LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY SOCIOLOGY?
2021-08-04 17:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On August 4, at 17:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in studying sociology within the framework of the joint project “Choice is Yours”.
Professors and representatives of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University will inform the students about the importance of the profession of sociology and the opportunities in this direction at Ilia State University:

Emzar Jgerenaia, Iliauni Professor of Sociology and Demography;
Sofiko Zviadadze, Iliauni Associate Professor of Culture and Religion Studies;
Ana Kirvalidze, Iliauni Associate Professor of Sociology and Demography;
Zviad Zalikiani, Quality Development Specialist, Iliauni Faculty of Arts and Sciences;
Sofiko Rostiashvili, a graduate of the Iliauni Sociology Program.

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
We are waiting for students interested in sociology from all over Georgia on August 4, at 17:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link https://bit.ly/2V6k2Qd
Date: 4 August, 17:00
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY FINE AND APPLIED ARTS?
2021-08-05 13:00
On August 5, at 13:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in receiving education in the field of fine and applied arts within the framework of the joint project “Choice is yours”.
Professors and representatives of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University will inform the students about the importance of the profession of fine and applied arts and the opportunities in this direction at Ilia State University:

Tamar Tsagareli, Professor of Iliauni, Director of the Center for Fine and Applied Arts;
Shalva Matuashvili, Iliauni Associate Professor of Fine and Applied Arts;
Tamar Ninikashvili, Iliauni Center for Fine and Applied Arts Educational Process Coordinator;
Levan Kharazishvili, a graduate of the Iliauni Fine and Applied Arts Program.

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
We are waiting for students interested in art from all over Georgia on August 5, at 13:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom. https://bit.ly/3fmLErb
Date: 5 August, 13:00
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY HISTORY?
2021-08-05 17:00
On August 5, at 17:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in studying history within the framework of a joint project “choice is yours”.
Professors and representatives of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University will inform the students about the importance of the profession of historian and the opportunities in this direction at Ilia State University:

Bezhan Javakhia, Iliauni Professor of History;
Manana Javakhishvili, Associate Professor of History at Iliauni;
Eka Chkoidze, Iliauni Associate Professor of History;
Natia Burjanadze, Quality Development Specialist, Iliauni Faculty of Arts and Sciences;
Meri Kvariantashvili, a graduate of the Iliauni History Program.

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
We are waiting for students interested in history from all over Georgia on August 5, at 17:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3ikBCIE
Date 5 august 17:00
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY ARCHEOLOGY?
2021-08-06 14:00
On August 6, at 14:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in archeology education within the framework of a joint project “choice is yours”.
Professors and representatives of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University will inform the students about the importance of the profession of archaeologist and the opportunities in this direction at Ilia State University:

Nodar Bakhtadze, Iliauni Professor of Archeology;
Nikoloz Tushabramishvili, Iliauni Professor of Archeology;
Teimuraz Jojua, Iliauni Associate Professor of History;
Vazha Mamiashvili, Doctor of Archeology;
Natia Burjanadze, Quality Development Specialist, Iliauni Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
We are waiting for students interested in archeology from all over Georgia on August 6, at 14:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3jt00qY
Date: 6 August, 14:00
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATION MEETING: WHY BIOLOGY?
2021-08-10 12:00
On August 10, at 12:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Joint Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in biology education within the framework of a project “choice is yours”.
Elene Zhuravlova, Iliauni Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Head of the Quality Management Department at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Medicine, will inform students about the importance of the biology profession and the opportunities available at Ilia State University.
The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and get comprehensive answers.
We are waiting for students interested in biology from all over Georgia on August 10, at 12:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3ivEanA
Date: 10 August, 12:00 pm
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY ENGLISH, GERMAN, SLAVIC, FRENCH STUDIES?
2021-08-10 16:00
On August 10, at 16:00, Ilia State University and the Kings Educational Organization will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in studying German, English, French, and Slavic Studies within the framework project “choice is yours”.
Professors and representatives of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University will inform the students about the importance of the named fields and the opportunities in this direction at Ilia State University:

Levan Tsagareli, Professor of Iliauni, Department of Philology;
Mzago Dokhturishvili, Professor Emeritus of Iliauni, Major in Romance;
Rezo Marsagishvili, Iliauni Professor, Major in English-American Studies;
Irina Lortkipanidze, Iliauni Associate Professor, Department of Philology (Russian Language and Literature).

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
We are waiting for interested students from all over Georgia on August 10 at 16:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/2VBpx9u
Date: 10 August, 16:00
About the project

The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: WHY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION?
2021-08-12 18:00
On August 12, at 18:00, Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings will host a Live-Informative Meeting for students interested in getting an education in business administration within the framework of the joint project “Choice is Yours”.
Representatives of Ilia State University School of Business will inform students about the importance of business administration professions and opportunities in this field at Ilia State University:

Dimitri Japaridze – Dean of Iliauni Faculty of Business, Technology and Education, Associate Professor;
Irakli Kacharava – Head of Iliauni Bachelor of Business Administration, Head of Mathematics, Iliauni Associate Professor;
Resan Kikava – Associate Professor of Iliauni, Head of Management;
Natalia Shelegia – Iliauni Associate Professor, Head of Cultural Management Program;
Giorgi Kemertelidze – Head of Iliauni Tourism Management Center, Associate Professor of Iliauni, Head of Bachelor’s and Master’s Program in Tourism Management;
Lasha Tabatadze – Curriculum Expert of the Faculty of Business, Education, and Technology;
Sopho Melikishvili – Graduate of Iliauni Tourism, Tour Operator of Concord Travel Company

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, exchange programs, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the professors and administrative staff of the Faculty of Business, Technology, and Education.
We are waiting for students interested in business administration from all over Georgia on August 12, at 18:00.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3lXxz7G
Date: 12 August 18:00
About the project
The project “Choice is Yours” has been implemented in collaboration with Ilia State University and the educational organization Kings since 2015 and its goal is to provide vocational education to high school students (X-XII) to allow them to make informed and independent decisions based on their interests and aspirations.
At the interactive meetings, Ilia State University professors, researchers, students, alumni, and the representatives of potential employers ‘organizations will answer students’ questions and provide comprehensive information on the following issues:

What kind of knowledge and effort is needed to master this or that profession?
What are the related career development opportunities in Georgia and the world?
What opportunities does Ilia State University offer students to acquire knowledge and receive support?

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LIVE INFORMATIVE MEETING – UPDATED MASTER’S PROGRAM IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
2021-08-13 20:00
On August 13, at 20:00, a live Informative meeting on the updated master’s program “Software Engineering” will be held for students interested in receiving education in software. Students of Ilia State University School of Technology and professionals involved in the program will be informed about the importance of the profession of software engineering and the opportunities available in this field at Ilia State University, in particular:

Shota Tsiskaridze, Associate Professor at Ilia State University, Head of the Master’s Program in Software Engineering;
Nana Dikhaminjia, Vice-Rector of Ilia State University, Head of Computer Engineering Program;
Erekle Maghradze, Professor at Ilia State University, Head of the Bachelor’s Program in Computer Science;
David Nadaraia, co-founder and technical leader of IT outsourcing company Ozorix;
Tamar Bosikashvili, Visiting Professor, Co-Founder, and CEO of Aisitec Consulting and Software Development Company;
Nino Kodzakhidze, Visiting Professor, Head of Digital Products, UGT Technology Company;
Alex Tabidze, a graduate of the master’s program.

The meeting will provide information on the structure of the master’s program, teaching format and methods, admission procedures, and employment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to ask interesting questions in the comments and receive comprehensive answers from the School of Technology professors and administrative staff.
We are waiting for you on August 13, at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held through the platform Zoom
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3fTaNKg
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LIVE-INFORMATIVE MEETING: ADDICTION RESEARCH MASTER’S PROGRAM AT ILIAUNI
2021-08-25 15:00
On August 25, at 15:00, Iliauni Faculty of Arts and Sciences will host an Informative meeting for those interested in the Master of Addiction Research program on Facebook Live.
Professors of Iliauni, lecturers of the Master of Program in Addiction Research will speak about the Master’s program in Addiction Research: Jana Javakhishvili, Davit Otiashvili, and Irma Kirtadze; Zviad Zalikiani, Specialist of the Quality Service of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Tamar Mghebrishvili, a graduate of the Master’s Program in Addiction Research.
Addiction Research / Addictology is a modern, multidisciplinary, rapidly evolving field that explores and responds to both drug-related challenges as well as gambling and Internet addiction.
The Iliaun Addiction Research Master’s Program is designed in collaboration with the Department of Addiction at the First Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague and is based on the latest evidence and relevant international standards.
The program is open to representatives of various fields – psychologists, social workers, doctors, teachers, media specialists, etc.
Addiction research graduates can be employed in both public and non-public sectors in areas such as: reducing demand and supply of drugs, monitoring drug situations, prevention of various addictions, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation, damage reduction services, etc.
During Facebook live, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the requirements of the program, the specifics, employment opportunities, and other issues that are important and interesting to you.
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3myosKZ
Date: 25 August, 15:00
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Public Discussion - Presentation of the Georgian Public Opinion Research Association
2021-10-25 13:18
On October 25, the Georgian Public Opinion Research Association will hold a public discussion to discuss the Association’s plans and goals.
Georgian Public Opinion Research Association is a professional association, which aims to promote public opinion and other scientific research with high quality and ethical standards.
The purpose of the discussion is to increase awareness about the Georgian Public Opinion Research Association. Rector of Ilia State University, Professor Giga Zedania, President of the Georgian Public Opinion Research Association, John DiPirro, Director of IRI Georgia, Professor Giorgi Gvalia, and Vice President and Director of CRRC Georgia, Koba Turmanidze will deliver their speeches.
The discussion will be moderated by Professor Nino Pataraia, Head of the Public Opinion Research Publications Committee of Georgia.
2021

Scientific-Reporting Conference: Memory Places and the Symbolic Environment of Georgian National Identity
2021-11-05 18:00
On November 5, at 18:00 p.m. , Ilia State University will host an online scientific-reporting conference “Places of Memory and the Symbolic Environment of Georgian National Identity“.
The conference will present the research results of the scientific project for fundamental researches conducted within the framework of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia State Science Grant (N FR17_624).
The title of the project is “Georgian National Identity and ’’Places of Memory “: Dominant and Alternative Perspectives on the Construction of the Past”.
The representatives of various disciplines of humanities and social sciences (history, political science, sociology, cultural studies, comparative literature), Ilia State University (leading organization) and professors and young researchers of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (co-participant organization) worked on this scientific project during 2018-2021.
Based on the research, a special issue of the international peer-reviewed journal Caucasus Survey was published this year – Rethinking Memory Sites and Symbolic Realms of Georgian National Identity. Also, a Georgian language collection of the same works is being prepared for publication at Ilia State University Publishing House.
Each work included in the special issue and collection is placed in a common interdisciplinary framework and complements each other. The authors consider the memory places discussed by them as integral and interconnected structural elements of the Georgian complex symbolic environment. Consequently, there are many points of contact and intersection between separate works in terms of research issues, concepts and theoretical approaches, which presented an interesting picture of the relationship between Georgian historical knowledge, collective memory and national identity.
The conference program is available at: https://bit.ly/3nUDY2B
The meeting will be held remotely, in an online format, through the program Zoom and you can attend it at the address: https://bit.ly/3BA4Tp8
Also, live broadcast will be provided on the official Facebook page of Ilia State University, at the address: https:www.facebook.com/Iliauni
About Researches
The research highlights the turning points of the emergence and dynamics of modern Georgian nationalism from the second half of the 19th century to the present day. The genealogical perspective allows us to observe the stages of formation of the collective memory of the Georgian society, in the context of different political conjunctures:

During the period of Russian Imperial rule in Georgia, at the same time during the Georgian nationalism (from the second half of the 19th century);
In the short period of construction of the First Republic, the Nation State ( 1918-1921);
In the area of radical and often traumatic transformations of the Soviet period (1921-1991) and finally,
In the post-Soviet era, when a comprehensive process of collective memory, another, fundamental reconfiguration began.

Specifically, the authors and speakers focused on the most important places of the memory that contribute to the historical consciousness and collective memory of the Georgian society, including: Ilia Chavchavadze as a symbolic figure and place of memory;

Mtatsminda Pantheon of Georgian writers and public figures;
Stalin monuments as places of conflicting memory;
Symbolic area of Tbilisi as a Georgian national identity and cultural memory;
Narrative between David IV the builder and battle of Didgori, as a source of historical ideas about the territorial integrity of Georgia;
Construction of the national identity and memory places for Georgian Migrants in the United States and Germany.

Time: November 5, 18:00 – 20:30 p.m.
Format: Remote, Zoom platform at https://bit.ly/3BA4Tp8
2021

2022 Hybrid Conference: From Research to Practice
2021-11-12 12:25
What can we do to help ensure that sound pedagogical research informs our teaching? What can we do to foster the flow of information in both directions—from classroom practice back to formulating new research questions and generating data to test what we think we “know”? And what directions should new research take to best serve our students and teaching staff in their day-to-day work? In other words, how can 21st-century research continue to improve teaching and learning?
These questions underlie the theme of the 2022 IUT conference: “From Research to Practice.”
In many universities today there is still a gap between the two. Traditional forms of teaching, including the much-maligned lecture, have demonstrated remarkable resiliency, while innovative practices, such as flipped classrooms and extended student discussions, have often faced resistance from both teachers and students. These and other challenges have increased with the pandemic, which has transformed classroom teaching in unpredictable and often negative ways.
Over three days we will explore the links between research and teaching in the hopes of providing some answers to the questions posed above. Given the continuing uncertainties of the COVID pandemic, however, the format of IUT 2022 remains fluid. Our strong hope is to meet in person in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, where the Ilia State University is ready and eager to host our 2022 meeting. We recognize that COVID-related travel policies remain fluid and inconsistent across regions. Therefore we remain flexible in our choice of format. If emergent conditions prevent an in-person conference, we will return to the live, 72-hour format successfully used in 2020 and 2021. If we are able to gather in Tbilisi, we will adopt a hybrid format, which will allow remote participation from delegates who are unable to journey to Georgia.
Whatever the final format—hybrid or remote—we hope that you will join us in July, 2022 for what promises to be another inspiring and useful IUT global conference.
Submit Proposal Here
2021

Public lecture by a U.S. federal judge, Virginia Covington
2021-11-13 16:00
On November 13, at 4:00 pm, Ilia State University School of Law School of Human Rights, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Program to Support of the Rule of Law in Georgia (PROLoG), invites you to a public lecture by US Federal Judge Virginia Covington.
The lecture will be held in a hybrid format and can be attended both in the physical space and remotely through the platform zoom.
Those wishing to attend the lecture in any format are required to pre-register online no later than November 11 this year (23:59).
Registration is available through this link: https://tinyurl.com/3mh2v5fh
Please note: Only 30 participants who have previously registered will be able to attend the event in the physical space, and they will have to meet the requirements for attending the event established due to the coronavirus pandemic.*
Those wishing to attend the public lecture on November 12 will receive the following at the e-mail address provided by you:

Meeting link for participation in the remote format;
Meeting place for physical attendance.

About the speaker
Judge Virginia Covington was nominated as a federal court judge of the middle district of Florida on the 7th of September 2004. Shortly after her nomination, the Senate approved her candidacy for the post. She became the first judge of Latin American descent to rule in the middle district of Florida.
Virginia Covington has many years of working experience in different countries of the world. She worked with judges in Latin American countries, such as on topics such as court ethics and court management. She has received several awards, including the award for distinguished Service and perennial public activities.
About the lecture
Public belief in the independence of the judiciary and its impartiality represents the core value of a democratic society. We will talk with Judge Covington about the lecture on the importance of an independent judiciary. We will also review the precedents set by the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions. The second part of the event will be devoted to discussion and the judge will answer questions from the audience.
Moderator
Tamar Gurchiani, Associate Professor of Iliauni Law School, Head of the Human Rights Department
Working language: English (Simultaneous translation will be provided)
Time: 13 November, 4:00 pm
Format: hybrid

*Requirements for attending the event in a physical space
Attendance at the event is allowed for fully vaccinated persons based on a pre-submitted dual vaccination document.
Unvaccinated persons will be admitted to the lecture based on a negative test result on the spot. Testing costs will be covered by the organizer. If necessary, rapid testing will be conducted at the expense of the organizer. If you need a rapid test, please report to the address of the University indicated by email at 15:30.
2021

Public Discussion: Presentation of the Code of Professional Ethics and Practices
2021-11-22 17:00
On November 22, Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research holds a public discussion about the Code of Professional Ethics and Practices. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ilia State University and USAID/Georgia Human and Institutional Capacity Development jointly supported the development of the Code of Professional Ethics and Practices. International and Georgian researchers contributed to its development.
See the detailed schedule at the link: https://bit.ly/2YPMCHc
Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research is a professional community that aims at assisting researchers and research organizations in conducting public opinion and other scientific researches in accordance with professional, quality, and high ethical standards.
Discussion topics include: professional responsibilities and obligations of a researcher and research organization; general principles of professional practices; disclosure items for public opinion polls and qualitative research. Edison Research will review its exit polls conducted in Georgia as the case study of high-quality research.
Keynote speakers include the members of the Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research, the representatives of research organizations and researchers.
Meeting information
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3CbdtuY
Meeting ID: 829 6668 5058
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Language: Georgian
Time: November 22, 17: 00-19:00
Format: Remote, platform using zoom; Live broadcast on Ilia State University Facebook page
2021

International Conference: „What is Soviet in post-Soviet space?’’
2021-11-30 12:09
The Center for Russian Studies, a non-governmental organization, with the financial support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in partnership with Ilia State University, will hold an international conference in a hybrid format on November 30 – December 1 – “What is Soviet in post-Soviet space“.
About the conference
The conference is dedicated to understanding the connections between the past and the present in the politics of Russia and the region. It aims to establish the interrelationships between memories, historical discourses and social practices in a given geographical area and to reflect the future of the region.
At the conference, scholars from many different disciplines will assess the diverse political trajectories of the post-Soviet states and highlight the modern post-Soviet characteristics that these states have and that stem from a more or less distant common past.
Conference schedule is available at: https://bit.ly/3cPUa01
Conference format and participation
The conference will be held in remote format using platform zoom.
Attendance Information

November 30, 2021
Opening event: 09:00 – 10:00
At the opening of the conference it will be possible to attend the event at the following link: https://bit.ly/30tW0Ba
November 30, 2021
The first and second panels of the conference: 15:30-19:15
Attendance at the first and second panels of the conference will be available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3DhNROz

December 1, 2021
Third, Fourth and Fifth Panels of the Conference: 13:00-18:55
Attendance at the third, fourth and fifth panels of the conference will be available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3DoZ9AE

Working language: Georgian, English (simultaneous translation will be provided)
Attendance: Free
2021

Summary Conference of the project "Expansion and Improvement of Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Georgia"
2021-12-03 15:30
December 3, the Institute for Child Development of Ilia State University and the Caritas Czech Republic will hold a concluding conference on the project “Expansion and Improvement of Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Georgia,” funded by the Czech Development Agency.
Read more about the project: https://bit.ly/3cBPGdl
Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/3rozB3f
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Format: Hybrid (will be provided Live on Ilia State University and Iliauni Child Development Facebook pages).
Agenda

15:45 – Registration
16:00 – 16:10 – Welcome speech
Nino Doborjginidze, Ilia State University, Professor, Vice-Rector
Petra Mojžíšová, Czech Development Agency, Program Manager for Georgia
Tamila Barkalaia, Ministry of IDPs, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Deputy Minister
Jan Blinka, Head of Mission, Caritas Czech Republic
16:10 – 17:00 – Achievements and Challenges of 2015-2017
Presentation of the results of the project “Expansion and Improvement of services for people
with autism spectrum disorder in Georgia.”
Rusudan Chkhubianishvili, Project Manager
Importance of Cooperation between Child Development Institute of Ilia State University and
Caritas Czech Republic
Nino Tsintsadze, Child Development Institute, Director
“Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder, clinical characteristics and risk factors in Georgia,”
preliminary results of the research study
Maia Gabunia, Georgian Academy of Childhood Disability, Chair
Applied Behavior Analysis – Report of the Georgian Association of Behavior Analysts
Gvantsa Chvamania, acting chair of the association
Ilia State University’s Certified course for ABA supervisors
Tinatin Tchintcharauli, Head of ABA, Child Development Institute, certificates handover to the course graduates
17:00-17:30 Discussion, Future Plans

About the project
The project, implemented by the Caritas Czech Republic, aimed to expand and improve the services of people with autism spectrum disorders and provide professional training to specialists in the field. Caritas Czech Republic implemented the project with the financial support of the Czech Development Agency (EUR 255 000) and in close cooperation with the Child Development Institute of Ilia State University and the Academy for Children with Disabilities. The project was developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, taking into account the government’s priorities in this area.
Significant achievements as a result of the project:

Family physicians and healthcare professionals across Georgia have been trained to detect the risk of autism spectrum at an early stage.
Five regions of Georgia are considered the “gold standard” of diagnosis needed to detect the autism spectrum. The so-called ADOS tool was delivered and trained specialists were trained in its use.
ABA specialists have been trained in using professional child assessment tools (ABLLS-R and EFL), which are essential for the full implementation of ABA therapy.
Fifteen specialists were funded who took the international certification course required to qualify as Behavior Therapy supervisors.
In parallel with the ABA, two alternative approaches to autism intervention – the Denver Early Intervention Model and the SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support) model were introduced, trained specialists.
The inclusive education model was presented to three pilot kindergartens of Georgia, special teachers and kindergarten educators were trained.
An autism program evaluation model was presented to various municipalities. Consequently, some of them have allocated the required budget for this program, while others have increased the number of hours required for both the beneficiaries involved in the program and the therapy.
In 2018, the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs approved the National Protocol on Autism Detection, Diagnosis and Management.
In 2020, the Ministry of Health approved the “Minimum Standards for Services for People with Autism.”
The Association of Behavior Analysts has developed and submitted to Parliament a legislative initiative that, if approved, would lead to the regulation of the activities of Behavior Analysts.

2021

Hackathon of Interactive Books for Pupils
2021-12-06 13:44
On December 24-26, pupils from all over Georgia will have the opportunity to participate in the Hackathon of Interactive Books, which will be organized by Ilia State University and Anima chatbotics, which, depending on the created situation, will be held remotely.
The goal of the hackathon is to create interactive books of the future that will allow readers to interact directly with the characters and authors.
Digital reality allows us to have a dialogue with the linguistic copies of literary characters in the direction we want and to ask them everything that interests us.
Chatbots created within the framework of the hackathon will be posted on the website of the interactive book library (https://iel.iliauni.edu.ge/) and anyone can talk to them.
Who can participate in the hackathon?
Pupils of high school graduation classes (VIII-XII grades) can participate in the hackathon.
How can I participate in the hackathon?
To participate in the hackathon, you need to fill in the online registration form by December 23, 2021.
Application deadline: December 22, 2021, 23:59
Application form: https://bit.ly/3DezuJM

In what format will the hackathon take place?
Depending on the situation, the hackathon will be held in a remote format using a platform zoom.
Quick links

Hackathon Open Lecture in Interactive Books: My Narrative Adventure
Hackathon Open Lecture in Interactive Books: A History of Creating Chatbots
Hackathon Open Lecture in Interactive Books: The Art of Personal Digitization
Information Meeting of Interactive Books’ Hackathon
Interactive book library

2021 year

Public Discussion - "The Importance of Transparency Standards in Public Opinion Research"
2021-12-06 14:00
On December 6, 2021, Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research will hold a public discussion to talk about the importance of developing transparency standards to improve the quality of research.
Georgian Association for public Opinion Research is a professional association, which aims to promote public opinion and other scientific research in accordance with quality and high ethical standards.
The transparency standards are among the issues to be discussed during the discussion, the ways to elaborate and develop them, mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing transparency standards. The practice of using transparency standards in research conducted by research organization BCG will also be reviewed. The reports will be presented by members of the Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research, representatives of research organizations and explorers.
Time: December 6, 14:00-16:00
Format: will be provided Live on Ilia State University page
2021

Summarizing event of the project "Expansion and Improvement of Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Georgia"
2021-12-08 12:03
On December 3, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Caritas Czech Republic and the Institute for Child Development of Ilia State University held a summarizing conference of the project “Expanding and Improving Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Georgia” funded by the Czech Development Agency.
The event was opened by Nino Doborjginidze, Vice-Rector of Ilia State University, Nino Tsintsadze, Director of the Institute for Child Development of Ilia State University and Jan Blinka, Head of the Mission of Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia.
The project aimed to provide quality and affordable services for people with autism spectrum, as well as professional development of specialists in the field across the country.
At the summarizing conference, Rusudan Chkhubianishvili, Project Manager of the Caritas Czech Republic, introduced the results achieved in 2015-2021 and the challenges of the work process to the audience. The head of the Institute for Child Development, Nino Tsintsadze, spoke about the importance of the steps taken to support the field as a result of a six-year partnership, improving the quality of services and diversity.
One of the most important parts of the conference was the presentation of the preliminary results of the project “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Peculiarities and Risk Factors in Georgia” conducted within the project. Maia Gabunia, Chair of the Georgian Academy for Childhood Disabilities and Project Expert, Gvantsa Chvamania, Acting Chair of the Association of Behavioral Analysts, spoke about the emerging trends in the research and presented a report on the importance of the Association’s legislative initiative. If approved, the initiative will regulate the activities of behavior analysts.
“Ilia State University has been implementing vital research and educational projects for the country and the region since its foundation. I would especially like to highlight the projects dictated by our social responsibility. This is especially mentioned in the strategy and implies the creation of equal opportunities, research and teaching in this area. The Institute for Child Development at Ilia State University is unique in the whole region, it is really a distinctive space, which, under the leadership of one scientific team, offers both teaching-education as well as research and service part. It is for this purpose that the Institute for Child Development was established, which creates vital resources in all three areas. Acquiring such a broad function, establishing an institute that is fully capable of operating, is unimaginable without the support of large international partners. Caritas Czech Republic was such a supporter.” – Nino Doborjginidze, Vice-Rector of Iliauni.
“The project is very important for people with autism spectrum in Georgia, because their services have been significantly improved across the country. We have worked with many stakeholders in various areas – including the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia, the Institute for Child Development at Iliauni- to offer a variety of services in the region at the national level We have supported the service standards of people with autism spectrum disorders, and a general framework has been set up for all service providers to provide quality services for children with autism spectrum disorders, including at the municipal level. ” – Jan Blinka, Head of the Mission of Caritas Czech Republic.
“The aim of the project is to create a supportive environment for people with autism spectrum in Georgia, as well as to raise the qualification of specialists working with children with autism spectrum and their professional development, in order to provide quality service to beneficiaries. Our goal is also to promote inclusive preschool education in Georgian kindergartens. The project started in 2015. At that time the service was available only in Tbilisi, there were services in the regions as well, but they were not of good quality. We aimed to strengthen the regions in this direction, for which we actively used the expertise of Ilia State University. Through its specialists, regular supervision was carried out on the place for local autism centers. With our support for quality assurance, an autism detection and management protocol has been approved, which is actively used by specialists and representatives of the primary health care industry, and the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia has approved a minimum standard of service, a guide for municipalities, they know What standard should the services they provide meet the needs of children, but the condition of adults and persons with an adult autism spectrum remains open as there is no service for them, which is very disturbing. We want the project to continue in this direction – we are looking for state support and new donors who may be interested in this issue.’’ – Rusudan Chkhubianishvili, Manager of the Project “Expanding and Improving Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Georgia.”
The participation in the Caritas Czech project has enabled the Institute for Child Development of Ilia State University to introduce two new, modern and very important models for children with autism. One is the Denver early school model, the other is the top model. The first is for children from 2 to 5 years, the second – for children from 2 to 12 years. It is very important to ensure sustainability in the sense that the service is already underway, research on Denver will begin soon, and Serci has become part of the curriculum. ”Nino Tsintsadze, Head of the Institute for Child Development at Iliauni.
At the end of the event, Ilia State University Professor Tinatin Chincharauli handed over certificates to the graduates of the University’s International Certification Course in Behavior Analysis.
The project implemented by Caritas Czech Republic was aimed at expanding and improving the services of people with autism spectrum, as well as professional training of specialists in the field. Caritas Czech Republic implemented the project with the financial support of the Czech Development Agency (EUR 255 000) and in close cooperation with the Institute for Child Development of Ilia State University and the Academy for Children with Disabilities. The project was developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia, taking into account the government’s priorities in this area.
Key achievements of the project:

Family physicians and health professionals across the country have been trained to identify the risk of autism spectrum disorders;
Five regions of Georgia are required to identify the autism spectrum, considered the “gold standard” of diagnosis, the so-called. The ADOS tool was delivered and trained by relevant specialists in its use;
ABA specialists have been trained in the use of child assessment tools (ABLLS-R and EFL), which are essential for the full implementation of ABA therapy;
15 specialists were funded who completed the international certification course required to qualify as a Behavior Therapy Supervisor;
In parallel with the ABA, two alternative approaches to autism intervention – the Denver Early Intervention Model and the SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support) model – were introduced, the specialists were trained;
The model of inclusive education was presented to three pilot kindergartens of Georgia, special teachers and kindergarten educators were trained;
A model for evaluating the autism program was presented to various municipalities, with some allocating the budget needed for the program and others increasing the number of hours required for both beneficiaries and therapy;
In 2018, the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia approved the National Protocol on Autism Detection, Diagnosis and Management;
In 2020, the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia approved the “Minimum Service Standards for People with Autism”;
The Association of Behavioral Analysts has developed and submitted to Parliament a legislative initiative that, if approved, would regulate the activities of behavioral analysts.

Read more about the project: https://bit.ly/3cBPGdl
2021

Information meeting: Hackathon of interactive books
2021-12-09 19:00
On December 9, at 19:00 p.m., Ilia State University and Anima Chatbotics invite students interested in participating in the Hackathon of Interactive Books to an information meeting.
At the meeting you will learn information on how to create talking programs on your own, how to bring your favorite characters or authors to life in the digital world.
If you want to gain a profession while studying at school and join a team of young narrative designers, then we are waiting for you at a remote information meeting where we will try to answer all the questions about the hackathon.
Students of VIII-XII grades of schools can participate in the hackathon of interactive books.
For detailed information on the interactive book hackathon:
Time: December 9, 19:00 p.m.
Format: Remote
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3rEdANT
Meeting ID: 872 4301 3691
Passcode: [REDACTED]
2021

One Hour of Code: Iliauni Cyber Laboratory UniLab Joins the Global Campaign
2021-12-11 15:38
The Cyber Laboratory UniLab at Ilia State University gives the pupils in grade II-VIII, interested in the digital world from all over Georgia, the opportunity to participate in the global “One Hour of Code” campaign in order to learn the basics of working with program code and try their hand at it.
One hour of code, which is held worldwide within the framework of Computer Science Education Week, is dedicated to the date of birth of Grace Hofer (December 9, 1906), one of the pioneers of computer science, a rear admiral woman in the United States Navy. Its name is associated with the creation of COBOL, one of the first programming languages.
In 2021, the week will be held on December 6-12 and within it pupils and students from different schools in more than 180 countries around the world will be able to participate in more than 85,694 events.
Within the framework of the “One Hour of Code” global campaign in Georgia, one of the organizers of the event will be Iliauni Cyber Laboratory UniLab, which will host the pupils in grade II-VIII interested in the digital world in a hybrid format to meet with UniLab practitioner mentors and lecturers in order to introduce them to the basics of working with program code.
How do I participate?
The meetings will be held on December 11 via Zoom. You will receive the exact time and Zoom link one day in advance, once the groups are staffed.
Pre-registration is required to get the Zoom link.
To register, visit the link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9apsbd
Registration deadline: December 9, 23:59 p.m
Time: December 11
2021 year

Public Discussion - "The Sources of Errors in Public Opinion Research’’
2021-12-13 14:00
On December 13, Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research will hold a public discussion to discuss the main sources of mistakes in public opinion polling.
Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research Association is a professional association, which aims to promote public opinion and other scientific research in accordance with quality and high ethical standards.
The discussion will revolve around the issues related to the types of errors, including sampling, non-response, and measurement errors. The speakers will also discuss the recommendations that need to be considered to formulate a methodologically sound research design. The members of the Georgian Association for Public Opinion Research, research organizations, and researchers will participate in the public discussion.
Time: December 13, 14:00-16:00
Format: will be provided Live on Ilia State University page
Language: Georgian
2021

Hackathon Open Lecture in Interactive Books: A History of Creating Chatbots
2021-12-16 19:00
On December 16, at 19:00, within the joint project of Iliauni and Anima Chatbotics “Interactive Book Hackathon”, the second open lecture will be given by Sandro Asatiani, Director of Cyber Laboratory Unilab at Ilia State University.
The topic of the meeting is the “birth” of the chatbot development process until today.
The lecture will discuss what devices could be considered as precursors to chatbots. When was the first chatbot created and what are the experiences in this area?
If you want to get comprehensive information about the world of narrative designers, join us.
Time: December 16, 19:00 p.m.
Meeting link https://bit.ly/3Gorbx8
Meeting ID: 876 5899 2342
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Read more about the hackathon: https://bit.ly/3yCz67v
To register for the hackathon, visit the link: https://bit.ly/3DezuJM
2021

Presentation of Zura Jishkariani's guide "AIA’’
2021-12-20 17:00
On December 20, at 17:00 p.m., the presentation of Zura Jishkariani’s guide “AIA” will be held at Ilia State University. The book is about the past, present and imaginary future of Colchis.
The author was consulted by an interdisciplinary team of scientists while working on the book. The edition incorporates ,,Augmented Reality’’ (AR) of the graphic samples.
The guide was published by Ilia State University Press with the support of USAID / Zrda.
About the guide
The guide includes the history of Colchis, myths and deities, a description of the recent past, flora and fauna and the Academy of the Future Phasis, where Georgian-made androids talk about the ancient Colchian saga.
In addition to the writer, a group of scientists, 3D designers and programmers worked on it.
The book contains graphic samples of “Augmented Reality” (AR), which can be viewed through a mobile application created for publication.
To install the app, the reader can scan the QR code, then view the graphic samples and follow the instructions. The technology used in the book is intended for a wide audience and tourists.
While working on the project, the author was consulted by a group of scientists:

Nino Doborjginidze, Professor in the direction of Language and Literature, Ilia State University
Rusudan Tsanava, Associate Professor, Institute of Classical Philology, Byzantine and Neo-Greek Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Natia Kopaliani, Professor of Animal Behavior Ecology and Conservation Biology, Ilia State University
Guram Kipiani, Emeritus Professor in the direction of Archeology, Ilia State University
Davit Tarkhnishvili, Professor in the direction of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, Ilia State University
Lekso Gavashelishvili, Professor in the direction of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Ilia State University
Levan Berdzenishvili, Professor in the direction of Classical Philology, Ilia State University
Zurab Javakhishvili, Associate Professor in the direction of Ecology, Conservation Biology and Natural Resources Management, Ilia State University
Zurab Gurielidze, Professor in the direction of Conservation Biology and Population Ecology, Ilia State University

Time: December 20, 17:00 p.m.
Format: Remote, platform using zoom
Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3DXERgM
2021 year

Unimarket: Stand With Ukraine
2022-03-03 13:00
Ilia State University will host the #StandWithUkraine Unimarket in support of Ukraine on Thursday, March 3, from 13:00 to 19:00.
At the Unimarket, anyone interested will have the opportunity to:

put any amount of donation in the charity box;
buy interesting items, publications, which our students and lecturers will put up for sale as a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people;
register as a Unimarket participant, request inventory support from us, sell items, and place the proceeds in a donation charity box.

The administration of Ilia State University will use the money raised to buy the necessary medicines, medical equipment and provide their transportation in support of the Ukrainians.
If you want to sell items at the Unimarket and support Ukraine this way, fill out the application and we will arrange space according to your needs.
The application is available at the link: https://bit.ly/3Ir2521
The cafeteria “Unifood” at Ilia State University will provide the Unimarket participants with coffee and tea.
#Together #AgainstTheAggressionOfRussia #InSupportOfUkraine
Location: Adjacent area of Iliauni A building (N32 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave.)
For additional questions
577 53 02 20
pr@iliauni.edu.ge
2022

Presentation of Ilia State University Center for Lexicography and Language Technologies
2022-04-13 16:00
Ilia State University will hold a presentation of the Center for Lexicography and Language Technologies in a hybrid format on the Georgian Language Day, April 13.
The attending audience will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the implemented technological projects and published books and textbooks in the development of lexicography as a field in 2021-2022.
The Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani prize in the field of lexicography will be established during the event, the concept of which will be presented by the Rector of Ilia State University, Professor Nino Doborjginidze.
The event can be attended both physically and online. To attend the event, it’s required to pre-register no later than April 11, 2022.
Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/3x93cjW

Timetable
16:00 – 16:05 – Opening
16:05 – 16:15 – Center for Lexicography and Language Technologies: Goals and Objectives, Vision and Mission (Professor Tinatin Margalitadze)
16:15 – 16:30 – Teaching Lexicography at Ilia State University (Professor Tinatin Margalitadze)

BA: Lecture course “Introduction to Lexicography” for the students of philological fields; Presentation of the textbook “Introduction to Lexicography”;
MA: Master’s program “Lexicography, Terminology and Modern Technologies”. The connection between the master’s program and the European master’s program in Lexicography (EMLex). Full membership of the EMLex consortium;
Doctorate: Doctoral module “Electronic Lexicography”.

16:30 – 16:40 – The establishment of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani prize in the field of lexicography. Presentation of the prize concept (Professor Nino Doborjginidze, Rector of Ilia State University)
16:40 – 16:50 – The establishment of an international conference (in collaboration with Batumi Shota Rustaveli University) “Lexicography in the 21st Century” in the field of lexicography (Professor Nino Doborjginidze, Rector of Ilia State University)
16:50 – 17:00 – The presentation of the project “English-Georgian, Georgian-English machine translation”. “English-Georgian Parallel Corps” and its development perspectives (researcher Vakhtang Elerdashvili, Professor Tinatin Margalitadze)
17:00 – 17:20 – Presentation of books

“Unknown Pages of English-Georgian Lexicography” (Salome Chighladze, Ilia State University doctoral student)
“Glossary of Foreign Words and Their Georgian Matches” (Tinatin Margalitadze, Professor)

17:20 – 17:30 – The introduction of a professional dictionary management system in the work of the Center for Lexicography and Linguistic Technologies: DPS (Dictionary Production System) of IDM Group, presentation (Maia Davlianidze, Editor of the Center for Lexicography and Language Technologies)
17:30 – 17:40 – Competition “Create a Georgian term”. Presentation of the competition concept and website (Sandro Asatiani, Head of Unilab, Cyber Laboratory of Ilia State University)
17:40 – 17:50 – Presentation of the bilingual dictionary cycle project: “Italian-Georgian Dictionary” (Giorgi Meladze, Editor-in-Chief of the Center for Lexicography and Language Technologies; Sofiko Gojaeva, Researcher of the Center)
17:50 – 18:00 – Mobile application of the “English-Georgian Learning Dictionary”. The publication of a new online version of the dictionary on the international site of online dictionaries bab.la. (Professor Tinatin Margalitadze)

Time: April 13, 16:00 – 18:00
Format: Hybrid (it will be possible to attend both physically and virtually via Zoom)
Pre-registration is required to attend the event at the link: https://bit.ly/3x93cjW
Year 2022

Lectures on Sustainable Urban Mobility
2022-05-02 10:04
Georgian universities and Dresden Technical University have been collaborating since 2020 to develop a lecture course on urban mobility.
In May and June 2022, professors and academic staff at Dresden Technical University, along with lecturers from Georgia, will deliver 14 lectures at Ilia State University, Georgian Technical University and other universities of Georgia.
Lectures are divided into four thematic blocks and focus on mobility safety and behavior, traffic-related environment pollution and mobility planning.
The series of lectures was created to improve university education in sustainable urban mobility. For this purpose, the relevant curricula are being updated in the universities of Georgia and teaching materials accompanying the lectures are being developed, which will provide students and interested parties with subject knowledge.
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry, the cooperation is supported by the GIZ regional program “Mobility for Cities”.
To see the schedule of the lectures, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3N1bnUv
2022

Korean Week at Ilia State University
2022-05-03 16:19
To mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Georgia, Ilia State University will organize Korean Week, which will take place on May 14-20, 2022, with the support of partner Korean universities, associations and diplomatic missions.
Partners of the Week:

Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Korea;
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tbilisi;
Academy of Korean Studies (AKS);
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies;
Inha University;
Georgian-Korean bridge.

Schedule of the week
QUIZ ON KOREA 2022
Description: 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 to promote Korean culture and language. The event consists of a quiz (Quiz on Korea) and a cultural event (K-Culture Contest), which is open to pre-registered participants interested in learning Korean culture and language.
Time: May 14, 13:00 – 16:00
Format: Hybrid, Facebook Live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/38RmccD
Read more: https://bit.ly/38cVACZ
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Cho Ju–kwan’s Public Lecture: The Significance of Translation in the Process of Establishing Cultural Relations
Description: Professor Cho Ju-kwan will share with the audience the experience gained during the translation of “The knight in the Panther’s Skin”, draw historical and cultural parallels, and talk about the relations between Georgia and Korea.
Time: May 17, 11: 00-12: 00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid, Facebook Live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live Event Link: https://bit.ly/3LNf3ce
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LGNh0R
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Otar Berezhian’s Public Lecture: The Korean Wave – How South Korea’s Successful Cultural Export Policy Was Created and What It Brought
Description: In recent years, Korean films, singers and TV shows have gained immense popularity. The speaker discusses how policies and trends have contributed to the popularization of Korean culture and what benefits the so-called “Korean Wave” brings to the state and its people.
Time: May 17, 12:00 – 13:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid, Facebook Live will be provided https://www.facebook.com/Iliauni
Live – Event Link: https://bit.ly/3seQKMh
Read more: https://bit.ly/3MSuboJ
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Closed Workshop for Iliauni Korean Language Course Students
Description: Representatives of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Republic of Korea) will hold a series of closed workshops for students of Ilia State University Korean language course on the following topics:

Practical features of Korean language and script;
The Role of Women Writers in Traditional Korean Society.

Time: May 17, 14:00 – 17:00
Format: Physical space, closed (only for students of Korean language course at Ilia State University)
Read more: https://bit.ly/3MRajCk

Korean Speech Contest for Sunday School Students
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.
Time: May 18, 11:00 – 13:00
Working languages: Korean, Georgian
Format: Hybrid, via platform Zoom
Read more: https://bit.ly/3FZxcS2

Korean Traditional Games
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.
To register, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3MmLVIS
Time: May 18, 15:30 – 16:30
Location: The first 50 registered participants will receive a location address via text message.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NkjcV7

Scientific Conference “Korea – Georgia: Historical Parallels”
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.
Time: May 19-20, 10:00
Format: 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
Read more: https://bit.ly/3MqWafo
2022 year

ISU Alumni Talk Series
2022-05-05 12:37
The ISU Doctoral School starts the Alumni Talk Series, during which ISU graduates, researchers and doctoral students will have an opportunity to meet the university’s successful alumni in an informal environment. The talks will encourage discussions on activities related to doctoral studies, whether working on a PhD dissertation, publishing an article in an international peer-reviewed journal, PhD student-supervisor relationship, prospects for career development and professional growth, etc.

AGENDA
ALUMNI TALKS: MEETING WITH GIORGI GVALIA
Speaker: Giorgi Gvalia, Professor of politics and international relations at ISU
Time: May 6, 17:00
Read more: https://bit.ly/37gTr8T
2022

Alumni Talks: Meeting with Giorgi Gvalia
2022-05-06 17:00
On May 6, at 17:00, the guest speaker to open the Alumni Talks will be Giorgi Gvalia, Professor of politics and international relations at ISU. Having worked for years in various administrative positions at the university, Giorgi currently is Vice Rector for Teaching. He earned his doctoral degree in Political Sciences from ISU in 2013.
The speaker will share his story as a former ISU doctoral student. He will talk about his path to success and the challenges PhD students may face during their many-year research work. As most of the meeting time will be devoted to Q&A, the audience will have an opportunity to ask/raise questions they are interested in.
For more information about Giorgi Gvalia, go to https://bit.ly/3FptMHN
Time: May 6, 17:00
Venue: 32 I. Chavchavadze avenue, Ligamus Book House
2022
