Webinar Series: Cannabis Policy and Modern Research
2022-06-01 18:00 (Asia/Dubai)
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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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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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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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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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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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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2022

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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2022

"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.
2022

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.
2022

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.)
2022

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.)
2022

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)
2022

Iliauni Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center and Industrial Innovation Pavilion
2022-07-05 15:00
Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center and Industrial Innovation Laboratory “Fablab” of Ilia State University will participate with a variety of activities in a 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.
In the Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center and Industrial Innovation Laboratory “Fablab” Pavilion of Ilia State University, you will have the opportunity to learn about various technological areas, such as the principles of 3D printing and the use of drones. As well as, find out about innovative courses and projects, which are organized by Fablab at Ilia State University for the promotion and development of young people.
Workshop on future professions for students of IX-XII grades
Avtandil Mghebrishvili, Head of the Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center of Ilia State University, will offer the students of IX-XII grades a “Professions of the Future” workshop, where participants will learn which tech professions are especially relevant today, what are the prospects for employment and how they can develop in this area.
Pre-registration is required to participate in the workshop. Preference will be given to the candidates who registered earliest.
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3nsb7Tz
Registration deadline: July 2, 23:59
Workshop date: July 5, 15:00-15:30
Drone Management and Programming Workshop
Within the activity, those interested will have the opportunity to participate in a drone management and programming workshop, where they:

will have the training in drone management and use;
will program drones through local programming;
will be able to control drones themselves and perform pre-programmed functions.

The workshop will be held in two groups:

July 5, 16:00 – 16:45
July 5, 17:00 – 17:45

Pre-registration is required to participate in the workshop.
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3NLArih
Registration deadline: July 2, 23:59
Each group will have only 10 participants (3 students per each team).
Candidates who register earlier will be eligible to participate.

3D printing activities
You can see the working process of the 3D printer on the Fablab stand. Interested persons:

will have a small training on 3D modeling and its application in various fields;
will be able to go through all the stages that a 3D designer goes through (assembling a 3D model, preparing and formatting a file, creating an object on a 3D printer).

Activities with electronics components

Participants will be able to play and learn about electronics, gain practical experience along with theoretical material through specific games.

Robot (OttoBot) stand

Participants will be able to program and manage OttoBot, Mbot, machine, ship and other electronic devices through Arduino and block programming.

2022

Workshop “Reflection on the Consequences of the Pandemic”
2022-07-08 19:00
The workshop “Reflection on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic” will be held in the “Ligamus” book house of Ilia State University on July 8, at 19:00 in hybrid format.
Researchers will share accumulated knowledge and experience about the impact of the pandemic with the audience. There will be a discussion on the characteristics of the pandemic and post-pandemic reality and the visible and invisible problems accompanying the crisis.
Workshop participants:

Jana Javakhishvili – Ilia State University;
Keti Fillauri – Ilia State University;
Nino Javakhishvili – Ilia State University;
Iago Kachkachishvili – Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University;
Elene Ergeshidze – The Caucasus Research Resource Centers.

The discussion will be led by the researchers of the Ilia State University Research Center.
Attendance is free.
Time: July 8, 19:00
Location: Book House “Ligamus” (I. Chavchavadze Ave. №32)
Format: Hybrid
Facebook live will be provided – https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
2022

Iliauni Turns 16 - Birthday at Lake Lisi
2022-07-24 15:00
Iliauni will celebrate its 16th anniversary at Lake Lisi on July 24. Visit us for an interesting and diverse event with friends and family members.
Schedule

15:00 – 19:00 – Ligamus public lecture area

Europe and Georgia: University Perspective

15:00 – 19:00 – Unimarket #StandWithUkraine
15:00 – 19:00 – Educational and entertaining program for children

Planetarium
Astrozone
“Sandro’s Books”
Children’s zone (program of animators)
Caucasus Barcode of Life Project (CaBol)
Fun Archaeology

19:00 – 20:00 – 2022 graduation ceremony of the graduates

20:00 – 24:00

Tamada
Generali Minerali a.k.a. Construction

Time: July 24, Sunday
Location: Lake Lisi
We’re expecting you
2022

Europe and Georgia: University Perspective
2022-07-24 15:00
Iliauni professors and researchers will hold a series of panel discussions on the topic: “Europe and Georgia: University Perspective” on July 24, from 15:00 to 19:00, as part of the events dedicated to the 16th anniversary of Ilia State University.
Schedule

15:00 – 15:10 – Opening
Professor Nino Doborjginidze, Rector
15:10 – 15:40 – Session 1
Panel discussion participants: Giga Zedania, Tamar Tsofurashvili, Zaal Andronikashvili
15:40 – 16:10 – Session 2
Panel discussion participants: Jana Javakhishvili, Giorgi Gvalia, Gia Nodia, Sergo Ratiani
16:10 – 16:40 – Session 3
Panel discussion participants: Tamar Gurchiani, Beka Mindiashvili, Malkhaz Songhulashvili, Tamta Khalvashi

16:40 – 17:10 – Session 4
Panel discussion participants: Teo Khatiashvili, Sopho Kilasonia, Lasha Bakradze, Beka Kobakhidze
17:10 – 17:40 – Session 5
Panel discussion participants: Davit Tarkhnishvili, Mari Murtskhvaladze, Zurab Gurielidze
17:40 – 18:10 – Session 6
Panel discussion participants: Nino Firtskhalava, Levan Berdzenishvili, Bela Tsifuria
18:10 – 18:40 – Session 7
Panel discussion participants: Erekle Maghradze, Sandro Asatiani, Vakhtang Balavadze

We have prepared interesting lectures and various events for the 16th anniversary of Iliauni and we are expecting you along with your friends and family members.
A detailed schedule of events is available at the link: https://bit.ly/3crl7dw
Time: July 24, 15:00 – 18:40
Location: Lake Lisi
Attendance is free.
2022

Iliauni Bachelor's and Master's Graduation Ceremony 2022
2022-07-24 20:00

HYBRID CONFERENCE 2022 – FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE
2022-07-27 15:31
Ilia State University will host the 48th Annual International Conference “From Research to Practice”, which is organized by the program of Improving University Teaching (IUT).
Researchers from the world’s leading universities will discuss the following issues in the form of a professional dialogue during the conference: How do we improve educational practice based on research results? How do we involve students in the process of improving their own learning process? How can we better help students identify strengths and areas for improvement and deal with difficulties, etc.
The conference will be held in hybrid format.
Those who wish to attend the conference virtually can still register on the link: https://bit.ly/3AYuqfo
The full schedule of the conference can be found on the website: iutconference.com
2022

Reception Ceremony for First-Year Students - WELCOME PARTY 2022
2022-09-24 19:00
The reception ceremony for first-year students of Ilia State University will be held in the courtyard of Ilia State University Building E on September 24 at 19:00.
Professor Nino Doborjginidze, Rector of Ilia State University, will open the event and congratulate the recruits on starting a new stage of their lives.
Traditionally, this year we will also reward the first-year students who have successfully passed the Unified National Examinations and won Ilia State University competitions on the main stage of the event.
Bedford Falls will perform live at the end.
Congratulations on the start of the new academic year. We are waiting for you!
Time: September 24, 19:00
Location: Cholokashvili Ave. N3/5, a courtyard of Ilia State University Building E
Attendance is free.
2022

Conference “Psychosocial needs of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic”
2022-09-26 10:00
The conclusive conference “Psychosocial needs of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic” of the project “Strengthening knowledge and partnership on mental health and psychosocial support of auxiliary staff during the pandemic” (IPP) will be held at Ilia State University on September 26, at 10:00.
Both international and local experiences will be presented at the conference – from the project team, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations that are members of the coordination platform of mental health and psychosocial support of the Georgian Red Cross Society, the responders themselves and Ilia State University.
The project was implemented with the involvement of the Georgian Red Cross, the Armenian Red Cross and the Austrian Red Cross, in partnership with Ilia State University and the University of Innsbruck.
The project was financially supported by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (ECHO) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
Visit the link for complete information about the project: Who Cares (whocares-pss.info)

Schedule

10:00-10:30 Greeting/Opening

Panel I

10:30-11:00 Presentation of the IPP project
11:00-11:30 Results of research conducted with partners
11:30-12:00 Daily life and experience of people working on the front line of the pandemic – results of research conducted in Georgia

Coffee Break

12:00-12:30

Panel II

12:30-13:00 Voices from the field
13:00-13:30 Student Voices

Coffee Break

13:30 – 14:30

Panel III

14:30-16:30 Partners’ perspective: “Psychosocial needs and recommendations of frontline responders during the Covid-19 pandemic”

Pre-registration is required to attend the conference.
Working languages: Georgian, English (simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided)
Registration deadline: September 23, 17:00
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3xE6IlQ
Time: September 26, 10:00 – 16:30
The necessary information for attending the event will be sent to the contact address specified during the registration.

2022

A public lecture by Richard Hoover, astrobiologist of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
2022-09-28 12:00
Professor Richard Hoover (NASA), a famous American astrophysicist and astrobiologist, will hold a public lecture “Astrobiology: the study of microfossils in meteorites” on September 28.
Professor Hoover studies the composition of meteorites, icy satellites of planets, comets and other celestial objects within the astrobiology interests.
Professor Hoover is the author of 15 inventions. Optical instruments and systems created by him are still used in space missions. He is the author of many science books and articles.
Professor Hoover is currently on a working visit with Irakli Simonia, professor of Ilia State University.
Time: September 28, 12:00
Location: Auditorium T 102, Technology Building of Ilia State University (Cholokashvili Ave. N3/5)
Working language: English
Attendance is free.
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Workshop of Sandro Asatiani's book at the Iliauni Science Picnic
2022-10-01 13:30
Workshop of Sandro Asatiani’s book will host 5-9 years old children at the Iliauni Science Picnic, on October 1 , from 13:30 to 15:00.
Children can learn about “Sandro’s books”.
Professor Sandro Asatiani, the director of Iliauni cyber laboratory Unilab, will read his books to the children and hold a discussion with them at the meeting. Children will be given coloring books with the depiction of the book heroes, whom they will get to know at the meeting with the author.
Time: October 1, 13:30 – 15:00
Working language: Georgian
Location: 3/5, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave., Ilia State University, Alexander Kartveli Reading Hall, T402
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October 1-2, DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022 technology conference will be held
2022-10-01 15:25
On October 1-2, DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022 technology conference will be held in collaboration with the AWS academic partner, Ilia State University Computing Center. The DevOps Georgia team is running the event for the third time. Its general sponsors are the Bank of Georgia and the Software development company Data Art.
What is DevOps?
DevOps is a set of technologies and approaches focused on IT project management and the automated delivery of the final product; that allows developers to quickly create and refine applications.
Through DevOps technologies, new programs are developed, and existing softwares are enriched with the new functions.
What does DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022 offer?
At the conference, which is a platform for IT specialists, practical and theoretical experience in DevOps, DataOps or SecOps will be shared. DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022 brings together software engineers, architects, testers, system and network administrators, infrastructure managers, system integrators, cyber-security officers and, in general, representatives of the technological world who create and implement software products.
The main topics of the conference are: CI – Continuous Integration – Test and build automation, Microservices, Continuous Delivery, Monitoring and Analytics, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps for Big Data Systems, and QA Automation.
The main goal of the 2022 DevOps conference is to support the Ukrainian people and IT professionals in this ongoing conflict.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine will participate in the conference.
Representatives from the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the fundraising platform UNITED24 launched by President Zelenskyy

Eugeniy Gorbachov (Chief Product Officer Diia) – DIIA – Convenient and Human Online Service. Features and Benefits – Diia, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Yaroslava Gres – How You Can Support Ukraine? – platform coordinator U24

What is required to attend the conference?
Participation in DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022 is free. Just fill out the registration form on the conference website.
Ilia State University – AWS academic partner – will host DevOps Con Tbilisi 2022.
Additional information:
The program and information about the speakers can be found on the website: https://devopscontbilisi.eu/
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Nino Sharikadze's public lecture within the framework of the “Alumni Talks” project
2022-10-03 14:00
Nino Sharikadze, a graduate of the doctoral program of Ilia State University, will read a public lecture on the topic “Regulation of steroid hormones in the adrenal gland by the Sigma-1 receptor” within the framework of the “Alumni Talks” project of the International Doctoral School on October 3, at 14:00.
About the lecture
Stress is a well-known risk factor in the development of addiction and addiction relapse vulnerability. Stress leads to changes in corticotropin-releasing factor in the brain, which in turn impact drug addiction. Moreover, stress is argued to impact all three stages of the addiction cycle – excessive drinking/intoxication, withdrawal/negative effect and preoccupation/anticipation -exposing the animal to an emotional allostatic load and state that forms the growing motivational pathology of addiction.
Sigma 1 receptor (Sig-1R) is a chaperone protein on mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum ER membranes (MAMs) which, by interacting with inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor (IP3R), affects the transport of Ca 2+ between the ER and mitochondria. Sig-1R is overexpressed in the central nervous system and brain regions involved in emotion and neuropsychiatric disorders and agonists are a class of drugs for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Preclinical studies have shown that targeting Sig-1R alone is sufficient to produce an antidepressant-like effect. This effect has also been demonstrated in preclinical trials in humans, in which Sig-1R agonists exhibited a strong antidepressant effect. Based on all of the above, the aim of the research is to study the role of Sig-1R in stress and stress response molecular mechanisms, as well as the release and synthesis of stress hormones (e.g., corticosterone) from the adrenal gland.
About the speaker
In 2013, Nino Sharikadze was awarded a master’s degree in Biopharmacy from Ilia State University. In 2018, she successfully defended her PhD thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering and became PhD in Molecular Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Her PhD thesis was about “Flavonoid Nobiletin’s Action on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics”. She published 2 articles in high-impact refereed journals during her PhD.
In 2015-2016 Nino Sharikadze participated in the MID Erasmus Mundus exchange program between the University of Bordeaux and Ilia State University, where she did part of her PhD research in Cell Energy Metabolism Laboratory (Bordeaux, France).
From 2013 to 2019, she worked as a researcher at Institute of Chemical Biology of Ilia State University. From 2019 she became a postdoctoral fellow at Integrative Neuroscience Branch, Cellular Pathobiology Section, NIDA, National Institutes of Health.
Time: October 3, 14:00
Location: Auditorium T 102, Technology Building (Cholokashvili Ave. N3/5)
Working language: Georgian
Attendance is free.

U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission Small Grants Program-funded Project Presentation
2022-10-07 18:00
The presentation of the project “Reconstructing the Public Sphere in Georgia” supported by the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program of the Embassy of the United States of America in Georgia will be held in the book house “Ligamus” on October 7, at 18:00.
The aim of the project is to promote the role of the university as an important actor in the public sphere in setting, discussing and solving issues of public interest.

Program
6:00-6:20 p.m. – Welcome speech

Nino Doborjginidze, Rector of Ilia State University.
Christopher Anderson, Cultural attaché of the US embassy in Georgia.

6:20 -7:00 p.m. – Project presentation

Prof. Giga Zedania, Director of the Center for Advanced Studies at Ilia State University.

Working languages: Georgian, English (simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided)
Attendance is free.
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