FrontSpot MeetUp
2023-06-20 19:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On June 20, we invite you to join FrontSpot MeetUp, organized in collaboration with Frontspot Georgia and Ilia State University.
Topic: FrontSpot MeetUp

About Speakers:

Iskander Sharipov- Software Engineer.

Talk name – JS necromancy: re-animating dead images using shaders
Talk’s description: In this talk, he’ll discuss fragment (texture) shaders, what they can do, and how you can use them. He’ll create multiple effects using shaders and WebGL. Then you’ll see how shaders are integrated into JS game engines like pixiJS.

Aliaksandr Yerakhavets – Senior Software Engineer

Talk name – OAuth 2.0. How secure is your mobile login?
Talk’s description: Today it’s becoming more and more challenging to keep user data safe and secure in the mobile world. And the demand for secure apps is high as ever before. So it’s essential to stay updated on the latest OAuth 2.0 developments and best practices.
In this topic, he will review OAuth 2.0 workflow and integration, define common vulnerabilities and mistakes from real-life experience, and finally explore the best practices for mobile app security.

Working Language: English
Time: 20 th of June, 19:00-21:00 pm (T102)
Location: Auditorium T102, 3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave
Attendance is free
2023

Meeting with Jill Marie Hruby, the first woman head of the US nuclear weapons laboratory
2023-06-23 16:30
On June 23, at 4:30 p.m., Jill Marie Hruby, the first woman head of the US Nuclear Weapons Laboratory, the US Department of Energy’s Deputy Secretary for Nuclear Security, will hold a meeting with the students of Ilia State University, organized by the US Embassy in Georgia.
At the meeting Jill Hruby, a mechanical engineer, talks to the students about her career and activities.
The meeting will be held in question-answer mode. Pre-registration is required to attend the meeting. Registration deadline – June 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
To register, follow the link: https://forms.gle/A4YcK2cReaicj1pn7
About the speaker
Jill M. Hruby is an American mechanical engineer and government official. Since July 26, 2021, Hruby has served as Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, a post subject to Senate confirmation. Jill Hruby made history as the first woman to ever head a U.S. nuclear weapons lab, serving as director of Sandia National Laboratories from 2015-2017.
Hruby served as the director of Sandia National Laboratories from July 2015 through May 2017. Sandia is a Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration national laboratory with diverse national security missions that include nuclear weapons, cyberspace, energy, non-proliferation, biological defense, and space.
Time: June 23, 4:30 p.m
Location: T406, Unilab Cyber Laboratory, Technology Building of Ilia State University (K.Cholokashvili Ave. N3/5, across from Vake Park)
Working language: English
The meeting will be held in question-answer mode. Pre-registration is required to attend the meeting. Registration deadline – June 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
To register, follow the link: https://forms.gle/A4YcK2cReaicj1pn7
2023

US Embassy Attaché, Mario Montoya, Photo Exhibition "Unseen America"
2023-06-23 17:00
On June 23, Ilia State University will host the photo exhibition “Unseen America” by the attaché of the United States Embassy, Mario Montoya.
Within the framework of the exhibition, H.E. Kelly C. Degnan, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the United States of America to Georgia, will hold a meeting with students, which will be held in a question-and-answer format.
Pre-registration is required to attend the meeting.
Registration deadline – June 22, 2023, 09:00 p.m.
To register, follow the link: https://forms.gle/DkExyTNg8EF2nggXA
ABOUT THE PROJECT
“Unseen America” is an installation of documentary photography showcasing parts of the United States that are not well known. Your support helps share these unique landscapes, cultures, and communities while encouraging engagement with communities around the world.
The Unseen America project opened in Kyiv, Ukraine in March 2019. The project was featured at the America House cultural space and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Additionally, the project was discussed as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in the virtual educational series “Siesta Americana” in Kyiv in 2020. The exhibition was also sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Georgia and was featured in “Kvareli American Shelf” in Kvareli, Georgia.
ABOUT MARIO MONTOYA
Mario Montoya was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has lived in seven different countries. He moved to Georgia from Kyiv two years ago and he has been 10 years been doing documentary photography for 10 years. Mario’s photography has been featured in Washington D.C. art galleries, Kyiv exhibitions, and international magazines.
Time: June 23, 17:00
Location: G106 Auditorium, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli St. N1
Working language: English
2023

Meeting with Jill Marie Hruby, the first woman head of the US nuclear weapons laboratory
2023-06-26 11:45
On June 23, Jill Marie Hruby, the first woman head of the US Nuclear Weapons Laboratory, the US Department of Energy’s Deputy Secretary for Nuclear Security, held a meeting with the students of Ilia State University, organized by the US Embassy in Georgia.
At the meeting, a mechanical engineer, Jill Hruby talked to the students about her career and activities.
The meeting was held in question-answer mode and was opened by the Rector, Professor Nino Doborjginidze.
About the speaker
Jill M. Hruby is an American mechanical engineer and government official. Since July 26, 2021, Hruby has served as Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, a post subject to Senate confirmation. Jill Hruby made history as the first woman to ever head a U.S. nuclear weapons lab, serving as director of Sandia National Laboratories from 2015-2017.
Hruby served as the director of Sandia National Laboratories from July 2015 through May 2017. Sandia is a Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration national laboratory with diverse national security missions that include nuclear weapons, cyberspace, energy, non-proliferation, biological defense, and space.
2023

Changing Tides in the Black Sea Region: Strengthening Security, Strategic Connectivity, and Resilience
2023-06-28 09:30
The Black Sea region looms increasingly large as the locus of great power military, political, and economic competition. Russia has chosen the region as a focal point of its challenge to the Western security order, as its 2008 invasion of Georgia and its 2014 and 2022 invasions of Ukraine make clear. Geopolitically, the region is where the West, Russia, and the wider Middle East come into contact. As countries like Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia seek EU membership, Russia looks to destabilize them. Turkey aims to retain its good standing with NATO, preserve its ties with Russia, and assert its interests in the Syrian civil war. The region also holds considerable importance as an economic and energy transit zone, with the West, Russia, and China launching transportation and energy infrastructure projects there. Finally, Black Sea states struggle to build political, economic, and social resilience in the face of Russian attempts to destabilize them and subvert their sovereignty. The goal of this conference is to advance understanding among regional and Western scholars and policymakers on the challenges and opportunities the Black Sea region presents.
Venue: Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
G. Tsereteli Street 1, University Building G, Conference Room 106, First Floor.
Registration: Open to public. Registration required. Register here.
Conference dates: June 28-29
2023

IT Job Fair for Ilia State University Students and Graduates
2023-07-07 12:00
IT Job Fair, organized by the School of Technology of Ilia State University and supported by the USAID Economic Security Program “Training for Life (T4L) Industry-Led Workforce Development” will be held on July 7 From 12:00 PM within the framework of the Advanced IT Trainings project.
The forum will allow students and graduates to meet representatives of IT companies, learn about their services, offers, learn about internship and employment opportunities.
Job Fair will be attended by the graduates and students of bachelor’s and master’s programs of the School of Technology and also Advanced IT Trainings DevOps course graduates.
At the Job Fair, the presentations of the DevOps course projects and the final projects of computer engineering students will be presented, also prototypes of the engineering and technological projects will be presented.
A space will be allocated for companies, where interested persons will be able to receive information on interviews and internship and employment programs.
The “Advanced IT Trainings” project started on October 10, 2021 and more than 60 participants have undergone intensive courses in DevOps field.
Any interested person can attend the IT Job Fair, for this you need to register in advance to get additional information.
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/eztBkYMnHwXNkqUE7
The USAID Economic Security Program aims to strengthen sectors in the country that have great potential for expanding the employment market, increasing income, and diversifying successful economic activities.
Time: July 7, 12:00-17:00 PM
Location: Ilia State University, Building G, G106, G. Tsereteli street N1
Working Language: Georgian, English
For additional information, please contact:

devops@iliauni.edu.ge
techschool@iliauni.edu.ge

2023

AWS Game Day Georgia
2023-07-08 10:00
Unicorn Rentals, are you ready for the journey to AWS microservices? AWS User Group Tbilisi invites all to participate in AWS Game Day in Georgia.
What is AWS Game Day?
GameDay is a collaborative learning exercise that tests skills in implementing AWS solutions to solve real-world problems in a gamified, risk-free environment. This is a completely hands-on opportunity for technical professionals to explore AWS services, architecture patterns, best practices, and group cooperation.
During the event, AWS will provide all of the infrastructure and technology that you need in order to work through the different scenarios. Each team will be provided with login credentials at the event that will provide access to an AWS account. The game will kick off after a brief intro presentation delivered by the Unicorn.Rentals staff members. Every team (up to 4 people) gets the dashboard with the tasks, that have to be solved in different flavors. There is no one right answer; teams have their own path based on the resources we provide them with in live AWS accounts.
Participants should be prepared to work extensively in the AWS Management Console and use live AWS services to apply their technical knowledge to the challenges. The events cover a wide variety of cloud domains, so as long as you have some experience working on AWS, there will be loads of work for you to do!
How can I Participate?
To participate, you need to register by the link (below). We will add you to a team of new colleagues at the event. If you want to participate in a team of friends, let the staff members know.
IMPORTANT: If you participate with a team, each member should register individually
IMPORTANT: Organizers can change the composition of a team to balance the experience level of participants
What are the participation requirements?

Fundamentals of AWS and Microservices
Fluent English for communication during the event
Laptop and adapter for hands-on participation
Firefox or Chrome browser

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30 – Registration
10:30 – 10:45 – Welcome notes
11:00 – 17:00 – AWS Game Day competition
17::00 – 18:00 – TCP Networking with community

Registration Form: https://bit.ly/43qH3eo
Working Language: English
Time: 8 th of July, 10:00 (UTC+4)
Location: Ilia State University, T404-406 (UniLab) Auditorium, Building T. 3/5 Cholokashvili Ave.
Attendance is free of charge.
2023

International Workshop “Georgia Historical Ice-Core Project (GHICP): Pilot Publications and Next Stages”
2023-07-11 10:10
On July 11-12, the Research Center “Cultural Heritage and Environment” at Ilia State University, together with international partners, is planning an international workshop on “Georgia Historical Ice-Core Project (GHICP): Pilot Publications And Next Stages.”
The workshop will be conducted as part of the grant agreement signed between our university and the University of Nottingham. Researchers from the United Kingdom, USA, Germany and France, along with invited guests, students from Georgia will participate in the event.
The main objective of the workshop is to establish an international research consortium and reach an agreement on a common research topic for the EU-USA-UK project “CESOC-Caucasus: Climate, Environment and Social Change in the Caucasus”.
A detailed agenda is available at the following link: https://shorturl.at/iHTW9

Organizers:

Christopher Loveluck, Prof. Dr.
Department of Classics and Archaeology, University of Nottingham, UK

Andrei Kurbatov, Prof. Dr.
Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, US

Lizi Gadrani, PhD student
Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, US

Mikheil Elashvili, Prof, Dr.
Ilia State University, GE

Levan Tielidze, Prof. Dr.
Ilia State University, GE, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Helmut Brueckner, Prof. Dr.
Institute of Geography, University of Cologne, DE

Hannes Laermans, Dr.
Institute of Geography, University of Cologne, DE

Anca-Cristina Dan, Prof. Dr.
National Center for Scientific Research, Ecole Normale Superieure, FR

Udo Schlotzhauer, Dr.
German Archaeological Institute (DAI), DE

Hans Von Suchodoletz, Dr.
Institute of Geography, University of Leipzig, DE

Nathaniel Erb-Satullo, Prof, Dr.
Forensic Institute , Cranfield University, UK

The first two days, July 11-12, will be dedicated to speeches and workshops. On July 13, a field research trip to Dmanisi is planned, followed by a trip to the Samegrelo-“Zemo” (upper) Svaneti region from July 14 to 18, which is a major area for future research.
Working language: English
Date: July 11-12
Location: Room E207, Ilia State University, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili avenue
2023

Iliauni’s Bachelors and Masters Graduation Ceremony 2023
2023-07-29 19:00
On July 29, at 19:00, you are invited to the 2023 graduation ceremony of Ilia State University (ISU).
The celebration will be opened by Nino Doborjginidze, the ISU Rector, who will congratulate the students on completing their university education and starting a new chapter in their lives.
Traditionally, we held a competition this year as well, and the winning graduates will deliver speeches at the graduation ceremony.
The official part of the event will conclude with the most memorable ritual for the graduates – throwing their caps in the air.
KILLAGES, ABDALI will perform at the event.
Date and Time: July 29, 19:00
Location: The courtyard of Building E at Ilia State University (3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave, opposite Vake Park)
Be part of our special day!
2023

Photo Exhibition "The Atomic Bombings of Japan"
2023-12-16 10:00 - 22:00
On December 16, a photo exhibition organized by Ilia State University and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims will open in Ilia State University Building G Hall.
“The Atomic Bombings of Japan”
The exhibition will feature photographs depicting the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Written and video recordings of survivors will also be presented.
The photo exhibition will conclude on January 30, 2024, with awards for students who have excelled in the “World Without Nuclear Weapons” essay competition.
In addition to organizing origami crane workshop for students, their creations will be showcased in the exhibition space.
About the Exhibition
At the end of World War II, on August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States of America dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly destroying both cities and killing more than 200,000 people, with many thousands suffering for the rest of their lives due to resulting injuries.
In memory of the victims of the atomic bomb and to convey the profound impact of the bombings, the Government of Japan established the National Peace Memorial Halls for the Atomic Bomb Victims in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which serve as commemorative monuments of eternal peace.
Since 2005, at the initiative of the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, photo exhibitions have been organized around the world to raise awareness about the devastating effects of atomic bombing and call for a peaceful world without nuclear weapons. These exhibitions have already been held in 24 cities across 13 countries. The upcoming exhibition in Georgia is the first of its kind in the country.
Date and Time: December 16, 2023 – January 30, 2024, 10:00 – 20:00
Location: 1 Giorgi Tsereteli Street, Ilia State University, Building G Hall
2023

Origami Crane Workshop
2023-12-22 12:00 - 13:00
On December 22, at 12:00, the origami crane workshop will be held for students in Hall G106 at Ilia State University.
As part of the photo exhibition “Atomic Bombings of Japan,” organized by Ilia State University, and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, origami cranes made by students will be featured in the exhibition space.
Risa Uchida, a Japanese language instructor at Ilia State University, will conduct the workshop. She is in Georgia as a volunteer with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
About Origami Cranes
In Japan, cranes are revered as lucky birds. For centuries, the Japanese have folded origami cranes, believing that these paper creations can grant their wishes from the gods.
At the end of World War II, a Japanese girl, a victim of the Hiroshima bombing, fell ill due to radiation-induced diseases. Disturbed by the pain, she decided to craft 1000 paper cranes, believing that doing so would bring her healing from the gods. Unfortunately, the girl died, but her story gained widespread recognition, turning the origami crane into a symbol of peace. Today, people worldwide, not only in Japan but also in many other countries, fold paper cranes to pray for peace.
To join the workshop, please register by 18:00 on December 19. The first 100 registered students will be able to attend.
Follow the link to register
Working Language: Japanese (Consecutive translation into Georgian will be provided)
Date and Time: December 22, 12:00
Location: Ilia State University, Building G, Hall 106, 1 Giorgi Tsereteli Street
2023

New Year Celebration at Iliauni
2023-12-22 19:00 - 20:00
Dear Students, On December 22, at 19:00, we invite you to join us for an evening to celebrate the upcoming New Year at Ilia State University. A Christmas town will welcome you with mulled wine, warmth, and Christmas music performed by students and graduates of Iliauni Music Centre. DJ ANNA SUE will conclude the evening.
Program Schedule:

19:00 – Opening
19:30 – Iliauni Choir of Folk Songs
19:35 –Jazz vocalists from Iliauni Music Centre: Tatia Kapanadze, Tsira Morchiladze, Mariam Kupatadze, Shaban Mamedov.
20:00 – Iliauni graduates – Ninutsa Gabisonia and Bachi Valishvili
20:30 – ANNA SUE https://shorturl.at/pyE07

Date and Time: December 22, 19:00
Location: Ilia State University, Building T yard
We wish you a happy New Year and looking forward to seeing you!
2023

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF JAPANESE AND GEORGIAN CULTURES ISHIZUKA HIDEKI AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF JAPAN TO GEORGIA PUBLIC LECTURE
2024-04-04 15:00
Ishizuka Hideki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Georgia, will deliver the public lecture’ Comparative Study of Japanese and Georgian Cultures’ on April 4th at 15:00 at Ilia State University, Auditorium G 106.
The lecture will be dedicated to the cross-cultural parallels between Japan and Georgia illustrating the unique features of Japan and the mutual values of two countries. Based on the research of ‘Vepkhistkaosani’ by Shota Rustaveli, the audience will learn about the complexities and nuances of both Japanese and Georgian cultures.
The lecturer will explore the similarities between Rustaveli epos and classical Japanese poems in details and will compare famous Japanese historical figures with the characters of ‘Vepkhistkaosani’.
About the speaker
Working Language: English
Date and Time: April 4, 15:00 – 16:00
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium G 106, N1 G. Tsereteli Street
Attendance is Free

"MEET THE AUSTRIANS, MEET THE GEORGIANS: BUSINESS, CULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY - WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP”
2024-04-19 19:00 - 20:00
About the workshop

What moves us today in Austria and Georgia?
Which impacts do international settings have on business?
How is business affected by cultural differences?
What you need to consider when engaging in intercultural exchange in a corporate context?
What’s an Austrian approach, what do young professionals think in Georgia?

Interactive Workshop
About the Speakers
Alexander Burka, Prof. Dr. M.A
Professor for international Business Communication at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Austria. Courses on international competencies, intercultural management and Russian as foreign language
More than 25 years professional experience in various fields of activity in 60 countries worldwide for international organisations and enterprises.
Claudia Maier, BA MA
Claudia Maier is lecturer at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Austria. She gives lectures on Marketing, Research Methods and Diversity Management. She also chairs the gender & diversity sector at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland and is an advocate for inclusion throughout the organization.
Her research activities include social issues, diversity and participation methods around the topic of climate change and energy transition in Austria.

PUBLIC LECTURES BY PROFESSOR SULKHAN MUKHIGULASHVILI AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MARIAM MANJIKASHVILI
2024-05-31 17:00 - 18:00
On May 31, in Auditorium T302 at Ilia State University, as part of the School of Technology’s spring semester weekly seminar, Professor Sulkhan Mukhigulashvili and Assistant Professor Mariam Manjikashvili will deliver public lectures.

At 16:00, Professor Sulkhan Mukhigulashvili will deliver a lecture on “Periodic problem for higher order differential equation with arguments deviations.”
At 18:00, Assistant Professor Mariam Manjikashvili will deliver a lecture on “Necessary and sufficient conditions of disconjugacy for the fourth order linear ordinary differential equations.”

Working Language: Georgian
Date and Time: May 31, 17:00 and 18:00
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium T302, N3/5 K. Cholokashvili Avenue
Attendance is free

PUBLIC LECTURES BY MURMAN MARGVELASHVILI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND DAVIT CHKHAIDZE, INVITED LECTURER AT THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00
Associate Professor Murman Margvelashvili and Invited Lecturer Davit Chkhaidze from the School of Technology at Ilia State University will give public lectures on June 7 in Auditorium T302. The lectures are part of the weekly seminar series for the spring semester of the School of Technology.
At 17:00, Associate Professor Murman Margvelashvili will deliver a public lecture on “Green Hydrogen, its Role in the Global Energy Transition and the Prospects for Georgia.”
The speaker will cover the potential role of green hydrogen in global efforts to combat climate change, the technical and economic characteristics of modern hydrogen production and consumption technologies, current processes both globally and regionally, regulatory aspects, and prospects for the production and consumption of hydrogen and its derivatives in Georgia.
At 17:40, Davit Chkhaidze, an invited lecturer from the School of Technology, will give a public lecture titled “SDTx—Software-Defined RF Transmitter.”
The seminar will present a new radio communication device developed by the School of Technology: STDx – Software Defined Radio Transmitters.
Working Language: Georgian
Date and Time: June7, 17:00, 17:40
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium T302, N3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave.
Attendance is free.

DIGITAL SIGNATURE PROTOCOLS AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION ON .NET PLATFORM
2024-06-14 17:00 - 18:00
Digital signature protocols, including RSA and DSA/ECDSA, will be reviewed during the presentation. The library resources of the .NET platform, which implement these digital signature protocols, will be presented. Numerical experiments will also be conducted to confirm the correctness of the protocols.

QUASI-STATIC PROBLEMS OF THE THEORY OF ELASTICITY FOR NANOMATERIALS WITH TRIPLE POROSITY Lecture by Assistant Professor Mariam Mikelashvili
2024-06-21 17:00 - 18:00
In the 21st century, predicting the mechanical properties of nanostructured porous materials is a key area of research in continuum mechanics. These materials, both natural and artificial, possess unique mechanical, thermal, and other properties due to their multi-porous nanoscale structure, making them highly valuable in engineering, technology, medicine, and many other fields. The audience will gain insights into the types of nanostructured materials being studied and the significance of considering mechanical effects in coupled processes within modern porous media.

PUBLIC LECTURES BY PROFESSOR MIHAIL “MISHA” ZILBERMINT
2024-06-28 16:00 - 18:00
On June 28, at 16:00, in the G106 auditorium of Ilia State University, in collaboration with the Georgian Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Professor Mihail “Misha” Zilbermint from Johns Hopkins University, a distinguished figure in the field of endocrinology, will deliver the following two public lectures:

Endocrine Hospitalist: Improving the Quality of Diabetes Care
Inpatient Diabetes Management (Surprisingly Simple)

Working Language: English
Date and Time: June 28, 16:00 -18:00
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium G106, N1 G. Tsereteli Street
Everyone interested is welcome.

PUBLIC LECTURES BY ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS ZURAB RATIANI AND ELINA BAKRADZE FROM THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
2024-06-28 17:00 - 19:00
On June 28, in Auditorium T302 at Ilia State University, as part of the weekly seminar series of the School of Technology’s spring semester, Associate Professors Zurab Ratiani and Elina Bakradze from the School of Technology will deliver public lectures:

17:00: “Physical Models for Quantum Computers” by Professor Zurab Ratiani.

He will discuss one of the possible realizations of the elements of the quantum computer.

17:40: “Qualitative Monitoring and Challenges of Water and Atmospheric Air” by Professor Elina Bakradze.

Attendees will learn about monitoring environmental (water, air, soil) pollution in Georgia.Working Language: Georgian
Date and time: June 28, 17:00 and 17:40
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium T302, N3/5 K. Kakutsa Cholokashvili Avenue
Everyone interested is welcome.

PUBLIC LECTURES BY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IA KUPATADZE AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NANA ZAZANASHVILI FROM THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
2024-07-05 17:00 - 18:00
On July 5, in Auditorium T302 at Ilia State University, as part of the School of Technology’s weekly seminar series for the spring semester, Associate Professor Ia Kupatadze and Assistant Professor Nana Zazanashvili from the School of Technology will deliver public lectures:

17:00 – “Tbilisi as an Urban Assemblage – Presentation of the Project Work” by Ia Kupatadze, Associate Professor from the School of Technology

Ia Kupatadze and her team’s research, which was conducted within the framework of the “Tbilisi as an Urban Assemblage” project, will be presented at the seminar. With its diverse population, rich history, memories, and urban fabric, Tbilisi has created a multi-layered depiction of the city that underwent significant changes with the onset of the Soviet period. The city’s planning adhered to the core principles of Soviet urban development, transforming it into an entity that embodied the ideology of this system.
The seminar will delve into the stages of Tbilisi’s development, its conceptual frameworks, and current changes, all within the context of Soviet urbanism principles.

17:40 – “Urban Challenges of Tbilisi: The Right Bank of the Mtkvari as an Example” by Nana Zazanashvili, Assistant Professor from the School of Technology.

The seminar will cover the study’s outcomes, which offer an overview of urban development trends on the right bank of the Mtkvari River. It includes an assessment of the planned constructions in that area and their impact on cultural heritage, land use, and mobility.
The research was supported by the Open Society Foundation (Civil Society Foundation).
Authors of the research include Tamar Amashukeli, Nana Zazanashvili, Ana Khurodze, Elene Khundadze.
Visual material contributors: Pavle Maisuradze, Giorgi Muzashvili, Mikheil Chincharauli
Working language: Georgian
Time: July 5, 17:00
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium T302, N3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave.
Everyone interested is welcome.

BOARD GAME NIGHT FOR ILIAUNI STUDENTS
2024-07-05 19:00 - 20:00
What to Expect:
Join fellow international and local students in playing games like CATAN, Avalon, Werewolf, Risk, Wavelength, Azul, Dixit, Mafia, Codenames, Mafia and UNO. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and unwind.
About Startup Grind:
Startup Grind is an international community organization that opened its first university chapter at Ilia State University in 2023. The chapter aims to develop students’ skills and foster a community that highlights Georgia’s entrepreneurial potential on the local and global levels.
How to Participate?
Fill out the simple application form by the end of the day on July 4.
Details
Date & Time: July 5, 19:00
Location: Building E, “Unifood”, Cholokashvili St. 3/5
We can’t wait to meet you!

ACCELERATING IMPACT: IMMERSIVE SUMMER BOOTCAMP IN IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE AND BIOSTATISTICS
2024-07-10 08:00 - 2024-07-12 17:00
Georgian Implementation Science Fogarty Training (GIFT) Program for Real-World Scientists & Practitioners in Georgia
Ilia State University, Faculty of Medicine & School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine & Yale School of Public Health are committed to enhance the capacity of researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and community workers on implementation science.
GIFT Bootcamp date: July 10, 11 and 12, 2024
Training Venue: Ilia State University, 1 Giorgi Tsereteli St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Working language: English, without translation
Who is the training for: Masters and PhD students in public health, employed public health professionals, educators, lecturers and professors.
Training cost: participation is free, and lunch and coffee breaks are included. Certificates of completion will be provided.
Certificate: upon completion of the training, a mutually signed certificate will be issued by Ilia and Yale universities.
The number of slots is limited: a maximum of 100 participants (divided into 3 groups 40-40-20)
See the training agenda for details here: https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/83580-1.pdf
Register to attend the training: https://form.jotform.com/240945889308067
Speakers’ Biographies for Summer Bootcamp 2024 can be seen here: https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/84101.pdf
Deadline: Registration will close on July 1, 2024. If the number of participants exceeds the available spots, selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Registered participants will receive details a few days before the training. By July 4th, if you have not received the welcome message from irma.kirtadze@iliauni.edu.ge, please check your spam folder or contact her directly.
For participants attending the Summer Bootcamp who wish to stay at the Hilton Garden, please contact irma.kirtadze@iliauni.edu.ge to obtain the discount code for booking your stay.

OPEN DAY FOR PROMOTION OF NATURAL SCIENCES IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
2024-07-12 15:00 - 17:00
On 12 July, from 15:00 to 18:00, Ilia State University will hold an open day to promote natural sciences at the Botanical Garden event square. This event, which marks the 90th anniversary of the Niko Ketskhoveli Institute of Botany, is organized in cooperation with the National Botanical Garden of Georgia and supported by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation (SPG-23-1618).
Founded in 1933, the Niko Ketskhoveli Institute of Botany plays a leading role in researching and inventorying Georgia’s flora and vegetation.
Research groups from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Ilia State University will host engaging activities and conduct experiments at the event. They will showcase significant projects, achievements, and processes involving modern technology used in scientific research to advance and promote natural sciences.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit several tents featuring different attractions:

Niko Ketskhoveli Institute of Botany tent – herbarium exhibition;
Space Research Center tent – planetarium and solar observation with a telescope;
Institute of Applied Physics tent;
Institute of Ecology tent;
Institute of Chemical Biology tent;
Tent of the Centre for Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development;
Institute of Earth Sciences tent;
Tent of the SALiS Laboratory and Young Scientists Clubs;
Tent of the Institute of Zoology;
and more.

A Botanical Character Illustration Workshop will also be conducted during the event.
Participants will be able to invent and illustrate a character using botanical forms, learn how to find examples, distinguish, outline, simplify, and integrate forms, and grasp fundamental principles of character illustration, such as silhouette, color, and accentuation. This workshop will enable you to bring to life a fictional botanical character of your own creation.
Age limit: 15+
Skill level: Any
Duration: 2 hours with a 10-minute break
Participants will receive all necessary materials, including sheets of paper, a simple pencil, a black ink pen, parchment paper, and coloring tools like markers and colored pencils.
You may bring your graphic tablet or laptop with drawing applications (Procreate App, Photoshop, Sketch).
To register for the workshop, use the following link: https://forms.gle/XvvsFcWxiCuXGAeh9
Please note that due to limited space, attendance is limited to the first 20 registrants.
Registration deadline: July 10, 18:00
Date and Time: July 12, 15:00
Location: Botanical Garden Event Square
Everyone interested is welcome.

Guests at the event will be able to visit the National Herbarium of Georgia.
The importance of the herbarium as a national treasure is determined by the following:
The herbarium collections, totaling over 1,000,000 plants and fungi, serve as the cornerstone for all ongoing and future research and study projects on utilizing the plant resources of Georgia and the Caucasus. This includes studying habitats and the distribution areas of individual species.
It stands as a unique historical documentation of Georgia’s plant resources, compiled by renowned researchers who specialize in the flora of the Caucasus and Georgia.
To join the tour, please register at the following link: https://shorturl.at/CgFwO
Registration Deadline: July 10, 18:00
Date and Time: July 12, 16:00 and 17:00
Location: Niko Ketskhoveli Institute of Botany

GRADUATION
2024-07-20 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on July 20 at 19:00 for the 2024 graduation ceremony of Ilia State University.
Nino Doborjginidze, the Rector, will begin the celebration by congratulating the students on completing their university education and embarking on a new chapter. Following this, there will be a traditional ritual of tossing their caps in the air.
The ceremony will conclude with a concert for the students featuring:

Alexandre Kharanauli
Band “Nu Miekrdnobit”

Date and Time: July 20, 19:00
Location: Ilia State University, Courtyard of Building E (3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave, opposite Vake Park)

NOVEL HYPOTHESIS OF ORIGIN OF LIFE: QUADRUPLEX WORLD
2024-07-23 15:00 - 16:00
University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences and Medicine and Senior Researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University (USA), will present a seminar titled “A New Hypothesis of the Origin of Life: A Quadruplex World.”
Overview of the Topic:
The widely accepted RNA world hypothesis for the origin of life is paradoxical and struggles to address critical questions without contradicting the principle of evolutionary continuity. In this seminar, the speaker will introduce an alternative hypothesis – the quadruplex world. This hypothesis transforms the origin of life into a fully analyzable scientific issue, offering explanations for (1) the emergence of primitive life forms, (2) the development of Darwinian evolution, and (3) the gradual transformation of these life forms into contemporary biology – all while upholding the principle of evolutionary continuity.
References:
[1] Kankia B. 2021. Quadruplex World. Orig Life Evol Biosph 51: 273-286.
[2] Kankia B. 2022. Trinity of G-tetrads and origin of translation. Biol Direct 17: 12.
[3] Kankia B. 2023. Which came first: the chicken, the egg, or guanine? Submitted to RNA
Working Language: Georgian
Date and Time: July 23, 15:00
Location: Ilia State University, G106 Auditorium, N1 G. Tsereteli St.
Everyone interested is welcome.

Course for Young Researchers „Medical Data Analysis“
2024-07-29 16:00 - 18:00
In the framework of the project “InTech4MED – Innovation and Technology in Medicine” on July 29 – August 2, 2024, the course “Medical Data Analysis” will be held.
Aim: Promoting the development of research skills of young scientists and students
Target group: Young researchers, doctoral and master’s students.
Those who wish to participate in the training must register in advance.
To register, follow the link https://shorturl.at/tlY2H
Working language: English
Date and timing: July 29 – August 2, 16:00
Venue: Conference room G106, Ilia State University (Giorgi Tsereteli str., #1)

TRAINING „MEDICINE AND INNOVATION“
2024-08-05 10:00 - 16:00
August 5th, 2024; 10:00 – 16:00 Conference room G106, Ilia State University (Giorgi Tsereteli str, #1)
In the framework of the project “InTech4MED – Innovation and Technology in Medicine” on August 5, 2024, the training “Medicine and Innovation” will be held.
Date and timing: August 5th, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Conference room G106, Ilia State University (Giorgi Tsereteli str., #1)
Aim: Promoting the development of research skills of young scientists and students through the implementation of interactive educational and practical activities
Target group: Young researchers, doctoral and master’s students.
Those who wish to participate in the training must register in advance. To register, follow the link https://shorturl.at/BrpQf
Working language: English

CALL FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE LEGACY OF CATHOLIC MISSIONS RELIGIOUS FRAGMENTATION AND CONNECTEDNESS IN GEORGIA IN THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00
September 10-13, 2024 Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
We cordially invite colleagues to submit paper proposals for the international conference on the Legacy of Catholic Missions. Religious Fragmentation and Connectedness in Georgia in the 18th and 19th Centuries, to be held at Ilia State University, Tbilisi, 10-13 September 2024.
The Georgian Orthodox Church of late antiquity and the Catholic missions of early modern Georgia relied on the same text corpora comprising the old Georgian translations of the Bible, the earliest examples of which date back to 5th-century manuscripts. Application of the same religious texts by different Christian denominations created a specific model of religious fragmentation and connectedness, especially during the transition period from the Middle Ages to modernity. The liturgical practices of different periods and stages of religious inculturation in Georgia played a significant role in the emancipation and the development of the Georgian language and its functions. The trends of fragmentation and connectedness were influenced by the coexistence of three different rites of the Catholic missions in Georgia: Rito Latino, Rito Armenio Catolico and Rito Georgiano Catolico.
The conference aims to broadly explore and discuss trends of fragmentation and connectedness between the Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism, as well as between the rites of the Catholic missions in Georgia.
We welcome contributions on topics related to, but not limited to:

Eastern Catholic Churches
Missionary Linguistics and Textual Legacy of Catholic Missions
Process of Catholic Inculturation from the Perspective of Early Global History and Modernity

All interested applicants should submit an abstract of roughly 300 words and a current CV to the e-mail address lecamiconference@iliauni.edu.ge.
The deadline for submissions is June 16 2024
Selected participants will be notified by June 26 2024
The working language is English and Georgian
Participation in the conference is free of charge
Any inquiries should be sent to lecamiconference@iliauni.edu.ge

"Structural Variability: a Universal Logical Method for the Study of Diverse Biological Systems" - Public Lecture by Dr. Evsey Kosman
2024-09-13 16:00 - 17:00
Dr. Evsey Kosman, a mathematician and professor at Tel Aviv University, Israel, will deliver a public lecture titled “Structural Variability: a Universal Logical Method for the Study of Diverse Biological Systems” in the E325 lecture hall of Ilia State University on September 13 at 16:00.
Evsey Kosman, who assists biologists in data analysis, will deliver a lecture on the methodology he has employed in his research activity. Over the years, he has conducted extensive studies on complex biological systems, including sexual and asexual reproduction, the impact of ploidity on genetic data processing, the compartmentalization of functional groups in ecosystems, the analysis of virulence and resistance, plant adaptations, and a wide range of other topics. The lecture is primarily intended for biologists, including both scientists and students, as well as mathematicians engaged in the applied field.
Working language: English
Date: September 13, 16:00
Location: E325 Lecture Hall of Ilia State University, N3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave.
Everyone interested is welcome.
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