უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

"Creative Thinking"– Training within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-14 15:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On November 14, at 15:00, a training on the topic of “Creative Thinking” will be held at room G106 of Ilia State University within the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The training will be led by entrepreneur, Temo Baratashvili, who is also a musician. He often holds training courses on developing creativity, innovations and design. Today he is a director of internet shop HOOD.GE and works on developing a number of startups.
Time: 14 November, 15:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

Ilia State University AND FORBES TO SIGN MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION
2016-11-14 17:00
On November 14, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Memorandum on Cooperation will be signed between Ilia State University (ISU) and Forbes Media Partners Company.
The Memorandum envisages to:

form an ISU Forbes Student Club;
conduct joint public lectures, training sessions and conferences, as well as cover these activities through all media outlets within the organisation or connected with it;
offer internship and employment opportunities to the university students;
ensure intensive cooperation between ISU researchers and professors ( blogging on business and economic news; involvement of experts in TV show “Sakmiani Dila” ( “Business Day” ) and business contract).

Time: 14 November, 17:00
Venue: room E 405 (Forbes room),Kakutsa Cholokashvili 3/5, ISU.
All are welcome to attend the event.

SERIES OF MEETINGS AT ILIAUNI “FORBES” CLUB: PUBLIC LECTURE BY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF Adjara Group Hospitality, VALERI CHEKHERIA
2016-11-14 17:00
On November 14, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, through cooperation between Ilia State University (ISU) and Forbes Georgia, a public lecture will be delivered by Director-General of Adjara Group Hospitality, Valeri Chekheria at room E405 of ISU.
The Topic of the Lecture: From a business idea to real business.
Regarding the presenter:
Director-General of Adjara Group Hospitality has managed the company for 5 years; however, he served as a lawyer at non-governmental as well as governmental organisations (Ministries of Finance and Economy). Later he left Georgia for the US, and having returned to his homeland, he received the first job offer from the very businessman the business of who he is running now. A cooperation between Temur Ugulava and Valeri Chekheria was first developed while they were working on Holiday Inn project. To see the detailed information regarding him, follow the link.
Time: 14 November, 17:00
Venue: E 405 “Forbes” room, Kakutsa Cholokasvili Ave., #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

Programmes in the Danish School System fostering female entrepreneurs – Public Lecture by Anette Wahlgren Ipsen within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-15 16:00
On November 15, at 16:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Danish lecturer of Pedagogy, Anette Wahlgren Ipsen, will deliver a public lecture on the topic “Programmes in the Danish School System fostering female entrepreneurs.”
The session will focus on how to teach and facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation among female pupils specifically in Teacher Education and Public Schools.
The Global development and cooperation between rapidly changing societies and nations demands new competencies. The future generations will have to be able to develop new connections between business, everyday day life and cultures. The schools play here a central role. The pupils in the schools today are the ones to create the coming society and they have to be educated to develop and possess future jobs and work places.
The presenter will address issues like: how can we ask the good questions? How can we create space for reflections? What characterizes the good dialogue and cooperation? And how can we take actions on our ideas?
The workshop will be participant oriented and a variety of activities will be included.
Regarding the Presenter:
Anette Wahlgren Ipsen is a senior lecturer with degrees in pedagogy and general didactics, University College Capital, Campus Carlsberg, Teacher Education, Copenhagen; she is also a certificated coach in personal Development. Ms. Wahlgren Ipsen is lecturing in educational philosophy on all levels. In addition, she plans, develops and lectures at the New Nordic Module for Erasmus students and teaches refugees and immigrants in pedagogy and the Danish educational system.
Date and time: 15 November, 16:00
Venue: room G106, G. Tsereteli Str., #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

DAIVA PAKALNE – WORKSHOP: FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE
2016-11-15 19:00
On November 15, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Daiva Pakalne, Lecturer of Vilnius University of Applied Sciences, will hold a workshop at Ilia State University (ISU).
Workshop Topic: From Idea to Marketplace: Idea Generation and Screening Methods and Tools
Workshop Description: We all like to say: “If only I had an idea, I would start my own business” In this workshop, you will learn about most popular idea generation methods, and then you will find out how to screen them out so you can pick the best idea for your business. In this workshop you will also experience idea generation process in the groups, where Daiva will mentor your to find the best possible outcome for you. (Approximately one hour of presenting the methods, than we can split students into groups, where they try to generate as many ideas as possible using the methods, and then we can do a follow up workshop).
Date and Time: 15 November, 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
Language: English
All are welcome to attend the event.

selling exhibition of social enterprises production within global entrepreneurship week
2016-11-16 12:00
On November 16, at 18:00, within Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the exhibition of the production of social enterprises will be held at room E207 of Ilia State University (ISU). At the exhibition, the products will also be sold.
Within the event, the public lectures regarding social entrepreneurship will also be conducted.
The topic of the lecture: “Promoting Independent Living for the Physically Disabled.”
Presenter: Lia Tabatadze, Manager of Social Enterprise “Babale.”
The Topic of the Lecture: “Social Entrepreneurship – Interesting Opportunities for Students.”
Presenter: Salome Khutsishvili, Manager of Social Entrepreneurship Projects.
Time: November 16, 12:00-18:00
Venue: room E207, Tcholokashvili Ave., #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

STURTUP MARKETING – PUBLIC LECTURE BY IRAKLI BESELIDZE WITHIN GEW
2016-11-16 16:00
On November 16, at 16:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), public lecture will be delivered by entrepreneur and marketer, Irakli Beselidze at room G106.
The topic of the lecture: StartUp-marketing
Regarding the Speaker
Irakli Beselidze started his marketing career in 1997 at advertising agency Premier SV. Later he joined the world leading organization Carat and became media sales director of the company. In 2002, he set up marketing agency AdBureau, while in 2006 he purchased Premier SV Company.
In 2014, Mr. Beselidze moved to Singapore, where he established a Marketing Communications Consulting Company PTE LTD; in 2015, he returned to Georgia and got involved into educational activities. During 19 years of his career activities, Irakli Beselidze initiated more than 1000 successful marketing campaigns, the total budget of which amounted to $ 273, 500, 000.
Time: November 16, 16:00.
Venue: room G106, G.Tsereteli Str. #1, Ilia State University
All are welcome to attend the event.

DAIVA PAKALNE – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: BECOMING A LEADER
2016-11-16 18:30
On October 16, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), lecturer of Vilnius University of Applied Sciences, Daiva Pakalne, will deliver a public lecture on the topic women entrepreneurs: becoming a leader.
Although more women are becoming entrepreneurs, they often face a set of challenges not typically shared by their male counterparts. To shed light on some of these disparities, Daiva will talk about the key challenges women entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them so they can be the leaders.
Time: 16 November, 18:30 – 20:30
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
Language: English
All are welcome to attend the event.

THE LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY – TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
2016-11-17 18:00
On November 17, at 18:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, a training on the topic The Lessons From Silicon Valley will be conducted at room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The training will be led by invited lecturer of ISU, entrepreneur and founder of NEUR Optics and iZ3D Companies, Davit Chechelashvili.
Davit Chechelashvili has held a number of posts and has been responsible for strategic and business development at high-tech manufacturing companies. He has a vast experience in the disciplines as follows: Inertial Imaging Solution and implementation of VR/AR, 3D stereo systems in marketing industries.
As a strategic executive, Mr. Chechelashvili defines strategic directions in companies NEUR Optics, iZ3D and X6D (also known as DBA XPAND). He specializes in developing retail trade missions, distribution channels and strategic partnerships not only for small companies (such as X6D, Neurok, iZ3D), but also big ones (MicroAge, Deloitte & Touche, Renaissance Capital).
As an invited lecturer, he has delivered lectures on entrepreneurship at ISU since 2014. In addition, he supervises startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, StartUp Grind.
Date and Time: November 17, 18:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY EDWARD LUKAS, SENIOR EXECUTIVE OF THE ECONOMIST
2016-11-18 14:00
On November 18, at 14:00, within the final conference of the “The ACADEMIC SWISS CAUCASUS NET (ASCN)” and Ilia State University (ISU), Chief executive of influential British paper “The Economist,” Edward Lukas will deliver a public lecture on the topic Realpolitik and the New Cold War.
Regarding the Speaker
Edward Lukas is a senior editor of an English-language weekly news magazine The Economist. Into his research area fall the issues of reconnaissance and intelligence in the Central and Eastern European region, as well as those of cybersecurity and the energy sector, as well as the end of cold war: the disappearance of Iron Curtain, the fall of the SU and the era of Vladimir Putin. Mr. Lukas is also a vice-president of the EuropeanPolicy Analysis (CEPA). Among his famous papers are: “The New Cold War“(2008), “Deception“(2011), “The Snowden Operation“(2014).
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 18 November, 14:00
Venue: Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Freedom Square #4
All are welcome to attend the event.

How I set up my global business with Disney licensed toys – Public lecture by Anoesjka Timmermans within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-18 17:00
On November 18, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Anoesjka Timmermans, lecturer of entrepreneurship and innovations at Amsterdam’s University of Applied Science will deliver a public lecture at room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The topic of the lecture: How I set up my global business with Disney licensed toys and connect this to the lean-start-up approach to entrepreneurship.
The detailed biography of Anoesjka Timmermans is available here.
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 18 November, 17:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

EXHIBITION OF Georgian cOMPUTER AND MOBILE GAMES
2016-11-19 12:00
On November 19, from 12:00 to 18:00, Iliauni Computer Laboratory (Gamelab Iliauni) will hold an exhibition of Georgian computer and mobile games at room B 201 of ISU within the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Georgian companies developing different kinds of games will be presented at the exhibition. The prime purpose of the exhibition is to popularize Georgian games and raise awareness in this respect in order to make more people learn regarding the industry.
Visitors will be enabled to get familiarized with the best games created in Georgia and the companies specializing in this field, such as:

Storm Bringer Studio
Lemondo
Dora’s Lab

At the exhibition, visitors will also enjoy the opportunity to get more information regarding the games through testing them.
Time: 19 November, 12:00-18:00
Venue: room B201, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave., #32, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

No Old No City
2016-11-25 17:30
Ilia State University, School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Architecture Program will host an invited professor Markus Penell, an Architect and Urban planner, head of O&O Baukunst Berlin office (http://www.ortner-ortner.com). During the visit Markus Penell will give one-week intensive course, which will consist of lecturing and studio work/critics/individual discussions in designing the projects.
Goal of the project is to transform abandoned industrial buildings and structures into new living or working areas, to discuss opportunities, which can be realized in Tbilisi and Georgia by reusing/refurbishing existing buildings.
25th of November (17:30) Markus Penell will lead a discussion “No Old No City!”, which will be held at ImpactHUB (Fabrika). Together with Georgian architects, public figures and students will be discussing strategies of transforming and reusing the OLD.
The project is funded through the Democracy Outreach Program, U.S. Embassy in Georgia

Account of Ilia State University Scientific-Research Activity
2016-12-09 18:30
On December 9-23, Ilia State University (ISU) will present the interested public a report on its current scientific-research activity.
The series of presentations of scientific-research projects starts on December 9, at 18:30, at E207 room of ISU, (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5) and is planned to be underway for two weeks. The event will be opened by Rector of ISU, Prof. Giga Zedania, while Deputy Rector Davit Aprasidze will present the final report of scientific-research activity held in 2016.
On December 9-23, the researchers of ISU will present their own scientific-research projects. In this timeframe, the presentation of 35 scientific-research projects is planned to be held.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY IVA CHKONIA
2016-12-09 19:00
On December 9, at 19:00, the meeting of Forbes Club will be conducted at E 405 room of Ilia State University (ISU).
The public lecture will be given by businessman and founder of Distributor Association, Iva Chkonia.
The Lecture Topic: the Role of Association in Running Business
Regarding the Presenter
In 1994-1995, Iva Chkonia attended International Foreign Languages Institute of Saarland (Germany); in 2002, he graduated from the State Institute for Economic Relations.
At different point in time, he served as governor of different regions of Tbilisi and deputy governor in finance-economic and social issues. Since 2005, he has been a founding partner of LTD Grand, while since 2016, he has served as the president of Georgia’s Distributors Business Association. He has a good command of Georgian, German and Russian languages.
See complete information regarding the speaker in the attached document.
The meetings are being held within the framework of cooperation between ISU and Forbes Georgia.
Date and Time: December 9, 19:00
Venue: E 405 room, Forbs auditorium, ISU, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5)
All are welcomed to attend the event.

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY – EVGENI KHARADZE ABASTUMANI ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
2016-12-12 18:00
On December 12, at 18:00, within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of Iliauni, the scientific-research projects will be presented by the so called Evgeni Kharadze Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory of Ilia State University (ISU) at room E207 of ISU (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5).
Presentation of 2 scientific-research projects will be held.
The report on the topic “Sun and Cosmic Weather” will be given by Prof. Temur Zakarashvili.
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The Sun is the closest star having the great influence on the solar system, the earth’s atmosphere and living organisms, which is why exploration of the Sun is of critical importance for further scientific-technical development of the mankind. The solar physics group is a young rapidly developing research unit with connections with different scientific centers and universities around the world, as well as the right to access materials obtained through observations by the latest cosmic telescopes and those on the earth. The report will touch upon the key issues in solar physics, as well as the research conducted by the group to provide a solution to the problem. The speaker will also discuss the future scientific-research plans of the group.
The report on the topic “atmosphere-ionosphere processes as indicators of climate change and cosmic weather development” will be made by Prof. Goderdzi Didebulidze.
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The speaker will focus on the results of ongoing experimental and theoretical researches into the earth’s atmosphere as well as the space. The consequences showing the connection of long-term changes in atmosphere-ionosphere parameters with the cosmic factor, the climate change in the Caucasus region as well as the dynamic processes characteristic of the region will also be demonstrated. Regional and global importance of the researches and the future plans of their development will also be described.
Date and time: December 12, 18:00
Venue: room E207, ISU, Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5
All are welcome to attend the event.

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY –INSTITUTE OF BIOPHYSICS
2016-12-13 17:00
On December 13, at 17:00, at Ilia State University (ISU) E 207 room, (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5), within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of ISU, the presentation on scientific-research projects will be held by the Biophysics Institute of the University.
The presentation of two scientific-research projects will be held.
The report on the topic Quadruplex Priming Amplification (QPA) for Molecular Diagnostics will be given by Levan Lomidze.
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Quadruplex priming amplification (QPA) constitutes a method which allows isothermal amplification of DNA and possesses intrinsic real-time detection mechanism. The key mechanism of QPA is DNA pattern GGGTGGGTGGGTGGG (G3T), which forms strong thermal stability structure Quadruplex. G3T, which in its 3’-praim end lacks guanine, is used as a primer in the reaction. Missing guanine residues is critical for quadruplex formation, and since it is missing quadruplex cannot be formed. However, when polymers add guanine to primer, GST folds into a quadruplex in the wake of what primer, in an isothermal way, is separated from the target DNM, and the primer end is free to attach the next primer. Also primers incorporate fluorescent nucleotide, e.g. 3-methylisoxanthopterin, which is characterized by amplifying fluorescent signals after the formation of quadruplex, and this proves to be an effective means for determining signals without fluorescent signaling molecules. We created QPA reaction, which allows an effective, fast and isothermal amplification of DNM; the aforementioned method can widely be applied to discover biomedical, molecular biology, genetics and forensic science diseases and pathogenic microorganisms, as well as in scientific research.
The report on the topic Laser-induced Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer to Study Defects in DNM Dual Spiral will be delivered by Irina Khutsishvili.
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Fluorescent resonance method for transferring nanoscale energy allows to determine concentration of DNM dual spiral areas that is useful for intercalation. This method enables us to hold DNM comparative analysis in different damaged DNM structures. Through Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Method (FRET) has been studied DNM complexes with recovered silver and copper ions and silver particles; the effect of temperature on DNM dual spiral has also been explored.
Date and Time: 13 December, 17:00
Venue: E 207 room (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5), ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY DOCTOR MATTHIAS RIEDL – APOCALYPTIC VIOLENCE AND THE VISION OF GLOBAL CRISIS
2016-12-13 18:30
On December 13, at 18:30, at Ilia State University Book House “Ligamus,” associated professor of Central European University, Doctor Matthias Riedl will deliver a public lecture: “Apocalyptic Violence and the Vision of Global Crisis“.
Regarding the Presenter: Matthias Reidl is an associated professor of the Department of History of the Central European University; he is also the Head of this Department and Researcher of Religious Studies Center. At different points in time, he taught at the Universities of Lyon, Duke, Erlanger-Nuremberg and headed a number of summer schools organized by the European University.
Into his research are fall the subjects as follows: Early Modern Epoch, The History of Church, The History of Theology, The Era of Reformation, Interrelations between Religion and Politics, Religion and Politics, etc.
Among his works are: „Living in the Future – Proleptic Existence in Religion, Politics and Art“, „Dante and the Politics of Universal Mankind“, „The Secular Sphere in Western Theology – A Historical Reconsideration“ etc.
The lecture will be held within the framework of the cycle of lectures supported by the programme “The Swiss Academic Network of Caucasus.”
Language of the lecture: English
Date and Time: December 13, 18:30
Venue: Book House “Ligamus.” (Chavchavadze Ave., #32), Ilia State Univefrsity
All are welcomed to attend the event.

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY –INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
2016-12-14 17:00
On December 14, at 17:00, at room E207 of Ilia State University (ISU), within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of ISU, the presentation on scientific-research projects will be held by the Institute of Chemical Biology of the University.
The presentation of 2 scientific-research projects will be conducted.
The report on the topic Molecular Mechanisms of Recognition Memory of Imprinting in Chickens will be given by Prof. Revaz Solomonia.
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The prime difficulty in perceiving molecular bases of memorization and memory is an identification of those areas of the brain that participate in the processes of preservation. This difficulty has mainly been surmounted for visionary imprinting that constitutes the process of memorization during which newly-born domestic chickens learn and later decipher the characteristics of an object in question. Before imprinting, no visionary memorization has any effect on the brain. There exists firm overlapping data that enclosed area of frontal lobe, intermediate and medial mesopalium (IMM) keeps the information from imprinting and other memorization process (1). Through this model, it becomes possible to correlate quantitative-behavioral figures to quantitative figures of biochemical changes of the area. On the basis of the priority of these qualities it became possible to determine specific series of molecular changes incorporating different cellular processes. The report will focus on specific changes for memorization and memory in microRNAs, epigenetic changes of chondriosome DNM, etc.
A microRNA (abbreviated miRNA) is a small non-coding RNA molecule (containing about 22 nucleotides) found in plants, animals and some viruses that functions in RNA silencing and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. We compared changes in a microRNA spectrum, after 24 hours from the act of memorizing, in the IMM of the left hemisphere of chickens with a good and bad memorizing ability. These comparison revealed 12 microRNAs the expression of which is considerably different between the groups. For further validation, from microRNAs, was chosen mir-130b, which is characterized by average frequency expression. We demonstrated specific declension for mir-130b memory in the left IMM.
The report on the topic Engagement of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5 in Macrophage Plasticity will be given by Lali Shanshiashvili.
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Macrophages play a significant role in protecting hosts and preserving homeostasis. Functional macrophages are heterogenic cells and, according to their dependence on microenvironment, are polarized in two groups: classically activated M1 and alternatively activated M2 phenotypes. Glutamate acid and glutamate receptors may be involved in the plasticity of macrophages. We carried out transfection RAW-264.7 of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in macrophagic cells. Comparative analysis of transfected and non-transfected cells demonstrated that transfected macrophages adsorb more glutamate that controlling cells. Intercellular concentration of glutamate correlated with the expression of transporter 2 of cationic amino acids. In addition, in transfected macrophages the expression of receptor-g increased.
We assume that the increase of concentration of intercellular glutamate and glutamate metabotropic receptor 5 can cause metabolic rearrangement of macrophages and formation of immunosuppressive M2 phenotype.
Date and Time: December 14, 17:00
Venue: E 207 room, Cholokashvili Ave., ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY –INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTIC RESEARCH
2016-12-14 18:00
The report will focus on the Modern Standards of Documenting Language and Research and Linguistic Resources of the Georgian Language Corpus (Georgian Language Corpus- http://corpora.iliauni.edu.ge/) that was created in Linguistics Research Institute. The presenters will shed light on the issues with which they are faced in the process of computer processing of the Georgia language.
The report on the topic the Research of Cultural Semantics of the Caucasus and Gergia will be given by Professors Nino Doborjginidze and Tamar Kalkhitashvili.
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The report will focus on two research projects of Linguistic Research Institute that are created according to digital humanitarian standards.
The Epigraphic Corpus of Georgia (http://epigraphy.iliauni.edu.ge/) the electronic publication of ancient Aramaic, Greek, Jewish and Georgian epigraphic heritage is made according to EpiDoc, the digital heir to Leiden Convention. Georgian Epigraphic includes almost all strata of cultural groups of the ancient world which is why it is deemed to be the most international field of Kartvelology.
The prosopographic database of the first Georgian Republic and social cluster analysis (http://prosopography.iliauni.edu.ge/), the database created according to the standards of digital prosopography constitutes the most important tool for the research of social history. The report highlights the problems of Georgian language research materials, sources and documents which makes it impossible to embark on systematic revision of our history written within the framework of empirical projects.
Date and Time: December 14, 18:00
Venue: room E 207, Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY – DIMITRY UZNADZE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY
2016-12-15 17:00
On December 15, at 17:00, within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of Iliauni, the scientific-research projects will be presented by Dimitri Uznadze Institute of Psychology of Ilia State University (ISU) at room E207 of ISU (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5).
Presentation of 2 scientific-research projects will be held.
The report on the topic “The Role of the Environment in Formation of Identity of Young Adults” will be read by Prof. Nino Javakhishvili.
Annotation
The notion of early adulthood is comparatively new in Developmental Psychology; however key universal characteristics of formation of its identity has already been studied. In addition, researchers have already admitted that the environment plays a significant role in the formation of an identity. Our researches have also been focused on this direction, and as it turned out different kinds of environments lead to different ways of formation of identities of Georgian youngsters.
The report on the topic “Psychological Adjustment of Victims of Domestic Violence” will be given by Maka Lortkipanidze.
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As studies have it, stress deteriorates man’s aptitude for psychological adjustment. This is also true for victims of domestic violence, who prove to suffer from anxiety and depression. The novelty of our research is that we have also studied one more aspect of psychological adjustment of victims of domestic violence which is life satisfaction. In addition, we studied different forms of family violence, its effect on depression, anxiety and life satisfaction against the background of social assistance.
Date and Time: December 15, 17:00
Venue: room E207, ISU, Cholokashvili Ave.
All are welcome to attend the event.

ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY – INSTITUTE OF COMPSARATIVE LITERATURE
2016-12-15 18:00
On December 15, at 18:00, within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of Iliauni, the scientific-research projects will be presented by the Institute of Comparative Literature of Ilia State University (ISU) at room E207 of ISU (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5).
Presentation of 3 scientific-research projects will be held.
Report on the topic Jewish Identity in Georgia and the Beginning of Globalization and Suppressed Voice of Georgian Internally Displaced Persons and Dilemmas of Social Integration will be given by Prof. Nino Pirtskalava.
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Jewish Identity in Georgia and the Beginning of Globalization: research by Nino Pirtskalava and Lali Guledani constitutes the only aspect of the complex research which focuses on studying the phenomenon of Tbilisi (fin de siècle) of XIX-XX as a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural city. When meticulously discussing the issue, directing the research only to the identity of “Georgian Jews” is inadmissible. On this occasion, it is important to study other ethnic groups of multinational Tbilisi from cultural, religious and linguistic point of view, which, on its part, requires interdisciplinary research. Studying Tbilisi, as a multinational and multilingual phenomenon, implies that the issue of multiculturalism will be discussed against the backdrop of the urban semiotics in the light of the functionality gained by this or that district of Tbilisi in the particular context, and detecting the nature of the markers determining this multiculturalism. The research is being carried out in cooperation with The Volkswagen Foundation.
Captured in the Past: Suppressed Voice of Georgian Internally Displaced Persons and Dilemmas of Social Integration: the research by Malkhaz Toria and Nino Pirtskalava aims to study interrelations of symbolic and political factors suppressing and underestimating the requirements of the IDPs. On their part, these factors prevent them from integrating in the Georgian public. Our research tasks focus on two prime issues:

Symbolic level: nostalgic recollection of the “homeland,” collective trauma and victim narratives as causes of “social isolation;”
Political level: the activities by the government (central and local; the leadership banished from the region of Abkhazia and the so-called administration of the South Ossetia, the Ministry of the IDPs), as well as the activities by the NGOs specializing in the problems faced by the IDPs. The research is being carried out in cooperation with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.

Report on the topic of Formation of Romantic Nationalism in Georgia and Georgian Literature; Sacralisation of Cultural Figures and “Great Immortals “will be made by Prof. Bela Tsipuria.
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The research hypothesis implies that in Georgia modern national consciousness acquired its nature in the European nations in the 19th century in accordance with common logics of the formation of nationalism and tendencies. Against the backdrop of European countries creating nation states in that period and the formation of identities of several nations were underway within the great empires of Europe, the example of Georgia can also serve as a clear testimony that the common tendency of the modern epoch existed in that era. In addition, the role of literature in formation of the idea of nationalism, national identity and eventually a nation state is of crucial importance in multiple countries, as well as Georgia. The research is carried out in cooperation with the researchers at the University of Amsterdam and the Institute of Slovene Literature and Literary Studies of the Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU).
Date and Time: December15, 18:00
Venue: E 207 room, ISU (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5)
All are welcome to attend the event.

ISU SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT -- TENGIZ ONIANI LABORATORY OF SLEEP-WAKEFULNESS
2016-12-21 17:00
On December 21, at 17:00, at Ilia State University E 207 (Cholokashvili Ave.#3/5), within Iliauni report on its scientific-research activities, scientific-research projects will be presented by Ilia State University (ISU) Scientific-Research Center called Tengiz Oniani Laboratory of Sleep and Wakefulness Study.
Two scientific-research reports will be presented.
A report on the topic of Relationship between the Phases of Sleep-Wake Cycle and Integrative Activities of the Brain will be delivered by associate professor Nikoloz Oniani.
Annotation
One of the topical issues faced by neuroscientists today is determining the role of sleep is memorization. This interest is provoked by multiple contradicting data in terms of this issue in scientific literature. The issue subjected to extensive research was the effect of sleep on implicate memory processes in rats, during which they used total sleep deprivation and an active isolation test.
The final outcomes showed that:
1. Premeditated total non-pharmacological deprivation does not have any effect on an active memorization process;
2. Post-session total non-pharmacological sleep deprivation does not affect remembering the test processes;
3. A memorization process does not accelerate sleep initiation.
On the basis of the analyses of outcomes, it has been assumed that:
1. Sleep has no specific role in consolidation of implicit memory traces;
2. Sleep deficit has no negative effect on the memorization process and remembering studied material;
3. Wakefulness is more important to consolidate memorization and memory traces than sleep;
One of the most topical issues faced by neuroscientists is identification of mechanisms causing depression. Our research looked into the structure of sleep and wakefulness and sought to determine its correlation parameters in relation to opioid receptor density in some structure of brain in rats. According to the outcome, it can be assumed that low motor activity in rats and excessive amount of paradoxical sleep and high intensiveness in a sleep-wake cycle are phonotypical characteristics of depressive rats. As for high density of opioid receptors in depressive rats in comparison with non-depressive ones, the research showed that the mentioned brain structures are important to regulate emotions and, accordingly, developing depression or regulating sleep-wake cycle.
Report on the topic of The Pattern of Sleep-Wake Cycle and Sleep Quality in Georgia’s Urbane Population will be made by Prof. Nato Darchia.
Annotation
In the modern society, sleep disorders are one of the most common issues. For the purposes of assessing them, epidemiological research is held in mainly highly developed countries. In Georgia, epidemiological research-related data are rather scarce. We studied sleep disorders in the population of Tbilisi and Kutaisi, with 395 individuals in total, with the help of a questionnaire which included the questions as follows: 1. Sleep quality; 2. the degree of insomnia; 3. Risk of sleep apnea; 4. Daytime sleepiness; and 5. Health-related quality of life (SF-12).
The research produced the following results: 43 % of participants suffered from low quality sleep; 41 % with low effectiveness; 27.6% slept 6 hours or less per night; 26.8% suffered from sleep consolidation inability three times a week or more; 27.6% snored at night, and 10.6% took sleeping pills;
The research results testify to the fact that sleeping disorders is a serious issue in the Georgian population, and the problem needs a global evaluation.
Date and time: 21 December, 17: 00
Venue: E 207 room (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5), ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCIENTIFIC-RESEARC REPORT - INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY MATHEMATICS STUDY
2016-12-23 17:00
On December 23, at 17:00, at Ilia State University E207 (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5), within Iliauni report on its scientific-research activities, scientific-research projects will be presented by the Institute of Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Mathematics Study.
A presentation of 1 scientific-research project will be held.

A report on the topic Development of the Notion of Homologies will be delivered by associate professor Giorgi Rakviashvili.

Annotation
In mathematics, the notion of homology was introduced because of an external analogy with corresponding notions in chemistry and biology. These analogies will be discussed in the report, which will also focus on the results by the authors in homologous algebra and K-theory.
Time: 23 December, 17:00
Venue: E207 room (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5), Ilia State University.
All are welcome to attend the event.

SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH REPORT OF ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY - INSTITUTE OF ZOOLOGY
2016-12-23 17:30
On December 23, at 17:30, at Ilia State University E 207 room (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5), within Iliauni scientific-research report, scientific-research projects will be presented by Ilia State University Institute of Zoology.
One scientific-research project will be presented.
A report on the topic of Diversity, Monitoring and Biological Control of Natural and Agro-Ecological Animals will be given by associate professor Giorgi Bakhtadze.

Annotation

The project is from fundamental, conservation and applied research area within which Georgia’s natural and agro-ecological system animal diversity is taught. On the basis of fundamental research, modern state of animals will be assessed and species in need of conservation will be singled out. Invasion areas, vulnerable species and territories are also being exposed, genetic diversity studied and large-scale monitoring system initiated.
Time: December 23, 17:30.
Venue: Ilia State University E 207 room (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5)
All are welcome to attend the event.

PASCAL PRIZE AWARDING CEREMONY
2016-12-27 13:00
On December 27, at 13:00, at Ilia State University room E 207, an awarding ceremony for 2016 Pascal Prize winners will be held.
Laureates of 2016 Pascal Prize are: Shalva Barjadze, Giorgi Chaladze, Davit Kuridze da Lasha Sukhishvili.
Shalva Barjadze – Doctor, Ilia State University Institute of Zoology

Article 1: NEW DIAGNOSIS FOR SPECIES OF PLUTOMURUSYOSII (COLLEMBOLA, TOMOCERIDAE), WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF TWO NEW SPECIES FROM GEORGIAN CAVES
It was published: in 2016, in science journal Zootaxa 4126 (1): 077-096.

Article 2: A new species of Aphis Linnaeus (Hemiptera, Aphididae) living on Teucrium polium L. (Lamiaceae)
It was published: in 2016, in science journal Zootaxa 4057 (2): 248-256

Giorgi Chaladze – Doctor of Life Sciences at Ilia State University

Article: HETEROSEXUAL MALE CARRIERS COULD EXPLAIN PERSISTENCE OF HOMOSEXUALITY IN MEN: INDIVIDUAL-BASED SIMULATIONS OF AN X-LINKED INHERITANCE MODEL
It was published: in 2016, science journal Archives Of Sexual Behavior, 45(7), 1705-1711. doi:10.1007/s10508-0160742-2

Davit Kuridze – Doctor at Ilia State University

Article 1: Hα LINE PROFILE ASYMMETRIES AND THE CHROMOSPHERIC FLARE VELOCITY FIELD
It was published: in 2015, in Astrophysical Journal

Article 2: KELVIN-HELMOLTZ INSTABILITY IN SOLAR CHROMOSPHERIC JETS: THEORY AND OBSERVATION
It was published: in 2016, Astrophysical Journal

Lasha Sukhishvili – researcher at Ilia State University Institute of Earth Sciences, Head of the Department of Geography

Article: LATE PLEISTOCENE RIVER MIGRATIONS IN RESPONSE TO THRUST BELT ADVANCE AND SEDIMENT-FLUX STEERING – THE KURA RIVER (SOUTHERN CAUCASUS)
It was published: in 2016, science journal Geomorphology N266. pp. 53-65

Regarding Pascal Prize
For the purposes of involving young scientists in the research process, at the initiative of rector of Ilia State University, Giga Zedania Pascal Prize was introduced in 2014. It is a pecuniary award with the amount of 3, 000 GEL.
The award is bestowed upon young scientist affiliated with Ilia State University for important scientific publications. The award is granted to a candidate for a maximum three articles in a year. The number of the award winners is not limited.
The project partner is Basisbank.
Further information on Pascal Prize is available here.
Further information on winner of 2016 Pascal Prize Contest is available here.
Awarding Time: 27 December, 13:00
Venue: E 207 room (Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5), Ilia State University

The Leadership Academy for Development Program
2016-12-28 19:00
The Leadership Academy for Development (LAD), at Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC), and Ilia State University are opening the application intake for the “The Role of Public Policy in Private Sector Development” workshop which will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia in the first week of March 2017.
About the LAD Program
General Information
The Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) is an executive-level training program that trains mid-level government officials and business sector leaders from developing countries to help the private sector be a constructive force for economic growth and development. LAD was co-founded by Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. For more information about LAD, please see http://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/research/the_leadership_academy_for_development.
LAD Program in Georgia
The LAD Program in Georgia started in January 2016, the new course will take place in the first week of March 2017 and will be implemented jointly by CDDRL, the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) – a local think tank based in Tbilisi, Georgia. LAD in Georgia is supported by the Ilia State University.
“The Role of Public Policy in Private Sector Development” workshop is an intensive, five-day, executive-level training program that will teach selected participants how to be effective reform leaders, promoting sound public policies in complex and contentious settings. The LAD Program in Georgia will be led by CDDRL Director, Francis Fukuyama of Stanford University.
LAD Training Program Overview
A driving principle of the LAD curriculum is that policy reform is not like engineering or other technical fields that have discrete skills and clear, optimal solutions. Instead, successful reformers must be nimble and weigh a broad range of factors that influence policy outcomes. They must have a solid grasp of country-specific economic, financial, political and cultural realities. Most importantly, they must have a sense of how to set priorities, sequence actions and build coalitions. LAD provides participants with an analytical framework to build these abilities and operate effectively under adverse conditions.
LAD courses are based on case studies that are designed to encourage participants to think critically about the key decisions that have led to policy reforms. They are written from the perspective of decision-makers who have designed or executed specific policies and they demonstrate how effective public officials think and act strategically. The case studies show how these leaders address technical obstacles while simultaneously taking into careful consideration the political, cultural and social constraints to reforms. Also, the performance of the private sector and its role as either a catalyst or an obstacle to economic growth is closely connected to how well or badly government policies are designed and implemented. LAD provides participants with an analytical framework to build these abilities and operate effectively under adverse conditions.
About the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL)
The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University engages in research, training, teaching, and organizes intellectual and policy dialogues aimed at increasing public understanding of economic and political development. Founded in 2002 CDDRL has collaborated with scholars, policymakers, and practitioners around the world to advance collective knowledge about the linkages between democracy, sustainable economic development, human rights and the rule of law.
About the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC)
The Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) is a think-and do-tank that was founded in Tbilisi, Georgia in 2002. EPRC is created to build a contemporary economic research capacity in Georgia, to enhance economic decision making and to be an important voice in economic and policy discussions. EPRC is striving to enhance the quality of economic policy-making in Georgia by fostering high quality, policy-relevant economic research, and disseminating it widely to decision-makers in the public and private sectors. Throughout the past decade, EPRC has earned a reputation of an objective, reliable and non-partisan source of information on the issues related to economic, financial and social policies.
About Ilia State University (ISU)
Ilia State University is one of the leading research and educational institutions in Georgia. Ilia University represents a special connection between students and professors – a multifunctional educational and scientific institution where the joint work of professors, students, researchers and instructors creates a unified space for higher education and research.
How to Apply
Eligibility Criteria
LAD’s Program in Georgia will select up to 30 participants – 25 from Georgia and 5 from other developing countries where democracy is not firmly established.

Applicants should be mid-career practitioners, with at least eight and ideally ten years or more of working experience, from public and private sectors or CSO sector;
In their present capacity, applicants should play important and influential roles in their country’s political, economic, and social development. Applicants can be working as policy-makers, business sector leaders/entrepreneurs, and leaders of civil society organizations (such as representatives of trade unions, nongovernmental organizations, the media, business and professional associations);
Applicants should have demonstrated professional and personal achievements in a relevant sector of democracy, development, the rule of law and economic development;
Applicants should have a solid command of written and spoken English. All finalists will be required to participate in a short phone interview;

Applicants must be at least 27 years of age when they apply for the program.
Funding
EPRC and CDDRL will pay travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs for the duration of the five-day program for selected applicants. When possible, applicants are encouraged to supply some or all of their own funding from their current employers or international nongovernmental organizations.
Dates for the LAD Program Georgia
The LAD program will take place in the first week of March, 2017 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Applicants are required to participate in the entire program. They must be sure that they can be absent from their professional obligations during that time and upon acceptance, must commit to attend the entire program.
Application Guidelines
Applicants are required to submit their application electronically at the following email address ladgeorgia@eprc.ge no later than January 16th, 2017 6:00 pm Tbilisi Time. The application should be submitted in Microsoft Word (version 2000 or later) or Adobe PDF format and contain the following two documents:
1. Completed Application Form
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume which should be a minimum of one page and no longer than three pages in length and should list the following:

Your professional experience, underlining your duties and responsibilities, with your most recent position listed first, and dates of employment;
Your educational credentials, including all degrees earned;
Awards and honors if applicable;
The names of at least two professional referees, one of them should be your current supervisor in your place of employment. This should include the following information: The Name of the professional referee, professional affiliation with the applicant (i.e. supervisor, former colleague etc.), working place, working address, email and telephone.

3. Statement of Purpose which should be a minimum of 500 words and should not exceed 1,000 words. In drafting your statement of purpose, please expand on your professional experience, and respond to the following points:

Why are you interested in applying to the Leadership Academy for Development Program? Please highlight how the program will contribute to your professional and/or personal development. For more information about LAD, please see http://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/research/the_leadership_academy_for_development.
Please describe your goals and expectations of the program. How will your participation at LAD contribute to your individual and professional growth?
Please describe your professional and academic achievements, as well as any community activity or public life accomplishments as they relate to the promotion of democracy, economic development, and or rule of law.

The applicants who are successful in the first round of application (after submitting CV and the Statement of Purpose) will be interviewed in a short (max. 15 minutes) phone interview.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting electronic applications is January 16th, 2017, 6:00 pm Tbilisi Time. However, we strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible.
All applicants will be notified at the beginning of February, 2017 as to whether they were accepted to the program. Please do not follow-up with the program team before that time concerning the status of your application.
For more information about the LAD Program in Georgia or in case of any questions about the application, please email: ladgeorgia@eprc.ge.
LAD is a program of Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, and is generously supported by the Omidyar Network.

2017-THE YEAR OF ILIA CHAVCHAVADZE
2017-01-31 22:43
In 2017, Georgia marks the 180th anniversary of Ilia Chavchavadze, Great Georgian Writer and Public Figure, who was treacherously killed in September 12, 1907, i.e., 110 years have passed since this ominous day.
Ilia State University (ISU) declares the year of 2017 as the year of Ilia Chavchavadze and plans to pay homage to him by offering the Georgian public a number of interesting projects, events and contests, such as:
the cycle of public lectures “Ilia’s Legacy”
From February 3, 19:00, on Fridays, at Ilia State University Book House “Ligamus
February 3, panel discussion on the topic “Ilia’s Legacy.”
The contest for young directors
On the initiation of ISU, the contest will be held to discover a young film director who will stage a performance on the leitmotifs of Ilia Chavchavadze’s literary legacy.
Any further details regarding the contest will be placed on the university webpage in the immediate future.
The International Conference on Ilia Chavchavadze
On the initiation of Comparative Literature Institute of ISU, the conference will be held in fall 2017.
Creating a virtual of model of Literature-Memorial Museum of Ilia Chavchavadze
The project is underway (VR LabIliauni)
The cycle of video lectures on Ilia Chavchavadze
Within the framework of the project “Online Iliauni,” the cycle of illustrated video lectures will be prepared
The contest for Schoolchildren.
Any further details regarding the contest will be placed on the university webpage in the immediate future.
The Interactive Webpage
The project is underway.
The information on the planned events will be updated regularly.

THE YEAR OF ILIA CHAVCHAVADZE – PANEL DISCUSSION ON “ILIA’S LEGACY”
2017-02-03 19:00
In 2017, Georgia marks the 180th anniversary of Ilia Chavchavadze, Great Georgian Writer and Public Figure, who was treacherously killed in September 12, 1907, i.e., 110 years have passed since this ominous day.
Ilia State University (ISU) declares the year of 2017 as the year of Ilia Chavchavadze and plans to pay homage to him by offering the Georgian public a number of interesting projects, events and contests.
Information on the planned events will be regularly updated.
On February 3, 19:00, the cycle of public lectures will start by panel discussion “Ilia’s Legacy” at ISU Book House Ligamus.
The participants of panel discussion are as follows:
➢ Bela Tsipuria, philologist and professor at ISU
➢ Giga Zedania, philosopher and lecturer at ISU
➢ Giorgi Kadagidze, economist and professor at ISU
➢ Emzar Jgerenaia, sociologist and professor at ISU
➢ Lasha Bakradze, historian and professor at ISU
➢ Levan Gigineishvili, philosopher and professor at ISU
➢ Nino Doborjginidze, philologist and professor at ISU
➢ Ketevan Devdariani, script writer
Date and time: 3 February, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus (Ilia Chavchavadze Ave., #32), ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.
Important information: Ligamus area is fully adapted.

ILIAUNI INFORMATION MEETINGS IN REGIONS
2017-02-14 16:56
Ilia State University (ISU) starts information meeting tour in the regions of Georgia. The representatives of Iliauni in the regions of Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Batumi and other large cities of Georgia will provide high school seniors with precise and exhaustive information on the educational directions of the university, the possibilities of getting scholarships, as well as other important issues related to admission to the university.
After completion of the information meeting, the highly qualified trainer of Iliani Training Center will conduct a training session in the technique of National Examinations, with the training session lasting for 3 hours.
High school seniors will be able to attend the information meetings and trainings throughout Georgia with the meetings and trainings been free.
Information Meeting Programme
✔ Iliauni in Zugdidi – 22 February
For detailed information, follow the link: https://goo.gl/GS2FFx
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✔ Iliauni in Kutaisi – 23 February
For detailed information, follow the link: https://goo.gl/qb2jXf
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✔ Iliauni in Batumi – 28 February
For detailed information, follow the link: https://goo.gl/CruLp3
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✔ Iliauni in Telavi – 6 March
For detailed information, follow the link: https://goo.gl/o5tU9A
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ISU wishes you success!
