უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

ILIAUNI LITERARY CONTEST WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED
2015-05-14 19:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On May 14, at 19:00, at Ilia State University (ISU) Book House Ligamus, we are inviting you to attend the birthday party of Iliauni Literary Club at which the winner of Iliauni Literary Contest will be announced.
The Literary Contest of ISU has existed 5 years. In 2010, the academic board of the university made a decision to foster the development of novel writing practice in Georgia through introducing a literary award for the best novel.
So far the prize has been awarded to 4 nominees. In 2010, the prize was granted to Aka Morchiladze for her novel “Mamluki”, while in 2011, Zaza Burchuladze received the same prize for his “Inflatable Angel.” In 2012, the prize was not issued; however, in 2013, the pecuniary award was shared between Ana Kordzaia-Samadashvili for her novel “Who Killed Chaika” and Jaba Zarkua for his novel “Readers Must Die.”
In 2014, the academic board of ISU decided to issue a prize for the best translation of a foreign language novel. The basis of this decision was the opinion that Georgian translations of brilliant foreign language literary works make worthwhile contributions to the development of novel writing with this contribution being not smaller than that of made by writing of original novels. An author of the best translation published for the last 5 years will be announced as the winner of the contest.
The novels of 7 finalists presented at Iliauni Literary Contest are as follows:

Claude Simon “La Route des Flandres,” Publishing House Intellect, translators Ilia Gasviani, Anzor Abjandadze
Orhan Pamuk “My Name is Red,” Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House, translator Lia Chlaidze
Knut Hamsun “Mysteries,” Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House, translator Tamar Kvijinadze
Virginia Wolf, “To the Lighthouse,” Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House, translator Lela Dumbadze
Robet Musil, “The Man Without Qualities,” volume II, Diogene Publishing House, translator Maia Badridze
William Faulkner, “Flags in the Dust,” Diogene Publishing House, translator Zaza Chiladze
Umberto Eco The Name of the Rose, Diogene Publishing House, translator Khatuna Tskhadaze

The winner will be awarded Iliauni literary Prize of 10,000 GEL. In addition, the best speakers of the year of Iliauni Literary Club and the winners of the Club quiz game – the most active readers — will also receive prizes.
All are welcome to attend the event!

AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2015-05-08 14:00
On May 8, at 14:00, in room G 106, Ilia State University, within the European Days in Georgia, in order to celebrate Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU), Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia, Giunter Bekhler, will deliver a speech on the topic: How to stabilize the European Security Architecture.

Giunter Bekhler was born 1n 1953, in the city of Basel. He studied the history of art at the University of Basel and political science and regional research and modern history at the Free University of Berlin. He holds a PHD degree from the University of Bremen in conflictology. Mr. Bekhler worked as a researcher at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH), as well as on the conflicts between the East and the West. Since 1988 to 2000, he was a founding director of the Swiss Peace Foundation. In 1996, he participated in the negotiation and mediation skills training in the John F. Kennedy School of Government and Program on Negotiation at Harvard. His vast experience in the field of international relations and conflict resolution enabled him to take charge of the newly founded Division for Conflict Prevention and Transformation of The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in 2001. In 2005, in Nepal, he was appointed special counselor of Political Division of The Switzerland Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and as a counselor, he made a valuable contribution to peaceful development of the country and formulation of its constitution. In 2007, in Darfur, Sudan, Giunter Bekhler’s candidature for General Counsel with respect to the matters of peace was approved, and since August, 2009, he has served as a chief mediator of the same division, and before June, 2010, he was actively involved in peace negotiations.
Date and Time: May 8, 14:00
Location: room G 106, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli Street #1
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation in Georgian will be provided.
All welcome to attend the event.

AMBASSADOR OF SLOVAKIA TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2015-05-07 15:00
On May 7, at 15:00, in room G 106, Ilia State University, within the European Days in Georgia, in order to celebrate Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU), Ambassador of Slovakia to Georgia, Rudolf Michalka, will deliver a speech on the topic: Slovak Experience of the EU Integration and Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic way
Date and Time: 7 May, 15:00
Location: room G 106, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli Street #1
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation in Georgian will be provided.
All welcome to attend the event.

MA and PHD Students Fifth International Research Conference
2015-05-06 15:41
Arts Research Institute of Ilia State University /Georgia/ in cooperation with Stichting Caucasus Foundation /NL/ and under auspices of European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA) invite you to take part in Fifth International Scientific Conference for MA and PH.D students from the fields of Arts Sciences and Arts Practice, Cultural management, Policy and Cultural Tourism.
Conference will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia 7-9 of May of 2015.
Deadline for pre selection of thesis 27th of March 2015.
Deadline for full presentation (full paper) 18 April of 2015.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN GEORGIA
Contact details:
Conference Academic Council Chairmen – Professor, Dr. Levan Khetaguri
Coordinator – Ketevan Chkhikvadze
E-mail: ari@iliauni.edu.ge
Skype: arts research institute ;
Please See Attach File

MA and PHD Students VI International Research Conference
2015-05-06 15:31
Letter of Invitation
Arts Research Institute of Ilia State University /Georgia/ in cooperation with Stichting Caucasus Foundation /NL/ and under auspices of European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA) invite you to take part in VI International Scientific Conference for MA and PH.D students from the fields of Arts Sciences and Arts Practice, Cultural management, Policy and Cultural Tourism.
Conference will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia 7-9 of May of 2015.
Deadline for pre selection of thesis 27th of March 2015.
Deadline for full presentation (full paper) 18 April of 2015.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN GEORGIA
Contact details:
Conference Academic Council Chairmen – Professor, Dr. Levan Khetaguri
Coordinator – Ketevan Chkhikvadze
E-mail: ari@iliauni.edu.ge
Skype: arts research institute;
Please See Attach File

AMBASSADOR OF ESTONIA TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2015-05-06 15:00
On May 6, at 15:00, in room A 101, Ilia State University, within the European Days in Georgia, in order to celebrate Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU), Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Georgia, Priit Turk will deliver a speech on the topic: Myths and Realities in Estonia’s EU integration

Date and Time: May 6, 15:00
Location: room A 101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue №32
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation in Georgian will be provided.
All welcome to attend the event.

HEAD OF EU DELEGATION TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURE WITHIN EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA
2015-05-05 11:00
On May 5, at 11:00, in room A 101, Ilia State University, within the European Days in Georgia, in order to celebrate Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU), Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Ambassador Janos Herman will deliver a speech on the topic: EU – Georgia Cooperation.
Janos Herman was born on March 11, 1952, in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. In 1975, he graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, and the same year, he started working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary. In 1990 and 1991, he attended PHD courses in the field of political communications.
It is noteworthy that he was a special representative of the EU in Central Asia and Head of the EU Delegation in Norway and Iceland, as well as Deputy Political Director in European Commission. Besides his native Hungarian, Janos Herman is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Russian. In addition, Mr. Herman has had issued several articles in the field of international relations. He has been Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia since 2014.
Date and Time: 5 May, 11:00
Location: room A 101, Ilia State University, Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue №32
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided.
All welcome to attend the event.

ARISC Georgia Branch invites you to the 2nd session of the Film Study Group
2015-05-04 18:00
ARISC Georgia Branch invites you to the 2nd session of the Film Study Group!
The 2nd session will feature a Georgian movie “In Bloom” (2013) directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross.
Watch movie trailer at: https://youtu.be/IcmUjndPV8k
The screening will be followed by discussion.
Date: 4 May, 18:00
Venue: 32 Chavchavadze Ave., Ilia State University, Auditorium A101
*This event is free and open to the public. The film is in Georgian with English subtitles. The discussion language is English. Feel free to join and invite your friends. If you are interested to join, please email: georgia@arisc.org
The film study group aims to brings Georgian and international society together in an informal setting to discuss and explore the Georgian, as well as South Caucasian cinema.
ARISC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran.
For more information check out our web-page: www.arisc.org

EU-Georgia cooperation through Neighborhood Instrument and bilateral cooperation
2015-05-04 16:00
The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) was developed in 2004 with the objective of avoiding the emergence of new dividing lines between the enlarged EU and its neighbours; also to strengthen the prosperity, stability and security of all.
However, over the past years, there has not been too much stability nor security in the Eastern Partnership region. Growing realisation that the Eastern Partnership framework did not adequately diversify relations with different countries resulted by a new European Neighbourhood Instrument in 2014; which provides bilateral assistance to Georgia for 2014-2017around €400 million. In May 2015 Riga Summit will take place, where decision on Georgian visa-free access to the EU is also expected.
Besides ENI, Georgia can benefit from other EU programs (Erasmus+, Horizon 2020 etc) but also from bilateral cooperation (for example development cooperation aid from Estonia, Poland etc. for educational institutes, NGOs, municipalities).
Working language: English.

EUROPEAN DAYS IN GEORGIA -- EUROPEAN AND EU AMBASSADORS TO GEORGIA TO DELIVER PUBLIC LECTURES AT ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2015-05-01 12:52
Within the European Days in Georgia, Ilia State University cordially invites you to a cycle of public lectures to celebrate Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU).
Within the event, Ilia State University will host Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Europe and EU to Georgia, who will hold public lectures on the EU-related issues.
Speakers and the topics of the lectures to be delivered are as follows:

Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Ambassador Janos Herman will deliver a speech on the topic:
EU – Georgia Cooperation.
Date and Time: May, 11:00
Location: A 101
Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Georgia, Priit Turk will deliver a speech on the topic
Myths and Realities in Estonia’s EU integration
Date and Time: 6 May, 15:00
Location: A 101
Ambassador of Slovakia to Georgia, Rudolf Michalka will deliver a speech on the topic:
Slovak Experience of the EU Integration and Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic way
Date and Time: 7 May, 15:00
Location: G 106
Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia, Giunter Bekhler, will deliver a speech on the topic:
How to stabilize the European Security Architecture
Date and Time: 8 May, 14:00
Location: G 106
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation into Georgian will be provided.
All welcome to attend the event.

Public lecture of Stanford University professors Larry Diamond and Stephen Krasner
2015-03-27 15:00
Larry Diamond, Stephen D. Krasner and Gia Nodia will deliver lectures on March 27, 15:00, at Ilia State University Hall B 202.
Moderator: David Aprasidze
Topic: Democracy and State-Building in the Post-Soviet Realm: Where We Stand Twenty-Five Years Later
Meeting is held within the framework of “Essence of democracy: foreign, economic and security policy choices in the region”- a joint conference of Economic Policy Research Center and the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law of Stanford University, with the support of “Open Society Georgia Foundation” (OSGF), U.S. Embassy in Georgia and NATO Public Diplomacy Division.
About Larry Diamond
Larry Diamond is Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and founding co-editor of the Journal of Democracy. At Stanford University, he is professor by courtesy of political science and sociology, and he coordinates the democracy program of the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), within the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI).
For Larry Diamond’s extensive biography Click Here.
About Stephen D. Krasner
Stephen D. Krasner is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and a Graham H. Stuart Professor of International Relations.
Over the years Diamond has taught at University of California and Stanford University where he is professor by courtesy of political science and sociology.
For Stephen D. Krasner’s extensive biography Click Here.
Larry Diamond and Stephen Krasner will be awarded honorary doctorates from Ilia State University.
Simultaneous translation will be provided. Attendance is free.
Time: March 27, 15:00 pm
Location: Ilia State University Hall B 202, I. Chavchavadze Ave. №32

Georgia & EU - Association Agreement: Opportunities & challenges for the environment and energy sectors
2015-03-25 10:00
On the 25th of March, 2015, at 10 am Ilia State University is going to host an educational event in the framework of the TEMPUS-funded project REGENLAW. The main theme of the event is going to be “Georgia & EU – Association Agreement: Opportunities & challenges for the environment and energy sectors”.
A number of outstanding lecturers from EU and Georgia are going to give presentations on environmental, judicial and energy issues. Please note that the working language is English.
Address: Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli Street 2, G campus, Room G 106.

დისკუსია თემაზე: 25 თებერვალი
2015-02-25 18:00
25 თებერვალს, ოკუპაციის დღესთან დაკავშირებით, ილიას სახელმწიფო უნივერსიტეტის წიგნის სახლში „ლიგამუსი“ გაიმართება დისკუსია, რომლის მიზანიც საბჭოთა ოკუპაციის ხელახალი გააზრებაა. საბჭოთა ოკუპაციიდან 94 წლის შემდეგ ქართულსაზოგადოებაში კვლავ არსებობს აზრთა სხვადასხვაობა და კითხვები, რომლებიც პირდაპირ კავშირშია საქართველოს ისტორიული გამოცდილების შეფასებასთან: რამდენად არის თანამედროვე ქართული ისტორიოგრაფია საბჭოთა ისტორიული ნარატივისგანთავისუფალი? რატომ იყო საქართველო ანექსიის განსაკუთრებული მოდელი? რა კავშირი აქვს ყოველდღიურ ცხოვრებას ოკუპაციასთან და რა შეიძლება ვისწავლოთ საკუთარი ისტორიიდან?
საქართველოს უახლეს ისტორიაში არსებულ კოლონიალიზაციაზე და ანექსიის გამოცდილებაზე ისაუბრებენ ილიას სახელმწიფო უნივერსიტეტის პროფესორები და საპატიო სტუმრები.
18:00 საათი – ნინო დობორჯგინიძე, “საბჭოთა კავშირი და ყოველდღიური ცხოვრების კოლონიალიზაცია საქართველოში”;
18:15 საათი – ემზარ ჯგერენაია, “საქართველო – ანექსიის განსაკუთრებული მოდელი”;
18:30 საათი – კითხვები, დისკუსია
18:45 საათი – ლაშა ბუღაძე, “აკრძალული 25 თებერვალი”;
19:00 საათი – ლაშა ბაქრაძე, “1921 წლის თებერვლის გაკვეთილები დღეისთვის”;
19:15 საათი – ფურშეტი
დისკუსიის მოდერატორია ელენე კეკელია.
დრო: 25 თებერვალი, 18:00 საათი
ადგილმდებარეობა: წიგნის სახლი “ლიგამუსი”, ილიას სახელმწიფო უნივერსიტეტი (ჭავჭავაძის #32)
დასწრება თავისუფალია.

Professor Georg Lomann Public Lectures on Human Rights
2014-11-04 09:07
Philosophy Professor Georg Lomann of University of Magdeburg is holding public lectures on human rights on November 5, 6, and 7. The event is organized by Ilia State University Social and Cultural Research Institute.
Lecture 1: („Different Conceptions and a General Concept of Human Rights“
November 5, 12:00 p.m. E 235 hall
Lecture 2: „How to Justify Global Social Rights“
November 6, 15:00 p.m. E 304 hall
Lecture 3: „Tolerance and the Right to Freedom of Expression“
November 6, 15:00 p.m. E 401 hall
Lectures are held in English with consequent translations.
Attendance is free.
Georg Lomann is a prominent human rights theorist. He worked in University of Vienna as a visiting professor; since 1996 he is a Professor of philosophy in University f Magdeburg. Since 2009 he is a researcher at interdisciplinary research center in Bielefeld University. Georg Lemann has published the following books:
• „Democratic Society and Civil Virtues in East and West” („Demokratische Zivilgesellschaft und Bürgertugenden in Ost und West“), 2002;
• „Are Human Rights Universally Important? Arguing and Questioning “(„GeltenMenschenrechte universal? Begründungen und Infragestellungen“), 2008;
• „Human Rights. Interdisciplinary Manual” („Menschenrechte. Ein interdisziplinäres Handbuch“), 2012.

Meeting Series – Gender Differences and Equality
2014-11-03 10:02
Ilia State University starts series of meetings on Gender Differences and Equality. Meetings will take place every Friday, 7 p.m., in Iliauni bookstore “Ligamus”.
The first meeting in scope of the project will take place on October 31, 7 p.m. We will discuss project idea, its necessity and will identify future meeting themes and format.
Meetings will include discussions; any participant may get involved. You will have opportunity to listen to interesting presentations and learn about international practices.
We are inviting anyone who is interested to attend the meeting.
First meeting time: October 31, 7 p.m
Location: bookstore “Ligamus”
Attendance is free.
Ilia State University offers “Ligamus” space on Friday evenings to anyone who is interested in this subject. If you would like to make a public presentation or hold a discussion, please write us: info@iliauni.edu.ge.
For additional information, please contact Tamta Kukhaleishvili – tamta.kukhaleishvili@iliauni.edu.ge

The European Neighborhood in Perspective
2014-10-03 09:35
“The European Neighborhood in Perspective”
Public Expert Round Table with
European, Georgian and Ukrainian Experts
7 October 2014, 11:00a.m. – 06.30 p.m. at Ilja State University, Tbilisi
On the 7th of October 2014, from 11:00 to 18:30, Ilia State University will host The Public Expert Round Table “The European Neighborhood in Perspective” (Address: Choloqashvili Ave., 3/5, Tbilisi, Georgia, Conference Hall G106).
The event is organized by the research consortium MAXCAP (“Maximizing the Integration Capacity of the European Union”), which is funded under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research, in partnership with Ilia State University. MAXCAP features a nine-partner consortium of academic and research centers from all over Europe which investigates the consequences of current and future EU enlargements for the Union’s internal and external integration capacity. MAXCAP aims at producing policy recommendations on how to maximize the EU’s integration capacity with respect to enlargement and the neighborhood policy, including specific policy tools and options.
Participating in the event will be the decision-makers and leading members from the central administration; academia, civil society organizations, think tanks and media, as well as representatives from the EU Delegation and other European institutions and diplomatic representations in Georgia.
The conference language will be English.
Contact: Office of Foreign Relations, Ilia State University
Cholokashvili str., 3/5, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +99532 222 75 80+99532 222 75 80
Email: foreign-relations@iliauni.edu.ge

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Iliauni Student University Fair
2014-09-29 12:09
Iliauni Student University Fair is held on Monday, October, 6, 11:00 am – 6 pm, B 202 hall.
You can learn about Iliauni student services, student government, 30 student clubs, theatre, library, bookstore “Ligamus”, music center, children and adolescents’ development clinic and numerous projects that annually take place for you. Iliauni foreign affairs service provides you with new information about exchange programs and study abroad opportunities.
You may join the existing student clubs or receive information about starting a club or holding an event, ask questions and receive answers.
Don’t miss Iliauni Student University fair on October 6.
Your life begins here!
Time: October, 6, 11:00 am – 6 pm.
Location: B 202 hall.

Fifth International Comparative Literature Conference
2014-09-25 09:51
Institute of Comparative Literature
Conjointures -Société de Langue et de Littérature médiévales d’Oc et d’Oïl
Fifth International Comparative Literature Conference:
Parallel and Intersecting Themes in Literatures of Occident and Orient
29-30 September, 2014
Presentation time: 20 minutes.
Plenary presentations: 40 minutes.
• Working Languages: Georgian, English, French, German
• Conference organizers:
Bela Tsipuria, Elguja Dadunashvili, Danielle Buschinger, Atinat Mamatsashvili-Kobakhidze, Mzago Dokhturishvili
Programme
Conference Abstracts
Poster

Meeting Francis Fukuyama and Erik Jensen
2014-09-02 06:02
Ilia State University hosts world-renown political scientist and philosopher Francis Fukuyama and Stanford University Professor Erik Jensen, on September 2, 5 p.m.
Presentation subject: State Building, Civil Society and Religion
The meeting is held under Stanford University CDDRL and EPRC partnership, in scope of the Leader Forum – The Future of democratization: Lessons of Building a Modern State in 21st Century Georgia.
Ilia State University will grant Francis Fukuyama and Erik Jensen Honorary Doctor’s degree
Time: September 2, 5 p.m.
Location: G106 hall, Ilia State University
Attendance is free

International Conference „L`italiano: da Petrarca in poi...“
2014-09-01 07:00
Ilia State University Italian Culture Center holds international conference L`italiano: da Petrarca in poi…“on November 20, 2014. The conference is dedicated to famous Italian poet Francesco Petrarch.
Themes:
Main theme of the conference is Italian Studies. Conference presentations may include the following specific directions:
• Language Studies
• Literature Studies
• Teaching Language and Literature
• Literary Translation Theory
Participation Requirements:
• Presenters must submit 200-300 words resume in Georgian or Italian (in sylfaen), via following E-mail: cci.tbilisi.news@gmail.com. Authors must note their contact information and information on education and work institutions. Resume submission deadline is October 15, 2014
•Conference is held in Georgia and Italian
• Each presentation is limited to 20 minutes (when needed, presenter will be provided with projector and other devices)
Scientific and Organization Council
Prof. Nodar Ladaria
Prof. Lorenzo Venzi
Nikoleta Daga
Maura Morandi
Manana Siprashvili
Translator: Khatuna Tskhatadze
Nana Lomaia Ph.D.
Coordinators: M. Siprashvili, N. Lomaia PhD.

ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOST FRANCIS FUKUYAMA AND ERIK JENSEN
2014-08-29 11:15
On September 2, 17:00, Ilia State University will host world-acclaimed political science and philosopher, Francis Fukuyama and Professor of Stanford University, Erik Jensen.
The topic of the meeting is as follows: Building a Modern State, Civil Society and Religion
Live streaming video of the event is available on the link below:
The meeting is planned to be held at Ilia State University under the partnership of Stanford University Center on Democracy, Development and Rule of Law (CDDRL) and Economic Research Center (EPRC) within the framework of the Leadership Forum – The Future of Democratization: Lessons of Building a Modern State in 21st Century-Georgia, scheduled on September 1-3.
Ilia State University will award honorary doctorates to Francis Fukuyama and Erik Jensen.
Date and Time: September 2, 17:00
Location: room G 106, Ilia State University
All welcome to attend the event.

International Workshop in Ilia State University
2014-07-21 17:52
International Workshop “Georgian Folklore and Issues of Comparative Narratalogy” takes place August 11-16, in Ilia State University E401 hall. Professor Vinker Pifout (Vienna/ Zurich) and Professor Elgudja Dadunashvili (Tbilisi/Jena) will conduct the workshop. Jena University students will participate in the workshop. Georgian students are considered for participation also. Language used – German.
The following is planned in scope of the workshop:
August 11-12: Theoretical work in Ilia State University
August 13: Field trip to Shota Rustaveli Georgian Literature Museum folklore archives
Agust14: Field trip to Mtskheta city-museum
August 15-17: Field research in the regions (location to be specified)
Applicants should send a statement to workshop organizers via E-mail: sebastian-minkner@gmx.com
Please note that in case of involvement, participants cover all the expenses (travelling, food, museum costs).

5th International Comparative Literature Conference
2014-07-17 16:45
Ilia State University Institute of Comparative Literature and Conjointures -Society of Medieval Languages and Literatures announces the call for papers for 5th International Comparative Literature Conference:
Parallel and Intersecting Themes in Literatures of Occident and Orient
Conference will take place at Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Dates: 29-30 September, 2014.
Plenary speakers of the conference:
Prof. Danielle Buschinger, University of Picardie Jules Verne, France,
Prof. Anke Bosse, University of Namur, Belgium
Papers on various interdisciplinary/intercultural topics are welcomed.
Special sessions will be dedicated to Parallel and Intersecting Themes in Literatures of Occident and Orient.
Please submit your proposals: 200 words abstract with 5 keyword, and personal information: your name and surname, academic degree, place of work and address at: complit@iliauni.edu.ge
The deadline for submission is August 5, 2014. Applicants will be notified about selection results till August 10, 2014.
Conference orgainzers: Bela Tsipuria, Elguja Dadunashvili, Danielle Buschinger.
Working languages: Georgian, English, French, German.

PPRTC Research Recommends Improved Services for Young Adults Leaving State Care
2014-06-20 14:31
20 June, 2014 / Tbilisi, Georgia
Children under state care in Georgia frequently face difficulties obtaining higher education, avoiding legal troubles, and integrating into society once they leave the state system, according to a new study by the Ilia State University (ISU) MPA Program’s Public Policy Research and Training Center (PPRTC). Once young adults leave state foster care or orphanages, they often experience worse life outcomes than their peers. On June 20 at ISU, the PPRTC presented its report and recommendations to approximately 50 representatives from government institutions, NGOs, international donors, and the beneficiary group.
The researchers, Ketevan Makashvili and Viktoria Midelauri of ISU, reviewed existing services in Georgia and best practices in similar countries, then conducted interviews and focus groups with young adults who have been the subjects of state care. They found that the most pressing issue was that services for children under state care end entirely once these children reach the age of 18. The report recommends that the government create a database to track young adults after they leave state care to better understand their challenges and design continued support services. The report also recommends that the state develop transition services that will help young adults in the target group identify and take advantage of opportunities for higher education, job training, employment, and housing.
The research and its conclusions were well-received by participants at the presentation, which included young adults who are currently under state care or who have recently phased out of the system. Two of these young adults presented parts of the research and discussed their experiences at the event. Following the presentation, representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Justice engaged in a lengthy and collaborative discussion with the researchers, beneficiaries, and NGO representatives in attendance.
This is the third and final report in the PPRTC’s first series of policy papers, which focused on healthcare in Georgia. The other reports covered rising cancer rates and autism treatment services. Within the next two weeks, the PPRTC expects to unveil a new policy study in the field of education analyzing teacher salary scales in Georgia.
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Analysis in the Shadow of Terror: Clinical Aspects)
2014-06-20 12:58
Henry Abramovitch, psychologist and anthropologist, is Founding President and Senior Training Analyst in the Israel Institute of Jungian Psychology as well as a professor at Tel Aviv University Medical School where he teaches the “human” side of medicine. He has served on Ethics and Program Committees of the International Association of Analytical Psychology (IAAP) as well as President of Israel Anthropological Association.
He is author of The First Father (2010) and forthcoming, Brothers and Sisters: Myth and Reality; and The Performance of Analysis (Russian). His special joys are poetry, dream groups, and the holy city of Jerusalem, where he lives with his family.

Vilnius Applied Science University and Vilnius State University Representatives Visiting
2014-06-20 11:29
Lithuanian visitors from partner universities, representatives (and businessmen) from University of Applied Science and State University of Vilnius are visiting Ilia State University Tourism Management Center on June 30 – July 7. They will offer interesting and innovative lectures to Ilia State University students and lecturers.
Tourism Projects in Lithuania – Jolanta Preidiené
Distance learning methods in higher education – Saulius Preidys
E-signature for day by day usage and for business – Mindaugas Zaliukas
Lectures are held in English (Georgian translation), on July 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., E 409 hall

Third Science Picnic
2014-06-11 11:12
Ilia State University encourages you to participate in a science popularization event.
Ilia State University is conducting a Third Science Picnic on September 2014; it is co-organized by Tbilisi City Hall.
The Science Picnic is one-day open air event that aims to present science in a fun and accessible way for audience of every age.
The First Science Picnic was conducted in 2012 and has annually been taking place since. Different local and international organization participated in the First Picnic, along with Iliauni professors and students, including: Leonardo Da Vinci Project Young Scientists, Ecoclub, Tbilisi Zoo and different embassy groups. The event became part of European Science Events Association (EuSEA) in 2013. Noted association unites 90 member organizations and aims to provide creative platform for popularization of science and technology. Game of Robots was important addition to 2013 Picnic; it also takes place annually and is organized by Ilia State University.
To participate in Third Iliauni Science Picnic please sent us application form and confirm participation of your science group by June 30.
For additional information please contact Science Picnic management team.
E-mail: sciencepicnic@iliauni.edu.ge;
Phone: 591017610
For more information on Science Picnic, please visit official web site: http://sciencepicnic.ge/

„Caucasus Survey” Second Issue Presentation
2014-06-09 17:48
Presentation of Second issue of “ Caucasus Survey” will take place in Ilia State University bookstore Ligamus, Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m.
Scientific journal about Caucasus includes research about North and South Caucasus. Articles on the following topics are presented in the second issue: Islam, Nationalism and State in Muslim Caucasus, Economic Policy of Georgian Republic in 1918-1921, Peace Process of Karabakh, etc.
First and second issues of the journal will be disseminated during the presentation.
Editor and board will answer audience’s question regarding articles placed in the magazine.
”Caucasus Survey” was based in partnership with Ilia State University and is published twice a year. It is digitally accessible at the web-site: www.caucasus-survey.org. Editing board and Ilia State University wish to thank Foreign and Commonwealth Office of UK for support in publishing second issue.
Presentation time: June 11, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bookstore Ligamus

Create Environment, Perceive Opportunity and Define Education
2014-06-06 11:13
On June 14, Disability Rights Awareness Day, Rectors of 4 Georgian universities (Ilia State University, GIPA, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and Samtskhe-Javakheti State University) will sign declaration of inclusion that is based on three main messages: create environment, perceive opportunity and define education.
The event will take place in scope of the TEMPUS-financed project “Society Openness towards Individuals with Special Needs” (ASPIRE).
Open exhibition and informative and educational activities will take place at the same time, in Konstantine Gamsakhurdia park (Gegeshidze park).
Play “Dambo” will be staged in Iliauni theatre yard and film “Temple Grandin” will be screened at bookstore Ligamus.
Declaration signature location: hotel Holiday Inn
Declaration signature time: 12 p.m.
Address: May 26 Square #1, Tbilisi

Raising Youth Awareness on European Union and European Association Agreement
2014-06-05 13:41
British Councils organize a meeting between Ilia State University students and Ambassador of United Kingdom to Georgia Alexandra Hall Hall, Wells Parliament Speaker Dame Rosemary Butler and founder of British-Georgian Chamber of Commerce, Mako Abashidze on June 9, 4 p.m.
Aim of the meeting is to raise awareness of youth as future leaders on the topics of European Union, Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement.
Time: June 9, 4 p.m.
Location: G 106 hall, Ilia State University
Attendance is free.
