus and the Middle East is both timely and important\, shaped by a range of factors including historical developments\, regional conflicts\, political and economic interests\, as well as the expansion and deepening of interstate relations. The project aims to examine how regional conflicts have influenced the formation and evolution of relations between the countries of the South Caucasus and the Middle East.  The research project is supported by the Higher Education and Science Committee of MESC RA (Project N 25YR-6A008). \nAbout the Presenters \nMushegh Ghahriyan (Institute for Armenian Studies\, Yerevan State University and Institute of Oriental Studies) is the head of the project. He earned his PhD in History in 2016. Mushegh Ghahriyan’s research interests include the modern history and foreign policies of the Arab states\, Armenia’s foreign policy\, and Armenian–Arab relations. His recent publications include “Building a Broad Partnership: The Evolution of Armenia–UAE Relations” (Contemporary Review of the Middle East\, 2025) and “The Independence Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan: Egypt’s Position and Coverage in Egyptian Online Media” (British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies\, 2024). \nAram Abajyan (research fellow\, Institute of Oriental Studies) received his PhD from the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University in 2017. His research interests focus on China’s Middle East policy\, the Belt and Road Initiative and its implementation and prospects in the Middle East and the South Caucasus\, as well as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Gulf Cooperation Council. \nModerator: George Sanikidze (Project’s foreign consultant) \nWorking language: English \nTime: May 21\, 16:00 \nLocation: Ilia State University\, 201/202 meeting hall of Building S\, Acad. G. Tsereteli Street N3 \nAttendance is free. \n 
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/presentation-of-the-project-the-impact-of-conflicts-on-relations-between-the-south-caucasus-and-middle-eastern-states-by-mushegh-ghahriyan-and-aram-abajyan/
CATEGORIES:Events,School of arts and sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260525T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260525T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop by Professor Paolo Bernardi “Mitochondria: From Energy Conservation to Disease Pathogenesis and Therapy"
DESCRIPTION:25th\, 27th and 28th May\, 2026 16.00-18.00 Led by Prof. Paolo Bernardi\, MD Emeritus Professor\, University of Padova (Italy) and Adjunct Professor\, New York University \nJoin us for an advanced workshop exploring the vital role of mitochondria in health and disease. This program bridges the gap between historical bioenergetics and cutting-edge medical research\, led by one of the field’s foremost experts. \nProgram Highlights \n\nEnergy Conservation in Bioenergetics: A historical look at how we came to understand cellular power.\nWar and Peace: How mitochondria integrated into eukaryotic cells and maintained biological harmony.\nThe Cancer Drama: Analyzing the pivotal role of mitochondrial dysfunction in tumor progression.\nMuscular Dystrophies: Investigating mitochondrial pathogenesis and new horizons for therapy.\n\nWho Should Participate? \nThis workshop is designed for students\, researchers\, and clinicians eager to deepen their understanding of mitochondrial signaling and its therapeutic implications. \nPlease pass the registration on link: https://forms.gle/Yr8q725QgRiu4Kmn7 \n\nVenue: Room 106\, G Building\, Ilia State University\nAddress: Giorgi Tsereteli 1\, Tbilisi\nCertification: An official Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all participants upon completion.
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/workshop-by-professor-paolo-bernardi-mitochondria-from-energy-conservation-to-disease-pathogenesis-and-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Events,School of natural sciences and medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T223533
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SUMMARY:The Presentation of the Glaciology Research Centre
DESCRIPTION:On May 29\, at 16:00\, a presentation of the newly established ‘Glaciology Research Centre of Georgia’ will be held in Hall T102 of Ilia State University. \nThe Glaciology Research Centre will comprehensively study glaciers\, cryosphere and climate change-induced processes. \nThe main goal of the center is the systematic monitoring of glaciers in Georgia and the Caucasus and the assessment of glaciological threats. The center will implement multi-year research programs\, international projects\, student and doctoral initiatives\, as well as high-level scientific events. \nThe main areas of activity of the center: \n\nModern glaciological research;\nRemote sensing;\nField expeditions;\nGeomorphological analysis;\nGlacial and climatic modeling.\n\nToday\, when climate change significantly accelerates the degradation of glaciers and increases the risk of natural hazards\, the creation of such a center is a crucial step towards the sustainable development of both science and the country. The center will contribute to the deepening of international scientific cooperation\, the development of young researchers and the integration of Georgia into the global glaciological research space. \nThe presentation will be led by Levan Tielidze\, Associate Professor in Glaciology at Ilia State University. Professor Tielidze is the National Correspondent of the World Glacier Monitoring Service (https://wgms.ch/) and the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (https://cryosphericsciences.org/) for Georgia. He is also the regional representative of the Global Land Ice Measurements from Space (https://www.glims.org/) for the Caucasus. Professor Tielidze was recently elected to the Council of the International Glaciological Society (https://www.igsoc.org/). \nTime: May 29\, 16:00 \nLocation: Ilia State University\, Hall T102\, I. Chavchavadze Ave. N45 \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/the-presentation-of-the-glaciology-research-centre/
CATEGORIES:Events,School of natural sciences and medicine
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