ISU REPORT ON ITS SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH ACTIVITY – EVGENI KHARADZE ABASTUMANI ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
2016-12-12 18:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On December 12, at 18:00, within the framework of the report on scientific-research activity of Iliauni, the scientific-research projects will be presented by the so called Evgeni Kharadze Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory of Ilia State University (ISU) at room E207 of ISU (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5).
Presentation of 2 scientific-research projects will be held.
The report on the topic “Sun and Cosmic Weather” will be given by Prof. Temur Zakarashvili.
Annotation
The Sun is the closest star having the great influence on the solar system, the earth’s atmosphere and living organisms, which is why exploration of the Sun is of critical importance for further scientific-technical development of the mankind. The solar physics group is a young rapidly developing research unit with connections with different scientific centers and universities around the world, as well as the right to access materials obtained through observations by the latest cosmic telescopes and those on the earth. The report will touch upon the key issues in solar physics, as well as the research conducted by the group to provide a solution to the problem. The speaker will also discuss the future scientific-research plans of the group.
The report on the topic “atmosphere-ionosphere processes as indicators of climate change and cosmic weather development” will be made by Prof. Goderdzi Didebulidze.
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The speaker will focus on the results of ongoing experimental and theoretical researches into the earth’s atmosphere as well as the space. The consequences showing the connection of long-term changes in atmosphere-ionosphere parameters with the cosmic factor, the climate change in the Caucasus region as well as the dynamic processes characteristic of the region will also be demonstrated. Regional and global importance of the researches and the future plans of their development will also be described.
Date and time: December 12, 18:00
Venue: room E207, ISU, Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5
All are welcome to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY IVA CHKONIA
2016-12-09 19:00
On December 9, at 19:00, the meeting of Forbes Club will be conducted at E 405 room of Ilia State University (ISU).
The public lecture will be given by businessman and founder of Distributor Association, Iva Chkonia.
The Lecture Topic: the Role of Association in Running Business
Regarding the Presenter
In 1994-1995, Iva Chkonia attended International Foreign Languages Institute of Saarland (Germany); in 2002, he graduated from the State Institute for Economic Relations.
At different point in time, he served as governor of different regions of Tbilisi and deputy governor in finance-economic and social issues. Since 2005, he has been a founding partner of LTD Grand, while since 2016, he has served as the president of Georgia’s Distributors Business Association. He has a good command of Georgian, German and Russian languages.
See complete information regarding the speaker in the attached document.
The meetings are being held within the framework of cooperation between ISU and Forbes Georgia.
Date and Time: December 9, 19:00
Venue: E 405 room, Forbs auditorium, ISU, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5)
All are welcomed to attend the event.

Account of Ilia State University Scientific-Research Activity
2016-12-09 18:30
On December 9-23, Ilia State University (ISU) will present the interested public a report on its current scientific-research activity.
The series of presentations of scientific-research projects starts on December 9, at 18:30, at E207 room of ISU, (Cholokashvili Ave., #3/5) and is planned to be underway for two weeks. The event will be opened by Rector of ISU, Prof. Giga Zedania, while Deputy Rector Davit Aprasidze will present the final report of scientific-research activity held in 2016.
On December 9-23, the researchers of ISU will present their own scientific-research projects. In this timeframe, the presentation of 35 scientific-research projects is planned to be held.

No Old No City
2016-11-25 17:30
Ilia State University, School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Architecture Program will host an invited professor Markus Penell, an Architect and Urban planner, head of O&O Baukunst Berlin office (http://www.ortner-ortner.com). During the visit Markus Penell will give one-week intensive course, which will consist of lecturing and studio work/critics/individual discussions in designing the projects.
Goal of the project is to transform abandoned industrial buildings and structures into new living or working areas, to discuss opportunities, which can be realized in Tbilisi and Georgia by reusing/refurbishing existing buildings.
25th of November (17:30) Markus Penell will lead a discussion “No Old No City!”, which will be held at ImpactHUB (Fabrika). Together with Georgian architects, public figures and students will be discussing strategies of transforming and reusing the OLD.
The project is funded through the Democracy Outreach Program, U.S. Embassy in Georgia

EXHIBITION OF Georgian cOMPUTER AND MOBILE GAMES
2016-11-19 12:00
On November 19, from 12:00 to 18:00, Iliauni Computer Laboratory (Gamelab Iliauni) will hold an exhibition of Georgian computer and mobile games at room B 201 of ISU within the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Georgian companies developing different kinds of games will be presented at the exhibition. The prime purpose of the exhibition is to popularize Georgian games and raise awareness in this respect in order to make more people learn regarding the industry.
Visitors will be enabled to get familiarized with the best games created in Georgia and the companies specializing in this field, such as:

Storm Bringer Studio
Lemondo
Dora’s Lab

At the exhibition, visitors will also enjoy the opportunity to get more information regarding the games through testing them.
Time: 19 November, 12:00-18:00
Venue: room B201, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave., #32, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

How I set up my global business with Disney licensed toys – Public lecture by Anoesjka Timmermans within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-18 17:00
On November 18, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Anoesjka Timmermans, lecturer of entrepreneurship and innovations at Amsterdam’s University of Applied Science will deliver a public lecture at room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The topic of the lecture: How I set up my global business with Disney licensed toys and connect this to the lean-start-up approach to entrepreneurship.
The detailed biography of Anoesjka Timmermans is available here.
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 18 November, 17:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY EDWARD LUKAS, SENIOR EXECUTIVE OF THE ECONOMIST
2016-11-18 14:00
On November 18, at 14:00, within the final conference of the “The ACADEMIC SWISS CAUCASUS NET (ASCN)” and Ilia State University (ISU), Chief executive of influential British paper “The Economist,” Edward Lukas will deliver a public lecture on the topic Realpolitik and the New Cold War.
Regarding the Speaker
Edward Lukas is a senior editor of an English-language weekly news magazine The Economist. Into his research area fall the issues of reconnaissance and intelligence in the Central and Eastern European region, as well as those of cybersecurity and the energy sector, as well as the end of cold war: the disappearance of Iron Curtain, the fall of the SU and the era of Vladimir Putin. Mr. Lukas is also a vice-president of the EuropeanPolicy Analysis (CEPA). Among his famous papers are: “The New Cold War“(2008), “Deception“(2011), “The Snowden Operation“(2014).
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 18 November, 14:00
Venue: Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Freedom Square #4
All are welcome to attend the event.

THE LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY – TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
2016-11-17 18:00
On November 17, at 18:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, a training on the topic The Lessons From Silicon Valley will be conducted at room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The training will be led by invited lecturer of ISU, entrepreneur and founder of NEUR Optics and iZ3D Companies, Davit Chechelashvili.
Davit Chechelashvili has held a number of posts and has been responsible for strategic and business development at high-tech manufacturing companies. He has a vast experience in the disciplines as follows: Inertial Imaging Solution and implementation of VR/AR, 3D stereo systems in marketing industries.
As a strategic executive, Mr. Chechelashvili defines strategic directions in companies NEUR Optics, iZ3D and X6D (also known as DBA XPAND). He specializes in developing retail trade missions, distribution channels and strategic partnerships not only for small companies (such as X6D, Neurok, iZ3D), but also big ones (MicroAge, Deloitte & Touche, Renaissance Capital).
As an invited lecturer, he has delivered lectures on entrepreneurship at ISU since 2014. In addition, he supervises startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, StartUp Grind.
Date and Time: November 17, 18:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

DAIVA PAKALNE – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: BECOMING A LEADER
2016-11-16 18:30
On October 16, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), lecturer of Vilnius University of Applied Sciences, Daiva Pakalne, will deliver a public lecture on the topic women entrepreneurs: becoming a leader.
Although more women are becoming entrepreneurs, they often face a set of challenges not typically shared by their male counterparts. To shed light on some of these disparities, Daiva will talk about the key challenges women entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them so they can be the leaders.
Time: 16 November, 18:30 – 20:30
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
Language: English
All are welcome to attend the event.

STURTUP MARKETING – PUBLIC LECTURE BY IRAKLI BESELIDZE WITHIN GEW
2016-11-16 16:00
On November 16, at 16:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), public lecture will be delivered by entrepreneur and marketer, Irakli Beselidze at room G106.
The topic of the lecture: StartUp-marketing
Regarding the Speaker
Irakli Beselidze started his marketing career in 1997 at advertising agency Premier SV. Later he joined the world leading organization Carat and became media sales director of the company. In 2002, he set up marketing agency AdBureau, while in 2006 he purchased Premier SV Company.
In 2014, Mr. Beselidze moved to Singapore, where he established a Marketing Communications Consulting Company PTE LTD; in 2015, he returned to Georgia and got involved into educational activities. During 19 years of his career activities, Irakli Beselidze initiated more than 1000 successful marketing campaigns, the total budget of which amounted to $ 273, 500, 000.
Time: November 16, 16:00.
Venue: room G106, G.Tsereteli Str. #1, Ilia State University
All are welcome to attend the event.

selling exhibition of social enterprises production within global entrepreneurship week
2016-11-16 12:00
On November 16, at 18:00, within Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the exhibition of the production of social enterprises will be held at room E207 of Ilia State University (ISU). At the exhibition, the products will also be sold.
Within the event, the public lectures regarding social entrepreneurship will also be conducted.
The topic of the lecture: “Promoting Independent Living for the Physically Disabled.”
Presenter: Lia Tabatadze, Manager of Social Enterprise “Babale.”
The Topic of the Lecture: “Social Entrepreneurship – Interesting Opportunities for Students.”
Presenter: Salome Khutsishvili, Manager of Social Entrepreneurship Projects.
Time: November 16, 12:00-18:00
Venue: room E207, Tcholokashvili Ave., #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

DAIVA PAKALNE – WORKSHOP: FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE
2016-11-15 19:00
On November 15, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Daiva Pakalne, Lecturer of Vilnius University of Applied Sciences, will hold a workshop at Ilia State University (ISU).
Workshop Topic: From Idea to Marketplace: Idea Generation and Screening Methods and Tools
Workshop Description: We all like to say: “If only I had an idea, I would start my own business” In this workshop, you will learn about most popular idea generation methods, and then you will find out how to screen them out so you can pick the best idea for your business. In this workshop you will also experience idea generation process in the groups, where Daiva will mentor your to find the best possible outcome for you. (Approximately one hour of presenting the methods, than we can split students into groups, where they try to generate as many ideas as possible using the methods, and then we can do a follow up workshop).
Date and Time: 15 November, 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
Language: English
All are welcome to attend the event.

Programmes in the Danish School System fostering female entrepreneurs – Public Lecture by Anette Wahlgren Ipsen within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-15 16:00
On November 15, at 16:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Danish lecturer of Pedagogy, Anette Wahlgren Ipsen, will deliver a public lecture on the topic “Programmes in the Danish School System fostering female entrepreneurs.”
The session will focus on how to teach and facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation among female pupils specifically in Teacher Education and Public Schools.
The Global development and cooperation between rapidly changing societies and nations demands new competencies. The future generations will have to be able to develop new connections between business, everyday day life and cultures. The schools play here a central role. The pupils in the schools today are the ones to create the coming society and they have to be educated to develop and possess future jobs and work places.
The presenter will address issues like: how can we ask the good questions? How can we create space for reflections? What characterizes the good dialogue and cooperation? And how can we take actions on our ideas?
The workshop will be participant oriented and a variety of activities will be included.
Regarding the Presenter:
Anette Wahlgren Ipsen is a senior lecturer with degrees in pedagogy and general didactics, University College Capital, Campus Carlsberg, Teacher Education, Copenhagen; she is also a certificated coach in personal Development. Ms. Wahlgren Ipsen is lecturing in educational philosophy on all levels. In addition, she plans, develops and lectures at the New Nordic Module for Erasmus students and teaches refugees and immigrants in pedagogy and the Danish educational system.
Date and time: 15 November, 16:00
Venue: room G106, G. Tsereteli Str., #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

SERIES OF MEETINGS AT ILIAUNI “FORBES” CLUB: PUBLIC LECTURE BY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF Adjara Group Hospitality, VALERI CHEKHERIA
2016-11-14 17:00
On November 14, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, through cooperation between Ilia State University (ISU) and Forbes Georgia, a public lecture will be delivered by Director-General of Adjara Group Hospitality, Valeri Chekheria at room E405 of ISU.
The Topic of the Lecture: From a business idea to real business.
Regarding the presenter:
Director-General of Adjara Group Hospitality has managed the company for 5 years; however, he served as a lawyer at non-governmental as well as governmental organisations (Ministries of Finance and Economy). Later he left Georgia for the US, and having returned to his homeland, he received the first job offer from the very businessman the business of who he is running now. A cooperation between Temur Ugulava and Valeri Chekheria was first developed while they were working on Holiday Inn project. To see the detailed information regarding him, follow the link.
Time: 14 November, 17:00
Venue: E 405 “Forbes” room, Kakutsa Cholokasvili Ave., #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

Ilia State University AND FORBES TO SIGN MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION
2016-11-14 17:00
On November 14, at 17:00, within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Memorandum on Cooperation will be signed between Ilia State University (ISU) and Forbes Media Partners Company.
The Memorandum envisages to:

form an ISU Forbes Student Club;
conduct joint public lectures, training sessions and conferences, as well as cover these activities through all media outlets within the organisation or connected with it;
offer internship and employment opportunities to the university students;
ensure intensive cooperation between ISU researchers and professors ( blogging on business and economic news; involvement of experts in TV show “Sakmiani Dila” ( “Business Day” ) and business contract).

Time: 14 November, 17:00
Venue: room E 405 (Forbes room),Kakutsa Cholokashvili 3/5, ISU.
All are welcome to attend the event.

"Creative Thinking"– Training within Global Entrepreneurship Week
2016-11-14 15:00
On November 14, at 15:00, a training on the topic of “Creative Thinking” will be held at room G106 of Ilia State University within the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The training will be led by entrepreneur, Temo Baratashvili, who is also a musician. He often holds training courses on developing creativity, innovations and design. Today he is a director of internet shop HOOD.GE and works on developing a number of startups.
Time: 14 November, 15:00
Venue: G 106 room, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

creathon "from board games to business"
2016-11-14 12:00
Ilia State University (ISU) and the laboratory for innovations, mobile and computer games (GameLab Iliauni), within the Global Entrepreneurship Week, will hold a creathon “from board games to business” on 14-20 November.”
Within the project, different groups the participants of which are planned to be pupils, will compete by creating innovative and unique board games within limited time. The event involves a training aiming to improve the participants’ skills and competencies and the ability to formulate successful project prototypes within the competition. Board games serve as the foundation for computer games and are a good mixture for developing logical reasoning and the ability to perceive and comprehend. As regards other types of games, they develop logic, strategic planning, mathematical skills, imagination, etc.
Students who are the members of Iliauni Young Researchers’ Clubs Network will be enabled to participate in the Creathon.
Creathon “from board games to business” comprises different stages :
The first stage involves a training on developing the idea of creating board games, planning, documentation and creating prototypes. The same day, the participants will be given the task, will be grouped in different teams and, by using the information received at the training, will try to draw up a conceptual model of the game, brief presentation and an action plan.
At the final stage of the project, the creators of the best game will be announced, and with support of Iliauni GameLab specialists, will be enabled to refine the initial prototype, define their business plan and improve product designs within the Iliauni pub lab.
For further information, refer to:
yexclub@iliauni.edu.ge

Global Entrepreneurship Week Georgia 2016
2016-11-14 10:00
Together with its international partners Netherlands, Latvia, Sweden, UK, Lithuania, Ilia State University is launching and joining the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) to celebrate and contribute to the Global Entrepreneurship Week between November 14-20, 2016.
Out of the network’s week program themes, Ilia State University Global Entrepreneurship Week Georgia 2016 program activities will focus on the themes related to women and youth entrepreneurial empowerment through a week-long international and joint program featuring a variety of activities, workshops, seminars, public lecture events, competitions, creathons and competitions intended to inspire, connect and engage women and youth entrepreneurs to support national and global entrepreneurship. The program will involve local and international well-known experts and inspiring and successful entrepreneurs at home and abroad, highlighting voices and stories of women and youth to promote them and support the next generation of women and youth entrepreneurs in Georgia and beyond.
During GEW Georgia 2016, ISU’s program will gather together an inspiring speakers and mentors and target groups that will get strong coverage nationwide. ISU will be GEN’s partner university organization that will launch the GEW university-based activities in Georgia for the 1st time.
This year it will be Ilia State University pioneering the university-based activities to celebrate the week while integrating the university in global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
➤ 14-20 November, MAKEATHON YOUR STARTUP IN REALITY
➤ 14-20 November, CREATHON “FROM BOARD GAMES TO BUSINESS”
➤ 14 November, “CREATIVE THINKING”– TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 14 November, ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND FORBES TO SIGN MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION
➤ 14 November, SERIES OF MEETINGS AT ILIAUNI “FORBES” CLUB: PUBLIC LECTURE BY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ADJARA GROUP HOSPITALITY, VALERI CHEKHERIA
➤ 15 November, 16:00, G106, PROGRAMMES IN THE DANISH SCHOOL SYSTEM FOSTERING FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS – PUBLIC LECTURE BY ANETTE WAHLGREN IPSEN WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 15 November, 19:00, G106, DAIVA PAKALNE – WORKSHOP: FROM IDEA TO MARKETPLACE
➤ 16 November, DAIVA PAKALNE – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: BECOMING A LEADER
➤ 17 November, THE LESSONS FROM SILICON VALLEY – TRAINING WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
➤ 18 November, HOW I SET UP MY GLOBAL BUSINESS WITH DISNEY LICENSED TOYS – PUBLIC LECTURE BY ANOESJKA TIMMERMANS WITHIN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

AMERICA: 25 Years after Independence
2016-11-09 19:00
With democracy still young and untested, agression from a foreign power forced America to unite as a nation and a people.
A lecture by American historian Ian Toll
With an introduction by Ambassador Ian C. Kelly
DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
TIME: 19:00
LOCATION: Ilia State University, 32 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, auditorium B 202
Mr. Toll’s lecture will focus on the state of the American nation shortly after independence, and the internal and external pressures that forced America’s leaders to fight to protect their soverignty. In 1801, our freedom would be tested by the might of the British Empire, our former rulers. But economic uncertainty, feuding political parties and pistol duels threatned to tear the country apart. Unless the people could unite and find a common cause, American democracy would have no future.
Ian Toll is an American author and political/military historian known for his examination of U.S. federal government decision making during international maritime conflicts. He is best known for his examinations of the escalation and conflicts between the United States and Great Britain in the War of 1812 and the WW II Pacific Theater against the Japanese. His books have won broad critical acclaim and were selected for the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the William E. Colby Award, and New York Times “Editor’s Choice” list.
Born in Japan while his father was on a Fulbright scholarship abroad, Toll received a Bachelor’s degree in American History at Georgetown University and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Prior to writing historical non-fiction, Toll was a Wall Street analyst, a Federal Reserve financial analyst, and a political aide and speechwriter.
The lecture is free and open to the public
Event Link: facebook.com/events/683645825128738/

Workshop: „Measuring Democracy: Why and How? “
2016-11-04 14:00
On November 4, 14:00, Ilia State University (room E 207) will host a workshop, “Measuring Democracy: Why and How“, delivered by the researcher of Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Ms. Maili Vilson. The workshop is organized within the framework of the ongoing “Estonian Days in Georgia”.
Working language: English
Annotation: We love to create rankings about everything and everyone in the world: the top 5 best countries to live in, the top 10 books to read this summer, etc. However, in addition to entertainment purposes, many rankings also have a policy impact or an academic stake in it; take Freedom House’s Freedom in the World or Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
The workshop discusses the academic and policy interest behind ranking democracies in the world, introduces some of the well-known democracy indices in the world, and gives the participants an opportunity to construct their own index of democracy.
Maili Vilson (1985) is a doctoral fellow at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, and at the Centre for EU-Russia Studies (CEURUS), University of Tartu, Estonia. Her main research interests include the European Neighborhood Policy, Europeanization of foreign policy, democratization and transition studies. She works at the University of Tartu as research communication and marketing specialist and as adjunct lecturer.
Time: November 4, 14:00
Venue: Room E 207, Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5, Ilia State University
Please register for the event here: https://goo.gl/forms/NQOBlfrptACvc2l83

Public Lecture -„Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Implications of the Distributed Profit Taxation System, the Estonian Experience“
2016-11-04 14:00
On October 4, 14:00, in room G 106 of Ilia State University (ISU) a public lecture will be delivered by lecturer of Tartu University, Mark Kantšukov on the topic Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Implications of the Distributed Profit Taxation System, the Estonian Experience. The lecture will be held within the event “Estonian Days in Georgia”.
Working language: English
Description:
In the mid of 2016 the parliament of Georgia proposed changes to the country’s tax laws to introduce a new system of corporate income taxation according to which businesses will have to pay income tax only on distributed profits. Estonia introduced a similar model in 2000 and so far it has been the only country in the world having this system of corporate taxation. Georgia, which used Estonian tax model as an example, will be the second country in the world to adopt such a model.
What can Georgia learn from the Estonian almost two decades long experience? In the lecture macroeconomic and microeconomic implications, both theoretical and practical aspects of the distributed profit taxation system for Estonia are discussed. The main focus of the presentation lies on the results of previous scientific and applied studies.

Time: 4 November, 14:00
Venue: room G106, G. Tsereteli Str. 1
All are welcome to attend the event.

PROFESSOR JOHN FORTIER DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE: ELECTIONS IN UNITED STATES
2016-10-21 12:00
On 21 October, 12:00, at Book House Ligamus of Ilia State University (ISU), at the invitation of US Embassy, a public lecture will be delivered by Prof. John Fortier.
The topic of the lecture: Elections in the US
Regarding the speaker
John C. Fortier is the director of BPC’s Democracy Project. Prior to joining BPC in April 2011, he was a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he served as the principal contributor to the AEI-BrookingsElection Reform Project, the executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission, and the project manager of the Transition to Governing Project. He was a regular contributor to AEI’s Election Watch series. He also served as the director of the Center for the Study of American Democracy at Kenyon College.
Fortier is the author of Absentee and Early Voting: Trends, Promises and Perils, the author and editor of After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College, and the author and co-editor with Norman Ornstein of Second Term Blues: How George W. Bush Has Governed, and numerous academic articles in political science and law journals.
Fortier has been a regular columnist for The Hill and Politico. Fortier is a frequent commentator on elections and government institutions and has appeared on ABC’s Nightline, CNN, Fox News, PBS’s News Hour, CBS News, NBC’s Today Show, C-SPAN, NPR, Bloomberg, and BBC. He has taught at Kenyon College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Harvard University and Boston College.
The language of the lecture: English
Time: 21 October, 12:00
Venue: Book House “Ligamus,” Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PROFESSOR EMMA LOSL DELIVERS PUBLIC LECTURE: STUDYING LEGACY OF ASSYRIAN FATHERS
2016-10-19 15:00
On October 19, at 15:00, at room G 106 of Ilia State University, Prof. Emma Losl will deliver a public lecture on the topic of Studying the Legacy of Assyrian Fathers: dividing myths and evidence.”
Regarding the Speaker
Emma Losl is a professor of The University of Exeter (The United Kingdom); she has successfully explored the issues of Eastern Christian countries for 2 decades. She has published a great number of books and scientific works in this field. Ms Losl has carried out archeological explorations into Syrian buildings of temples and monasteries of early Christian era for more than a decade.
Furthermore, Prof. Emma losl got interested in the history of Christianity in Georgia; her report presents some aspects of Assyrian fathers’ emergence and activities in a new perspective.
Time: October 19, 15:00
Venue: room G 106, G. Tsereteli Str. #1, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

MEETING WITH BORIS AKUNIN (GRIGOL CHKHARTISHVILI)
2016-10-18 19:00
On October 18, at Ilia State University(ISU), at the invitation of Georgian National Book Center and initiative of ISU, a meeting with writer Boris Akunin (GrigolChkhartishvili) will be held.
Regarding Boris Akunin
The contemporary most popular Russian writer of Georgian descent, specialist in literature and Japanese, translator and public figure, GrirolChkhartishvili, known as Boris Akunin, was born in 1956, in Zestafoni District in Western Georgia. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Russia and settled down in Moscow, where the writer grew up. He received education in Russia, and now he is a historian, Japanese language specialist and a translator of literary works. His different essays (for instance, The Writer and Suicide, 1999), as well as works of historical genre (for instance, The History of Russian State since 2013) have been published.
The first fiction by Boris Akunin was published in 1998. He won acclaim thanks to the series of historical and detective novels ErastFandorin. His novels have been translated in many languages. GrigolChkhartishvili has been an emigrant since 2014.
At the meeting, the writer will answer questions posed from the audience.
The moderator of the meeting is Maia Jag, critic of literature and cultural journalist residing in London, as well as the partner of Georgian National Book Center.
Regarding Maia Jag
Maia Jag is a critic of literature and cultural journalist, who has received a great number of awards. She got education at the University of Oxford and London School of Economics. Her articles have been published in the Financial Times andthe Guardian. Ms. Jag has interviewed 12 Nobel laureates in Literatures and has been a jury member/chairperson of a great number of literary contests, such as Dublin Impac Prize or Man Asian Literary Prize in Hong Kong.
After completion of the meeting, the writer will get the title of honorary doctor of ISU.
The Meeting Program
19:00-19:15 –Welcome Speech
Prof. Giga Zedania, Rector of ISU
Salome Mglakelidze, Manager of International Projects of Georgian National Book Center.
Maia Jag, critic of literature and cultural journalist.
19:15-19:30 – Speech
Boris Akunin (GrigolChkartishvili)
19:30-20:15 – Interview
20:15-20:30 – The Award Ceremony of the Title of ISU Honorary Doctor
Time: 18 October, 19:00
Venue:room B 202 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
Language:English, simultaneous translation will be provided
Number of places: 250
All are welcomed to attend the event.

DOCTOR AMIR TARIGHPEYMA CONDUCTS WORKSHOP ON TOPIC HOW TO MAKE YOUR STARTUP SUCCESSFUL
2016-10-17 11:00
On October 17, at 11:00, at room E 207 of Ilia State University (ISU), within the contest Eurasia Mobile Challenge, Spanish Doctor Amir Tarighpeyma conducted a workshop on the topic How to Make Your Startup Successful. At the workshop, mobile ideas will be discussed with each team.
The topics of the workshop are as follows:

determining suitable time, generating ideas, gathering the team;
methodology of “economical startup,” development of MVP;
applying a feedback, changing a direction, marketing strategy and finances;
process of offering an idea, selling ideas to investors.

Regarding Eurasia Mobile Challenge
Eurasia Mobile Challenge is a mobile apps contest offering young generations the unique opportunity to improve their talent of starting a new business, show unique and innovative reasoning, win the pecuniary reward of 20, 000 USD and vie for the best startup in Barcelona at the Global Mobile Challenge of 2017.
The Eurasia Mobile Challenge 2016 welcomes everyone willing to participate in it. For this purpose, please follow the link and register to the contest: Http://www.eurasiamobilechallenge.com/index.php/application/
Time: October 17, 11:00
Venue: room E 207, Cholokashvili Ave. #3/5, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PROFESSOR NIKOLAI KOVALEV DELIVERS LECTURE/DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC EXPERIENCE OF GEORGIA SINCE FOUNDATION OF JURY TRIAL COURT
2016-10-13 16:00
On October 13, 16:00, with the support of Open Society Georgia Foundation, Research and Consulting Center of Iliauni, invites you to attend the lecture/discussion by Nikolai Kovalev, lecturer of Wilfrid Laurier University, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The lecture/discussion will be held within the framework of the project “Jury in Georgia_ First Steps and Gained Experience.” Prof. Kovalev, together with the manager of the project and associated professor of ISU, Giorgi Meladze, will elaborate upon the topic of Georgia’s experience gained since the foundation of the Jury Trial Court in Georgia.
The representatives of the Embassy of the U.S. and non-governmental organizations, journalists, lectures and students have been invited to attend the meeting.
Regarding the Project
Project “Jury in Georgia_ First Steps and Gained Experience” aims to conduct lectures/discussions for the purposes of spreading information regarding the reform by the Jury Trial Court in Georgia.
The Jury Trial Institute in Georgia has operated since 2010. Thanks to their support, the Court has reviewed 22 cases, including a number of high-profile cases. From January, 2007, besides Tbilisi and Kutaisi, the Jury Trial Court will become operational in regional courts of 5 more cities of Batumi, Zugdidi, Telavi and Gori.
The Jury Trial Court of Georgia is an institute envisaged in the Constitution of Georgia, which has introduced fundamental changes to the practice and procedure of the Court of Georgia. Therefore, it is paramount that the public and public institutions are equipped with the information regarding the principles and rues of the system operation.
Language: Georgian (interpretation of the lectures by the foreign lecturers will be provided by project manager, Giorgi Meladze).
Time: 13 October, 16:00
Venue: room A101, Chavchavadze AVE #32, ISU
All are welcome to attend the event.

CINEDOC-TBILISI _ FILM BY DAN WASSERMAN: DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
2016-10-12 18:00
On October 12, at 18:00, the film Do you believe in Love? by Jewish producer Dan Wasserman will be presented at room A101 of Ilia State University, within the framework of CinéDOC-Tbilisi tour.
The lead character of the film, Tova, is paralyzed and she doesn’t believe in love, but she, the Matchmaker, tirelessly strives to find love for other people with physical disabilities.
The leitmotiv of the entire film, which can be defined as very emotional, is the question whether or not you believe in love.
Duration of the film: 50’
Country: Israel
Year: 2013
Film director: Dan Wasserman
Language: English with Georgian subtitles
Time: 12 October, 18:00
Venue: room A101 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. #32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

ISU SCIENCE CAFÉ INVITING TO ATTEND GODERDZI DIDEBULIDZE’S PUBLIC LECTURE CLIMATE AND SPACE
2016-10-12 18:00
On October 12, Wednesday, at 18:00, Iliauni Science Café is pleased to invite you to attend the meeting with ISU associate professor of the faculty of natural sciences and engineering, Goderdzi Didebulidze, in room E 207 of ISU.
Topic: Climate and Space
The development of climate changes demonstrates its connection to the factors related to men, as well as space. Long-term changes of atmospheric parameters may be related to the sun’s current solar activity cycle, the current of galactic cosmic rays and atmospheric changes caused by human activities. It has been demonstrated that the global warming trend in the lower atmosphere of the earth is followed by global decrease in temperature (“global cooling”) in the upper atmospheric layers. The occurrence of this phenomenon has its own regional features, which are also characteristic of the region of Caucasus. The trends of long-term changes of atmospheric and ionosphere parameters detected from the Abastumani observatory, as well as their possible connections to cosmic and human factors will be demonstrated.
Time: October 12, 18:00
Location: room E207, Cholokashvili AVE #3/5, ISU
All are welcome to attend the meeting.

MOBILITY PROGRAMS IN SWEDEN WITHIN ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
2016-10-12 16:00
On October 12, at 16:00, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU), a representative of Uppsala University (Sweden), together with the employees of the Foreign Relations Department of Iliauni, will conduct an informational meeting on the international mobility programs funded within the Erasmus+ exchange program.
At the meeting, they will elaborate upon the opportunities of mobility at Uppsala University, as well as other European universities.
The event will be attended by the representative of Lund University in Sweden, who will hold a presentation on the opportunities to attend Lund University (doesn’t involve mobility programmes within the Erasmus+ exchange program).
Time: October 12, 16:00
Venue: room A101, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. # 32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.

PUBLIC LECTURE DELIVERED BY KHATIA KIKALISHVILI
2016-10-11 19:00
On October 11, 19:00, a public lecture will be conducted on the topic The Role of Bundestag in Determining German Foreign Policy and European Policy, at room A101 of Ilia State University (ISU).
The lecture will be delivered by Khatia Kikalishvili, Doctor of Law and assistant of Dr. Thomas Feist, Deputy of Bundestag in the issues of foreign policy.
Major aspects of Bundestag’s foreign policy and its implementation, as well as the role of Bundestag in determining German Foreign Policy and European policy and the role of Bundestag’s factions, committees and different working groups in this process will also be discussed.
Time: October 11, 19:00
Venue: room A101, Ilia Chavchavadze ave. # 32, ISU
All are welcomed to attend the event.
