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:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191112T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191105T073600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092304Z UID:10001009-1573581600-1573581600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:​Public Lecture by Dr. Stefan Meister: “Contested Leadership - How Russia fails to integrate post-Soviet countries” DESCRIPTION:On 12 November\, 18:00 Dr. Stefan Meister\, Head of the Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus Region will host a public lecture: Contested Leadership – How Russia fails to integrate post-Soviet countries. \nConsecutive Russian leaderships have attempted to project power and influence in its „near abroad“. From Moscow’s perspective\, all post-Soviet countries only have limited sovereignty. However\, Russia’s declining economic power and the interest of the ruling elites in the post-Soviet countries to consolidate sovereignty lead to different contestation strategies. The success of these strategies depends on the countries’ resources\, their geographic proximity to external players\, and on the bargaining abilities of their elites. The more Russia tries to dominate its post-Soviet neighbours\, the more it will push the countries further away. \nDr. Stefan Meister is the head of the Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus Region since July 2019. \nFrom January 2017 until March 2019 Dr. Stefan Meister was Head of the Robert Bosch Center for Central and Eastern Europe\, Russia and Central Asia at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). Previously\, he worked as the head of the program for Eastern Europe\, Russia and Central Asia at the DGAP and as a senior policy fellow in the Wider Europe Team at the European Council on Foreign Relations. In the term 2015/16 Meister was visiting fellow at the Transatlantic Academy in Washington D.C. writing on Russian disinformation and propaganda. He has served several times as an election observer for the OSCE in post-Soviet countries. Meister studied International Relations and East European History in Jena\, Leipzig and Nizhni Novgorod. He holds a PhD from Jena University with a thesis on the transformation of the Russian higher education and research system. His areas of research include Russian domestic\, foreign\, security and energy policy; EU-Russia relations; German-Russian relations\, Eastern Partnership and post-Soviet conflicts particularly in the South Caucasus. He published as a co-author the books “The Eastern Question” (2016)\, “The Eastern Voices” (2017) and “The Russia File” (2018) all at Brookings press. In 2019 he co-authored “Geo-politics and security. A new strategy for the South Caucasus” (2019). \nLanguage: English \nTime: 12 November 2019\, 18:00 \nVenue: Book House “Ligamus (32 Chavchavadze Avenue)\, Ilia State University \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-by-dr-stefan-meister-contested-leadership-how-russia-fails-to-integrate-post-soviet-countries/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/54847.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191105T153600 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191105T153600 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191105T113605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092306Z UID:10001029-1572968160-1572968160@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Learn English Select DESCRIPTION:We would like to introduce you exclusive and highly interesting offer. \nThis is an opportunity offered by Ilia State University in cooperation with the British Council. \nThe course name is: The English Select \nLearn English Select is a flexible online English course for students and professionals who want to take their career to the next level and who want to study when and where they choose. \nLearn English Select will help learners when applying for jobs\, preparing for an interview\, and asking and answering questions in an interview. \nThe course is implemented within the \,\,Creative Spark: Higher Education Enterprise Program” and is fully funded by the British Council. \nThe course is intended for any age\, faculty or degree student\, academic personnel or administration staff. \nAdvantages of the proposed course: \n\n\nFlexible schedule of time\, which is fully adapted to the interest of the course participant. The beneficiary plans the course and choose the desired time by his/her own. \n\n\nDistance Learning Method. \n\n\nFocusing on practical use of language that is accomplished through practical exercises developed by the British Council that ensure a balance of activities and exercises to develop grammar\, vocabulary and pronunciation\, as well as key skills\, for the world of work. \n\n\nAfter completion of the course the beneficiaries will be able to: \n\n\nCommunicate effectively in a range of business situations\, including meetings\, talks and presentations. \n\n\nApply for a job and prepare yourself for the interview. \n\n\nNetwork with other professionals from diverse fields. \n\n\nCourse Levels and Duration: \nAt each level\, tutor videos guide learner through the materials\, explain key language and grammar points\, and give the vocabulary that can be used in everyday business life. \nThe course offers real\, authentic workplace scenarios. \nLevels available are: \n\n\nLearn English Select Beginner \n\n\nLearn English Select Elementary \n\n\nLearn English Select Pre-Intermediate 1 \n\n\nLearn English Select Pre-Intermediate 2 \n\n\nLearn English Select Intermediate \n\n\nLearn English Select Upper-Intermediate \n\n\n Each level is made up of 40self-study lessons. \nCourse Period: 5 December- 31 March \nThe entire course is elaborated and planned by the British Council\, according to the British Council’s international standards. \nRequirements for the Registration: \n\n\nEnglish language knowledge at least A1 level.* \n\n\nIlia State University’s active mailing address (@iliauni.edu.ge) \n\n\nNote! \nThe above mentioned English learning course (Learn English Select) is completely independent from academic teaching and is only additional\, which excludes credit for passing the course. \nThe Course is Free! \nIn case of interest\, please register through the link below: \nhttps://forms.gle/ApjzriyoRfoGowEY7 \nThe number of registered students is limited and the first 50 candidates will be given preference! \nDeadline: November 13 \nIf you have questions\, please E-mail us: zoomout@iliauni.edu.ge \n*Online Placement Testing will be provided by the British Council to detect the linguistic levels of the participants. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/learn-english-select/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/55087.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191104T152400 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191104T152400 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191104T112415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092309Z UID:10001035-1572881040-1572881040@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Bowling Championship 2019 DESCRIPTION:On 18 November 2019\, the ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in bowling (4vs4). \nOnly ISU students can participate. Each team shall consist of 4 members. \nThe championship will be held in Ballroom (Trade Centre Galleria Tbilisi) \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/R2VWjeooX7WWR2qFA \nRegistration deadline: 15 November 2019 \n\n Contact information \nFacebook page: iliaunistudentaffairs \nFacebook group: iliauni.sport \nTel.: (+995 514) 778989; (032 2) 22 00 09 (270) \nEmail address: student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \nAddress: Room F105\, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili ave. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-bowling-championship-2019-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/55036.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191028T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191024T092639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092313Z UID:10001061-1572282000-1572282000@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Information Meeting about Nazarbayev University Programs DESCRIPTION:On 28th of October at 5 pm\, in E207 room\, the Nazarbayev University will hold the presentation about its educational programs. \nNazarbayev University is a leading university in Central Asia\, founded in 2010 at the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan\, as a western-style research university with English as the language of instruction. \nPartnering with top universities of USA\, UK and Singapore\, the University offers high-quality programs in different areas. \nAnyone interested in pursuing graduate degrees on 100% scholarships or short-term/academic mobility programs in this unique country is welcome to attend the presentation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/information-meeting-about-nazarbayev-university-programs/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/54868.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191021T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190805T111354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T100837Z UID:10001072-1571677200-1571677200@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Third International School in Formal Linguistics DESCRIPTION:Third International School in Formal Linguistics \nOctober 21-24\, 2019 \nIlia University \nFollowing the success of the 2017 and 2018 Summer Schools in Formal Linguistics\, Ilia University will be hosting the Third International School in Formal Linguistics\, with the following courses: \nLanguage acquisition Professor Rosemarie Tracy\, University of Mannheim\, Germany \nFormal syntax Professor Lea Nash\, University Paris 8\, France \nExperimental approaches Professor Maria Polinsky\, University of Maryland\, USA \nto the study of language \nSign languagesProfessor Carlo Cecchetto\, CNRS\, Paris\, France \nThe courses will meet daily\, during the week of October 21-24\, 2019. The attendance is free. \nTo apply\, contact to Eka Nanitashvili ekaterinenan@yahoo.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/third-international-school-in-formal-linguistics/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53610.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191016T125300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191016T125300 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191016T085321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T100832Z UID:10001087-1571230380-1571230380@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:The South Caucasus Regional Conference on Memory Politics DESCRIPTION:The Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus region\, together with Ilia State University and Soviet Past Research Laboratory (SOVLAB) organizes the South Caucasus Regional Conference on Memory Politics. The main aim of the conference is to discuss memory politics and rethink the current approach on rethinking the Soviet Past and memory studies in three countries of the region. \nThe South Caucasus Regional Conference on Memory politics will give opportunity to researchers\, academics and students to share with each other knowledge and experience on working on different topics of memory politics. At the same time\, during public discussions\, speakers will discuss some of the important challenges that are connected to historical research and memory studies such as the openness/accessibility of archives\, lack of funding for research institutes\, etc. \n  \nDate: 21-22 October\, 2019 \nLocation: Ilia State University\, Auditorium B201 \nLanguage: Georgian\, English and Russian (simultaneous translation will be provided) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/the-south-caucasus-regional-conference-on-memory-politics/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/54746.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191015T152200 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191015T152200 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191015T112256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092317Z UID:10001099-1571152920-1571152920@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Basketball Championship (3x3) - 2019 DESCRIPTION:The ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in basketball on 3 November 2019. Only ISU student teams can participate. Playing for more than one team is not allowed. Team applications must include four players: 3 main players and 1 standby. \n“FIBA 3×3” offical rules will apply: http://www.fiba.basketball/3×3/rules \nThe winning team will be awarded with the ISU basketball trophy. The first\, second and third place winners will receive respective medals and certificates. \nIf interested\, please fill in the registration form at https://forms.gle/rpBX3mKc9tihUvcP8 \nRegistration deadline: 1 November\, 2019 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-basketball-championship-3x3-2019/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/54731.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191015T122600 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191015T122600 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191015T082656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092321Z UID:10001102-1571142360-1571142360@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Volleyball Championship DESCRIPTION:On 10 November 2019\, the ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in volleyball (4vs4). \nOnly ISU students can participate. \nEach team should include male as well as female players. The maximum number of players in a team is 6. \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/sujD434MY9c3ToqFA \nRegistration deadline: 8 November 2019.  \n\nContact information \nFacebook page: iliaunistudentaffairs \nFacebook group: iliauni.sport \nTel.: (+995 514) 778989; (032 2) 22 00 09 (270) \nEmail address: student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \nAddress: Room F105\, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili ave. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-volleyball-championship/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/54729.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191013T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190826T110052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092324Z UID:10001110-1570960800-1570960800@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ESTSS workshop “Addressing Consequences of Political Violence” DESCRIPTION:On 13th-14th October 2019\, the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS) will hold a workshop at Ilia State University on “Addressing Consequences of Political Violence”. \nThe event is dedicated to the 10-year anniversary of the European Journal of Psychotraumatology (EJPT). \nThe workshop will be hosted by Ilia State University (ISU) in collaboration with the Georgian Society of Psychotrauma (GSP) and the Foundation Global Initiative on Psychiatry-Tbilisi and Open Society Georgia Foundation. \nRegistration: \nESTSS members from high-income countries: EUR 30; \nNon-members from high-income countries: EUR 50 \nESTSS members from Low and Middle Income Countries: EUR 15; \nNon-members from LMICs: EUR 20 \nGSP members: free of charge \n\nRegistration is mandatory for all participants. \nFor registration\, please contact us at: estss-workshop@iliauni.edu.ge \nRegistration deadline: 1 October 2019. \n  \nWorking language: English (simultaneous translation will be provided) \nTime: 13 October 2019\, 10:00 AM \nVenue: Book house “Ligamus”\, Ilia State University\, Ilia Chavchavadze ave.  32\, building A\, Tbilisi \n\nTime: 14 October 2019\, 10:00 AM \nVenue: Book house “Ligamus”\, Ilia State University\, Ilia Chavchavadze ave.  32\, building A\, Tbilisi \nBook House Ligamus (32  I. Chavchavadze ave.) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/estss-workshop-addressing-consequences-of-political-violence/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/54694.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191007T160500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20191007T160500 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20191007T120520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T110931Z UID:10001122-1570464300-1570464300@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Futsal Tournament DESCRIPTION:From October 22 November 29 2019\, The ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university futsal tournament for male teams. The matches will be held on ISU E premises. Only ISU student teams can participate. Playing for more than one team is not allowed. Each team shall consist from 6 to 8 students. \nThe matches will have two 12-minute halves with a halftime break of 5 minutes. \nThe winning team will be awareded ISU Perpetual Cup Trophy. Teams winning the first\, second and third places will be presented with respective medals and  certificates. \nFor more details\, see Futsal Cup Regulations. \nThose interested should fill in the following application at https://forms.gle/M2wfMTjDZcJCg7RJ6 \nRegistration deadline: 21 October\, 2019.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-futsal-tournament/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/54600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190926T173600 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190926T173600 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190926T133622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092331Z UID:10001066-1569519360-1569519360@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Table Tennis Championship DESCRIPTION:The ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in table tennis for both male and female students on 25 October 2019. \nOnly ISU students can participate. \nThe qualification draw will take place half an hour before the competition. \nThe winning students will be awarded with respective trophies\, medals and certificates. \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/wgayUiVWfNyQ2fL96 \nRegistration deadline: 23 October\, 2019 \n\nContact information \nTel.: 514778989; 032 2 220009 (270) \nAddress.: Room F105\, 3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili ave. \nFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iliaunistudentaffairs/ \nEmail address: student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-table-tennis-championship-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/54458.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190909T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190903T095143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092334Z UID:10001137-1568052000-1568052000@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Presentation of the book by Taras Kuzio DESCRIPTION:On the 9th of September Ilia State University will host Professor of Political Science\, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy\, Dr Taras Kuzio. Dr. Kuzio will present his last work „Putin’s War against Ukraine: Revolution\, Nationalism and Crime”. \nAbout the book: \nIn Spring 2014\, Putin’s annexation of the Crimea and launch of military aggression against Ukraine led to Europe’s one of the biggest crisis;  interference in Western democracies and other forms of hybrid warfare\, Russia and the West have entered a new Cold War. The book reviews the consequences of ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and its influence on consolidation of Ukrainian identity and pro-Russian soft power. \nTaras Kuzio\, author of the book will discuss why newly elected President Zelenskyy will not bring peace and the war will continue indefinitely as long as Russia to view Ukraine and Ukrainians as fake news and Putin is Russian president for life. \nAbout the Author: \nTaras Kuzio is a Professor in the Department of Political Science\, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and a Non-Resident Fellow in the Foreign Policy Institute\, School of Advanced International Studies\, Johns Hopkins University\, Washington DC. His previous positions were at the University of Alberta\, George Washington University\, University of Toronto\, and Chief of Mission to the NATO Information and Documentation Office in Ukraine. Taras Kuzio is the author and editor of seventeen books\, including (with Paul D’Anieri) The Sources of Russia’s Great Power Politics: Ukraine and the Challenge to the European Order (2018)\, Putin’s War Against Ukraine. Revolution\, Nationalism\, and Crime (2017\, 2019)\, Ukraine. Democratization\, Corruption and the New Russian Imperialism (2015)\, The Crimea: Europe’s Next Flashpoint? (2010)\, From Kuchmagate to Orange Revolution (2009)\, and Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives on Nationalism (2007). \nWorking Language: English \nVenue: Ilia State University\, Room A305 (address: 32 Chavchavadze ave) \nTime: 18:00 (6 PM) \nAttendance is free. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/presentation-of-the-book-by-taras-kuzio/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/53911.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190729T170300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190729T170300 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190729T130330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092337Z UID:10001161-1564419780-1564419780@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Black Sea as literary and cultural space DESCRIPTION:Black Sea as literary and cultural space \nPeoples and communities  \nInternational conference  \nSofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”\, Sofia \n30 March – 1 April 2020  \nOrganising institutions:  \nInstitute for Literature at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Sofia); Chair of Romance Studies of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (Sofia); Ilia State University (Tbilisi); Aix-Marseille University (Aix-en-Provence\, Marseille) ; INaLCO (Paris). \nDeadline for sending paper proposals: 31 October 2019  \nOutline  \nIt took a long run before comparative literature realised its vocation: emancipation from the national divides. At an early stage\, it performed comparisons respecting the constellations constituted by the national literary traditions and kept apart by languages. At a later stage it freed itself from these constraints in order to get interested\, rather\, in circulation and transfer of forms and ideas across the national and linguistic borders. It is a transnational perspective which can progress by adopting a post-transnational intention supported by a new methodology. \nThe concept of ‘literary space’\, inspired by the deleuzian idea of deterritorialisation and other works in literary theory\, stands out among the conceptual instruments of this renewal. A literary space\, mapped at the intersection of geography and history\, hosts a plethora of literatures and languages\, definable on both regional and national level\, and inviting approaches designed to indicate sharing of themes\, discourses and forms. The examples of this are given by the Carribean\, the Mediterranean and the Balkans\, the first two of which have already benefitted from relevant research. \nThe Black Sea\, and its six littoral states (Georgia\, Turkey\, Bulgaria\, Romania\, Ukraine\, Russia)\, its important port cities\, its littoral settlements\, its multicultural richness and its history going back to Antiquity\, offer in an exemplary way the possibility to be studied in this perspective. \nThe Black Sea as literary and cultural space supposes an inductive-deductive research: an object is set within a frame(work) in order to be observed during a process which comes to modify the frame(work). The object ‘Black Sea’ is constructed as a literary and cultural space and in turn helps to define the concept. This concept\, actually\, can be approached from three \nperspectives. The first one considers the concept as a milieu hosting in coexistence different literatures as well as different cultures; the second treats the concept as an interactive space entangling literatures in a way similar to the approaches of Pascale Casanova or Emily Apter; the last accepts the concept as matrix of the imaginary\, relying on the géocritique of Bertrand Westphal and the literary geography of Sheila Hones. Combining the perspectives could support the hypothesis of Black Sea as civilisation\, not in the classical sense of collective system of values interrelated hierarchically but in the sense of world-system (Wallerstein) held within the frame of the global world-system; and could offer the possibility of tracing manifestations of such civilisation in literary works. A literary and cultural space implies fluctuation between materiality and ideality\, history and myth\, – which is sustained by the adopted interdisciplinary methodological prism. \nThis conference presents itself a second stage of a collective research aimed at studying the Black Sea as literary and cultural space. It is a continuation of the first conference “Black Sea as Literary and Cultural Space” (see the call at : https://codfreurcor.iliauni.edu.ge/wp- content/uploads/2018/04/Appel-communications-in-EN.pdf)\, held in Tbilisi on 25-27 October 2018\, organised by Ilia State University upon the initiative of Mr. Alexis Nuselovici\, Professor at Aix-Marseille University. \nThe focus chosen for this second conference is “Peoples and Communities” and we hope that the paper proposals will address the following subjects: \nI. The image of Black Sea in the cultural and literary construction of national identities \n– Questions of identity \n– Use of heritage\, memory\, beliefs and religions \n– Phenomena of interculturality \n– Linguistic contacts\, circulation of languages\, translation \n– Folklore \nII. The emergence of literatures \n– Transmission of the legendary and of Greco-Roman mythology \n– Literary culture from Antiquity till today \n– The first national literatures \n– Postcolonial approaches \nIII. The spatialities \n– Black Sea\, Europe\, Asia \n– Rural and urban society \n– Intermedial approaches to the representation of space \n2 \nIV. Cultural semantics of Black Sea \n– Imperial heritage and the renewal of symbolic and affective significations of Black Sea \n– Postcolonial approaches \nAs a supplement to the text of the paper proposal\, the applicants are expected to indicate which one(s) of these subjects is (are) addressed by his or her proposal. \nWorking languages shall be French\, English and (under conditions specified below) Bulgarian. \nEach speaker will have 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for discussion. \nAll papers presented at the conference shall be eligible for publication depending on peer review. \nConditions for participation and important dates  \nPaper proposals not shorter than 200 and not longer than 300 words\, supplemented by title\, 3- 5 keywords\, reference list of 3-10 titles [publications by the author of the paper proposal should be avoided]\, and short bio-bibliographical sketch (50 to 100 words\, to include position and affiliation/indication of non-affiliation)\, have to be sent\, in attached files in Word format\, till 31 October to the following email: BlackseaEsplitSofia2020@gmail.com.  \nEach proposal will be submitted to two double-blind reviews. Decision for (non)acceptance will be taken by the scholarly committee. \nAuthors will be notified about (non)acceptance by 30 November 2019. \nAccepted authors willing to speak in Bulgarian will be expected to send extended summaries of their papers (not shorter than 1000 words) in French or English by 31 January 2020. \nAccepted authors willing to speak in French will be expected to send non-abridged English versions of their paper proposals (abstracts) by 31 January. \nAccepted authors willing to speak in English will be expected to send non-abridged French versions of their paper proposals (abstracts) by 31 January. \nTentative programme of the conference will be published online by 20 February 2020. \nThe amount of participation fee (in case it is decided to require such) will be determined subsequently (not later than on 1 January 2020). \nScholarly directors  \nAlexis Nuselovici\, Aix-Marseille University; Mzago Dokhturishvili\, Ilia State University; Marie Vrinat-Nikolov\, INaLCO; Yordan Lyutskanov\, Institute for literature\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Zaal Andronikashvili\, Ilia State University and Leibniz Centre for Literary and Cultural Studies (Berlin) \nOrganisation committee  \nMzagho Dokhturishvili\, Ilia State University; Yordan Lyutskanov\, Institute for Literature at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Alexis Nuselovici\, Aix-Marseille University; Malinka Velinova\, Chair of Romance Studies\, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”; Marie Vrinat- Nikolov\, INaLCO \nScholarly committee  \nNino Abakelia\, ethnology\, Ilia State University; Zaal Andronikashvili\, cultural studies\, Ilia State University and Leibniz Centre for Literary and Cultural Studies (Berlin); Khatuna Beridze\, translation studies\, Shota Rustaveli State University of Batumi; Mzago Dokhturishvili\, Romance philology\, Ilia State University; Inga Ghutidze\, linguistics\, Ilia State University and State University of Samtskhe-Javakheti\, Akhaltsikhe; Adeline Grand-Clément\, Greek history\, University Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès (to be confirmed); Vesela Guenova\, French literature and translation studies\, Sofia University “Saint Kliment Ohridski”; Gelina Harlaftis\, history\, Ionian University\, Corfu; Marina Kavtaradze\, musicology\, V. Sarajishvili State Conservatory of Tbilisi ; Amelia Licheva\, literary theory\, Sofia University “Saint Kliment Ohridski”; Yordan Lyutskanov\, comparative literature\, Institute for Literature at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Atinati Mamatsashvili\, comparative literature\, Ilia State University; Alexis Nuselovici\, comparative literature\, Aix-Marseille University ; Avtandil Okrostsvaridze\, geology\, Ilia State University; Yaşar Eyüp Özveren\, economic history\, Professor Emeritus\, Middle Eastern Technical University\, Ankara; Cleo Protokhristova\, comparative literature\, Plovdiv University; Bela Tsipuria\, comparative literature\, Ilia State University; Marie Vrinat-Nikolov\, Bulgarian language and literature\, literary translation\, National Institut for Oriental Languages and Civilisations \nWebsite of the conference: https://sites.google.com/view/blackseaesplit2sofia/home  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/black-sea-as-literary-and-cultural-space/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/53447.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190725T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190716T070917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092340Z UID:10001163-1564059600-1564059600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Workshop for Postdocs and Professors by Thomas Richter: Science Communication and Self-marketing DESCRIPTION:On 25 July\, at 13:00\, Thomas Richter\, Head of the Public Relations Department of the University of Göttingen\, will hold a workshop at ISU for postdoctoral fellows\, researchers and professors. The theme of the workshop will be Science Communication and Self-marketing.\nThe University of Göttingen has recently undertook the expansion of its media network and development of international communication strategies. The training session will focus on the use of social media and events. It will share expertise on the promotion of research\, opportunities of collaboration and attracting the interest of external audiences in research projects. \nRegistration: Prior registration is required. For registration please use the registration online form: https://forms.gle/JNQmQa4d3pXffAPd8 The registration deadline is July 24\, 2019\, 18:00.  \nTime: Thursday\, 25 July 2019\, 13:00-16:00\nVenue: Room \, E-207 Ilia State University (3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave.) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/workshop-for-postdocs-and-professors-by-thomas-richter-science-communication-and-self-marketing/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/53362.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190723T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190715T131811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092343Z UID:10001165-1563904800-1563904800@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:International Doctoral School Opening in ISU DESCRIPTION:On 23 July\, at 18:00\, an opening ceremony of the International Doctoral School (IDS) established within the framework of cooperation between Ilia State University (ISU) and Georg-August University Göttingen (UGOE) will be held at Ligamus Book House. \nThe event will include a panel discussion Doctoral Education in Georgia: Current State and Future Prospects  with ISU professors Nino Doborjginidze\, Ghia Nodia\, Zaal Andronikashvili\, Davit Tarkhnishvili\, Dimitri Japaridze\, Giorgi Gvalia and PhD student Ana Lolua. \nThe event will be opened by Prof. Giga Zedania\, Rector of ISU.The event will be opened by Prof. Giga Zedania\, Rector of ISU\, followed by notes from Prof. Zviad Gabisonia\, General Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia\, and Dr. Esther von Richthofen\, Representative of the Georg-August-University of Göttingen. \nAdditional information: \nInternational Doctoral School (IDS) was established in the framework of the joint project of ISU and UGOE Structured Education – Quality Assurance – Freedom to Think. The project is financially supported by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia and the Volkswagen Foundation. \nCurrently\, IDS is running two international doctoral programmes in cooperation with Georg-August University Göttingen and Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. \nTime: 23 July 2019\, 18:00 \nVenue: Ligamus Book House\, Ilia State University \nLanguage: English \nAttendance is free. \n2019 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/international-doctoral-school-opening-in-isu/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/53356.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190722T113000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190722T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190716T070515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092347Z UID:10001167-1563795000-1563795000@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:The Importance of Public Relations for Young Scientists: Training Course for Doctoral Students by Thomas Richter DESCRIPTION:Doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers are offered to attend training sessions on The Importance of Public Relations for Young Researchers to be conducted by Thomas Richter\, Head of the Public Relations Department of the University of Göttingen.\nWithin the frames of the course: \n\nThe trainer will address major aspects of media relations and science communication;\nParticipants will be asked to do practical assignments.\n\nWho can participate?\nThe participants must be ISU doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. Those interested to apply shall register in advance by visiting the following link: https://forms.gle/LdypnLnG3hWwcGYN6\n\nRegistration deadline is 19 July 2019\, 18:00 \nSchedule of training sessions:\n22  July 2019\, 11:30-17:30\n24 July 2019\, 09:30-16:00\nVenue: Room E207\, Ilia State University (3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/the-importance-of-public-relations-for-young-scientists-training-course-for-doctoral-students-by-thomas-richter/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/53361.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190708T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190618T085041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092351Z UID:10001079-1562578200-1562578200@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Educate the Educators Training Programme Reflections on Enterprise Education DESCRIPTION:Outline: \nThis programme aims to support\, inform and enable academic staff from a wide range of disciplines to develop the knowledge and skills to embed enterprise into the curriculum. \nLearners for this specific module will present to their peers on how they have applied the principles of enterprise education into their teaching\, discussing any successes and challenges that they have experienced in embedding enterprise into their curriculum area. The learners will receive feedback and suggestions from their peers and the tutor to help develop their practice further. \nThis specific module will support staff to develop and design enterprising and innovative curricular by introducing them to pedagogies and educational tools that have been implemented in UK universities and across the globe and drawing on best practice guidelines such as the QAA 2018 Guidance on Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and the 2016 European Commission EntreComp Framework. \nThe training will include classroom-based workshops and activities. Activities will be interactive in nature\, with an emphasis on learning by doing and giving delegates the opportunity to develop their own practice. \nThe Training will be delivered by Mhairi Threlfall- Senior Enterprise Consultant\, Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship\, UWE Bristol. \nDate and Time: \n09:30-17:00 on July 8th \nAudience: \nUniversity teaching staff from a wide range of disciplines that are looking to embed enterprise into the curriculum. \nObjectives: \n1.To enable learners to explore the concepts of enterprise\, the entrepreneurial mindset and innovation. \n2.To encourage staff to increase their awareness of innovation and to broaden their international outlook. \n3.To provide an opportunity for staff to experiment with new tools and approaches to entrepreneurial learning and consider how best to deliver these to have greatest impact. \n4.To support staff in embedding and assessing enterprise and entrepreneurship in the curriculum. \nIn order to attend the training\, please register beforehand (follow the link – https://forms.gle/sT7KKQT4KqDpyjj69 ) \nDeadline: July 4th\, 17:00 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/educate-the-educators-training-programme-reflections-on-enterprise-education/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52740.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190624T112900 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190624T112900 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190624T072910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092352Z UID:10001143-1561375740-1561375740@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:PEACE & SECURITY IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS DESCRIPTION:PEACE & SECURITY IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS \nIlia State University and American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS \nSUMMER 2019 \nThe Summer School comprises two courses: \nGEOPOLITICS\, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS \nClassroom Location: Ilia State University\, Building A\, Room 203 (32\, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave) \n50 academic hours \nCourse Description \nThe Caucasus have taken on unprecedented strategic and political importance for major actors such as the European Union\, NATO\, Russia and the U.S. in recent years. While rich in natural resources\, scenic beauty\, and vibrant cultures\, the region continues to be hampered by endemic conflicts and political instability. The Geopolitics\, Conflict\, and Development in the South Caucasus course will offer closer investigation into the myriad factors that gave rise and\, at times\, help to preserve such issues. In addition\, this course will explore diplomatic and economic strategies as they are negotiated in contemporary global frameworks and within the Post-Soviet context. \nCourse Objectives \n\n\nTo explore the history of Russian imperialism and Soviet influence in the Caucasus in order to discern legacy and legitimacy in the present. \n\n\nTo understand the complex dynamics surrounding border regions and autonomies as they pertain to ethnic\, religious\, and national securities. \n\n\nTo investigate democratization processes in the South Caucasus\, their effect on EU and NATO membership\, and the ongoing struggles of political corruption. \n\n\nTo examine the critical role of energy in geopolitics\, regional policy\, and economic development in the South Caucasus. \n\n\nFaculty: Prof. Timothy Blauvelt\, Prof. Ghia Nodia\, Prof. David Darchiashvili\, Prof. Dimitri Japaridze. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/peace-security-in-the-south-caucasus/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/53030.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190621T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190621T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190612T123913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092356Z UID:10001148-1561141800-1561141800@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Panel Discussion Memory\, Peace and Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the Ilia State University\, the University of Bern is organizing a public panel discussion “Memory\, Peace and Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space” in the framework of the project “Remembering the Past in the Conflicts of the Present: Civil Society and Contested Histories in the Post-Soviet Space (1991 – 2017)” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. \nPanel speakers \nCarmen Scheide\, the University of Bern\, Switzerland \nUilleam Blacker\, University College\, United Kingdom \nNatalia Mirimanova\, Independent Researcher\, Belgium \n  \nThe discussion is moderated by Prof. Oliver Reisner\, Ilia State University\, Georgia. \n  \nThe discussion will be held in English. \nThe event will be followed by a reception. Attendance is free. \n  \nDate:  Friday\, 21 June 2019 \nTime: 18:30-20:00 \nVenue: Book house “Ligamus”\, Ilia State University\, Ilia Chavchavadze ave.  32\, building A\, Tbilisi \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/panel-discussion-memory-peace-and-conflict-in-the-post-soviet-space/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52670.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190620T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190612T093001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092517Z UID:10001178-1561055400-1561055400@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public Lecture Mediating the Past: Historical Dialogue\, Justice\, and Reconciliation by Prof. Alexander Karn\, Colgate University\, United States DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the Ilia State University\, the University of Bern is organizing a public lecture “Mediating the Past: Historical Dialogue\, Justice\, and Reconciliation” in the framework of the project “Remembering the Past in the Conflicts of the Present: Civil Society and Contested Histories in the Post-Soviet Space (1991 – 2017)” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. \nAlexander Karn is an associate professor of history at Colgate University\, USA. He is the author of Amending the Past: Europe’s Holocaust Commissions and the Right to History (University of Wisconsin Press\, 2009) and co-editor (with Elazar Barkan) of Taking Wrongs Seriously: Apologies and Reconciliation (Stanford University Press\, 2006). His doctoral dissertation examined property restitution and national identity in post-communist Eastern Europe. His research interests include politics of history\, historical commissions\, and historical reconciliation. \nThe event is moderated by Prof. Carmen Scheide\, University of Bern\, Switzerland. \nThe discussion will be held in English. \nThe event will be followed by a reception. Attendance is free. \n\n\nDate:  Thursday\, 20 June 2019 \nTime: 18:30-20:00 \nVenue: Room G106\, (G. Tsereteli str. N1) Ilia State University. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-mediating-the-past-historical-dialogue-justice-and-reconciliation-by-prof-alexander-karn-colgate-university-united-states/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52668.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190620T113700 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190620T113700 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190620T073700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092519Z UID:10001180-1561030620-1561030620@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Doctoral Short Course “Statistics and Data Analysis”\, July 9 and 10\, ISU\, H104 DESCRIPTION:Doctoral Short Course “Statistics and Data Analysis”\, July 9 and 10\, ISU\, H104 \nDescription: \nThe course intends to give an introduction to several aspects of Data Science\, starting from data visualization\, continuing with established statistical methods (univariate analysis\, multivariable methods)\, and ending up with machine learning and data mining. For each subject we will introduce the main concepts\, we will show how to perform some example analyses using different tools\, and we will provide links to additional study material. \nThe course consists of four theme-specific individual sessions that are independent of each other. It is therefore possible to register for and attend only selected session(s). \nAt the end of the short course the students should (a) know the very basics of these subjects\, (b) be able to perform simple analyses on their own\, and (c) be able to deepen their knowledge using the additional material if they so desire. \nContents: \n1) Data Visualization → July 9\, 10:00 – 13:00\, H104 A Presentation of the course and its objectives (15 minutes) B Working with tabular data: Excel and Comma Separate Values (CSV) files (15 minutes) C First example: scatter plots (1 hour 30 minutes) – Introduction to the problem: differential expression in genes (biology) – From tabular data to graphs: how to arrange multiple information in the same plot – Building the scatterplot D Second example: line plots (30 minutes) – Introduction to the problem: Apples sales over the years (retail) – Building the line plot E Software tools\, additional material\, questions (30 minutes) \n2) Univariate Analysis → July 9\, 14:00 – 17:00\, H104 A Statistical significance (30 minutes) B T-test: assumptions and meaning (30 minutes) C Example: single t-test (30 minutes) D Multiple t-test and p-value correction (1 hour) – Extending the previous example to multiple tests – The problem with multiple testing: false positive results – The Bonferroni correction – False Discovery Rate E Software tools\, additional material\, questions (30 minutes) \n3) Multivariate Analysis \n→ July 10\, 10:00 – 13:00\, H104 A Linear regression\, univariate (30 minutes) B Linear regression\, multivariate (30 minutes) C Example analysis (30 minutes) D Extension: generalized linear models (1 hour) – Logistic regression E Software tools\, additional material\, questions (30 minutes) \n4) Machine Learning and Data Mining → July 10\, 14:00 – 17:00\, H104 A Introduction: from statistics to machine learning and AI (30 minutes) B First example of machine learning method: decision trees (45 minutes) C Second example of machine learning method: neural networks (45 minutes) D Hands on: the Iris and Digit datasets E Software tools\, additional material\, questions (30 minutes) \nInstructors: Prof. Vincenzo Lagani (Bioinformatics\, School of Natural Sciences and Medicine)\, Prof. Erekle Magradze (Computer Engineering\, School of Business\, Technology and Education) \nLanguage of Instruction: English \nDates and Times: Session 1: July 9\, 10:00-13:00 Session 2: July 9\, 14:00-17:00 Session 3: July 10\, 10:00-13:00 Session 4: July 10\, 14:00-17:00 \nVenue: Ilia State University\, H-Building\, Room H104 \nRegistration: The maximum number of attendees per session is 18. Therefore\, prior registration is required and the principle of priority applies. The registration deadline is July 5\, 2019\, 18:00. For registration please use the registration online form: https://forms.gle/ucbovssJHprCznKp6 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/doctoral-short-course-statistics-and-data-analysis-july-9-and-10-isu-h104/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52630.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190619T171300 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190619T171300 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190619T131356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092525Z UID:10001183-1560964380-1560964380@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Thinking like an Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Thinking like an Entrepreneur \nOutline: \nThe programme will focus on developing students’ enterprise skills and supporting them to create their own ventures in the creative industries. The programme will be delivered as an intensive ‘business bootcamp’ at Ilia State University. The programme will guide students through the business start-up journey and equip them with skills in business planning\, ideation and pitching. \nDate and Time: \n09:30 to 20:00 on July 16th \nAudience: \nUniversity students with an idea for a business or an interest in pursuing an entrepreneurial career path within the creative industries. \nObjectives: \nDeveloping students’ knowledge of business start-up in a creative industry context; \nProviding students with the skills to launch a business in the creative industries; \nRaising awareness of Creative Spark and of the value of enterprising skills more broadly. \nBootcamp will be delivered by Professor Gurpreet Jagpal\, Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship\, UWE Bristol \nIn order to attend the Bootcamp\, please register beforehand (follow the link – https://forms.gle/Rct82rkJaWi2dKfE6 ) \nDeadline: July 14th\, 23:59 \n  \nFacilitator Profile \nProfessor Gurpreet Jagpal \nProfessor and Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship \nDBA: Higher Education Management\, MBA: Master of Business Administration\, MSc: Real Estate Management\, BA (Hons)\, MBTI Certified Practitioner\, ILM Certificate \nGurpreet is the Professor and Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship\, which is a pioneer in enterprise education\, established to transform the futures of young people and support the next generation of entrepreneurs thereby creating a more successful economy. \nPrior to this\, Gups was Director of Research\, Enterprise and Innovation at London South Bank University (LSBU\, and CEO of South Bank University Enterprises Ltd (SBUEL) where his main responsibilities include the strategic and day-to-day operations for London South Bank University’s (LSBU) research and enterprise activities. \nAn inspirational\, transformational and visionary Director\, with over a decade of experience\, spanning a number of higher education institutions\, Gurpreet has successfully established\, executed and fostered the growth of a number of enterprise and business outreach centers  strengthening their links with local industry. \nHis expertise span the areas of: research support; knowledge transfer; enterprise skills; entrepreneurship; innovation; life coaching; management consulting; mentoring; project management; commercial property and business development. Gurpreet also runs his own residential property business specializing in buy-to-lets and project-managing renovations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/thinking-like-an-entrepreneur/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52768.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190613T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190612T121413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092525Z UID:10001196-1560448800-1560448800@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Endogenous stem cells and Induced pluripotent stem cells in research and therapy : Current challenges and future prospects DESCRIPTION:Endogenous stem cells and Induced pluripotent stem cells in research and therapy : Current challenges and future  prospects \nShibashish Giri \nApplied Stem Cell Biology and Cell Technology\, Biomedical and Biotechnological Center\, University of Leipzig. Germany. \nDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery\, University Hospital Rechts der Isar\, Technische Universität München\, Munich\, Germany. \nAbstract : \nActivation of endogenous stem cells is more powerful and superior than allogenic/ autologous stem cell translation in term for organ regeneration.  Naturally\, local endogenous stem cellactively contributes the regeneration of damaged cells/tissues/organs that represents a promising and successful platform in regenerative medicine. In principle\, our local endogenous stem cells know much better how to regenerate the organ. Every organ has their own local endogenous stem cells\, generally silent mode but active upon demand for organ regeneration. Identification and characterization of local endogenous stem cells and their activation for organ regeneration is a big challenge in stem cell research and therapy. Identification endogenous stem cells in various human organs such as skin\, heart\, brain\, liver and kidney and characterized their regeneration potential in in vitro models\, in vivo non-human model as well as human clinical setting is the main theme of our research and therapy. Like our immune system\, endogenous stem cell system has also significant role for organ regeneration. Current modern life style hampers rapidly the regenerative  potential of our endogenous stem cells system. Various cases studies have been conducted for organ regeneration by changing healthy daily life styles. Taken all together\, important role of endogenous stem cell is the central focus here. It is necessary to take good care of endogens stem cells system of our body and keep healthy daily life style to prevent from organ degeneration diseases as well as not to welcome the diseases. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/endogenous-stem-cells-and-induced-pluripotent-stem-cells-in-research-and-therapy-current-challenges-and-future-prospects/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52666.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190613T151900 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190613T151900 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190613T111942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092528Z UID:10001193-1560439140-1560439140@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Judo Championship DESCRIPTION:On 27 June 2019\, the ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in judo. Weight classes – 60\, 66\, 73\, 81\, 90\, 100\, +100 kg in compliance with international judo rules\, without repechage. Weight allowance – 3 kg. \nOnly ISU students can participate. \nThe winning students will be awarded with respective medals and certificates. \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/ncNQZvDf2HGw7Y487 \nRegistration deadline: 25 June\, 2019.  \n\nContact information \nTel.: 514778989; 032 2 220009 (270) \nAddress: Room F105\, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili ave. \nFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iliaunistudentaffairs/ \nEmail address: student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-judo-championship/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52671.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190612T115500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190612T115500 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190612T075546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092529Z UID:10001200-1560340500-1560340500@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:An interdisciplinary approach to Doctoral Education. Building toxic Free Europe: Examining implications of Phthalates DESCRIPTION:Ilia State University Business Research Center is pleased to invite interested partners to the EU Brokerage Event «An interdisciplinary approach to\nDoctoral Education. Building toxic Free Europe: Examining implications of Phthalates» \nThe objective of the brokerage event is to present the latest research from various disciplines on Phthalates’ implications on human lives. The aim is\npaving the way for future co-operations among European partners and establishing a consortium for MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE INNOVATIVE TRAINING\nNETWORKS-H2020-MSCA-ITN-2020 within the framework of Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020.\nThe workshop is open to interested participants from all over the World: Universities\, research institutions\, private and public sectors. Proceedings of the \nevent will be published on this website. Participants will have the possibility to share their opinion by written and/or oral form or take part in the round-\ntable discussions. \nFor more information please visit the website http://horizon2020.iliauni.edu.ge/ \nThe brokerage event will be held on June 26-28\, 2019 at Ilia State University\, Cholokashvili Ave 3/5\, E207\, Tbilisi 0162\, Georgia. \nParticipation is free of charge but registration is mandatory since the number of participants is limited. \nregistration deadline: 21 June\, 18:00 \nThis brokerage event (Project #H2020-II-18-093) has been supported by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG). \n2019 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-doctoral-education-building-toxic-free-europe-examining-implications-of-phthalates/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52648.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190611T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190610T063502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092556Z UID:10001206-1560261600-1560261600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Public lecture: Research at DECivil-UA with BIM DESCRIPTION:On 11th of June 2019\, at 14:00\, Fernanda Rodrigues\, professor from the University of Aveiro will deliver a public lecture: Research at DECivil-UA with BIM at Ilia State University. \nFernanda Rodrigues\, teaches and is responsible for the curricular units of management of the curricular plan of Civil Engineering\, teaches and is qualified expert in the scope of thermal and energy efficiency of buildings and is certified designer of Passive House. She is currently involved in national research projects in the field of high performance energy efficiency. Furthermore\, she is developing research in BIM\, in building energy rehabilitation\, Near Zero-Energy Buildings and Passive House. She has published a significant number of articles in international and national journals and congresses. \nLanguage: English \nTime: 11 June 2019\, 14:00 \nVenue: Ilia State University (Cholokashvili Ave. 3/5) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/public-lecture-research-at-decivil-ua-with-bim/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52558.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190607T141100 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190607T141100 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190607T101136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092609Z UID:10001217-1559916660-1559916660@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:ISU Bowling Championship 2019 DESCRIPTION:On 25 June 2019\, the ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in bowling (4vs4). \nOnly ISU students can participate. Each team shall consist of 4 members. \nThe championship will be held in Ballroom (Trade Centre Galleria Tbilisi) \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/ei6bQ5nNWbv9AoN69 \nRegistration deadline: 23 June\, 2019 \n\nContact information \nFacebook page: iliaunistudentaffairs \nFacebook group: iliauni.sport \nTel.: (+995 514) 778989; (032 2) 22 00 09 (270) \nEmail address: student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \nAddress: Room F105\, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili ave. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/isu-bowling-championship-2019/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52552.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190605T183400 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190605T183400 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190605T143451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092617Z UID:10001225-1559759640-1559759640@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:University Volleyball Championship DESCRIPTION:On 23 June 2019\, the ISU Department of Student Affairs organizes a university championship in volleyball (4vs4). \nOnly ISU students can participate. \nEach team should include male as well as female players. The maximum number of players in a team is 6. \nIf interested\, please fill in the online registration form at https://forms.gle/HbqGJ1hJTgLPEfaM7 \nRegistration deadline: 21 June\, 2019. \n\nContact information \nFacebook page: iliaunistudentaffairs \nFacebook group: iliauni.sport \nTel.: (+995 514) 778989; (032 2) 22 00 09 (270) \nEmail address:student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge \nAddress: Room F105\, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili ave. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/university-volleyball-championship/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/52531.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190604T135500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190604T135500 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190604T095546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092620Z UID:10001231-1559656500-1559656500@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:“International Science Summer School in Film Studies” DESCRIPTION:“International Science Summer School in Film Studies” is a project co-funded by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia and Ilia State University. The event will be held in Kazbegi\, during 24-31 July 2019. \nIn Georgia\, in its cultural and artistic community\, it has been a debate decade now that the National Cinema is not in a state of affluence. In this case\, generally\, they mean the quality of films produced in Georgia and the main criticism comes for the filmmakers; but we think that we have to find problems in film criticism and theory too. The purpose of our project is to discuss the current problems of this case in a wider context and ask specific questions: what it is film theory? What level of teaching do we have in our academies? Moreover\, what are the major challenges in this field nowadays? \nThe organizer of the seasonal school is Ilia State University. The school consists of as the academic personal of Ilia State University\, also international researchers and film critics. The aim of the project is to involve students from different level\, educational background and universities of Georgia. \nWe believe the project is unprecedented in Georgia – so many people with different ranks\, experience and education\, will have a common topic and focus of analysis – cinema and film studies. We hope the project will be beneficial as for young researchers interested in cinema\, also for filmakers in Georgia too. \nThe members of the organizers are Nino Mkheidze\, Alexander Gabelia and Giorgi Gabelia. The school has three Georgian (Marine Chitashvili\, Teo Khatiashvili\, Diana Maghlakelidze) and two foreign (Arman Fatic\, Giovanni Vimercati) lecturers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/international-science-summer-school-in-film-studies/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/53360.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190603T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190603T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044514 CREATED:20190531T075649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T092623Z UID:10001238-1559559600-1559559600@events.iliauni.edu.ge SUMMARY:Cultural Consequences of University Reform in Georgia. Building a Resilient Society DESCRIPTION:This workshop at Ilia State University is organized with the support of University of Kent\, UK. It will bring together scholars from the humanities and social sciences\, from Georgian and European Universities: Ilia State University\, Tbilisi\, Georgia; University of Kent\, UK; Ruhr University Bochum\, Germany; Georgian University\, Tbilisi\, Georgia. \nIn May 2005\, Georgia joined the European Higher Education Area and received the state support\, as well as the support of European and American donor organizations for reforming its university system. In the wake of those quantifiable and documented reforms\, as well as ongoing process of development\, this workshop asks how we can evaluate their general societal and cultural effects in creating a resilient and progressive nation\, committed to fairness and equality. These general effects go beyond the university structures and are harder to evaluate. This workshop will ask what work\, in the disciplines of humanities and social sciences\, could be undertaken to assess the nature and durability of the effects of the reforms in the general society\, and also asks what the continuing and future role of higher education might be in further advancing Georgia as a progressive and resilient nation. \nAlthough social research or policy analysis are widely used in the analysis of education worldwide\, this project will take a different approach\, documenting and analysing the direct and indirect effects of higher education in a social or socio-cultural perspective. \nWe will ask how far and in what ways the newly accessible and inclusive higher education system has and will contribute to the improvement of civil society more generally. \nThe workshop will contribute to the vision of the role of the higher education sector in developing the culture required to promote and sustain a resilient society based on fairness and equality. We will ask how far and in what ways the newly accessible and inclusive higher education system has and will contribute to the improvement of civil society more generally. The premise is that the value of economic and structural reforms\, to be purposeful and sustainable\, should take root in a resilient civil society\, and we seek to establish what the role of cultural experts can be in analysing and contributing to social change. \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[wpai_display_imported_files_here] URL:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/event/cultural-consequences-of-university-reform-in-georgia-building-a-resilient-society/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.iliauni.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/52442.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR