უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი

Seminar “About TV Series”
2013-12-13 00:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On December 13, 17:00, Ilia State University will host a seminar “About TV Series”.
Venue: Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, Building G, room 106
The TV series emerged in the 50es of the previous century. Everyone agrees that during the last 15 years, their quality has been radically changed for the better. The attitude of viewers has also altered in Georgia and the rest of the world. Almost disappeared snobbery towards the “genre for the masses”, and the aesthetic and intellectual interests emerged instead.Despite these interests, the theoretical reflection on the TV series, as an aesthetic-sociological or aesthetic-historical phenomenon, still remains very limited in the western academies and completely non-existent in Georgia.
The seminar aims to fill the existing gaps. The first speech “About TV Series: Brave New World” will be delivered by Prof. Gigi Tevzadze. And, the second one will be made by Prof. Giga Zedania “The form of TV Series: From the 19th Century Literature to the Modern TV”.
For attendance, please register till December 12, 2013: pr@iliauni.edu.ge

Information Meeting - Erasmus Mundus
2013-12-13 00:00
We would like to inform you that on December 16, 16:00, Ilia State University conference hall G 106 (Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5) will host an information meeting about the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 projects ALRAKIS II, EUROEAST, and ELECTRA.
The program implies the mobility of BA, MA, PhD, Post-Doctorate candidates and academic/administrative staff in the European higher education institutions.
Within the framework of the program, winners will be provided with a monthly stipend. It fully covers travel expenses, insurance costs and tuition fee.
Applications can be submitted electronically:
ALRAKIS II – http://www.alrakis2.eu/index.asp?p=1763&a=1744
EUROEAST – https://emecw.gis.lu.se/apply/?lot=EUROEAST
ELECTRA – https://emecw.gis.lu.se/apply/?lot=ELECTRA
The participants will be selected on basis of the submitted documents.
Deadlines for application submission are:
ALRAKIS II – January 12, 2014.
EUROEAST – February 3, 2014.
ELECTRA – January 31, 2014.
For detailed information about the projects, please visit the following web-pages:
ALRAKIS II – http://www.alrakis2.eu/index.asp?p=1733&a=1733
EUROEAST – http://www.euroeast.polito.it/
ELECTRA – http://www.electra-project.eu/
For additional questions, contact ISU Office of Development and Foreign Relations:
Venue: Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, room E105
Phone: 2 14 13 88
E-mail:
ALRAKIS II – alrakis@iliauni.edu.ge
EUROEAST – euroeast@iliauni.edu.ge
ELECTRA – electra@iliauni.edu.ge

The Scientific Seminar
2013-12-12 00:00
On December 16, 2013, the scientific seminar will be held at Ilia State University Institute of Botany. The reports will be delivered by the employees of the Department of Plant Genetic Resources:

Maia Akhalkatsi – The directions of the Department of Plant Genetic Resources;
Nana Shakarishvili – The study of plant reproduction;
Evgenia Baiashvili – The study of economic, medicinal, agricultural and decorative plants of Tbilisi environs and their wild species (trees and shrubs)
Lamara Mazanishvili – The reproduction-restoration of cultural plants: wheat and barley collections;
Tamar Girgvliani – The review of grain and leguminous grain crops of Zemo Svaneti;
Natalia Togonidze – The Changes in diversity of plant species during the natural forest recovery;
Tamar Bragvadze, Natia Chikhelidze – The annual results of the allergic dust monitoring.

Venue: the Botanical Str. 1, Herbarium building of the Institute of Botany, 2nd floor, start time – 15:00.

HP 3D Room Opening
2013-12-11 00:00
On December 11, 17:00, HP 3D room will be officially opened at Ilia State University. It will be equipped with the modern hp computers. The HP room opening makes the first precedent in the Caucasus region.
The ISU School of Engineering will present its new strategy: “From 3D to 4D”. According to the strategy, all the first-year students of the School of Engineering will take a course in 3D modeling.
HP 3D room will be decorated with the creative and informational posters of different programs of the School of Engineering. The ISU academic and administrative staff, students, official representatives of HP, journalists and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia will attend the opening ceremony.
ISU three students will be awarded by the hp representatives.

International Commercial Business Contracts
2013-12-10 00:00
On December 15, the Training Center of the Georgian Bar Association and the Georgian Bar Association will conduct the training for lawyers and ISU MA students concentrating on the private (business) law.
Venue: ISU room A 101

The training topics are the following:

Drafting of the International Commercial – Business Contracts
Choice of Law / Applicable Law;
Choice of Jurisdiction/Dispute Settlement;
Recognition and Enforcement of the relevant court decisions (in Georgia);

See the training agenda here.
Prior to the training, the cooperation memorandum will be signed between the Training Center of the Georgian Bar Association and Ilia State University.

December 13 Unikino Presents - Mysterious Skin
2013-12-09 00:00
On Friday, December 13, 18:00, Gregg Araki’s film “Mysterious Skin” (2004) will be screened at ISU hall A 101.
Starring: Chase Ellison, George Webster, Rachael Nastassja Kraft, Lisa Long, Chris Mulkey, Elisabeth Shue.
The film translation is provided by David Dolidze.

Public Lecture by Michael S. Sparer
2013-12-06 15:16
On December 9, 19:00, Ilia State University will host a public lecture “Obamacare” (The Affordable Care Act, Implications of Recent US Healthcare Policy Reform) by Columbia University Professor Michael S. Sparer.
Venue: G.|Tsereteli 1, Hall G 106, Ilia State University
Date and Time: Monday, December 9, at 7:00 pm
Attendance is free.

For additional information, please contact:
Tel: + 995 3 22 10 28 96
Email: mpa@iliauni.edu.ge
The meeting is organized within the framework of the cooperative agreement between Ilia State University and Columbia University, under the auspice of Policy, Advocacy and Civil Society Development in Georgia (G-PAC) program of EWMI and USAID.

Hippotherapy
2013-12-06 00:00
On December 6, 17:00, ISU Bookstore “Ligamus” will host a presentation on the evaluation of the hippotherapy program designed for children of autism spectrum disorders. 15 volunteer students will be awarded the certificates. The presentation will be attended by the representatives of Ilia State University, the Ministries of Education and Healthcare, the Open Society Georgia Foundation as well as the children of autism spectrum disorders and their parents.
Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32
Autism is known as a developmental disability in the 21st century. It affects the normal brain function, development of a child’s verbal communication and social interaction skills. In case of Autism, public communication can be regarded as one of the most important challenges. Precisely, the utilization of hippotherapy and contact with animals (playing with horses, and etc.) can be a great treatment intervention for autistic children.
According to the world experience, hippotherapy (equine therapy) is considered as the best approved method of the rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Within the framework of the project “My Colorful World”, Ilia State University organized the hippotherapy camp for 3-10 years old children of ISU Autism Center. Also, the children (15 beneficiaries) consuming the services offered by ISU Autism Center took part in the project.
The hippotherapy program was carried out in the small town Tsodoreti, at the horse stable territory of ISU. The program covered 10 working days, from 11:00 to 16:00. The Psychotherapists, high qualified trainers and specialists, volunteer students and handlers were involved in this project.
The project aims to provide the integration of autistic children into the society by utilizing the horse camps.

Information Meeting - Erasmus Mundus
2013-12-04 00:00
On December 6, 2013, 16:00, Ilia State University will host the information meeting about the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 projects MID, ALRAKIS II, EUROEAST.
Venue: Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, room G 106
We would like to remind you that the project implies the mobility of students and academic staff in the European higher education institutions. It fully covers the mobility (training, study, research) costs of BA, MA, PhD, Post-Doctorate candidates and academic/administrative staff in the partner European universities.
The program provides contest winners with monthly scholarship and fully covers travel and insurance costs as well as a tuition fee during the mobility period.
Applications can be submitted electronically:
MID – https://ssl.utu.fi/apply/ema2/application.php?network=mid
ALRAKIS II – http://www.alrakis2.eu/index.asp?p=1763&a=1744
EUROEAST – https://emecw.gis.lu.se/apply/?lot=EUROEAST
The participants will be selected on the basis of the submitted documents.
Deadlines for application submission are:
MID – December 11, 2013; Deadline for enclosure submission – December 18, 2013;
ALRAKIS II – January 12, 2014;
EUROEAST – February 3, 2014;
For detailed information about the projects, please visit the following web-pages:
MID – http://www.utu.fi/en/sites/mid/Pages/home.aspx
ALRAKIS II – http://www.alrakis2.eu/index.asp?p=1733&a=1733
EUROEAST – http://www.euroeast.polito.it/
For additional questions, contact ISU Office of Development and Foreign Relations.
Venue: Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, room E105
Phone: 2 14 13 88
E-mail:
MID – mid@iliauni.edu.ge
ALRAKIS II – alrakis@iliauni.edu.ge
EUROEAST – euroeast@iliauni.edu.ge

December 6 Unikino Presents - Boys Don't Cry
2013-12-02 00:00
On Friday, December 6, 18:00, Kimberly Peirce’s film “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999) will be screened at ISU hall A 101.
Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson, Alison Folland.
The film translation is provided by George Chikvaidze.

NGO - Free Association at Iliauni
2013-11-29 00:00
On December 6, 16:00, the non-governmental organization “Free Association” will deliver a presentation of the online journal at ISU Hall A 101. Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32
The representatives of the online journal are organizing meetings with students from different universities to introduce their works to them.
The “Free Association” works on the problems of youths in education and healthcare fields. The journal actively prepares the diverse materials on various civil activities. It strives to introduce young artists and their works to the society. Accordingly, the journal prepares the informative-cognitive materials on the Georgian culture.
The “Free Association” provides students with the unique space to publish their own articles made in compliance with the journalistic standards.
The Organization periodically announces the internship programs for youths. They are given the chance to acquire experience and knowledge valuable for their future career growth.
The project is implemented with support of the Open Society Georgia Foundation.

Insurance, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Policy and Management
2013-11-28 00:00
On December 10, 12:00, Ilia State University Hall G 106 will host a scientific conference in the following directions:

Healthcare Policy and Management
Pharmaceutical Policy and Management
Public Healthcare
Healthcare Economics
Insurance

The conference aims to support the involvement of youths in the scientific activities.
The conference reports will be published in the scientific collection and electronic journal.

The Contemporary Austrian Drama
2013-11-14 00:00
Austrian Director and Theatre Critics Reinhard Auer will deliver a speech on the topic titled “The Contemporary Austrian Drama” (The translation in Georgian language will be provided). The speaker will discuss the stages of the Austrian Drama development and its major trends.
The meeting will be held on November 20, 2013, Wednesday, 17:00, at ISU Austrian Culture Centre (the Austrian Library). Venue: Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5 , room H-104.
Attendance is free.

Teach & Learn with Georgia
2013-11-13 00:00
On November 20, 16:00, the representatives of the program “Teach and Learn with Georgia” will organize the meeting with students.
Venue: Ilia State University Building A, room 101;
The program “Teach and Learn with Georgia” is being implemented since 2010 and carried out by the Ministry of Education and Science LEPL, the National Center for Teacher Professional Development. Since 2012, the new component has been added to the program – a selection of local volunteers and their employment as English language teachers in public schools of the regions of Georgia.
The project aims to help the schools of the highland villages of Georgia, to increase the level of English language teaching, to introduce new teaching methods and materials, to employ young teachers and popularize the profession. Within the framework of the project, the citizens of Georgia, who are fluent in English and have a degree of bachelor, will be sent to different regions of Georgia as English language teachers. In case of one year successful cooperation, their two year Master studies will be financed.

Individuals having a bachelor degree, after minimum one year participation and successfully completion of the master exams, will get the grant for their MA studies;
All the selected volunteer teachers will receive a monthly scholarships of 500 GEL;
Volunteers will live with local families and work at public schools of the region during one academic year as a minimum;
Before the distribution in schools, volunteer teachers will attend the intensive trainings in the Basics of Education and English Language Teaching Methodology.

The selection procedures:

Written test;
Interview;
Training.

Book Presentation at Ligamus
2013-11-13 00:00
Modern Georgian Theatre in the Transitional Economic Conditions
A Unique Guide on the Georgian Regional Theatres in 2010-2012
On November 21, 18:00, ISU Bookstore “Ligamus” (Chavchavadze Ave. 32) will host the presentation of the research and book titled “Modern Georgian Theatre in the Transitional Economic Conditions” (Analytics, Pragmatics and Statistics). The theatre managers, directors, actors and researchers will be invited to the presentation.
The book highlights the work of 13 regional theatres in 2010-2012. It talks about the triumph, achievements, ongoing creative processes and hindering factors taking place in the Georgian theatre. The publication covers the detailed information on the technical possibilities and stage features of the theatres.
The book illustrates the results of the sociological survey which defines the ratings of actors and directors (affection of audience, popularity and interest).
The five most successful and effective theatres as well as outstanding actors and directors will be named during the presentation. The book authors are the researchers of ISU Modern Georgian Theatre Research Center: Theatre Critics Lasha Chkhartishvili and Culture Manager Elene Babakishvili.
The publication was prepared by ISU Modern Georgian Theatre Research Center in cooperation with the Georgian Section of International Association of Theatre Critics, with financial support of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation under the Research Grants for Young Scholars Program.

Lecture by Magdalena Kuhn
2013-11-12 00:00
On Friday, November 15, Coptic Music Specialist Dr. Magdalena Kuhn (The Netherlands) will deliver a lecture titled “Coptic Liturgical Music – Orthodox Christian Music Culture”.
Venue: ISU Bookstore “Ligamus”.
Magdalena Kuhn has two professions – she is a Flutist and Coptologist. She studied the playing on flute in Bern and later in Paris under the guidance of outstanding flute player Rene Le Roy. Magdalena Kuhn worked as a flute teacher in Bern and Arnhem academies. During many years, she was a member of the Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has recorded several CD-ROM and programs with a famous guitarist Julian Coco for radio and TV outlets. She participated in various concerts in different countries around the world.
During last ten years, Magdalena Kuhn has been systematically visiting Georgia to conduct masterclasses, by the invitation of Professor Nino Mamradze. In 2012, she initiated the first successful flute festival in our country.
Magdalena Kuhn received a PhD degree at the University of Leiden. Her thesis was dedicated to the Coptic liturgical melody. Magdalena Kuhn delivers lectures about the Coptic music in the countries around the world. Now, she is a guest at ISU Music Centre.

Master-Class by Magdalena Kuhn
2013-11-12 00:00
On Saturday, November 16, 18:00, outstanding Dutch flute player Dr. Magdalena Kuhn will deliver the master class on the modern methods of performing. The French flute music of 20th century will be performed. The Georgian flute players will take part in the master-class.
Magdalena Kuhn has two professions – she is a Flutist and a Coptologist. She studied the playing on flute in Bern and later in Paris under the guidance of outstanding flute player Rene Le Roy. Magdalena Kuhn worked as a flute teacher in Bern and Arnhem academies. During many years, she was a member of the Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has recorded several CD-ROM and programs with a famous guitarist Julian Coco for radio and TV outlets. She participated in various concerts in different countries around the world.
During last ten years, Magdalena Kuhn has been systematically visiting Georgia to conduct master-classes, with the invitation of Professor Nino Mamradze. In 2012, she initiated the first successful flute festival in our country.
Magdalena Kuhn received a PhD degree at the University of Leiden. Her thesis dedicates to the Coptic liturgical melody. Magdalena Kuhn delivers lectures about the Coptic music in several countries around the world. Now, she is a guest at ISU Music Centre.
Venue: ISU Building D, room 401

November 8 Unikino Presents:
2013-11-04 00:00
On Friday, November 8, 18:00, Red Bull Media House Documentary Film “McConkey” will be screened at ISU hall A 101.

Road Safety - My World Presentation
2013-11-01 00:00
On Tuesday, November 5, 11:00, the Foundation “Partnership for Road Safety” invites all interested parties to attend the presentation “Road Safety and My World” at ISU hall A 101 (Chavchavadze Ave. 32).
The presentation supports the active involvement of young people in road safety related discussions, demonstrates the ways how to respond to the existing challenges and increasing problems of public health.
For further questions, please contact: Meri Abramishvili
Tel: 598359170
E-mail: meri.abramishvili@gmail.com

Meeting with Nona Tsotsoria
2013-10-30 00:00
On Thursday, October 31, 18:30, ISU Bookstore “Ligamus” will host a debate meeting with Nona Tsotsoria, Judge at the European Court of Human Rights. The topic of the meeting is “The Current Challenges of the European Court of Human Rights”. The meeting will end at 20:00 p.m.

Discussion Meeting
2013-10-28 00:00
On October 30, 19:00, Ilia State University will host a discussion meeting “Can Monetary Policy Revive Georgia’s Economic Growth?” at ISU Hall G 106.
Panel Participants:
Professor Andrea Bubula of Columbia University
Giga Barbakadze of the National Bank of Georgia
Rezo Sakevarashvili, Director of Imedi TV
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00pm
Place: Ilia State University, 1 Giorgi Tsereteli St. (near Vake Park), Building G, Auditorium 106
The panel discussion will be conducted in Georgian. Panel presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Andrea Bubula teaches Economic Analysis for International Affairs in Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. His expertise is in applied open-economy macroeconomics and finance. His research interests include international exchange rate regimes and interest rate differentials in developing countries. He has worked at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and was a Fellow of International Affairs at Yale University. In 2008 he received the Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching. Dr. Bubula earned his PhD in economics from Columbia University, and holds a ‘Laurea’ and ‘Dottorato di Ricerca’ from Universita’ di Roma, La Sapienza.
Professor Bubula is in Tbilisi as a part of the EWMI G-PAC Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) program, which is established in cooperation with Ilia State University and Columbia University. EWMI G-PAC is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the East-West Management Institute (EWMI).

November 1 Unikino Presents: The Snows of Kilimanjaro
2013-10-25 00:00
On Friday, November 1, 18:00, Henry King’s film “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (1952) will be screened at ISU hall A 101.
Starring: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Richard Allan.
The translation is provided by Tekle Kapanadze.

Workshop on Multilingual Education
2013-10-23 13:44
On October 22-24, Ilia State University will host a workshop on multilingual education, organized within the framework of the TEMPUS-DIMTEGU (“Development and Introduction of Multilingual Teacher Education Programs at Universities of Georgia and Ukraine”, Coordinator Nino Chubinidze). Dr. Claudia Polzin-Haumann and Dr. Christina Reissner, German Professors of Saarland University, will take part in the workshop.

Venue: Ilia State University Building E, room 207

Dr. Elizabeth Fenor, Head of Tbilisi Information Center of DAAD (linguist, specialized in the second language learning, content and language integrated learning) and Gerlinde Massoudi, Deputy Director of Tbilisi Goethe Institute (Specialist of the second language learning in preschool age), will also take part in the activity.

The workshop will be held in the Multimedia Lab E-207, equipped in frame of TEMPUS project. The Lab is scheduled to open on October 22, at 13:30.

Austrian Music Evening
2013-10-22 00:00
On Thursday, October 24, 16:00, ISU Austrian Culture Centre will host an event “Austrian Composers”, organized in cooperation with the Robert Schuman European School.
The evening will be led by Music Expert Marika Chijavadze.
Venue: ISU Austrian Library; Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, room H-104.

Lecture by Dr. MacDonald
2013-10-22 00:00
Use of Research and Constructivist Approach in Natural Science Teaching
The lecture will be held on November 14, 17:00. Venue: ISU room – A 101.
The lecture will be focused on traditional and constructivist models in natural science teaching and differences between these two approaches. The lecturer will demonstrate some tips how to adapt any natural science issue with using of both research and constructivist approaches.
Dr. MacDonald is an associate professor and a head of the Department, a Fulbright scholar from the University of Detroit Mercy (Michigan). Before the University, Dr. MacDonald worked in the field of education as a teacher and school master, taught the methodology of natural science and practical research in Michigan State University. Also, he delivered online lectures designed for primary and secondary schoolchildren at Michigan Virtual University (online school in Michigan).
Dr. MacDonald devotes great attention to trainees or experienced teachers actively striving for professional growth. During his career, he was a supervisor for newcomers. In April 2005, MacDonald was named as the best practitioner teacher by the Michigan University. In 2008, He became the best online teacher. MacDonald teaches and delivers lectures in England, Japan, China, Brazil, and now in Georgia. In 2004, Dr. McDonald obtained the Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of Michigan.

Lecture on the Baroque Instruments
2013-10-21 00:00
On Thursday, October 24, Baroque Music Specialist Thijs Van Baarsel (Netherlands) will deliver a lecture about Baroque instruments at ISU Bookstore “Ligamus”. Films will be screened during the lecture.
Thijs Van Baarsel is a specialist of block flute and an early music. Over the years, he has been a lecturer at Geneva Conservatory, Brno University and Austrian Feldkirch Conservatory. During the latest 25 years, Thijs Van Baarsel has been conducting masterclasses in different countries around the world, including Austria, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and South Korea.
This year, Thijs Van Baarsel is a visitor at Ilia State University.

October 25 Unikino Presents: Into the Wild
2013-10-18 00:00
On Friday, October 25, 18:00, Sean Penn’s film “Into the Wild” (2007) will be screened at ISU hall A 101.
Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Catherine Keener, Hal Holbrook, William Hurt, Kristen Stewart, Vince Vaughn, Jena Malone, and Marcia Gay Harden
The film translation is provided by George Chikvaidze.

Electronic Library Presentation
2013-10-17 00:00
On October 18, 18:00, Ilia State University will host the presentation of the Appeal Court e-library. The event is organized for students and lecturers of ISU School of Law.
Venue: Ilia State University Building A, room 406, (Chavchavadze Ave. 32)
Attendance is free.

ELSA Presentation
2013-10-17 00:00
October 18,12:00, ISU Bookstore “Ligamus” will host the presentation of the European Law Students’ Association Georgia (ELSA).
Venue: Chavchavadze Ave. 32
ELSA activities (student exchange work program, employment program, seminars, conferences, simulations, debates and etc.), advantages and perspectives will be discussed at the meeting. In addition, the audience will get information how to take part in the ELSA activities and become an active member.
Attendance is free

Company Binuli Competition Presentation
2013-10-17 00:00
On October 18, 16:00, Ilia State University will host a presentation of the competition “My water is with me” by the Ltd Company “Clean Water”.
Venue: Ilia State University building G, room 106, G. Tsereteli str. 2
The project aims to provide students with opportunities to use the theoretical and practical knowledge and develop skills.
The competition is open to ISU bachelor and master level students (The students of ISU Business School are preferred). The amount of prize is 1500 USD.
Participants should group a team with minimum 3 (three) and maximum 5 (five) students. The idea of the topic should be original and basically free. It must highlight the brand “Binuli” and demonstrate the key difference between the filtered bottle water and tap water; why should families use the “Binuli” water in their houses.
The topic should be about 19 L capacity bottles and dispensers.
Participant teams should register till the October 21, 2013. Each applicant must submit the following information: name, surname, and a copy of ID card, student telephone number, e-mail address, faculty, course, and student document. This info should be sent to the e-mail address: marketing@binuli.ge;
For additional information, please refer to the facebook page, specially created for interested students. After receiving the concrete instruction, students will be given a month for its implementation.
The awarding ceremony will be organized in December 2013, a meeting place and time will be announced in advance.
The company has the right to use the topics that will not be awarded; if any of the topics do not meet the requirements mentioned, we reserve the right not to draw prizes.
If there is a change in the team members, we should be notified in advance;
The “Binuli” reserves the right to use fully or partially the idea of the winner ad scenario.
A winner will be named by the competent jury, including ISU lecturers and the “Clean Water” employees.
