BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი - ECPv6.2.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for უნივერსიტეტის ღონისძიებების პორტალი REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20140101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140829T111500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140829T111500 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140829T071508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094238Z UID:10003993-1409310900-1409310900@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOST FRANCIS FUKUYAMA AND ERIK JENSEN DESCRIPTION:On September 2\, 17:00\, Ilia State University will host world-acclaimed political science and philosopher\, Francis Fukuyama and Professor of Stanford University\, Erik Jensen. \nThe topic of the meeting is as follows: Building a Modern State\, Civil Society and Religion \nLive streaming video of the event is available on the link below: \nThe meeting is planned to be held at Ilia State University under the partnership of Stanford University Center on Democracy\, Development and Rule of Law (CDDRL) and Economic Research Center (EPRC) within the framework of the Leadership Forum – The Future of Democratization: Lessons of Building a Modern State in 21st Century-Georgia\, scheduled on September 1-3.\nIlia State University will award honorary doctorates to Francis Fukuyama and Erik Jensen. \nDate and Time: September 2\, 17:00\nLocation: room G 106\, Ilia State University \nAll welcome to attend the event. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/ilia-state-university-to-host-francis-fukuyama-and-erik-jensen/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140721T175200 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140721T175200 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140721T135257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094242Z UID:10004922-1405965120-1405965120@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:International Workshop in Ilia State University DESCRIPTION:International Workshop “Georgian Folklore and Issues of Comparative Narratalogy” takes place August 11-16\, in Ilia State University E401 hall. Professor Vinker Pifout (Vienna/ Zurich) and Professor Elgudja Dadunashvili (Tbilisi/Jena) will conduct the workshop. Jena University students will participate in the workshop. Georgian students are considered for participation also. Language used – German. \nThe following is planned in scope of the workshop: \nAugust 11-12: Theoretical work in Ilia State University\nAugust 13: Field trip to Shota Rustaveli Georgian Literature Museum folklore archives\nAgust14: Field trip to Mtskheta city-museum\nAugust 15-17: Field research in the regions (location to be specified) \nApplicants should send a statement to workshop organizers via E-mail: sebastian-minkner@gmx.com \nPlease note that in case of involvement\, participants cover all the expenses (travelling\, food\, museum costs). \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/international-workshop-in-ilia-state-university/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140717T164500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140717T164500 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140717T124552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094246Z UID:10004923-1405615500-1405615500@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:5th International Comparative Literature Conference DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University Institute of Comparative Literature  and Conjointures -Society of Medieval Languages and Literatures announces the call for papers for 5th International Comparative Literature Conference: \nParallel and Intersecting Themes in Literatures of Occident and Orient \nConference will take place at Ilia State University\, Tbilisi\, Georgia. \nDates: 29-30 September\, 2014.\nPlenary speakers of the conference:\nProf. Danielle Buschinger\, University of Picardie Jules Verne\, France\,\nProf. Anke Bosse\, University of Namur\, Belgium\nPapers on various interdisciplinary/intercultural topics are welcomed. \nSpecial sessions will be dedicated to Parallel and Intersecting Themes in Literatures of Occident and Orient. \nPlease submit your proposals: 200 words abstract with 5 keyword\, and personal information: your name and surname\, academic degree\, place of work and address at: complit@iliauni.edu.ge \nThe deadline for submission is August 5\, 2014. Applicants will be notified about selection results till August 10\, 2014. \nConference orgainzers: Bela Tsipuria\, Elguja Dadunashvili\, Danielle Buschinger. \nWorking languages: Georgian\, English\, French\, German. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/5th-international-comparative-literature-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T143100 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T143100 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140620T103155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094249Z UID:10004924-1403274660-1403274660@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:PPRTC Research Recommends Improved Services for Young Adults Leaving State Care DESCRIPTION: 20 June\, 2014 / Tbilisi\, Georgia \nChildren under state care in Georgia frequently face difficulties obtaining higher education\, avoiding legal troubles\, and integrating into society once they leave the state system\, according to a new study by the Ilia State University (ISU) MPA Program’s Public Policy Research and Training Center (PPRTC). Once young adults leave state foster care or orphanages\, they often experience worse life outcomes than their peers. On June 20 at ISU\, the PPRTC presented its report and recommendations to approximately 50 representatives from government institutions\, NGOs\, international donors\, and the beneficiary group. \nThe researchers\, Ketevan Makashvili and Viktoria Midelauri of ISU\, reviewed existing services in Georgia and best practices in similar countries\, then conducted interviews and focus groups with young adults who have been the subjects of state care. They found that the most pressing issue was that services for children under state care end entirely once these children reach the age of 18. The report recommends that the government create a database to track young adults after they leave state care to better understand their challenges and design continued support services. The report also recommends that the state develop transition services that will help young adults in the target group identify and take advantage of opportunities for higher education\, job training\, employment\, and housing. \nThe research and its conclusions were well-received by participants at the presentation\, which included young adults who are currently under state care or who have recently phased out of the system. Two of these young adults presented parts of the research and discussed their experiences at the event. Following the presentation\, representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sport\, the Ministry of Education\, and the Ministry of Justice engaged in a lengthy and collaborative discussion with the researchers\, beneficiaries\, and NGO representatives in attendance. \nThis is the third and final report in the PPRTC’s first series of policy papers\, which focused on healthcare in Georgia. The other reports covered rising cancer rates and autism treatment services. Within the next two weeks\, the PPRTC expects to unveil a new policy study in the field of education analyzing teacher salary scales in Georgia. \nPhoto gallery \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/pprtc-research-recommends-improved-services-for-young-adults-leaving-state-care/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T125800 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T125800 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140620T085800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094251Z UID:10004925-1403269080-1403269080@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Analysis in the Shadow of Terror: Clinical Aspects) DESCRIPTION:Henry Abramovitch\, psychologist and anthropologist\, is Founding President and Senior Training Analyst in the Israel Institute of Jungian Psychology as well as a professor at Tel Aviv University Medical School where he teaches the “human” side of medicine. He has served on Ethics and Program Committees of the International Association of Analytical Psychology (IAAP) as well as President of Israel Anthropological Association. \nHe is author of The First Father (2010) and forthcoming\, Brothers and Sisters: Myth and Reality; and The Performance of Analysis (Russian). His special joys are poetry\, dream groups\, and the holy city of Jerusalem\, where he lives with his family. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/analysis-in-the-shadow-of-terror-clinical-aspects/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T112900 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140620T112900 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140620T072924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094255Z UID:10004926-1403263740-1403263740@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Vilnius Applied Science University and Vilnius State University Representatives Visiting DESCRIPTION:Lithuanian visitors from partner universities\, representatives (and businessmen) from University of Applied Science and State University of Vilnius are visiting Ilia State University Tourism Management Center on June 30 – July 7.  They will offer interesting and innovative lectures to Ilia State University students and lecturers. \nTourism Projects in Lithuania – Jolanta Preidiené \nDistance learning methods in higher education –  Saulius Preidys \nE-signature for day by day usage and for business – Mindaugas Zaliukas \nLectures are held in English (Georgian translation)\, on July 1\, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, E 409 hall \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/vilnius-applied-science-university-and-vilnius-state-university-representatives-visiting/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140611T111200 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140611T111200 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140611T071234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094258Z UID:10004927-1402485120-1402485120@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Third Science Picnic DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University encourages you to participate in a science popularization event. \nIlia State University is conducting a Third Science Picnic on September 2014; it is co-organized by Tbilisi City Hall.\nThe Science Picnic is one-day open air event that aims to present science in a fun and accessible way for audience of every age. \nThe First Science Picnic was conducted in 2012 and has annually been taking place since. Different local and international organization participated in the First Picnic\, along with Iliauni professors and students\, including: Leonardo Da Vinci Project Young Scientists\, Ecoclub\, Tbilisi Zoo and different embassy groups. The event became part of European Science Events Association (EuSEA) in 2013. Noted association unites 90 member organizations and aims to provide creative platform for popularization of science and technology. Game of Robots was important addition to 2013 Picnic; it also takes place annually and is organized by Ilia State University. \nTo participate in Third Iliauni Science Picnic please sent us application form and confirm participation of your science group by June 30. \nFor additional information please contact Science Picnic management team.\nE-mail: sciencepicnic@iliauni.edu.ge;\nPhone: 591017610\nFor more information on Science Picnic\, please visit official web site: http://sciencepicnic.ge/ \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/third-science-picnic/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140609T174800 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140609T174800 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140609T134825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094302Z UID:10004928-1402336080-1402336080@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:„Caucasus Survey” Second Issue Presentation DESCRIPTION:Presentation of Second issue of “ Caucasus Survey” will take place in Ilia State University bookstore Ligamus\, Wednesday\,  June 11\, 6:30 p.m. \nScientific journal about Caucasus includes research about  North and South Caucasus. Articles on the following topics are presented in the second issue: Islam\, Nationalism and State in Muslim Caucasus\, Economic Policy of Georgian Republic in 1918-1921\, Peace Process of Karabakh\, etc. \nFirst and second issues of the journal will be disseminated during the presentation. \nEditor and board will answer audience’s question regarding articles placed in the magazine. \n”Caucasus Survey” was based in partnership with Ilia State University and is published twice a year. It is digitally accessible at the web-site:  www.caucasus-survey.org. Editing board and Ilia State University wish to thank Foreign and Commonwealth Office of UK for support in publishing second issue. \nPresentation time: June 11\, 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Bookstore Ligamus \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/caucasus-survey-second-issue-presentation/ CATEGORIES:Ligamus Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140606T111300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140606T111300 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140606T071353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094645Z UID:10004974-1402053180-1402053180@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Create Environment\, Perceive Opportunity and Define Education DESCRIPTION:On June 14\, Disability Rights Awareness Day\, Rectors of 4 Georgian universities (Ilia State University\, GIPA\, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and Samtskhe-Javakheti State University) will sign declaration of inclusion that is based on three main messages: create environment\, perceive opportunity and define education. \nThe event will take place in scope of the TEMPUS-financed project “Society Openness towards Individuals with Special Needs” (ASPIRE). \nOpen exhibition and informative and educational activities will take place at the same time\, in Konstantine Gamsakhurdia park (Gegeshidze park). \nPlay “Dambo” will be staged in Iliauni theatre yard and film “Temple Grandin” will be screened at bookstore Ligamus. \nDeclaration signature location: hotel Holiday Inn\nDeclaration signature time: 12 p.m.\nAddress: May 26 Square #1\, Tbilisi \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/create-environment-perceive-opportunity-and-define-education/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T134100 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T134100 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140605T094151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094305Z UID:10004929-1401975660-1401975660@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Raising Youth Awareness on European Union and European Association Agreement DESCRIPTION:British Councils organize a meeting between Ilia State University students and Ambassador of United Kingdom to Georgia Alexandra Hall Hall\, Wells Parliament Speaker Dame Rosemary Butler and founder of British-Georgian Chamber of Commerce\, Mako Abashidze on June 9\, 4 p.m. \nAim of the meeting is to raise awareness of youth as future leaders on the topics of European Union\, Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement. \nTime: June 9\, 4 p.m.\nLocation:  G 106 hall\, Ilia State University \nAttendance is free. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/raising-youth-awareness-on-european-union-and-european-association-agreement/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T104500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T104500 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140605T064549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094308Z UID:10004930-1401965100-1401965100@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Intercultural Dialogue on Esthetics – Chances and Challenges DESCRIPTION:Three-day international symposium “Intercultural Dialogue on Esthetics – Chances and Challenges” takes place on June 5\, 9 A.M. in Ilia State University Austrian Culture Center conference room (Giorgi Tserereli 3\, 507). It is initiated by  Österreichische Gesellschaft für Philosophischen Öst-West-Dialog (Vienna). Symposium is held in English and German (no translation). \nSee the program here.\n\nAttendance is free. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/intercultural-dialogue-on-esthetics-chances-and-challenges/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T104300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140605T104300 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140605T064334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094312Z UID:10004931-1401964980-1401964980@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Rainer Werner Fassbinder Dramaturgy DESCRIPTION:5 th meeting of book club will take place in Ilia State University bookstore “Ligamus” on June 5\, 7 p.m. Dramaturgy of Rainer Werner Fassbinder is the topic of the meeting. \nRainer Werner Fassbinder would have turned 69 on May 31\, 2014.  Book club is hosting film critic Giorgi Gvakharia to celebrate anniversary of this great German director and author of dramaturgy. The guest will talk about Fassbinder as author of Brecht film who changed film history of Germany. \n“…monarch of new German film\, and\, at the same time\, playful child\, that accused German culture. He was conceived in days of Germany’s pitiful loss. He accused and restored sick German cinematography; whole world talked about its triumph in 1970”. \nGogi Gvakharia “Tearful Glasses”\, Hot Chocolate\, 2005. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/rainer-werner-fassbinder-dramaturgy/ CATEGORIES:Ligamus Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140603T110500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140603T110500 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140603T070501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094315Z UID:10004932-1401793500-1401793500@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:National Conference of Teachers of Science DESCRIPTION:Project “Profiles” and Ilia State University invites you to the National Conference of Teachers of Science. \nConference will be held on May 31\, from 10:00 a.m. \nLocation: Hall G 106\, Ilia State University \nWatch conference live —> \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/national-conference-of-teachers-of-science/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140602T123300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140602T123300 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140602T083339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094316Z UID:10004933-1401712380-1401712380@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public lecture of Bin Iue DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China\, Bin Iue will conduct a public lecture on June 3\, 11:00 am. \nThe topic of the lecture is: Chinese Culture\, Georgia-Chinese relationship and Economic development trends of China. \nAlso Mr. Ambassador will speak about the opportunities for Georgian students to continue studies in leading universities of China and prospect of opening Chinese language courses at Ilia State University. \nVenue: June 3\, 11:00 am. Hall G106 Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-of-bin-iue/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140602T113800 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140602T113800 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140602T073812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094320Z UID:10004934-1401709080-1401709080@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Live broadcasting of Apple Event- World Wide Developer Conference DESCRIPTION:Live broadcasting of Apple Special Event- World Wide Developer Conference will take place on Monday\, June 2\, 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: G 106 Hall\, Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/live-broadcasting-of-apple-event-world-wide-developer-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140530T162200 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140530T162200 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140530T122214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094322Z UID:10004935-1401466920-1401466920@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University conducts job fair for the fourth time. Different companies participate in it. 22 businesses presented 80 vacancies on December 11\, 2013. As a result of the job fair\, many students got employed.\nMay job fair concerns Georgian factories and oil companies. \nThe event will be held: \n\nOn May 30 3-6 p.m.\nIn E 307 hall\n\nOnly business students of all levels will participate in the fair. Students will present their resumes\, followed by interview; in case of interest\, company representative will call the applicant.\nAim of the fair:\nFair aims to aid professional development of business school students. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/job-fair/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140523T163300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140523T163300 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140523T123323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094326Z UID:10004936-1400862780-1400862780@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Student Conference "Conflict and the Media" DESCRIPTION:“CONFLICT AND THE MEDIA” STUDENT CONFERENCE TO TAKE PLACE IN TBILISI ON MAY 28  AT ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY. \nThe conference\, which is part of the EU funded “Journalist training and networking” project “MediaNeighbourhood”\, targets students in journalism. The conference will befocusing on “Conflict and the media”. Speakers will include experts from members of Civil Society Organisations\, professors from the University\, and journalists. \nKeynote speeches and panel discussions will cover subjects such as the role of the media in covering conflicts\, the balkanization of South Caucasus\, \,the influence of peace journalisms etc. \nThe EU Delegation will also participate with a keynote speaker and together with its EU monitoring mission in Georgia will introduce their journalism awards. \nThe conference is organized by the AFP Foundation\, as part of a consortium led by BBC Media Action\, implementing the EU-funded Media Neighbourhood project. \n“Propaganda and disinformation have played a part in warfare since before the pharaohs ruled Egypt”\, said Jean-Michel Duffrene\, Media Neighbourhood Team Leader.” In the modern world\, the media have an enormous capacity to prevent or to promote conflict. The aim of this conference is to make students of journalism aware of the media’s influence and responsibility.” \n“The EU has been working for a long time to support the development of the media sector in the European Neighbhourhood. In Georgia\, the media play a very important role and are pluralistic\, however\, problems remain with regard to professional ethics. Ethics acquires special significance in a country which went through a conflict recently and where part of the population lives in breakaway regions. With the current situation in Ukraine\, we all see the power of media propaganda and how badly it can affect people’s minds and efforts to normalize the situation. In a democratic society\, media independence should be burdened with responsibility and this is what we are trying to promote in Georgia as well as the entire ENP region” said Boris Iarochevitch\, Acting Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia. \nNotes \n•The full project title is: Media Neighbourhood: (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument) ENPI- Regional Communication Programme 2011–2013: Journalist Training and Networking. The project is strengthening the professional capacity of journalists particularly in the areas of media independence and online media\, enabling the public in the European Neighbourhood to better understand the European Union policies and cooperation activities. It creates an active and sustainable professional journalism network linking journalists and editors from the European Neighbourhood\, both among themselves and with European journalists. Media Neighbourhood project increases awareness and knowledge among journalists of media ethics and effective and impartial investigative reporting standards and improves the capacity for media in the region to operate as financially viable and professional independent businesses. The EU Neighbourhood area covers 16 countries and territories participating in the European Neighbourhood policy (ENP) plus the Russian Federation. ENP was developed by the EU with the main objective of avoiding the emergence of a division between the enlarged EU and its neighbours. It strives to strengthen prosperity\, stability and security for all. \n• MediaNeighbourhood is a EU funded project is implemented by a BBC Media Action led consortium consisting of IREX Europe\, Fondation AFP\, SociétéGénérale de Presse et d’Editions.a.l. (L’Orient – Le Jour)\, Canal France International\, French Televisions Group\, LDK Consultants Engineers and Planners SA and the Media Development Center. \n• BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We believe media can inspire and support individuals and transform societies. We work with media to help reduce poverty and promote rights around the world. Media helps people make sense of events\, engage in dialogue\, and shape their own lives. Yet many millions still lack access to free\, reliable and practical information. We work with partners to help poor and marginalised people access their own rights\, increase their choices and lead healthier lives. We help people be heard and to hold their leaders to account. The aim is to inform\, connect and engage people around the world. \n•The AFP Foundation is the non-profit arm of the AFP News Agency\, set up in July 2007 to provide training and support to journalists in developing countries. It exists to raise journalism standards worldwide and promote press freedom. \n• Please visit www.medianeighbourhood.eu or www.facebook.com/medianeighbourhood for more information \nPress contacts :Anne-Louise Viteau – Tel. : +33 (0)1 40 41 81 84+33 (0)1 40 41 81 84 – anne-louise.viteau@afp.com \nJean-Michel Duffrene– Tel. : + 44 20 80 08 09 07+ 44 20 80 08 09 07 –  jean-michel.duffrene@bbc.co.uk \nConference Programme>>> \n\nCall\nSend SMS\nAdd to Skype\nYou’ll need Skype CreditFree via Skype\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/student-conference-conflict-and-the-media/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140522T161300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140522T161300 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140522T121343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094329Z UID:10004937-1400775180-1400775180@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Book Club Meeting – About Sylvia Plath DESCRIPTION:Path from poet’s wife’s social status to XX century cult figure – Sylvia Plath\, a poet and writer\, and at the same time\, wife of British writer Ted Hughes\, was able to walk only part of this road. She received Pulitzer’s Prize and public acknowledgement only after her death. \nHer suicide left unanswered questions: \n\nWhat do writers and poets get for honesty?\nWhy do female writer’s journals and novel get lost?\nWhat does Sylvia Plath’s text have that every woman recognizes own voice in it?\n\nPhilosopher Tata Tsopurashvili will answer these and other questions on the third book club meeting on May 22\, 7 p.m.\nWe are looking forward to seeing you. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/book-club-meeting-about-sylvia-plath/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140521T164000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140521T164000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140521T124023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094332Z UID:10004938-1400690400-1400690400@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Seminar on Georgia - EU Ties in Energy Field DESCRIPTION:Seminar on Georgia – EU ties in Energy field is held on May 21\, 4 p.m. in Ilia State University G 106 hall.  The seminar is held in scope of Energy Politics and Sustainable Development seminars\, organized by WEG and ISU. \nAim of the seminar: \nDiscussing main mandatory documents/requirements for Association Agreement and Energy Union with non-governmental organizations\, civil servants\, specialist\, students and media representatives; sharing information on negotiations and revealing challenges to overcome in order to satisfy European integration requirements; facilitating dialogue and content discussion between interested parties.\n\nTopics for discussion: \n1. Association Agreement and Energy Union; negotiation on Energy Union membership –current status\n2. Energy sector changes required by Association Agreement and Energy Union membership; electricity\, oil and gas\, energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, care for environment\, etc.\n3. Effect of changes in energy field on country development interests and current situation\n4. Effect of these changes on clients and energy field stakeholders\n5.Reform implication and progress monitoring\n6.Other issues \nSeminar is held in scope of Eastern Partnership Public Society Forum third working group initiative and with aid of Open Society Georgia Foundation. \nSchedule:\n\n1. 4 p.m. seminar opening\n2. GFSIS national platform\, Lasha Tugushi – Greeting (5 minutes)\n3.WEG\,  Murman Margvelashvili – Energy Issues of Association Agreement\, Energy Union\, Energy Union Requirements  (ECAcquis) – short overview (10 minutes)\nQ and A 5 minutes\n4.Ministry of Energy of Georgia – Negotiation about Energy Union Membership\, Main Discussion Topics (10 minutes)\nQ and A 5\n5.GNERC\, Zviad Gachehiladze – Energy Union Requirements in Field of Electricity  (10 minutes)\nDiscussion (10 minutes) \nBreak 20 minutes \n6.Temur Gochitashvili Energy Union Requirements in Field of Gas and Oil (10 minutes)\nDiscussion (10 minutes)\n7.  Nino Chkhobadze – Energy Union Requirements in Field of Environment (10 minutes)\nDiscussion (10 minutes)\n8.Giorgi Abulashvili – Energy Union Requirements in Field of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (10 minutes)\nDiscussion (10 minutes) \nSeminar time: May 21\, 4 p.m.\nLocation: 106 hall\, Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/seminar-on-georgia-eu-ties-in-energy-field/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140513T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094449Z UID:10004940-1400025600-1400025600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Otar Kajaia 90th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:An event dedicated to Ilia State University Professor Emeritus\, Otar Kajaia\, will take place on Monday\, May 19\, 5 p.m. \nAbout Otar Kajaia \nOtar Kajaia was born on July 29\, 1923 in Martvili region village Bandza. \nHe attended TSU. His teachers included Giorgi Akhvlediani\, Arnold Chikobava\, Varlam Topuria and Akaki Shanidze. He was working in Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Pedagogical University\, since 1971. \nHe has been Ilia State University Professor Emeritus since 2006. His main field of research: documenting and researching non-written Georgian languages\, Megralian language\, creating bilingual dictionaries. \nIn 2011 Kaukasienstudien published Otar Kajaia’s and Hents Fenrich’s dictionary Mingrelisch-Georgisches Wörterbuch\, under the Reichert-Verlag Wiesbaden series.  – \nIn 2002-2009 Otar Kajaia published 4 volumes of Megrelian-Georgian dictionary and in 2013 – Megrelian-Russian- Georgian dictionary\, together with famous Georgian studies expert\, George Klimov. \nTime: May 19\, 5 p.m. \nLocation: A 101 Hall\, Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/otar-kajaia-90th-anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135403 CREATED:20140513T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094453Z UID:10004941-1400025600-1400025600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Ekvtime Kochlamazashvili Presentation - Ephrem the Syrian in Middle Age Georgian Translations DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Ekvtime Kochlamazashvili will present a topic  “Ephrem the Syrian in Middle Ages Georgian Translations”  in scope of the Middle Ages Research Program’s monthly seminars\, on Wednesday\, May 14\, 7 p.m. \nTime: May 14\, 7 p.m. \nLocation:  F415 hall \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/ekvtime-kochlamazashvili-presentation-ephrem-the-syrian-in-middle-age-georgian-translations/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140514T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140513T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094447Z UID:10004939-1400025600-1400025600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public Education Project New Education DESCRIPTION:The lecture series held in scope of Ilia State School of Arts and Sciences public education project “New Education” is being carried on. \nProfessor David Tarkhnishvili will conduct first public lecture “Changing Earth – Is Ace Age Over?” The lecture takes place on Friday\, May 16\, 4 p.m. A 101 hall (Chavchavadze Av. 32). \nWe are looking forward to seeing you! \nAttendance is free. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-education-project-new-education-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140513T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140512T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094454Z UID:10004942-1399939200-1399939200@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Student Conference DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University Students will conduct a conference on May 16\, 5 p.m. in Ilia State University G106 hall. The conference is dedicated to 10th anniversary of Poland joining European Union. Conference themes include EU-Polish relations\, Polish-Georgian relations and etc. Professor Ejbeita Kaveka – Virjikovska of Warsaw School of Economy will present at the conference. \nAmbassador of Poland to Georgia and embassy delegation is invited to the conference. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/student-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140513T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140512T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094456Z UID:10004943-1399939200-1399939200@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Tbilisi Theatres in Transitional Economy DESCRIPTION:A research presentation will be held on May 27\, 2 p.m. in Ilia State University Bookstore Ligamus. The book is published with financial assistance of Tbilisi Center of Cultural Events. \nThe collection “Tbilisi Theatres in Transitional Economy” is a second part of a research “Modern Theatre – Analytics\, Pragmatics\, Statistics”. Information on Tbilisi theatres’ history\, buildings\, repertory\, technical equipments\, audience halls and stages is given in full details. The book also includes exclusive talks with artistic directors and managing directors of Tbilisi Thetres. \nThe research incorporates as well full rating of favorite directors and actors based on sociological survey of audience in Tbilisi Theatres (2200 people were surveyed). \nThe authors are theatre critics Maka Vsadze and Lasha Chkhartishvili and Culture Manager Elene Babakishvili. More than 20 experts and scientists of different fields were involved in the research. \nResearch was carried out in the scope of “Independent Theatre Projects Program” financed by Tbilisi Center of Cultural Events; it therefore\, unites critical articles written by theatre critics about over 80 performances funded by the Center as well as statistical analysis that reveal most and least successful shows according to the critics. Critical reviews that were written specifically for this collection are included too. \nThe collection was published by Ilia State University Modern Theater Research Center. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/tbilisi-theatres-in-transitional-economy/ CATEGORIES:Ligamus Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140506T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140506T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140505T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094459Z UID:10004945-1399334400-1399334400@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public Lecture - On What Cannot Be Said DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University S. Tsereteli Institute of Philosophy invites you to a public lecture “On What Cannot Be Said”\, on May 15\, 5 p.m. A 101 hall. Professor of Logic and Computer Sciences of University of Amsterdam School of Science\, Dr. Marten Marx will present at the meeting. \nDr. Marx will discuss the idea of unlimited language and claims about problematic expression of some concepts in formal language. He will bring specific examples to recognize whether problems of expression are due to our lack of knowledge or to language limitations. \nThe lecture will be held in English. \nAttendance is free. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-on-what-cannot-be-said/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140506T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140506T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140505T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094502Z UID:10004946-1399334400-1399334400@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Book Club First Meeting DESCRIPTION:New Ilia State University book club is conducting first meeting on May 8\, 5 p.m. to discuss August Strindberg’s dramaturgy. \nHow do author’s texts change from female-hating to male crises? \nStrindberg’s translator\, author David Gabunia is the meeting’s guest speaker. “Miss Julie” and “Stronger”\, translated by David Gabunia were included in play collection published by “Bakur Sulakuari Publishing”. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you! \nTime: May 8\, 5 p.m. \nLocation: bookstore “Ligamus” (Ilia State University) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/book-club-first-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140504T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140504T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140503T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094504Z UID:10004948-1399161600-1399161600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public Lecture - Friedrich Hayek and Social Affairs Problems DESCRIPTION:Health and Insurance School will conduct an event dedicated to Friedrich Hayek’s 115th anniversary – Friedrich Hayek and Modernity. Friedrich Hayek was Austrian economist\, philosopher and representative of Austrian economic school. The event is held on May 8\, 5 p.m. in Ilia State University bookstore “Ligamus”. \nIn scope of the event\, Tengiz Verulava will present public lecture “Friedrich Hayek and Social Affairs Problems”. In addition\, documentary film “Friedrich Hayek” will be screened (author Tengiz Verulava). \nTime: May 8\, 5 p.m. \nLocation: “Ligamus”\, Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-friedrich-hayek-and-social-affairs-problems/ CATEGORIES:Ligamus Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140502T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140502T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140501T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094507Z UID:10004950-1398988800-1398988800@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:EU Week - Meeting Students DESCRIPTION:Student meeting is held in scope of the EU week in Ilia State University\, Wednesday\, May 7\, 2 p.m. Information Centre on NATO and EU is organizing the meeting to discuss the following topics: EU\, Georgia-EU relations\, European values\, EU Association Agreement. \nThe meeting speakers are: \n\nState Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration\, Aleksi Petriashvili\nDirector of Information Centre on NATO and EU\, Elene Gotsadze\nAmbassador of the Republic of Lithuania\, Jonas Paslauskas\n\nTime: May 7\, 2 p.m. \nAddress: Ilia State University\, G 106 hall. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/eu-week-meeting-students/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140501T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140501T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140430T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094509Z UID:10004952-1398902400-1398902400@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Young Leaders Union of Georgia in Iliauni DESCRIPTION:LEPL Young Leaders Union of Georgia will conduct an informational meeting on Thursday\, May 8\, 1 p.m. Ilia State University B102 hall. \nPrague Youth Conference (20-25 July\, 2014) concerning international relations\, law and world politics will be discussed during the meeting. \nYoung Leaders Union of Georgia organizes Georgian delegate selection for the Prague International Conference. \nStudents that are 18-26 years-old may participate in the conference. \nInformational meeting attendance is free! \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/young-leaders-union-of-georgia-in-iliauni/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140429T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20140429T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T135404 CREATED:20140428T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T094514Z UID:10004955-1398729600-1398729600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Third Sociology Conference DESCRIPTION:Local Problems in Global World \n \nJuly 3\, 2014 \nSchool of Arts and Sciences organizes third sociology conference “Local Problems in Global World”\, on July 3\, 2014.  Borders between local and global becomes more fluid in our modern times. Reality that takes place in local context often becomes part of global complex social changes. \nAim of the conference: \nSociology students and young researchers interested in the field will have an opportunity to meet each other\, broaden their academic network\, discuss their work and share their ideas; also\, they will be able to inspect important challenges and barriers of the modern world – a special impulse for sociological imagination. \nConference participants:    \nB.A. M.A and PhD students of sociology may participate in the conference. \nBest articles will be published in the conference collection. Winning students will receive prizes. All participants will receive certificate and a special gift. \nApplication: \nInterested candidates must send a one-page CV\, conference work abstract (300 words max.) and thesis supervisor’s recommendation\, on the following address: ana.kirvalidze@iliauni.edu.ge.  Application deadline is May 25\, 2014. \nFor additional information please contact us on the noted E-mail address. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/third-sociology-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cover_default.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR