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Korean Week in Iliauni: Quiz on Korea 2022
2022-05-14 13:00 (Asia/Dubai)
A large-scale event Quiz on Korea, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tbilisi and in partnership with Ilia State University, will be held on May 14, which aims to popularize Korean culture and language.
The event consists of a quiz (Quiz on Korea) and a cultural event (K-Culture Contest), which will be attended by pre-registered participants interested in learning Korean culture and Korean language.
The event will be held in a hybrid format and a wide audience will have the opportunity to follow its progress through the Facebook live of Ilia State University: https://bit.ly/38RmccD
Quiz on Korea – Quiz
The quiz consists of Korean culture, history, Korean language and other general questions in English and Korean. Pre-registered participants of the competition will take part in it. The quiz will be held on the principle of the famous show, Golden Bell Challenge, and its participants will have a fun experience.
K-Culture Contest – a cultural event
K-Culture Contest is a cultural event in which pre-registered people interested in Korean culture will be able to show their talents in dance, song, art reading and other Korean cultural activities.
Prize
The finalist who won the quiz will leave for South Korea in September of this year with full funding to represent Georgia in the final round.
The final round will be recorded in Seoul, at KBS Studios, and will be broadcast on KBS as a special program dedicated to the Chuseok Festival, which takes place in September
The broadcast via KBS World will reach an audience of 200 million in 88 countries.
Time: May 14, 13:00 – 16:00
Working languages: Korean, English, Georgian
Format: Hybrid, Facebook Live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/38RmccD
2022

Cho Ju-Kwan's Public Lecture: The Significance of Translation in the Process of Establishing Cultural Relations
2022-05-17 11:00
To mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Georgia, Cho Ju-Kwan, a former professor of Yonsei University, Korean translator of “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin”, will deliver a public lecture on the significance of translation in the process of establishing cultural relations on May 17th, at 11:00 a.m. as part of Korean Week at Ilia State University.
Professor Cho Ju-Kwan will share the experience he gained while translating “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin”, draw historical and cultural parallels, and talk about relations between Georgia and Korea.
Time: May 17th, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Working languages: Korean, Georgian (simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
Format: Hybrid, Facebook live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live Event Link: https://bit.ly/3LNf3ce
2022

Otar Berezhiani’s Public Lecture: The Korean Wave - the Creation of the Successful Policy of Cultural Export and its Benefits for South Korea
2022-05-17 12:00
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia, Iliauni organizes a Korean Week within the frames of which, Otar Berezhiani, invited Lecturer at Hankuk University, will deliver a lecture “The Korean Wave – the Creation of the Successful Policy of Cultural Export and its Benefits for South Korea”
About the Lecture
Over recent years Korean films, singers and TV shows have gained immense popularity. The speaker will discuss the policies and trends that have contributed to the popularization of the Korean culture and the benefits of so-called “Korean Wave” for the state and its population.
About the Lecturer
Otar Berezhiani has graduated from Sofia University with a degree in Oriental Studies. He has a Masters Degree in Business from Kyeong University, Seoul Korea.
He currently works in the field of international business consulting and is an Invited Lecturer at Hankuk University. He has been living in Korea for twenty years and has been actively involved in Seoul civic and public life, for which, in 2018, he was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Seoul.
Time: May 17, 12:00 – 13:00
Working language: Georgian
Format: Hybrid, Facebook live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/3seQKMh
2022

Closed Workshop for Iliauni Korean Language Course Students
2022-05-17 14:00
In order to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia, as part of the Korean Week at Ilia State University, on May 17, at 14:00, representatives of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Republic of Korea) will hold a series of closed workshops for Ilia State University Korean language students on the following topics:

Practical features of Korean language and script;
The role of women writers in traditional Korean society.

The workshop will be held in 3 sessions.
Session 1: Typology of World Writing Systems: The Uniqueness of Korean Hanguel
After an introduction to the linguistic typology of world writing systems, a discussion of Hanguel’s characteristics will take place. Students will have the opportunity to compare Georgian and Hanguel writing systems from a typological perspective.
Session 2: Korean Pronunciation: Practice
During the session, the mentors discuss the common features that Korean-speaking Georgians often reveal when pronouncing. After the theoretical part of the introduction to Korean phonetics and pronunciation tips, the students participating in the workshop will be divided into small groups and will perform Korean pronunciation exercises with an instructor for whom Korean is a native language.
Session 3: Two Women Poets of the Joseon Dynasty: Women’s Voices in a Male-Dominated Society
During the session, students will meet two women poets from the Joseon Dynasty – Hwang Jin and Heonanseolheon. Students will read their short poems, followed by a discussion about women’s self-expression in a male-dominated society.
Time: May 17, 14:00 – 17:00
Working languages: Korean, Georgian
Format: Physical space, closed (only for students of Korean language course at Ilia State University)
2022

Korean Speech Contest for Sunday School Students
2022-05-18 11:00
Korean Speech Contest will be held for graduates of the Korean language program (A1-1 level) of Iliauni Sunday School as part of Korean Week at Ilia State University on May 18, 11:00, to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia.
160 students from entire Georgia were selected through a contest organized by the Iliauni Korean Language and Culture Student Club within the framework of the Iliauni Sunday School have been mastering Korean language A1-1 remotely for 9 weeks from February.
The lessons provided by the program are over and the graduates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in front of a wide audience and jury on May 18.
Contestants will read their reports in Korean before the jury. The winners of I, II and III places will be awarded prizes.
The graduates of the Korean language program will be awarded certificates of successful completion of the course.
Time: May 18, 11:00 – 13:00
Working languages: Korean, Georgian
Format: Hybrid, via platform Zoom
2022

Korean Traditional Games
2022-05-18 15:30
Ilia State University will organize Korean Week with the support of partner Korean universities, associations and diplomatic missions, which will take place on May 14-20, 2022, to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia.
We are inviting you to participate in the Korean Traditional Games during the Korean Week on May 18, at 15:30.
You will be able to familiarize with the instructions and take part in such games as: Hanbok, Seoye (calligraphy), Tuho, Jegichagi, Ddakji.
The event will be held in the physical space and you can attend it by pre-registration (the event will be attended by the first 50 registered participants).
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3MmLVIS
Hanbok
Hanbok is the traditional Korean attire that can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (1st century BC – 7th century AD). However, present day Hanbok is patterned after the hanbok worn in the Joseon dynasty and is often worn on traditional holidays or official events.
Seoye
Korean calligraphy, also known as Seoye, is the Korean tradition of artistic writing. This art form derived from Chinese calligraphy was later introduced to Korea and Japan and reflects the tradition of writing on paper in Hanja (Chinese characters) and Hangul, the native Korean alphabet.
Ddakji
Ddakji, a traditional Korean toy, is made from folded pieces of paper. It can be played easily; the goal is to flip the opponent’s Ddakji placed on the floor by throwing yours.
Tuho
Tuho was mostly played by royal families or Yanban (nobles of the Joseon period) families in the backyard of the house. The goal is to throw arrows into the pot from a distance. Players are divided into two teams. The team that throws the most arrows in the pot wins.
Time: May 18, 15:30 – 16:30
Location: The first 50 registered participants will receive a location address via text message.
2022

Scientific Conference “Korea - Georgia: Historical Parallels”
2022-05-19 10:00
Ilia State University will hold a scientific conference “Korea-Georgia: Historical Parallels” in cooperation with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies within the framework of a project funded by the Academy of Korean Studies on May 19-20, during the Korean Week, which was organized to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia.
The conference will be attended by researchers from Ilia State University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, as well as students of the Korean language course of Ilia State University.
The conference program is available at the link: https://bit.ly/39p3MQJ
A memorandum of understanding will be signed between Inha University and Ilia State University to develop dual degree programs and establish a Korean center at Ilia State University at the end of the conference.
Time: May 19-20, 10:00
The event will be held in a hybrid format using the platform Zoom on May 19. Facebook live will be provided on the Facebook page of Ilia State University.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3yH7T5C
Working languages: English, Georgian (simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
2022

Erica Benner’s Public Lecture “Do Democracies Need Nationalism?”
2022-05-25 15:00
Ilia State University will host a lecture “Do Democracies Need Nationalism?” by the writer and researcher, Erica Benner, on May 25, at 15:00.
The lecture will be moderated by Hans Gutbrod, Associate Professor of Ilia State University.
Those who wish to attend must register no later than May 23rd.
To register follow the link: https://bit.ly/38JePnX
About the Lecture:
The rise of extreme nationalism is one of the greatest challenges facing democracies today. But while most defenders of liberal democracy want to drive nationalism off the political playing field, some argue that democracies need to embrace national values and strengthen national identities if they want to survive. Are they right? What are the risks of relying on nationalism to heal our damaged democracies?
Biography of Erica Benner
Erica Benner is a writer and scholar who works on moral and political thought. Erica has taught at Oxford, the London School of Economics and the Central European University and recently has published a number of well-acclaimed books on Machiavelli (see http://www.ericabenner.com/). She has worked on nationalism since the early 1990s, and holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford.
Working language: English
Time: 25 May, 15:00
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/3ahS2jI
2022

Webinar Series: Addiction Studies - Theory and Practice
2022-05-25 17:10
Master’s Degree Program in Addiction Studies of Ilia State University and Tomáš Zábranský Institute of Addictology present a summer webinar series “Addiction Studies: Theory and Practice”.
The webinars address current topics in addiction science and practice based on contemporary research.
Webinars will be conducted in hybrid format both in physical space and online. Participation requires pre-registration and indication of the preferred format of attendance. Those who wish to attend the webinar physically will receive information on the location of the event, while those wishing to attend the event online will receive a link to the meeting.
To register follow the link: https://bit.ly/38hSvlj

Schedule
Cannabis Policy and Modern Research
Webinar Speaker – Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University
Co-participants – Irma Kirtadze and Zviad Zalikiani
Moderator – Professor Jana Javakhishvili, Ilia State University
Time: June 1, 18:00-19:00
Read more: https://bit.ly/3tjg7x3

The Most Recent Research by Addiction Studies Graduates: Drug Abuse in Georgia, Drug Use in the Nightlife Scene, and Drug Use in Covid Conditions
Webinar Speakers
Graduates of the Master’s Degree Program in Addiction Studies of Ilia State University:

Community Alliance Program Manager – Ada Beselia;
A researcher at the addiction research center “Alternative Georgia” – Tamar Mghebrishvili;
Representatives of the National Centre for International Drug Monitoring of the Ministry of Justice – Irakli Natsvlishvili and Levan Salamadze.

Co-participants – Zviad Zalikiani, Irma Kirtadze, Jana Javakhishvili
Moderator – Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University
Time: June 8, 18:00-19:00

Employment Opportunities for the Graduates of Addiction Studies
Webinar Speakers

Head of the International Public Law Department of the Ministry of Justice / Head of the National Centre for Drug Monitoring – Ketevan Sarajishvili;
Head of Buprenorphine Replacement Therapy – Ketevan Sikharulidze;
Head of the community alliance project “Mandala” – Temur Khatiashvili.

Webinar co-participants – Ilia State University Professors – Irma Kirtadze, Davit Otiashvili, Jana Javakhishvili
Moderator – Zviad Zalikiani
Time: June 15, 16:00-17:00

Psychoactive Drug Use Prevention
Webinar Speaker – Professor Jana Javakhishvili, Ilia State University;
Co-participants – Davit Otiashvili and Zviad Zalikiani;
Moderator – Irma Kirtadze.
Time: June 22, 16:00-17:00

The live stream of the public lecture and webinar “Therapeutic Use of Medical Cannabinoids – European Experience”
Time: July 1, 11:00-12:30
Speaker – Kirsten Muller-Vahl, Neurologist-Psychiatrist, Professor at Hannover University
Moderator – Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University
2022

Eric Lee's Public Lecture: “Why the Georgian Experiment Matters”
2022-05-25 19:00
American writer and journalist, Eric Lee, will deliver a public lecture on “Why the Georgian Experiment Matters” at Ilia State University on May 25th, with regards to Georgia’s Independence Day.
The writer is staying in Georgia within the framework of the Writer-in-Residence joint program of the Writers’ House and the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, and with the support of Ilia State University.
Eric Lee will be awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of Ilia State University after the lecture.
About the lecture
Until 1917, it was widely expected that the victory of a socialist party anywhere in the world would lead to an expansion of human freedom. That is what all socialists had been promising since Karl Marx famously wrote that “the first step in the revolution … [is] to win the battle of democracy.” But instead of democracy, the victory of the Russian Communists resulted in the world’s first modern totalitarian state. What had gone wrong? Did socialism mean a new form of tyranny? And was there an alternative to the dictatorship established by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin?
The first Georgian republic, which lasted barely three years, was embraced by social democratic leaders including Karl Kautsky as the alternative to Bolshevism. The delegation of European social democratic leaders who visited Georgia in late 1920 — and the parties they led — began to rethink their own vision of a new society in light of what they saw emerging in Russia and Georgia at that time. Even more so in the aftermath of the crushing of the 1924 uprising in Georgia, the two camps which had co-existed on the European Left came apart, with Communists on the one side and Socialists on the other.
Though the historic memory of the Georgian Republic had largely disappeared in Europe, their vision of “democratic socialism,” an alternative to Communism, became increasingly important, especially during the Cold War. That vision of liberating and democratic socialism remains relevant today as well.
About the Speaker
Eric Lee (b. 1955) is an American writer, journalist, and trade unionist. He is the founding editor of the website LabourStart, which covers trade union media and campaigns around the world.
Eric Lee devoted thirty years to the study of various aspects of Georgian history and wrote two books:

The Experiment: Georgia’s Forgotten Revolution 1918-1921 (Zed, 2017) The book is also published in Georgian (Publishing House “Poetry”, 2018) and in Russian.
Night of the Bayonets: The Texel Uprising and Hitler’s revenge (GreenHill Books, 2020) The book entitled “Georgian Uprising on Texel: The Last Battle in Europe” is also published in Georgian (Publishing House “Poetry”, 2020), Dutch and Czech.

In addition to these books, Eric Lee is the author of four other books:

Britain’s Plot to Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE (GreenHill Books, 2022)
Operation Basalt: The British Raid on Sark and Hitler’s Commando Order (The History Press, 2016)
The Labour Movement and the Internet: The New Internationalism (Pluto Press, 1996)
Saigon to Jerusalem: Conversations with Israel’s Vietnam Veterans (McFarland, 1992)

Format
The public lecture and the ceremony will be held in a hybrid format. Participants can choose the preferred format of attendance through the pre-registration.
Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/3EVcsua
Working language
English (simultaneous interpreters will be provided)
Time: May 25th, 19:00
2022

First Bioblitz in Tbilisi
2022-05-26 11:00
A Bioblitz event will be held on May 26, the Independence Day of Georgia, from 11:00 to 17:00, in the open celebration space of the National Botanical Garden of Georgia (event square) within the framework of the Caucasus Life Barcode (CaBOL) project.
The participants of the event will have the opportunity to get acquainted with living organisms in Georgia and participate in the following working groups:

Flying insects
Soil invertebrates
Water invertebrates
Plants
Reptiles and birds

The working groups will visit the Botanical Garden on an hourly basis and during this time, in addition to the collection techniques, they will receive interesting and important information about the needs of invertebrates and their role.
Participants will be given the opportunity to engage in small fieldwork in addition to important theoretical information, which includes techniques for collecting different types of samples in the Botanical Garden area, as well as different processing options for these samples.
The aim of the event is to deepen the participants’ interest in wildlife and to introduce them to observation and research techniques.
The event will be hosted by researchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Medicine of Ilia State University and students involved in the project.
Attendance is free.
Those wishing to participate in the working groups must pre-register at the following link: https://bit.ly/3sOpJQ9
Attendance at the event is free for visitors to the Botanical Garden. Please note that admission to the Botanical Garden is paid. See more information on the website: https://nbgg.ge/index.html
2022

WORKSHOP " How to use the Elsevier databases: ScienceDirect and Scopus"
2022-05-30 12:00
On May 30 at 12 p.m., Ilia State University Library, in cooperation with Elsevier – the world’s leading publishing house, organizes a workshop on How to use the Elsevier databases: ScienceDirect and Scopus.
The workshop will deal with the effective use of scientific databases (ScienceDirect; Scopus), as well as the details of preparing and getting published in a scientific journal.
The workshop will be interesting for academic staff, doctoral students and library staff. The workshop will be held according to the agenda below:

12.00-12.15 – Introduction
12.15-12.45 – ScienceDirect – find your path from hypothesis to discovery / Helena Paczuska
12.45-13.00 – Break
13.00-13.45 – ScienceDirect – professional tool for working with scientific and technical information. Common skills in scholarly publishing and article structure / Maxim Filatov
13.45-14.30 – Scopus workshop – how to increase the visibility of your research? Katarzyna Patyrak

Attendance is free, but it is necessary to register which can be done at the link – https://bit.ly/39IAFrP .
Time: May 30th, 2022. 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Ilia State University, T Building, Conference Hall, First Floor (3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Street)
Working language: English
For additional information contact us at the following email address: librarian@iliauni.edu.ge
2022

Public Lecture by Professor Alla Golovnia "Ukrainian Language"
2022-05-31 19:00
On May 31, at 19:00 p.m., in the G106 auditorium of Ilia State University, Professor of the Aviation University of Ukraine Alla Golovnia will deliver a public lecture on the topic: “Ukrainian language”.
The speaker will address issues such as: the origin of the Ukrainian language, the main stages of its development, attempts at linguistic genocide of the Ukrainian language, linguistic differences by region, etc.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom
The invitation can be found here.
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Public Lecture Series All about Ukraine

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Webinar Series: Cannabis Policy and Modern Research
2022-06-01 18:00
A webinar on “Cannabis Policy and Modern Research” will be held within the framework of the summer webinar series, initiated by the working group of the Master’s Program in Addiction Studies of Ilia State University and Tomáš Zábranský Institute of Addictology, on June 1, at 18:00.
Speaker – Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor of Ilia State University
Participants: Irma Kirtadze – Assistant-Professor of Ilia State University, Zviad Zalikiani – Quality Assurance Specialist of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Moderator: Jana Javakhishvili, Professor of Ilia State University
The webinar will be attended by the academic and administrative staff of the same program, representatives of the partner organization, students and alumni.
Time: June 1, 18:00.
Format: Hybrid, based on pre-registration
Pre-registration is required to attend the webinar. The information required to attend the event will be sent to the contact address indicated during the registration.
Registration form: https://bit.ly/38hSvlj
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/3lWrHdl
2022

Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "US-Ukraine Bilateral Relations"
2022-06-01 19:00
On June 1, at 19:00 p.m., Elena Shevchenko, Professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, will deliver a public lecture on “US-Ukraine Bilateral Relations” at Ilia State University.
The speaker will address the following issues:

Early 90s: “An Age of Hope and Expectation at the background of cold spring’’;
Mid of 90s: “Honeymoon”;
Early 2000s: Ukrainian “Multivector”;
Yushchenko era: hopes and disappointments, strategic partnership;
Yanukovych’s multivectority;
The basis of the treaty between Ukraine and the United States;
US-Ukraine relations in the current period.

Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3PTaAa8
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Public Lecture Series “Ukraine’s Foreign Policy from 1991 to the Present”

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Maya Jaggi's Public Lecture “Georgian Soft Power in the Form of Literature: Beyond Food and Wine”
2022-06-02 17:00
British writer, Maya Jeggi, will hold a public lecture on “Georgian Soft Power in the Form of Literature: Beyond Food and Wine” at Ilia State University on June 2, at 17:00.
Maya Jaggi is a British writer, journalist, literary critic and author. She has made a significant contribution to the popularization of Georgian culture.
The lecture will be held in a hybrid format, both in a physical space and online. Participation requires pre-registration and indication of the preferred format of attendance.
Those who wish to attend the lecture in the physical space will receive information on the location of the event, while those wishing to attend online will receive a link to the meeting.
Time: June 2, 17:00.
Format: Hybrid, live will be provided on Ilia State University Facebook page
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3NF31ly
Live Event Link: https://bit.ly/3z8kTBe
2022

Public Lecture by Professor Alla Golovnia "Ukrainian Literature and Contemporary Art"
2022-06-03 19:00
On June 3, at 19:00 p.m., Alla Golovnia, Professor of the Ukrainian Aviation University, will deliver a public lecture on “Ukrainian Literature and Contemporary Art” at Ilia State University.
The speaker will address issues such as: Literature in Kievan Rus’; Early Modern Ukrainian Literature; 19th and 20th century Ukrainian literature; Contemporary Ukrainian Literature.
The speaker will also talk about contemporary Ukrainian fine arts and architecture, music, cinema and theater.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/38KnlDk
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Public Lecture Series All about Ukraine

2022

"Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko ""Establishing a Political System in Independent Ukraine"""
2022-06-07 19:00
On June 7, at 19:00 p.m., a public lecture will be held at Ilia State University by Professor Elena Shevchenko of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv on “Establishing a Political System in Independent Ukraine”.
The speaker will discuss the process of formation of the political system of Ukraine from the period of the rule of President Leonid Kuchma to the present day, as well as the factors that have influenced the formation of the internal political course of Ukraine in different periods.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3zA6JJF
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Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "Ukraine-EU Relations and the European Integration Process"
2022-06-08 19:00
On June 8, at 19:00, a public lecture will be held at Ilia State University by Professor Elena Shevchenko of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv on the topic: “Ukraine-EU relations and the European integration process.”
The speaker will focus on the first attempts to establish relations between Ukraine and the European Economic Community after independence, the relations developed after the Orange Revolution, the format of the Eastern Partnership, the Association Agreement, etc. She will also talk about the prospects and challenges of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3GQ5GXv
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The Cycle of Public Lectures “Ukraine’s Foreign Policy From 1991 to Date”

2022 year

Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "Ukraine's Foreign and Security Policy after Independence"
2022-06-14 19:00
On June 14, at 19:00 p.m., Elena Shevchenko, Professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, will deliver a public lecture at Ilia State University on “Ukraine’s Foreign and Security Policy after Independence”.
The speaker will consider the challenges of Ukraine’s foreign and security policy over the past 30 years, discuss the formation of the concept of Ukraine’s national security and the factors influencing Ukraine’s foreign policy priorities.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3zt3DH0
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Public Lecture Series All about Ukraine

2022 year

Webinar on Public Opinion Research in a Time of War
2022-06-15 14:00
On June 15, Wednesday, at 14:00, Inna Volosevych, Deputy Director of InfoSapiens, and Michael Druckman, IRI Program Director of Ukraine, will speak at the Webinar on Public Opinion Research in a Time of War.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine constitutes a violation of international law and undermines the democratic principles of international politics. In a time of war, the political and social processes fundamentally change. Understanding the attitudes and opinions of the population and discussing the challenges the public opinion researchers experience under siege is equally important. In March and April, Ukrainian pollsters – InfoSapiens and Rating Group conducted several polls to understand the popular opinions on politically and socially relevant issues. For instance, InfoSapiens surveyed to what extent are Ukrainians resilient against Russian aggression and disapprove the ban on Ukraine’s accession to NATO and EU. The Rating Group conducted the eight national polls to study popular attitudes on war-related topics, including the psychological markers of the war, adaptation of Ukrainians to the war conditions, assessment of the situation in Ukraine, international support of Ukraine and the guilt of the peoples of Russia and Belarus. Reputable international organizations such as IRI Ukraine conducted public opinion polls showing overwhelming support for the Ukrainian President, the confidence of the Ukrainian people in winning the war, as well as willingness and readiness to join the European Union.
Inna Volosevych, Deputy Director of InfoSapiens and Michael Druckman, IRI Program Director of Ukraine, will discuss topics related to the organization and conduction of these polls in sociological and methodological terms. They will also bring insights into the interpretation of poll results to contextualize the surveyed attitudes.
Inna Volosevych will focus on “What Do Surveys Tell us about the Public Opinions in the Period of War: The Comparative Analysis of Ukraine and Russia”
Michael Druckman will focus on “Understanding Ukrainian Citizens’ Sentiments on Domestic Politics, International Support and Geopolitical Alignments”
Date: June 15 Wednesday
Time: 2 pm. Tbilisi Time
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Zarina Burkadze, Secretary General of the Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research
20 minutes discussion for each speaker that is followed by a 10 minutes Q & A session
Language: English
Short biographies of speakers:

Inna Volosevych
Michael Druckman

2022

Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "Russian-Ukrainian Relations"
2022-06-15 19:00
On June 15, at 19:00 p.m., Elena Shevchenko, a professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, will deliver a public lecture on “Russian-Ukrainian relations” at Ilia State University.
The speaker will address the following topics:

Historical background of Russian-Ukrainian relations;
Russian-Ukrainian relations after the collapse of the USSR;
Problematic issues of bilateral relations: borders, status of the Black Sea Fleet, disarmament, natural gas wars, the Golodomor, the Crimean conflict, the Euromaidan, the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine;
Economic relations and trade; War and the disruption of diplomatic relations.

Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3O3J0FB
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The Cycle of Public Lectures “Ukraine’s Foreign Policy from 1991 to date”

2022 year

Public Lecture “Turkish Media and Public Perception of the Russo-Ukrainian War”
2022-06-16 14:30
A public lecture by Serhan Gul, a researcher at Eskisehir Osmangazi University, on “Turkish Media and Public Perception of the Russo-Ukrainian War ”will be held at the book house “Ligamus” of Ilia State University on June 16, at 14:30.
About the Lecture:
The speaker will talk about how the Turkish society perceives the Russo-Ukrainian war, what are the reasons behind this perception, how a Turkish officials’ foreign policy and public opinion contradict each other and what challenges this dualism poses to the Republic of Turkey.
You can find more details here.
Working language: English
Attendance is free.
2022

Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "Economy of Ukraine"
2022-06-21 19:00
On June 21, at 19:00,Elena Shevchenko, Professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, will deliver a public lecture on “Ukraine’s Economy” at Ilia State University.
The speaker will talk about Ukraine’s natural resources, leading sectors of the economy: metallurgy, chemical production, mining, agriculture, nuclear industry, etc.
Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/38KnlDk
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Public Lecture Series All about Ukraine

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Public Lecture by Professor Elena Shevchenko "Ukraine's Relations with International Organizations and Military Alliances
2022-06-22 19:00
On June 22, at 19:00, Elena Shevchenko, Professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University of kyiv, will deliver a public lecture on “Ukraine’s Relations with International Organizations and Military Alliances” at Ilia State University.
The speaker will address the following topics:

Ukraine, one of the founders of the UN;
Cooperation with UNESCO, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;
Evolution of NATO-Ukraine relations; Public opinion on Ukraine’s aspirations towards NATO; Areas of cooperation; Russia’s position on Ukraine’s aspirations towards NATO.

Working language: English
Attendance at the lecture is free.
The lecture will be held in hybrid format, with the help of platform Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3tCMlU4
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The Cycle of Public Lectures “Ukraine’s Foreign Policy From 1991 to Date”

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"Meeting with American Writers – Lines and Spaces"
2022-06-29 16:00
Famous American Writers Christopher Merrill, Angie Cruz, Ayana Mathis, and Rosa Alcalá will meet with Ilia State University academic staff, students and alumni on Wednesday, June 29 at 16:00.
Moderator: Fulbright Scholar Niloufar Talebi
Famous American Writers Christopher Merrill, Angie Cruz, Ayana Mathis, and Rosa Alcalá in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, the International Writing Program are organizing a reading tour in Georgia due to its sparse history of literary liaisons with contemporary United States. The tour involves public readings, visits to universities and literary institutions, encounters with cultural personalities and media, and visits to places and events that increase their understanding of the historical and current affairs of the region. Writers are pleased to offer an opportunity to Ilia State University Faculty and Students to attend an in-person event held on Wednesday, June 29 at 16:00.”
Christopher Merrill (1957) is an American poet, essayist, journalist, and translator. He has published six collections of poetry, including Watch Fire, for which he received the Peter I. B. Lavan Younger Poets Award. He has published numerous translations, several edited volumes, and many books of nonfiction, two devoted to Walt Whitman. His critically acclaimed, Only the Nails Remain: Scenes from the Balkan Wars chronicles his ten war-time journeys to the Balkans from the years 1992 through 1996. Currently, he serves as director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
Angie Cruz (1982) is a New York born Dominicana who traveled to and from NYC to D.R. for most of her formative years. Her novel, Dominicana was the inaugural book pick for GMA book club and chosen as the 2019/2020 Wordup Uptown Reads. Her fourth novel, How Not To Drown in A Glass of Water is forthcoming Fall 2022. She is the founder and Editor-in-chief of the award-winning literary journal, Aster(ix) and is currently a Professor at University of Pittsburgh. She divides her time between Pittsburgh, New York and Turin.
Rosa Alcalá born in Paterson, New Jersey to Spanish immigrants, is poet and translator from who has given readings, talks, and workshops in both the U.S. and Latin America. Her poems appear in numerous anthologies and journalsm and her most recent book of poetry, My OTHER TONGUE (2017), was described in the New York Times as capturing “the messy emotions and miscommunications that move between languages.” Recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Translation Fellowship and runner-up for a PEN Translation Award, she is a professor of creative writing at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she teaches in its Bilingual MFA Program.
Ayana Mathis’s first novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie was a New York Times Bestseller, and the second selection for Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. The book tells the story of the children of the Great Migration, the largest movement of people in US history as approximately 6 million Black people moved from the American South to Northern, Midwestern, and Western states throughout the 20th century to escape racism and pursue the American dream. She currently hosts and curates the Black Arts Dialogues series, a conversation series centered around art and Blackness and hosted by the African American and African Diasporic Studies Department at Columbia University.
Date and time: Wednesday, June 29 at 16:00
Working language: English, Georgian (simultaneous translation will be provided)
Attendance: Free for Ilia State University academic staff, students and graduates with pre-registration
Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/39NUcI2
Registration deadline: June 27, 23:59
Information on the location of the event will be given to the participants who will confirm their desire to attend the meeting by June 27 in the form of e-mail and short text message.
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International Student Conference “Ukraine Through Modern Perspective”
2022-06-30 10:00
Ilia State University (Georgia) is hosting an International Student Conference under the title “Ukraine through Modern Perspective”. The conference will take place in hybrid format (online via Zoom and in Tbilisi, at Ilia State University) on June 30, 2022. Georgian and Ukrainian students take part in the conference.
The latest events in Ukraine further revived the interest towards the country, its history, economy, politics, society and culture. In this regard, our conference aims to raise the awareness of society on Ukraine, to look through and analyze Ukrainian Issue from different angles.
The conference will be held in three sections:

Politics and Society;
Ukraine’s Foreign Policy;
Hybrid War and Propaganda;

The conference agenda you can find here.
Working language of the Conference: English
Opening time: 10 AM
Venue: G106 Conference Hall, Ilia State University (address: G. Tsereteli Str. N1)
Attendance is free.
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Caucasus Barcode of Life (CaBOL) Project Pavilion
2022-07-05 12:00
On July 5, the Caucasus Barcode of Life (CaBOL) project will participate in the scientific educational event Blue Policy of the Black Sea organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University in Batumi.
The Caucasus Barcode of Life project is coordinated by Ilia State University and funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research, with the involvement of seven research institutions from Georgia, Armenia and Germany.
The Black Sea Blue Policy scientific educational event will give visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with the essence of the CaBOL project and research methods, and deepen interest in wildlife.
A mini-laboratory will be arranged on the spot where visitors will have an opportunity to:

See the world of invertebrates, sort the sample and get acquainted with the basics of databases;
Participate in the creation of herbarium.

In addition to laboratory work, visitors will learn interesting facts about the species that make up the majority of the Earth’s biomass.
Time: July 5, 12:00-18:00
Venue: Science pavilions near Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (35 Ninoshvili st.)
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Iliauni Planetarium
2022-07-05 12:00
On July 5, Ilia State University Planetarium will take part in the scientific educational event Black Sea Blue Policy in Batumi. The event is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University.
At the Iliauni Planetarium, visitors can watch video lectures and get comprehensive information about the origin of the universe from our researchers. In addition, they can explore the nature of the objects in the solar system (planets, asteroids, comets, the sun); The birth and evolution of large and small stars, the importance of stardust clouds; Visitors will learn about the characteristics of the galaxy, Intergalactic space and the structure of the universe.
Time: July 5, 12:00 – 18:00
Venue: Science pavilions in the vicinity of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (N # 35, Ninoshvili st.)
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Iliauni Cyber ​​Laboratory UniLab at the “Blue Policy of the Black Sea” event in Batumi
2022-07-05 15:00
UniLab, the Cyber ​​Laboratory of Ilia State University, will take part in the scientific-educational event “Blue Policy of the Black Sea”, which will be organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the Ministry of Culture, Education and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University in Batumi, on July 5.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational activities by the UniLab stand.
Workshop in visual programming for students of II-IV grades
In the space of the Cyber ​​Laboratory UniLab, in the open air, near Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (Ninoshvili St. N35), the representatives of the laboratory will conduct a “Visual Programming” workshop for students of II-IV grades and create a computer game related to the Black Sea theme.
During the visual programming workshop children will work in the program scratch – a visual programming environment, learn the basics of programming, learn how computer games are created and, most importantly, understand the principles of operation of computer programming.
The workshop will be moderated by Sandro Asatiani, the director of Ilia State University Cyber Laboratory UniLab.
20 students (2 students per group) will participate in the workshop. Pre-registration is required to participate. The 20 participants, who register first, will be selected to participate in the workshop.
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/39YlUBR
Registration deadline: July 2, 23:59
Workshop participants will receive computers and other necessary materials on site.
Workshop date: July 5, 15:00-17:00
Virtual Reality Lab
At the UniLab stand you will have the opportunity to use virtual reality devices and get familiarized with the underwater world, its inhabitants and ongoing marine research around the world.
Information Center
The Information Center of the Cyber Laboratory UniLab will provide you with information about the courses and projects that the laboratory organizes for people of different age groups in the field of new technologies. You need to select, mark and show interest in the involvement in the course and project of interest to you.
Location: The Pavilion of the Cyber ​​Laboratory UniLab, adjacent to Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (Ninoshvili St. N35)
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