THOMAS HOPKINS’ PUBLIC LECTURES AT ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2016-04-04 15:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On April 4, at 15:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, at the invitation of Iliauni Social and Cultural Research Institute, Research Associate in history and politics at the University of Cambridge, Thomas Hopkins, will deliver the public lecture: Political Theory and Its History.
Why do we need to learn the history of political thought? Obviously, for the purposes of getting a better understanding of politics. The vast majority of modern philosophers cannot stand a temptation of defining politics as the realm of applied ethics. In case of such an approach, the purpose of theory proves to be identification of “norms.” As for practical politics, its aim appears to be to make the world compatible with the programme devised by the theory. When it comes to the history of political thought, it should be noted that it calls upon us to cast a skeptic glace upon this maneuver.
Thomas Hopkins’ lecture will focus your attention on the major changes having taken place in the methodology of political thought in 1960s and will pay close attention to the activities performed by the so called “School of Cambridge.”
Regarding the speaker:
Historian of politics, Thomas Hopkins, has delivered lectures in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge since 2015; at the same time, he has been a bye-fellow in History and Politics at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge.
In 2014-2015, he taught the history of political thought at the University of London.
In 2011, at Christ’s College of the University of Cambridge, Thomas Hopkins defended his PHD thesis in the field of history, with the title: “Say and Sismondi on the political economy of post-revolutionary. Europe.”
In 2005-2006, Hopkins studied at the same university on the Master’s programme of philosophy with special emphasis on political thought and intellectual history.
Selected publications:
2015 ‘The Limits of “Cosmopolitical Economy”: Smith, List and the Paradox of Peace through Trade’, in T. Hippler and M. Vec, eds, Paradoxes of Peace in Nineteenth-Century Europe, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015), pp. 77-91.
2014, “Ordering the World in the Nineteenth Century’; ‘Property and Poverty: Perspectives on the nineteenth-century Social Question’; ‘Before Socialism: Political economy and the Social Question in nineteenth-century France’, in M. Koskenniemi and B. Stråth, eds., Europe 1815-1914: Creating Community and Ordering the World, (Helsinki: University of Helsinki, 2014), pp. 33-43, 84-92, 93-106.
2016, Industrial Civilization: Political Thought in Post-Revolutionary France (monograph in preparation, estimated completion late 2016).
Date and time: April 4, 15:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, #32 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave.
The lecture is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Public Lecture of Research Associate of the University of Cambridge, Thomas Hopkins: Democracy and Industry in Post-Revolutionary France
2016-04-05 16:00
On April 5, at 16:00, at A 101 auditorium of Ilia State University, at the invitation of Iliauni Social and Cultural Research Institute, Research Associate in history and politics at the University of Cambridge, Thomas Hopkins, will deliver the public lecture: Democracy and Industry in Post-Revolutionary France.
In the 19th century, widespread was the belief according to which the foundation of ancient states, in fact, was slavery, while modern European societies rested on the industry formed by their citizens.
Public life was deemed to be the system of means and aims the basis of which was the so-called “Division of Labour.”
Politics could have been viewed as an extension of this system, with its selective similarity between its representative governance and commercial society.
This lecture will shed light on the importance of the ideas of the 19th century in the 20th century, as well as the part these ideas played to create a proper ground for the development of socialist reasoning. The story revolves around Henri Saint-Simon and his thoughts. His aspiration to replace “People’s Government” with “the administration of things” influenced such critically different thinkers as: Ogist Kont, Karl Marx, John Stuart Mill and Herbert Spenser.
Regarding the speaker:
Historian of politics, Thomas Hopkins, has delivered lectures in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge since 2015; at the same time, he has been a bye-fellow in History and Politics at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge.
In 2014-2015, he taught the history of political thought at the University of London.
In 2011, at Christ’s College of the University of Cambridge, Thomas Hopkins defended his PHD thesis in the field of history, with the title: “Say and Sismondi on the political economy of post-revolutionary. Europe.”
In 2005-2006, Hopkins studied at the same university on the Master’s programme of philosophy with special emphasis on political thought and intellectual history.
Selected publications:
2015 ‘The Limits of “Cosmopolitical Economy”: Smith, List and the Paradox of Peace through Trade’, in T. Hippler and M. Vec, eds, Paradoxes of Peace in Nineteenth-Century Europe, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015), pp. 77-91.
2014, “Ordering the World in the Nineteenth Century’; ‘Property and Poverty: Perspectives on the nineteenth-century Social Question’; ‘Before Socialism: Political economy and the Social Question in nineteenth-century France’, in M. Koskenniemi and B. Stråth, eds., Europe 1815-1914: Creating Community and Ordering the World, (Helsinki: University of Helsinki, 2014), pp. 33-43, 84-92, 93-106.
2016, Industrial Civilization: Political Thought in Post-Revolutionary France (monograph in preparation, estimated completion late 2016).
Date and time: April 5, 16:00
Venue: lecture hall A 101 of Ilia State University, #32 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave.
The lecture is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Business and Human Rights
2016-04-05 18:00
On April 5, at 18:00, in cooperation with the programme of Iliauni School of Law, East-West Management Institute, the Promoting Rule of Law in Georgia (PROLoG), Advancing CSO Capacities and Engaging Society for Sustainability (ACCESS), as well as the Civil Development Agency (CIDA), Lagamusi book house of Ilia State University hosts public discussion: Business and Human Rights.
Agenda
Time: 18:00-18:15
Subject: Business and human rights in the context of corporate social responsibility.
Rapporteur: Salome Zurabishvili — Corporate-Social Responsibility Manager of CIDA and a contact person of The United Nations Global Compact Network.
Time: 18:15-18:30
Subject: Human Rights and Business Impact Assessment tools at the example of “Geocell” and “Teliasonera”
Rapporteur: Sopo Tabatadze — Ethics and Compliance Officer at Geocell
Time: 18:30 – 18:45
Subject: Public Defender’s mandate in the area of business and human of Georgia
Rapporteur: Niko Ttaulashvili — The Head of the Department of International Relations and Communications of the Public Defender’s Office.
Time: 18:45-19:00
Subject: Business and Labour Rights
Rapporteur: Lina Ghvinianidze — Director of Social Rights programme, Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC)
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Subject: Public Discussion
Moderator: Tamar Gurchiani, Associate professor of the School of Law of Ilia State University, Head of the Department of Human Rights and Manager of Organisational Development of ACCESS.
The meeting is scheduled for: April 5, 18:00
Venue: the Ligamusi book house of Ilia State University, #32 Chavchavadze ave.
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Presentation of new educational project of EPRC/PPRTC
2016-04-05 18:00
On April 5, at the initiative of Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) and Public Policy Research and Training Centre (PPRTC), at lecture hall E207 of Ilia State University, the presentation of new educational project will be held.
Within the frameworks of the project, the graduates of Stanford University Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) will offer the MA students of Public Administration (MPA) the course of lectures on the issue of Georgia’s Integration into Europe.
Speeches will be made by: Douglas Ball, Director of The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Rector of Ilia State University, Giga Zedania, Executive Director of Economic Policy Research Centre, Nino Evgenidze.
The first session of EPRC/LAD lectures will be held at Ilia State University from April 5 to 29.
The lectures will be given by the executives of public service and non-governmental organisations, who were directly involved in the reformation of public sector, international negotiations and/or research activities.
The course covers the issues as follows:
European integration and the impact of this process on Georgia’s economy, visa liberalisation process, anti-European narrative in Georgian media, etc.
See the detailed programme of the course of lectures here.
Date and time: April 5, 18:00

"TERRA HISTORICA“- Presentation of Professor Gia Jokhadze's Book
2016-04-06 19:00
On April 6, Monday, at 19:00, Ligamusi Book House of Ilia State University will host the presentation of the new book under the title “Terra Historica“(The land of History). The autor of the book is Doctor of Historical Studies and Professor of Ilia State University, Giorgi Jokhadze.
“Terra Historica“is the sixth book in the book series on historical issues by the writer.
The book contains the articles on different questions which are the product of the so-called “close reading” method as well as the use of anthropological achievements in practice.
In his work, the author tries to reassess and re-evaluate the well-known and not so well-known events of the medieval period.
Time: April 6, 19:00.
Venue: Ligamusi Book House of Ilia State University, #32 Cavchavadze ave.
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Tamar Khachashvili's Public Lecture: How to Create Successful Company
2016-04-08 13:00
On April 8, at 13:00, at lecture hall E207 of the Ilia State University, at the initiative of the Iliauni Business School, Founder and Director of the “Caucasus Genetics” Company will deliver the public lecture on the topic: “How to Create a Successful Company”.
Mrs. Khachashvili will familiarise the students with her vast experience in the field of entrepreneurship by informing them how she started a small business in 2006, and in what manner she managed to became the prime manufacturer in her field.
Tamar Khachashvili is also a founder of two other companies with different profiles: FIDA Georgia (specialising in agritourism and carrying out agriculturally based operations) and Women for Tomorrow (promoting women’s active involvement in social life).
By sharing her wide experience, she will help the students effectively plan their future.
Regarding the rapporteur:
Tamar Khacharashvili has a Master’s Degree in Economic Geography and is a PHD student of the Agrarian University as well as a certified couch of Erickson International University specialising in the agrarian sector, with 15 years’ experience. Plus, she has 10 years’ experience in business management. Apart from this, she also serves as a Career and Personal Development Consultant as well as as a couch with 8 years’ experience in teaching.
Caucasus Genetics, the founder and manager of which is Tamar Khachashvili, is the company which combines dairy experts and breeding and AI specialists.
Caucasus Genetics launched its operation in 2006 as a small company serving for the east and south parts of Georgia. Nowadays it represents one of the key suppliers of Georgia in breeding and AI field. It is a leading company in milk production and processing as well as a key supplier of the best breeds of cattle and the best quality service provider in animal breeding and artificial insemination.
Introduction and implementation of modern technologies in Georgia is related precisely to the name of Caucasus Genetics LTD.
In 2014, Mrs Khachashvili founded Agrotourism Company FIDA Georgia, which, for the purposes of familiarising themselves with Georgia’s history and agriculture, has attracted a number of local and foreign tourists.
The Company mainly arranges agrotours, wine and cheese tours, learning and educational tours for pupils and students in diary production and cattle breeding.
Tamar Khachashvili is actively involved in public activities.
In 2004, along with her supporters, she founded Women’s Business Association “Women for Tomorrow”, which aims to facilitate active involvement of women in economic and social life of the country.
Date and time: April 8, 13:00.
Venue:
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Doctor Yuli's public lecture: Role of church and religious unions in the process of cooperation with the state and civil societies.
2016-04-08 17:00
On April 8, at 17:00, at lecture hall A101, the archbishop of the Church of Wittenberg, Doctor Yuli, will deliver the public lecture: The role of the church and religious unions in the process of cooperation with the state and civil societies. The event is organised by Savle Tsereteli Institute of Philosophy of the Ilia State University.
Regarding the rapporteur:
In 1975-1980, Doctor Yuli studied Evangelical theology in Tübingen and Vienna. In 1983, he served as a research assisstant on the theological faculty of Heidelberg University, with the subject area of philosophy of religion. On March 10, 2005, Evangelic regional Synod of Wittenberg appointed him as archbishop of Wittenberg regional church.
In 2010, Yuli became a vice-president of Lutheran World Federation.
Date and time: April 8, 17:00.
Venue: lecture room A101 of Ilia State University, #32 Cavchavadze ave.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

PRESENTATION OF CENTER FOR MEMORY STUDIES OF THE CAUCASUS AT ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2016-04-12 12:00
On April 12, at 12:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, a presentation of the research report regarding the problems of the refugees was held.
The report was drafted within the framework of the research projects “Being a Hostage to the Past: Subdued Voices of Georgian Refugees and the Problem of Social Integration.”
The research project financed by the International Affairs Institute of Norway was accomplished by the research group of the Centre for Memory Studies of the Caucasus at Ilia State University. The research comprises the academic publication and the Policy Brief – “Rejecting Integration – Stigma as the bases of Troubled Existence.” The report is targeted at the Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations.
The research is focused on the problems of the integration of refugees into the society and aims to increase the involvement of the government as well as the public into the process.
Date and Time: April 4, 12:00
Venue: Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32.
All were welcomed to attend the event.

GRAVITATIONAL WAVES: WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE -- TINATIN KAKHNIASHVILI TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE
2016-04-12 19:00
On 12 April, at 19:00, Iliauni’s Science Café invites you to the meeting with the Ilia State University Professor of the faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Tinatin Kakhniashvili, in room E 207 of Ilia State University.
Topic of the Meeting: Gravitational Waves: window to the universe
On September, 2015, a breakthrough was made in the field of Astronomy and Gravitational Physics by the detection of gravitational waves on two detectors of Laser Interfometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). This discovery has laid the foundation for the new era in Astronomy and Gravitational Physics – the Epoch of Gravitational-wave Astronomy.
Gravitational-wave Astronomy will give us an opportunity to observe the birth of the universe and look at its earliest moments. The basics of the Gravitational-wave Astronomy and Physics as well as its future prospects will also be discussed at the meeting.
Time and Date: April 12, 19:00
Location: room E207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5)
All welcome to attend the event.

LARRY BLACK’S PUBLIC LECTURE – BEYOND RECYCLING: DESIGNING FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT
2016-04-13 15:00
On April 13, at 15:00, at room E207 of Ilia State University, Senior Advisor of McDonough Sustainable Innovation Collaboration, Larry Black delivered a public lecture on the topic Beyond Recycling: Designing for Sustainable Waste Management.
The speaker addressed the question of whether “reduce, reuse, recycle,” is enough to address the growing problem of consumer waste. He will discuss the benefits of designing products for eco-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.
Regarding the Speaker
Larry Black is a Business development executive, consultant, professional speaker and executive coach in the environmental services, technology, consumer products, commercial real estate and retail sectors with extensive expertise in developing and delivering presentations and pitches which have generated over one billion dollars in sales of products and services primarily in the environmental services segment.
His fields of specialization include: sales and business development consulting, national and international waste and recycling expertise, creating corporate and government sustainability initiatives, developing large scale environmental solutions, sustainability goal development and environmental compliance. Consultative sales presentations and pitches for C-Suite audiences, designing and delivering customized training for B2B professional services, organizational change management, strategic marketing, team culture.
Larry Black is actively involved into the initiations for preserving environmental sustainability. The current projects envisages:

cooperation with 100 top companies of Fortune 200 in order to improve product packaging design in compliance with the principles of Cradle to Cradle®.
dealing with waste products and disposing them for commercial recycling.
presentation of product design at the waste management workshops.

Language: English with simultaneous interpretation into Georgian
Time: April 13, 15:00
Venue: E 207 room of Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5
All were welcome to attend the event.

MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF FRIEDRICH-SHILLER UNIVERSITY OF JENA HELD
2016-04-15 12:00
On April 15, at 12:00, Ilia State University hosted the representative of International Relations Service of Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena. The guest conducted an informative meeting for the students interested to study in the University of Jena.
Contact Details
Foreign Relations Service of Ilia State University
E-mail address: erasmusplus@iliauni.edu.ge
Mobile phone: (995 322) 22 00 09 (367)
Date and Time: April 15, 12:00
Venue: room A101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcomed to attend the event.

DISCUSSION ON ENERGY IN PRE-ELECTION PERIOD HELD
2016-04-15 17:00
On April 15, at 17:00, at G106 room of Ilia State University, with participation of the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development of Ilia State University, WEG and Discussion Club of Energy Experts, within the workshop series of Energy and Sustainable Development, a discussion was conducted regarding the topic of Energy in the pre-election period with the crucial problems in Georgia’s Energy Sector having been covered.
The topics of discussion were as follows:

The ongoing process of Georgia’s enrollment in Energy Association, as well as the results of the appeal by non-governmental organizations to the PM and next steps;
Discussion of the present state of energy sector and those acute problems which need to be solved in order to turn energy into a driving force and key tool to development;
The professionals specializing in energy sector, non-governmental organizations and the representatives of different political parties were involved in the discussions.

The meeting was held in an interactive dialogue format with the participants of the meeting asking questions and expressing their opinions.
Date and Time: April 15, 17:00
2016

LEVAN BUTKHUZI DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE – WHY WE DON’T BELIEVE IN SCIENCE – CLIMATE CHANGE AND POLITICAL CLASHES
2016-04-15 19:00
On April 15, at 19:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, Levan Butkhuzi, Chief Editor of National Geographic Georgia delivered a public lecture “Why We don’t Believe in Science – Climate Change and Political Clashes.”
The lecture aimed to provide people concerned with basic information regarding climate change, as well as assess threats posed to the environment. The speaker drew the audience’s attention to the reliability of the data regarding human activities contributing to climate change.
Date and Time: April 15, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32.
All were welcomed to attend the event.

NATURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION CENTER ORGANISES CONFERENCE
2016-04-16 10:00
On April 16, at 10:00, at G106 room of Ilia State University, Research Center of Natural Sciences Education convened a conference focusing on the topic: Research-Based Teaching – Practical Experience in Georgia’s Secondary Schools.
Date and Time: April 16, 10:00
Venue: room G 106, Ilia State University, Opposite Vake Park, Tcholokashvili Avenue 3/5
See the programme of the conference in the file attached bellow.

ILIAUNI CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVRSARY – PLANNED EVENTS
2016-04-18 17:30
Ilia State University celebrates its 10th anniversary by planning to arrange a number of interesting events throughout the year. Events programme will permanently be renewed. Do not miss further updates on our website.
➤ April 14, 19:00. Book House Ligamus: “The Night of Philosophy”
➤ May 12-14, Tbillisi, BSUN Congress on the topic Changing Role of the University in a Global and Regional Context, and the inauguration ceremony of Rector of Ilia State University, Giga Zedania.

➤ May 12, the 12th Conference of Rectors from the Black Sea Region — Public Lecture of Secretary General of the Volkswagen Foundation, Dr. Wilhelm Krull, Ilia State University, room B 202.
➤ May 17 – 21: Final Conference within the Volkswagen Foundation Programme
➤ May 19, 19:00, Book House Ligamus, the meeting with writer DBC Pierre
➤ May 21, 19:00, Book House Ligamus, the meeting with writer Etgar Keret
➤ June 6 – 7, Caucasus Spatial Development Infrastructure (SDI) Workshop, Ilia State University, room E 207
➤ June 11, International Science Conference, Modern Treatments and Rehabilitation Strategies of Neurological Disorders and its Comorbidities, Ilia State University, room G 106:
➤ June 18, Iliauni Celebrating its 10th Anniversary
➤ July 24 – August 5 Batumi, Constitutional Court: Summer School of Constitutional Law
➤ September 5 – 16, Abastumani, Ilia State University Training Facility International Summer School SNC-mt of Scientific Network for the Caucasus Mountain Region
➤ September 21-24, 4th International Conference “Tao-Klatjeti.”

GEORGIAN DEFENCE MINISTER MEETS WITH STUDENTS
2016-04-19 13:00
On April 19, at 13:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, Defence Minister of Georgia, Tinatin Khidasheli, met with the students of Ilia State University and got them familiarized with “The Armed Forces Mobilization and Reserve Concept Project.” The Minister also cast light on the planned and ongoing reforms in The Defence Ministry of Georgia.
Date and Time: April 19, 13:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State Univesrity (Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32)
All were welcome to attend the event.

PRESENTATION OF JOINT STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OF BASISBANK AND ILIAUNI TO BE HELD
2016-04-22 14:00
On April 22, at 14:00, in E207 room of Ilia State University, the presentation of a joint STEM Scholarship programme of BasisBank and Ilia State University (ISU) will be held.
The budget of STEM scholarship programme is about 30 000 GEL. This scholarship fund is intended to be used to finance the current and future students of Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University.
5 students with highest scores in 2016 United National Exams having enrolled in Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University will get a scholarship voucher GEL 4000.
GEL 2000 scholarship vouchers will be bestowed upon those first year students attending Ilia State University bachelor’s degree programmes of San Diego State University, who are to be sent to San Diego State University, the USA, for a year. The students are as follows: Mariam Gagua, Erekle Jmukhadze, Saba Kakabadze and Nino Mikadze.
The Programme of the Event:
14:00 – the opening ceremony, Nino Dvalidze, Deputy Rector of Ilia State University
14: 10 – Nancy Marlin, Honourable Deputy Rector of San Diego State University / Dr. Nancy Marlin, Provost Emeritus of SDSU
14:20 – Tamar Khaduri, Head of Basisbank Public Relations Department.
14:30 – Completion of the memorandum
14:40 – Students Awards Ceremony
14:50 – Luncheon
15:00 – STEM Tour at Iliauni Campus
In order to attend the presentation, register not later than April 21.
Registration Form

Date and Time: 22 April, 14:00
Venue: room E 207, Ilia State University, Tcholokashvili Avenue #3/5
The joint programme of BasisBank and Iliauni is targeted at students having been enrolled in bachelor’s degree programme of San Diego State University.

ტექნოლოგიების კომერციალიზაციის ოფისის ტრენინგები: ინოვაციების მენეჯმენტი და თანამედროვე ტექნოლოგიური ტენდენციები
2016-04-25 17:00
On April 25-27, at 17:00, at room E207 of Ilia State University, Iliauni Technology Commercialization Office will conduct the training sessions, called Innovations Management and Modern Technological Tendencies, for the employees and students of the university.
The Programme of the Training session:
Date and Time: April 25, 17:00
Topic: Innovations Management and Modern Technological Tendencies
Trainer: Eka Lepsveridze, Director of Technology Commercialization Office
Date and Time: April 26, 17:00
Topic: Innovative Entrepreneurship
Trainer: Tatia Bregvadze, Administrative Assistant of Technology Commercialization Office
Date and Time: April 27, 17:00
Topic: Intellectual Property and its Protective Measures
Trainer: Teona Bebia, Patent and Licensing Specialist of Technology Commercialization Office
The participants of the training programme will be awarded with special certificates.
Those willing to participate in the training programme shall undergo registration here: https://goo.gl/ZCjfiF
Date and Time: April 25- 27, 17:00
Venue: room E207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5

CHARITY EVENT HELD OUTSIDE ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE EASTER
2016-04-26 11:00
On April 26, from 11:00 to 15:00, outside the Ilia State University Building A, the produce of social enterprises were exhibited and sold for charitable purposes prior to the Easter Holiday.
In the charity event were involved the organizations as follows:

Babale
Kheli Khels (Hand in Hand)
Zeskho
Traditional Fashion House
Nukriani workshops

Date and Time: On April 26, from 11:00 to 15:00
Location: outside the Ilia State University Building A, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

NINO TSINTSADZE TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE ON MODERN CHALLENGES OF AUTISM
2016-04-26 18:00
On April 26, 18:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Nino Tsintsadze Head of Early Childhood Development Center of Child Development Institute of Ilia State University will deliver a public lecture on the topic: Modern Challenges of Autism.
Time and Date: 26 April, 18:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

MEETING WITH POET PAATA SHAMUGIA ARRANGD AT ILIAUNI LITERATURE CLUB
2016-04-28 19:00
On April 28, at 20:00, Iliauni Literature Club hosted the meeting with Poet Paata Shamugia at Iliauni Book House Ligamus.
Topic: Challenges of Poetry Today
The guest discussed the issues, such as the challenges posed to modern word and focused his audience’s attention on general and marginal lines in literature.
Date and Time: April 28, 20:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Cavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcomed to attend the event.

NINO CHICHUA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE: “BRAND — MADEUP IN GEORGIA”
2016-05-04 13:00
On May 4, at 13:00, at E2007 room of Ilia State University, at the initiative of Iliauni Business School, Director of Marketing and Service Department of EVEX Medical Corporation, Nino Chichua will deliver a public lecture on the topic “Brand – made up in Georgia.”
Topic of the Lecture:
What makes a service industry successful and distinguished from other similar industries?
What is the formula of success of The House of Justice?
What are the challenges the organization had to negotiate?
Within the lecture, the speaker will share her vast experience in the area of service industry with the students and will give them some useful recommendations. She will also discuss how creative marketing ideas, consumer-driven service and innovative thinking made the reform of the House of Justice one of the successful reforms in Georgia and Georgian “know how”. International acclaim, thousands of impressed high-ranking foreign delegates, state officials or successful businessmen, United Nations Award – this is a brief list of achievements related to the House of Justice.
Regarding the Speaker
Nino Chichua serves as a Director of Marketing and Service Department of EVEX Medical Corporation and has accumulated wide experience in governing private or state organizations. In the past, she was a Director General of LEPL House of Justice; headed the Marketing Department under the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, as well as the Privatization Division of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development; in 2010-2014, thanks to her active involvement, in Georgia, was implemented one of the successful projects “The House of Justice.”
In 2001, Nino Chichua graduated from Ilia State University with a bachelor’s degree in the English Language, while in 2014, she graduated from the European School of Management (ESM) with an MA in Business Administration, and in 2015 she completed the MA programme of ESADE Business School (Spain) and Bocconi School of Management with a master’s degree.
Today, she is actively involved in different academic activities and cooperates with different universities.
Date and Time: May 4, 13:00
Venue: room E 207, Ilia State University, Cholokashvili Avenue #3/5
All welcome to attend the event.

MEETING WITH SWISS GEORGIANOLOGIST THOMAS HAUSERMANN HELD
2016-05-04 19:00
On May 4, at 19:00, in the foyer of Ilia State University Theater, at the initiation of Iliauni Music Center, a meeting was held with Swiss Georgianologist and Honorary Doctor of Ilia State University, Thomas Häusermann.
Topic: Georgian-Swiss Projects Related to Traditional and Classical music.
The meeting will be led by ethno-musicologist and professor of Ilia State University, Nino Makharadze.
For further information regarding Thomas Häusermann, visit the link below:
http://iliauni.edu.ge/ge/iliauni/sapatio-doqtorebi/tomas-hoizermani

NIKA BREGVADZE MAKES SPEECH REGARDING JOHN STEINBECK’S NOVEL OF MICE AND MEN
2016-05-05 19:00
On May 5, at 19:00, Iliauni Literature Club hosted the meeting with Personal Data Protection Deputy Inspector Nikoloz Bregvadze at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University.
The Speaker gave a speech regarding the novel “Of Mice and Men” of an accomplished American writer who won the Nobel Prize for literature and the Pulitzer Prize for his book, The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck.
Regarding the novel “Of Mice and Men”
The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dream–a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California’s Salinas Valley, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie, struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy, becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes such as the friendship of a shared vision, and giving voice to America’s lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men has proved one of Steinbeck’s most popular works, achieving success as a novel, a Broadway play and three acclaimed films.
Thee novel was translated in Georgian by Gvantsa Jobava and issued by “Artanuji” Publishing House.
Date and Time: May 5, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All were welcomed to attend the event.

IOSEB CHAUCHIDZE HOLDS PUBLIC LECTURE AGAINST REPRESSIVE HYPOTHESIS: FOUCAULT AND PSYCHOANALYSIS
2016-05-06 19:00
On May 6, at 19:00, in room A101 of Ilia State University, a public lecture by Ioseb Chauchidze on the topic — Against Repressive hypothesis: Foucault and Psychoanalysis was conducted.
Michel Foucault’s “Istoriq na seksualnostta” (History of Madness) can be deemed to be a more or less systematic attempt to confront Freud’s psychoanalysis. Later, “The History of Sexuality” passed criticism upon Freud’s entire psychoanalytical theory. In parallel to this, Žak Lakan’s interventions shed light on new kinds of tensions in Foucault’s and Freud’s debates. Is it possible to hold a dialogue between Foucault’s genealogical and psychoanalytical methods? What kinds of political consequences can these debates yield? How can Foucault’s intervention be comprehended in the light of psychoanalysis? The lecture will try to expand on these questions and critically comprehend them.
Time: May 6, 19:00.
Venue: room A101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

MALKHAZ SONGULASHVILI DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE ON VIOLENCE IN MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS
2016-05-06 19:00
On May 6, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, associated professor of Ilia State University, Malkhaz Songulashvili delivered a public lecture on the topic: Violence in Monotheistic Religions. The event was organized by the Training Center for Liberalism. Malkhaz Songulashvili is a leader of Evangelical and Baptist Churches and Rector of the Evangelical and Baptist Seminary. He delivers lectures in Europe and the US.
Date and Time: May 6, 19:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

1-DAY STUDENTS’ SCIENCE CONFERENCE HELD
2016-05-07 11:00
On May 7, at 11:00, in A 101 room of Ilia State University, 1-day Students’ Science Conference — Medieval Georgian historical writings — was held. The conference aimed to reassess, reevaluate and interpret a number of “controversial” issues related to historical writings of Georgia.
Speakers, BA and MA students of Ilia State University discussed various issues related to different texts of “Kartli’s Tskovreba,” and its authors, as well as the attempts to reflect these texts in new Georgian literature. Every participant of the conference got a certificate.
See the programme of the conference in the file attached below.
Date and Time: May 7, 11:00
Venue: room A 101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

PUBLIC LECTURE OF Jan HAMÁČEK WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-10 15:00
On May 10, 15:00, within European Days in Georgia, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, David Usupashvili and the Delegation of Czech Republic will visit Ilia State University.
Within the visit, Jan HAMÁČEK, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, will deliver a public lecture.
Topic: From an Eastern Bloc Country to an European State – view from Prague and Tbilisi
Draft Programme
15:00-15:05 Welcome speech,
Prof.Giga Zedania, Rector of Ilia State University
15:05-15:15 Speech
David Usupashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia
15:15-15:25 Speech
H.E. Jan HAMÁČEK, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech
Republic
15:25-15:60 Question-and-answer session
Language: English (simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
Time and Date: May 10, 15:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

MEETING WITH ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR OF ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY HELD
2016-05-10 18:00
On May 10, at 18:00, in G106 room of Ilia State University, Iliauni Scientific Café hosted the meeting with associated professor of Ilia State University and Researcher of the Cell Transplantation Center of the University of Geneva, Ekaterine Berishvili-Bernie.
Topic: “Islet of Langerhans transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Geneva Experience”
The meeting cast light on the achievements of cell transplantation in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Date and Time: May 10, 18:00
Venue: G106 room, Ilia State University, G.Tsereteli Str. #1
All were welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE OF PASCAL MEUNIER WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-11 16:00
On May 11, 16:00, within the European Days in Georgia, Ambassador of France to Georgia, His Excellency Mr. Pascal Meunier will deliver a public lecture at Ilia State University.
Topic: EU and Georgia
Language: English
Time and date: May 11, 16:00
Location: room E 207, Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5
All welcome to attend the event
