უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

CONCERT OF BARBERS AND BISHOPS HELD
2016-05-16 19:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On May 16, at 19:00, in B202 room of Ilia State University, the concert of Dutch vocal ensemble Barbers and Bishops organized by the Iliauni Music Center was held.
The ensemble, which is made up of 9 members, is particularly distinguished with its uniquely rich repertoire and sweet-sounding voices of its male singers.
For further information about the group please visit: http://www.barbers-bishops.nl
The folk choir of Ilia State University will also participate in the concert.
Date and Time: May 16, 19:00.
Venue: B202 room of Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event.

LUDVIG LAHER HOLDS WORKSHOP
2016-05-17 11:00
On May 17, 2016, at 11:00, at Ilia state university Book House Ligamus, Australian poet and translator Ludwig Laher held a 3-hour workshop and got the participants familiarized with his literary method. According to him, only talent is not enough to create literary texts; certain skills that can be developed are also a must.
At the end of the workshop, its outcome was presented and discussed.
Everyone fluent in German was able to get involved in the workshop.
The workshop was conducted within the joint project – “Three Countries – One Language” by the Embassies of Germany, Australia and Switzerland.
Contact Details: Iliauni Center for Australian Cultural
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oesterreich.bibliothek.tbilisi
E-mail address: mzevinar.chumburidze@iliauni.edu.ge
Date and Time: May 17, 11:00-14:00
Venue: Book House Ligamus, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
Attached documents

ILIAUNI TURNS 10 YEARS OLD – MEETING WITH DBC PIERRE
2016-05-19 19:00
On May 19, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, within the events “Ilia State University turns 10 years old,” a meeting will be held with writer DBC Pierre. The meeting has been organized by the First Tbilisi International Festival of Literature and Ilia State University.
Moderator – producer and translator, Guram Ghonghadze
Regarding the Author

Writer DBC Pierre was born in Australia, in 1961. However, along with his family he mostly lived in Mexico. Before taking up writing, rather scandalous young Pierre was an enthusiastic painter. His first book Vernon God Little was published in 2001 and instantly won worldwide acclaim. This was the first book having been granted both Whitbread and Booker Awards. Moreover, the book was published in 43 countries including Georgia. It was later followed by two novels “Ludmila’s Broken English” published in 2006 and “Lights Out in Wonderland,” edited in 2010. In 2014, “Breakfast with the Borgias” was also published.
Today DBC Pierre lives in Britain and Ireland.
Time and Date: May 19, 19:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

ILIAUNI TURNS 10 YEARS OLD – MEETING WITH ETGAR KERET
2016-05-21 19:00
On May 21, at 19:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, within the events “Ilia State University turns 10 years old,” a meeting will be held with writer Etgar Keret. The meeting has been organized by the First Tbilisi International Festival of Literature and Ilia State University.
Regarding the Writer
Writer and playwright Etgar Keret was born in Ramat Gan, in 1967. Today he lives in Tel Aviv. Etgar Keret has been honoured with a number of literary and film awards. He was also awarded with the Medal of French arts and literature. At the Cannes Film Festival, his wife and he received Golden Camera for the best feature film “Medusa”. At the Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre, he won the 1st place. Mr. Kerret’s writings have been published by such popular magazines as Wall Street Journal, Paris Review and New Yorker. The writer’s stories have been translated in 37 languages, including Georgian.
Today the writer is delivering lectures at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
This is the writer’s second visit to Georgia.
Date and Time: May 21, 19:00
Location: Book House Ligamus, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

SWISS PROFESSORS TO RUN WORKSHOPS ON THE TOPIC EUROPE’S HISTORY AND FUTURE
2016-05-23 15:00
On May 23, 15:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, with the support of the programme “Academic Swiss Caucasus Network,” a workshop will be held on the topic “The History and Feature of Europe.” The workshop will be led by Professors of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), Christian Giordano and Siegfried Weichlein.
Regarding the Speakers
Christian Giordano, Swiss Anthropologist and Sociologist, is a full professor of the University of Fribourg and Director of Institute of Social Anthropology. Since 2002, he has presided over Interfaculty Institute for Central and East Europe. In the list of his numerous works are as follows: “World Outlook, Political Activities and Economy in the Process of Post-Communist Transitions (I-II) (1993 წ.), “Anthropology and Ethics” (1994), “Interethnic Relations and Politics of Multiculturalism: Between Southeast Europe and South-East Asia (2005), etc.
Siegfried Weichlein has been a professor of Modern History of European Switzerland at Fribourg University since 2006; since 2014, he has held a post of full professor of the Department of Historical Sciences of the same university. His research areas are as follows: the History of Germany and Europe, the History of Political Culture, Nationalism of Regionalism, Cultural History of Cold War, etc. His research projects include: “Political Iconography of Federalism (2012-2014), “Mission of History, Globalization and Transfer of Knowledge” (2015-2018), “The Cold War as Political Imagination” (2014-2017). From his publications, especially noteworthy is „Nationalbewegungen und Nationalismus in Europa“.
Language: English
Date and Time: May 23, 15:00

WINNER OF ILIAUNI LITERARY COMPETITION TO BE ANNOUNCED
2016-05-27 19:00
On May 27, at 19:00, at Ilia State University Book House Ligamus, the winner of Iliauni Literary Competition – the author of the best Georgian novel published in 2014-2015 will be announced. The winner will get the cash prize of 10 000 GEL.
24 Georgian novels were presented at Iliauni Literary Competition this year. The novels are listed below:

Title of the Book
Author
Publishing House

“The Unjudged “(Ganukitkhavi)
Besik Kekelidze
Author

“Ottomans’ March“
Abo Iashagashvili
“Diogene“

“Royal-Mary”
Abo Iashagashvili
“Diogene“

“The Third Shore”
Luka Bakanidze
“Palitra L”

“Drusila”
Zaza Bibilashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Tourist’s Breakfast”
Zaza Burchuladze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Performance Starts”
Levan Loria
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

Southern Region”
Mariam Bekauri
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“The Field of Pears”
Nana Ekvtimishvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

„To the East“
Tamta Melashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“A Day on the Other Planet”
Tea Topuria
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Fora”
Levan Beridze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Real Creatures”
Teona Dolenjashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Cook “
Lasha Imedashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Bestseller”
Beka Adamashvili
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

“Orpiri Tbilisi Stokholm“
Zura odilavadze
“Bakur Sulakauri Publishing”

„”Apocalypse”
Omar (Kafka) Butskrikidze
Author

“Cicily in Drought”
Mikheil Antadze
“Mtserloba Publishing“

„Give Us One More Smile, Guinplen!“
Lasha Tabukashvili
“Intellect”

“A Second Here A Second There“
Nino Sadgobelashvili
“Intellect”

“Dead Sand Desert”
Gela Chkanava
“Intellect”

“Fish with Two Shadows”
Khatuna Tavdgiridze
Author

“Erekle”
Nino Tsartsidze
Author

“Two tickets on the Other Train“
Davit Alelishvili
Author

On May 27, the best from the above listed novels was selected by the jury, the names of the members of which
are kept confidential. The members of the jury are professors and students of the Ilia State University.
HISTORY OF ILIAUNI LITERARY COMPETIOTION
Iliauni Literay Competition has existed for 6 years. In 2010, the accademic board of the university introduced a literary award for the best novel.
Before 2015, the award was won by 5 contestants. In 2010, the prize was won by Aka Morchiladze for the novel “Mamluki”, while in 2011, the award was bestowed upon Zaza Burtchuladze for the novel “Inflatable Angel.” In 2013, the award was granted to Ana Kordzaia-Samadashvili for thde novel “Who Killed Chak” and Jaba Zakrua for his novel “The Reader Must Die.”
In 2014, Academic Board of Ilia State University decided to bestow the award upon the best translator of a foreign language novel. Zaza Burtchuladze was announced as a winner for his translation “Flags in the Dust” by William Faulkner.
Date and Time” May 27, 19:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32, Ilia State University
All welcome to attend the event.

AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-05-31 11:00
On May 31, at 11:00, within the European Days in Georgia, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, Bettina Cadenbach, will deliver a public lecture.
Topic: Foreign Policy of Germany
Language: English
Date and Time: 31 May, 11:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32
All welcome to attend the event

Memory and Identity in Post-Soviet Space: Georgia and the Caucasus in a Broader Eastern European Context
2016-06-01 09:00
The Caucasus can be described as the meeting point, crossroads or borderland of different cultures and civilizations. The very fact that various nations, ethnic groups, religions and cultures coexist in this region presuppose the essence of different and even sharply divided and contested mnemonic communities, since collective memory is the crucial marker of ethnic or cultural identities. While many ongoing political problems are the results of memory politics, the investigation of memory issues in Georgia and in the Caucasus is still rare and is in initial stage.
The conference, which will be held at Ilia State University on June 1-3, 2016, aims to reflect on key aspects of memory, identity and politics in Georgia, Caucasus and post-socialist space and intends to coordinate regional and international cooperation of scholars working on this complex and broad academic field. The conference participants consist of scholars from USA, Poland, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia.
The conference could apply to a wide range of problems, which will promote to reveal at the same time unique and universal features of memory related phenomena and processes in modern Georgia, the Caucasus, Central and East Europe. In particular, topics to elaborate include but are not limited to:

Politics of memory in historical perspectives: historical forms of memory policy in Georgia and the Caucasus.
Soviet and post-Soviet memory politics in the framework of totalitarianism and imperial legacies.
Sites and realms of memory in Georgia and the Caucasus.
Collective memory and collective amnesia: collective amnesia as the act of forgetting and a way toward reaching social cohesion?
Memory in peace building and reconciliation process.

AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2016-06-02 13:00
On June 2, at 13:00, within the European days in Georgia, Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia, Lukas Beglinger will pay a visit to Ilia State University to deliver a public lecture.

Topic: Switzerland’s System of Direct Democracy

Language: English

Date and Time: June 2, 13:00

Location: Book House “Ligamus”, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue #32

All welcome to attend the event.

CONFERENCE ON „25 YEARS OF GEORGIA’S INDEPENDENCE: ACHIEVEMENTS AND UNFINISHED PROJECTS“AND PRESENTATION OF COLLECTION OF ARTICLES
2016-07-12 11:00
On July 12, at 11:00, a conference on the topic “25 Years of Georgia’s Independence: Achievements and Unfinished Projects” will be held at G106 room of Ilia State University. Within the framework of the conference, the collection of articles in one book with the same title will be presented. The book published through joint efforts of Ilia State University and Konrad Adenauer Foundation comprises the articles of the professors of Ilia State University, Tbilisi State University, University of Oxford, Free University of Berlin and Uppsala University. The authors will introduce the audience to key discoveries of their works while delivering a speech.
Approximately a quarter-century ago, Georgia announced its independence, and embarked upon the difficult task of building a state. The beginning was unfavorable, however – against the backdrop of civil wars, destruction of political and economic systems, the vast majority of Georgians did not believe Georgia would prove to be a viable country. However, today, after 25 years from gaining its independence, Georgia has still to negotiate numerous challenges. Although fortunately, overall, it can be said that the country’s strenuous efforts have yielded positive consequences, since today Georgia can be defined as a self-made state with well-functioning institutions, active civil society, growing economy and strong ties with different international powerhouses, including the EU and NATO.
The aforementioned edition on 25 Years of Georgia’s Independence refers to those challenges Georgia had to cope with in the very beginning, as well as its path to today’s Georgia.
It is interesting to know how progress was made and what is still left to be done. The authors of 6 chapters of the book will discuss and elaborate on how Georgia succeeded in building a state and democratizing it, as well as developing a civil society, advancing economy, and settling into the new international system.
Despite the book being based on academic research, it is pleasant to read for any interested person.
See the programme of the conference in the file attached below.
Venue: Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5, E207

Iliauni celebrates 10-year anniversary on Lisi Lake
2016-07-16 14:00
Iliauni celebrates its 10th anniversary. Enjoy our interesting and amazing events together with your friends and family members.
14:00-14:15 Opening ceremony
14:15-18:30 cognitive-entertainment programs
14:15-15:15 performance of Iliauni theatre for children
15:15-18:15 animation program for children
14:15-18:30 entertaining engineering
14:15-18:30 entertaining science
14:15-18:30 FabLab Area
14:15-18:30 GameLab Area
14:15-18:30 Astronomy Area (telescopes, exhibitions)
14:15-18:30 Funny Archeology
14:00-18:00 Unimarket #Mariwillbefine
15:30-16:30 Rezo Kiknadze / Consilium
16:30-17:30 LIGAMUS Area (public lecture)
17:30-18 :30 WINDSHILD
19:00-20:00 Graduation Ceremony
20:00-21:30 The BearFox
21:30-23:00 Green Room
At the event, you will be offered a picnic area, as well as children’s area, where they will partake in different fun activities provided by animators. Iliauni researchers and students will also hold different interesting experiments in funny science area; as for LIGAMUS area, there you will have an opportunity to hear interesting reports, whereas in games area, you will get involved in different competitions. At a birthday party, you will enjoy pleasant music and spend an amazing time.
Time: July 16, 14:00-23:00
Venue: Lisi Lake (opposite the new stadium)

4th International Conference “Tao-Klarjeti”
2016-09-21 17:37
Ilia State University
4th International Conference “Tao-Klarjeti”
21-24 September, 2016

Tao-Klarjeti, as a collective name, stands for the north-eastern historical provinces of Turkey (Tao, Klarjeti, Shavsheti, Kola, Artaani, Chrdili, etc.). Due to its strategic location as a meeting point of various ethnic groups and an intersection of cultures, the Tao-Klarjeti region has consistently and throughout the centuries attracted interest of various larger powers and regional actors.
Tao-Klarjeti is rich in historic political, administrative, episcopal and monastic centers, replete with churches, late antique and medieval fortifications, monumental paintings and reliefs, manuscript heritage and gold artifacts.
International and local political, social, economic, demographic and ethno-confessional processes have left a long-lasting impact on the daily life of the peoples of Tao-Klarjeti and have been engrained in religious practices, place names, languages and dialects.
Early state formations on the territory of Tao-Klarjeti, as well as new political and religious centers that appeared throughout the middle ages, have played a crucial role in the formation of Georgian culture and eventually, statehood.
Unfortunately, for a long time travel to the region was restricted and possibilities for scholarly research were scarce. Nowadays Tao-Klarjeti is visited by an increasing number of scholars, along with a constantly growing flow of tourists.
The gradual exposure of the region to a wider public has generated a strong scholarly and public interest in the Tao-Klarjeti region. The first Interdisciplinary International conference dedicated to the region was held in 2010 and has since then become a regular event.
Working Sections
History / Archival study / Source study
Art history
Philology / Linguistics
Ethnology/Archaeology
Restoration/Conservation
Tourism and management of cultural heritage/Geography
Working Languages
• Georgian
• English
• Turkish

Abstract
Deadline: 30 May
Maximum number of symbols: 2.000-4.000
Selected speakers will be notified before or by 30 June

Paper
Deadline: 30 July
Maximum number of symbols: 13.000

Additional notes
• The paper must not be previously published, nor presented at any other conference
• The abstract must clearly indicate the results of the study

The conference will be held on 21-24 September, 2016, at Ilia State University.

PUBLIC LECTURE DELIVERED BY CLAUDIA BAEZ-CAMAGO ON INFORMAL GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION: COMPERATIVE INSIGHTS FROM SEVEN CASES
2016-10-11 18:30
On October 11, at 18:30, at Book house “Ligamus” of Ilia State University (ISU), researcher of The University of Basel, Dr. Claudia Baez-Camargo will deliver a public lecture on the topic of “Informal Governance and Corruption: Comparative Insights from Seven Cases.
The lecture will be delivered within the framework of the cycle of lectures which is supported by the programme “Academic Swiss Caucasus Network.”
Regarding the Speaker:
Dr. Claudia Baez-Camargo is a senior researcher at The Basel Institute on Public Governance. He holds a Ph.D from The University of Notre Dame (USA) and the Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge (Great Britain). Claudia Baez-Camargo worked at the United Nations Economic Commission and the Social Development Agency of Mexico on the projects aiming to eliminate poverty.
The language of the lecture: English
Time: October 11, 18:30
Location: Book House “Ligamus,” Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE DELIVERED BY KHATIA KIKALISHVILI
2016-10-11 19:00
On October 11, 19:00, a public lecture will be conducted on the topic The Role of Bundestag in Determining German Foreign Policy and European Policy, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The lecture will be delivered by Khatia Kikalishvili, Doctor of Law and assistant of Dr. Thomas Feist, Deputy of Bundestag in the issues of foreign policy.
Major aspects of Bundestag’s foreign policy and its implementation, as well as the role of Bundestag in determining German Foreign Policy and European policy and the role of Bundestag’s factions, committees and different working groups in this process will also be discussed.
Time: October 11, 19:00
Venue: room A101, Ilia Chavchavadze ave. # 32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

MOBILITY PROGRAMS IN SWEDEN WITHIN ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
2016-10-12 16:00
On October 12, at 16:00, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU), a representative of Uppsala University (Sweden), together with the employees of the Foreign Relations Department of Iliauni, will conduct an informational meeting on the international mobility programs funded within the Erasmus+ exchange program.
At the meeting, they will elaborate upon the opportunities of mobility at Uppsala University, as well as other European universities.
The event will be attended by the representative of Lund University in Sweden, who will hold a presentation on the opportunities to attend Lund University (doesn’t involve mobility programmes within the Erasmus+ exchange program).
Time: October 12, 16:00
Venue: room A101, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. # 32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

ISU SCIENCE CAFÉ INVITING TO ATTEND GODERDZI DIDEBULIDZE’S PUBLIC LECTURE CLIMATE AND SPACE
2016-10-12 18:00
On October 12, Wednesday, at 18:00, Iliauni Science Café is pleased to invite you to attend the meeting with ISU associate professor of the faculty of natural sciences and engineering, Goderdzi Didebulidze, in room E 207 of ISU.
Topic: Climate and Space
The development of climate changes demonstrates its connection to the factors related to men, as well as space. Long-term changes of atmospheric parameters may be related to the sun’s current solar activity cycle, the current of galactic cosmic rays and atmospheric changes caused by human activities. It has been demonstrated that the global warming trend in the lower atmosphere of the earth is followed by global decrease in temperature (“global cooling”) in the upper atmospheric layers. The occurrence of this phenomenon has its own regional features, which are also characteristic of the region of Caucasus. The trends of long-term changes of atmospheric and ionosphere parameters detected from the Abastumani observatory, as well as their possible connections to cosmic and human factors will be demonstrated.
Time: October 12, 18:00
Location: room E207, Cholokashvili AVE #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the meeting.

CINEDOC-TBILISI _ FILM BY DAN WASSERMAN: DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
2016-10-12 18:00
On October 12, at 18:00, the film Do you believe in Love? by Jewish producer Dan Wasserman will be presented at room A101 of Ilia State University, within the framework of CinéDOC-Tbilisi tour.
The lead character of the film, Tova, is paralyzed and she doesn’t believe in love, but she, the Matchmaker, tirelessly strives to find love for other people with physical disabilities.
The leitmotiv of the entire film, which can be defined as very emotional, is the question whether or not you believe in love.
Duration of the film: 50’
Country: Israel
Year: 2013
Film director: Dan Wasserman
Language: English with Georgian subtitles
Time: 12 October, 18:00
Venue: room A101 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PROFESSOR NIKOLAI KOVALEV DELIVERS LECTURE/DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC EXPERIENCE OF GEORGIA SINCE FOUNDATION OF JURY TRIAL COURT
2016-10-13 16:00
On October 13, 16:00, with the support of Open Society Georgia Foundation, Research and Consulting Center of Iliauni, invites you to attend the lecture/discussion by Nikolai Kovalev, lecturer of Wilfrid Laurier University, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The lecture/discussion will be held within the framework of the project “Jury in Georgia_ First Steps and Gained Experience.” Prof. Kovalev, together with the manager of the project and associated professor of ISU, Giorgi Meladze, will elaborate upon the topic of Georgia’s experience gained since the foundation of the Jury Trial Court in Georgia.
The representatives of the Embassy of the U.S. and non-governmental organizations, journalists, lectures and students have been invited to attend the meeting.
Regarding the Project
Project “Jury in Georgia_ First Steps and Gained Experience” aims to conduct lectures/discussions for the purposes of spreading information regarding the reform by the Jury Trial Court in Georgia.
The Jury Trial Institute in Georgia has operated since 2010. Thanks to their support, the Court has reviewed 22 cases, including a number of high-profile cases. From January, 2007, besides Tbilisi and Kutaisi, the Jury Trial Court will become operational in regional courts of 5 more cities of Batumi, Zugdidi, Telavi and Gori.
The Jury Trial Court of Georgia is an institute envisaged in the Constitution of Georgia, which has introduced fundamental changes to the practice and procedure of the Court of Georgia. Therefore, it is paramount that the public and public institutions are equipped with the information regarding the principles and rues of the system operation.
Language: Georgian (interpretation of the lectures by the foreign lecturers will be provided by project manager, Giorgi Meladze).
Time: 13 October, 16:00
Venue: room A101, Chavchavadze AVE #32, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

DOCTOR AMIR TARIGHPEYMA CONDUCTS WORKSHOP ON TOPIC HOW TO MAKE YOUR STARTUP SUCCESSFUL
2016-10-17 11:00
On October 17, at 11:00, at room E 207 of Ilia State University (ISU), within the contest Eurasia Mobile Challenge, Spanish Doctor Amir Tarighpeyma conducted a workshop on the topic How to Make Your Startup Successful. At the workshop, mobile ideas will be discussed with each team.
The topics of the workshop are as follows:

determining suitable time, generating ideas, gathering the team;
methodology of “economical startup,” development of MVP;
applying a feedback, changing a direction, marketing strategy and finances;
process of offering an idea, selling ideas to investors.

Regarding Eurasia Mobile Challenge
Eurasia Mobile Challenge is a mobile apps contest offering young generations the unique opportunity to improve their talent of starting a new business, show unique and innovative reasoning, win the pecuniary reward of 20, 000 USD and vie for the best startup in Barcelona at the Global Mobile Challenge of 2017.
The Eurasia Mobile Challenge 2016 welcomes everyone willing to participate in it. For this purpose, please follow the link and register to the contest: Http://www.eurasiamobilechallenge.com/index.php/application/
Time: October 17, 11:00
Venue: room E 207, Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

MEETING WITH BORIS AKUNIN (GRIGOL CHKHARTISHVILI)
2016-10-18 19:00
On October 18, at Ilia State University(ISU), at the invitation of Georgian National Book Center and initiative of ISU, a meeting with writer Boris Akunin (GrigolChkhartishvili) will be held.
Regarding Boris Akunin
The contemporary most popular Russian writer of Georgian descent, specialist in literature and Japanese, translator and public figure, GrirolChkhartishvili, known as Boris Akunin, was born in 1956, in Zestafoni District in Western Georgia. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Russia and settled down in Moscow, where the writer grew up. He received education in Russia, and now he is a historian, Japanese language specialist and a translator of literary works. His different essays (for instance, The Writer and Suicide, 1999), as well as works of historical genre (for instance, The History of Russian State since 2013) have been published.
The first fiction by Boris Akunin was published in 1998. He won acclaim thanks to the series of historical and detective novels ErastFandorin. His novels have been translated in many languages. GrigolChkhartishvili has been an emigrant since 2014.
At the meeting, the writer will answer questions posed from the audience.
The moderator of the meeting is Maia Jag, critic of literature and cultural journalist residing in London, as well as the partner of Georgian National Book Center.
Regarding Maia Jag
Maia Jag is a critic of literature and cultural journalist, who has received a great number of awards. She got education at the University of Oxford and London School of Economics. Her articles have been published in the Financial Times andthe Guardian. Ms. Jag has interviewed 12 Nobel laureates in Literatures and has been a jury member/chairperson of a great number of literary contests, such as Dublin Impac Prize or Man Asian Literary Prize in Hong Kong.
After completion of the meeting, the writer will get the title of honorary doctor of ISU.
The Meeting Program
19:00-19:15 –Welcome Speech
Prof. Giga Zedania, Rector of ISU
Salome Mglakelidze, Manager of International Projects of Georgian National Book Center.
Maia Jag, critic of literature and cultural journalist.
19:15-19:30 – Speech
Boris Akunin (GrigolChkartishvili)
19:30-20:15 – Interview
20:15-20:30 – The Award Ceremony of the Title of ISU Honorary Doctor
Time: 18 October, 19:00
Venue:room B 202 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
Language:English, simultaneous translation will be provided
Number of places: 250
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PROFESSOR EMMA LOSL DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE: STUDYING LEGACY OF ASSYRIAN FATHERS
2016-10-19 15:00
On October 19, at 15:00, at room G 106 of Ilia State University, Prof. Emma Losl will deliver a public lecture on the topic of Studying the Legacy of Assyrian Fathers: dividing myths and evidence.”
Regarding the Speaker
Emma Losl is a professor of The University of Exeter (The United Kingdom); she has successfully explored the issues of Eastern Christian countries for 2 decades. She has published a great number of books and scientific works in this field. Ms Losl has carried out archeological explorations into Syrian buildings of temples and monasteries of early Christian era for more than a decade.
Furthermore, Prof. Emma losl got interested in the history of Christianity in Georgia; her report presents some aspects of Assyrian fathers’ emergence and activities in a new perspective.
Time: October 19, 15:00
Venue: room G 106, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PROFESSOR JOHN FORTIER DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE: ELECTIONS IN UNITED STATES
2016-10-21 12:00
On 21 October, 12:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University (ISU), at the invitation of US Embassy, a public lecture will be delivered by Prof. John Fortier.
The topic of the lecture: Elections in the US
Regarding the speaker
John C. Fortier is the director of BPC’s Democracy Project. Prior to joining BPC in April 2011, he was a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he served as the principal contributor to the AEI-BrookingsElection Reform Project, the executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission, and the project manager of the Transition to Governing Project. He was a regular contributor to AEI’s Election Watch series. He also served as the director of the Center for the Study of American Democracy at Kenyon College.
Fortier is the author of Absentee and Early Voting: Trends, Promises and Perils, the author and editor of After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College, and the author and co-editor with Norman Ornstein of Second Term Blues: How George W. Bush Has Governed, and numerous academic articles in political science and law journals.
Fortier has been a regular columnist for The Hill and Politico. Fortier is a frequent commentator on elections and government institutions and has appeared on ABC’s Nightline, CNN, Fox News, PBS’s News Hour, CBS News, NBC’s Today Show, C-SPAN, NPR, Bloomberg, and BBC. He has taught at Kenyon College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Harvard University and Boston College.
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 21 October, 12:00
Venue: Book House “Ligamus,” Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

Public Lecture -„Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Implications of the Distributed Profit Taxation System, the Estonian Experience“
2016-11-04 14:00
On October 4, 14:00, in room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU) a public lecture will be delivered by lecturer of Tartu University, Mark Kantšukov on the topic Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Implications of the Distributed Profit Taxation System, the Estonian Experience. The lecture will be held within the event “Estonian Days in Georgia”.
Working language: English
Description:
In the mid of 2016 the parliament of Georgia proposed changes to the country’s tax laws to introduce a new system of corporate income taxation according to which businesses will have to pay income tax only on distributed profits. Estonia introduced a similar model in 2000 and so far it has been the only country in the world having this system of corporate taxation. Georgia, which used Estonian tax model as an example, will be the second country in the world to adopt such a model.
What can Georgia learn from the Estonian almost two decades long experience? In the lecture macroeconomic and microeconomic implications, both theoretical and practical aspects of the distributed profit taxation system for Estonia are discussed. The main focus of the presentation lies on the results of previous scientific and applied studies.

Time: 4 November, 14:00
Venue: room G106, G. Tsereteli Str. 1
All are welcome to attend the event.

Workshop: „Measuring Democracy: Why and How? “
2016-11-04 14:00
On November 4, 14:00, Ilia State University (room E 207) will host a workshop, “Measuring Democracy: Why and How“, delivered by the researcher of Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Ms. Maili Vilson. The workshop is organized within the framework of the ongoing “Estonian Days in Georgia”.
Working language: English
Annotation: We love to create rankings about everything and everyone in the world: the top 5 best countries to live in, the top 10 books to read this summer, etc. However, in addition to entertainment purposes, many rankings also have a policy impact or an academic stake in it; take Freedom House’s Freedom in the World or Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
The workshop discusses the academic and policy interest behind ranking democracies in the world, introduces some of the well-known democracy indices in the world, and gives the participants an opportunity to construct their own index of democracy.
Maili Vilson (1985) is a doctoral fellow at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, and at the Centre for EU-Russia Studies (CEURUS), University of Tartu, Estonia. Her main research interests include the European Neighborhood Policy, Europeanization of foreign policy, democratization and transition studies. She works at the University of Tartu as research communication and marketing specialist and as adjunct lecturer.
Time: November 4, 14:00
Venue: Room E 207, Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, Ilia State University
Please register for the event here: https://goo.gl/forms/NQOBlfrptACvc2l83

AMERICA: 25 Years after Independence
2016-11-09 19:00
With democracy still young and untested, agression from a foreign power forced America to unite as a nation and a people.
A lecture by American historian Ian Toll
With an introduction by Ambassador Ian C. Kelly
DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
TIME: 19:00
LOCATION: Ilia State University, 32 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, auditorium B 202
Mr. Toll’s lecture will focus on the state of the American nation shortly after independence, and the internal and external pressures that forced America’s leaders to fight to protect their soverignty. In 1801, our freedom would be tested by the might of the British Empire, our former rulers. But economic uncertainty, feuding political parties and pistol duels threatned to tear the country apart. Unless the people could unite and find a common cause, American democracy would have no future.
Ian Toll is an American author and political/military historian known for his examination of U.S. federal government decision making during international maritime conflicts. He is best known for his examinations of the escalation and conflicts between the United States and Great Britain in the War of 1812 and the WW II Pacific Theater against the Japanese. His books have won broad critical acclaim and were selected for the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the William E. Colby Award, and New York Times “Editor’s Choice” list.
Born in Japan while his father was on a Fulbright scholarship abroad, Toll received a Bachelor’s degree in American History at Georgetown University and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Prior to writing historical non-fiction, Toll was a Wall Street analyst, a Federal Reserve financial analyst, and a political aide and speechwriter.
The lecture is free and open to the public
Event Link: facebook.com/events/683645825128738/

Global Entrepreneurship Week Georgia 2016
2016-11-14 10:00
Together with its international partners Netherlands, Latvia, Sweden, UK, Lithuania, Ilia State University is launching and joining the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) to celebrate and contribute to the Global Entrepreneurship Week between November 14-20, 2016.
Out of the network’s week program themes, Ilia State University Global Entrepreneurship Week Georgia 2016 program activities will focus on the themes related to women and youth entrepreneurial empowerment through a week-long international and joint program featuring a variety of activities, workshops, seminars, public lecture events, competitions, creathons and competitions intended to inspire, connect and engage women and youth entrepreneurs to support national and global entrepreneurship. The program will involve local and international well-known experts and inspiring and successful entrepreneurs at home and abroad, highlighting voices and stories of women and youth to promote them and support the next generation of women and youth entrepreneurs in Georgia and beyond.
During GEW Georgia 2016, ISU’s program will gather together an inspiring speakers and mentors and target groups that will get strong coverage nationwide. ISU will be GEN’s partner university organization that will launch the GEW university-based activities in Georgia for the 1st time.
This year it will be Ilia State University pioneering the university-based activities to celebrate the week while integrating the university in global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
➤ 14-20 November, MAKEATHON YOUR STARTUP IN REALITY
➤ 14-20 November, CREATHON “FROM BOARD GAMES TO BUSINESS”
➤ 14 November, “CREATIVE THINKING”– TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 14 November, ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND FORBES TO SIGN MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION
➤ 14 November, SERIES OF MEETINGS AT ILIAUNI “FORBES” CLUB: PUBLIC LECTURE BY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ADJARA GROUP HOSPITALITY, VALERI CHEKHERIA
➤ 15 November, 16:00, G106, PROGRAMMES IN THE DANISH SCHOOL SYSTEM FOSTERING FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS – PUBLIC LECTURE BY ANETTE WAHLGREN IPSEN WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 15 November, 19:00, G106, DAIVA PAKALNE – WORKSHOP: FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE
➤ 16 November, DAIVA PAKALNE – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: BECOMING A LEADER
➤ 17 November, THE LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY – TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 18 November, HOW I SET UP MY GLOBAL BUSINESS WITH DISNEY LICENSED TOYS – PUBLIC LECTURE BY ANOESJKA TIMMERMANS WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

creathon "from board games to business"
2016-11-14 12:00
Ilia State University (ISU) and the laboratory for innovations, mobile and computer games (GameLab Iliauni), within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, will hold a creathon “from board games to business” on 14-20 November.”
Within the project, different groups the participants of which are planned to be pupils, will compete by creating innovative and unique board games within limited time. The event involves a training aiming to improve the participants’ skills and competencies and the ability to formulate successful project prototypes within the competition. Board games serve as the foundation for computer games and are a good mixture for developing logical reasoning and the ability to perceive and comprehend. As regards other types of games, they develop logic, strategic planning, mathematical skills, imagination, etc.
Students who are the members of Iliauni Young Researchers’ Clubs Network will be enabled to participate in the Creathon.
Creathon “from board games to business” comprises different stages :
The first stage involves a training on developing the idea of creating board games, planning, documentation and creating prototypes. The same day, the participants will be given the task, will be grouped in different teams and, by using the information received at the training, will try to draw up a conceptual model of the game, brief presentation and an action plan.
At the final stage of the project, the creators of the best game will be announced, and with support of Iliauni GameLab specialists, will be enabled to refine the initial prototype, define their business plan and improve product designs within the Iliauni pub lab.
For further information, refer to:
yexclub@iliauni.edu.ge

"Creative Thinking"– Training within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-14 15:00
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.
