"The Early Universe Viewed in Gravitational Waves" – Lecture by Professor Tinatin Kakhniashvili
2024-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Dubai)
On October 15, at 17:00, in auditorium G106 at Ilia State University, Iliauni Professor Tinatin Kakhniashvili will deliver a lecture titled “Early Universe Viewed in Gravitational Waves”.
A Brief Overview of the Topic
Gravitational waves offer an opportunity to observe the early universe at energy levels far beyond what can be achieved on Earth – several orders of magnitude greater than those reached by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. These waves provide insights into a period of the universe’s history that cannot be studied through electromagnetic radiation (radio, infrared, visible light, microwaves, X-rays, ultraviolet, and gamma rays). In this lecture, the speaker will discuss the potential of gravitational waves and how they can help verify the fundamental laws of physics.
About the Speaker
Tinatin Kakhniashvili, a full professor of astrophysics at Ilia State University, is actively involved in scientific collaborations with international research centers, including the McWilliams Center for Cosmology (USA), NORDITA (Sweden), and Pitt-PACC (USA). She is also an associate research professor at Carnegie Mellon University (USA). Currently, she leads three projects funded by NASA and the USA National Science Foundation, including the 2024 NASA-funded Collaborative Research: Gravitational Waves as Messengers from the Early Universe.
Tinatin Kakhniashvili previously worked as a research scientist at international centers such as ICTP & SISSA (Italy) and CCPP (NYU). Additionally, she has served as a visiting professor at several universities in the USA, Canada, and Europe, including Rutgers University, Kansas State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Geneva University, and Laurentian University.
Read more at: https://shorturl.at/Rt6vB
A discussion will take place after the lecture.
Working Language: Georgian
Date and Time: October 15, 17:00
Location: Auditorium G106, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli St. N1
Everyone interested is welcome.
2024

"Unity in Diversity: The Malay World, Its History and Culture" - Lecture by Professor Tatyana A. Denisov
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00
On October 15, at 16:00, in the S201/202 auditorium of Ilia State University, at the permanent seminar of the Giorgi Tsereteli Institute of Oriental Studies, Visiting Scholar Professor Tatyana A. Denisova from the Center for Advanced Studies on Islam, Science, and Civilization (CASIS), University Technology Malaysia, will deliver a lecture on “Unity in Diversity: The Malay World, Its History and Culture.”
Annotation
Southeast Asia, including the Malay world, is one of the most ancient centers of human civilization. This region, known since early times, is mentioned in various ancient historical sources.
The geographic position of the Malay Archipelago played a fundamental role in its historical development. Located at the convergence of two major sea routes, the archipelago was connected to the great markets of India and China by the annual monsoon wind systems.
One of the most significant factors in the development of trade in the Malay Archipelago was its rich natural and mineral resources, which provided a wide variety of products for sale and exchange.
The main feature of this region is its multinational and multicultural nature. It has long been called an open world. “Unity in diversity” became the main principle and driving force of this civilization. As a major center of world trade at the crossroads of key trade routes, the Malay world became a melting pot of many cultures and traditions – Indian, Chinese, Muslim, European, and Malay.
The openness and diversity of the region are reflected in both the history and written heritage of the Malays.
Working Language: English
Date and Time: October 15, 16:00
Location: Auditorium S201/202, Ilia State University, G. Tsereteli St. N3
Everyone interested is welcome.

Recalling Avant-garde Moments, Reconnecting Avant-garde Scenes International Conference Dedicated to the Centenary of the H2SO4
2024-10-09 10:00 - 20:00
9-11 October 2024, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Historical avant-garde contains forgotten moments and scenes that still need to be rediscovered or reconnected with other, central or peripheral scenes of the European avant-garde. Avant-garde moments would not occur in different national cultures without the strong desire to connected with the wider web of aesthetic searches and experimentation, happening in various European cultural loci. However, due to historical changes, some moments/scenes were disconnected from the web, staying unrecalled for decades.
One such forgotten moment was that of the Tbilisi modernism/avant-garde (1917-1918) and the Futurist group H2SO4 (1920s), which has been erased from the Georgian cultural memory by the Soviet power while the country was disconnected from European cultural context. In the post-Soviet decades, Georgia had to reclaim this legacy. The present centenary of the Futurist group and journal H2SO4 (1924) is a good reason for discussing different, though often comparable avant-garde cultural experiences.
Understanding Avant-Garde as a constellation of different moments we will examine the specificity of each locality in their transcultural entanglement. To reconstruct these scenes, the conference will elaborate on networks, relationships, groups, and collaborations, on their coming together, forming, evaporating, and diverging again. What is the transformational power of Avant-Garde alliances, past and present, within the artistic and the societal field? How have ways and forms of life been shaped throughout the Avant-Gardes? What are the gendered social and spatial structures, in which groups test and create forms of community through their artistic practices? The aim here will be to render visible realities of those groups and alliances that have not yet been acknowledged, due to geographical, institutional and/or political conditions.
The conference is organised by the Institute of Comparative Literature and the Centre for Advanced Studies, Ilia State University, in cooperation with the Institute of Philosophy and Art History, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany.
The Plenary Lectures/Talks:
Günter Berghaus, University of Bristol
International Futurism and Its Cross-Fertilizations in the Historical Avant-garde
Artist Talk: Beate Söntgen, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, with Anuk Beluga & Mari Kalabegashvili
Gia Jokhadze, Ilia State University
Mandelstamiana: The Fragments from the Cultural History of Russia and Georgia
Lecture / Book Presentation
See the Programme for the detailed information.

Culture Fest 2024
2024-09-30 16:00 - 20:00
On the 30th of September, Ilia State University will host the Culture Fest 2024.
In the framework of the festival, International and Local students will present traditional clothes, dances, songs, and dishes from Bangladesh, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Jordan, Palestine, Paraguay, Sudan, Syria and, Tunisia. Within the festival, students will offer different activities, such as board games, henna painting, etc.
Date: 30th of September, 2024
Time: 16:00
Location: Courtyard of Ilia State University E building, 3/5 K. Cholokashvili Ave.

WELCOME PARTY 2024 for Iliauni First-Year Students
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a special Welcome Party for the first-year students on September 28 at 19:00 in the Iliauni Courtyard of Building E.
Professor Nino Doborjginidze, Rector of Ilia State University, and Ketevan Darakhvelidze, Head of Administration, will begin the evening with heartfelt congratulations on the start of their academic journey.
We will traditionally reward those first-year students who have successfully passed the Unified National Examinations and those who have distinguished themselves through Iliauni’s scholarship programs.
Following the awards, enjoy a live concert featuring Tape Visitors and MORB.
We congratulate you on starting the academic year and looking forward to seeing you!
Date and Time: September 28, 19:00
Location: Building E Courtyard, Ilia State University (3/5 K. Cholokashvili Avenue)
Everyone interested is welcome.

Iliauni Science Picnic 2024
2024-09-28 12:00 - 17:00
On September 28, from 12:00 to 17:00, Ilia State University will host the Science Picnic 2024 in the university yard.
The Science Picnic aims to popularize science and showcase modern scientific achievements in an engaging way for guests of all ages.
Iliauni scientists and science promotion groups will offer intriguing experiments, interactive exhibitions, and educational entertainment programs in the Iliauni yard.
At the picnic, guests will experience captivating activities demonstrating the fascinating principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and other sciences.
In addition to experiments and demonstrations, Tbilisi Zoo, international educational organizations, public and private schools, and private organizations will showcase various technological innovations and introduce you to their research and achievements.
Our Science Picnic is more than just fun and games – it’s an opportunity to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education – “Ensure inclusive, equitable, quality education, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
Why Our Science Picnic Matters for SDG 4:

Hands-On Learning: Interactive science experiments and demonstrations promote critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills;
Inclusive education: The Ilauni Science Picnic is for all, providing access to high-quality educational opportunities regardless of age or experience.
Encouraging Lifelong Learning: Picnic helps both children and adults explore the wonders of science. Its goal is to spark a lifelong passion for learning.

After the conclusion of the Science picnic, the welcome party and concert for the first-year students will take place on the event’s main stage.
Date/Time: September 28, 12:00 -17:00
Location: Ilia State University yard, K. Cholokashvili Ave 3/5
Everyone interested is welcome.
2024

International Conference „Medicine and Innovation“
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00
In the framework of the project “InTech4MED – Innovation and Technology in Medicine” on September 28, 2024, the scientific conference “Medicine and Innovation” will be held.
Date and timing: September 28th, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Conference room G106, Ilia State University (Giorgi Tsereteli str., #1)*
To attend event online, please join zoom meeting:

https://iliauni-edu-ge.zoom.us/j/85308294798?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 853 0829 4798
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Aim: Presentation of research projects and their results by young researchers and students in the fields of medicine, biomedicine, public health, and related scientific directions. Promoting the development of research skills of young scientists and students through the implementation of interactive educational and practical activities
Target group: Young researchers, doctoral and master’s students.
Working language: English

International Conference " Tourism Potential between Cultural Heritage and National Conflicts"
2024-09-24 10:00 - 17:00
We are pleased to announce that the conference on “Tourism Potential between Cultural Heritage and National Conflicts” will be held on September 24, 2024, at G 106 Conference Hall, ILIA State University.
This event aims to bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to share insights and research findings.
The conference is jointly organized by Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (HTWG Konstanz), Germany, and ILIA State University.
Call for Abstracts: We invite submissions addressing various aspects of tourism, cultural heritage, and national conflicts, including their intersections.

To register as a presenter, please use this link: Presenter Registration
To register as a listener, please use this link: Listener Registration

The deadline for abstract submissions is September 15, 2024. A detailed conference program will be provided in due course.
We look forward to your participation and to an engaging conference.
Conference language: English
Venue: Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. G. Tsereteli Street 1, University Building G, Conference Room 106, First Floor

A Unique Photo Exhibition of the Early 20th Century at Ilia State University
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00
On September 23, at 2:00 p.m., the Soviet Past Research Laboratory (Sovlab) will launch a photo exhibition at Ilia State University featuring previously unknown photos from the Nikoladze-Gambashidze family collection, curated by eminent Georgian photographer Guram Tsibakhashvili.
The glass negatives that Sovlab acquired from one of the descendants of the family, depict some of the key political events of the beginning of the 20th century, including the Georgian independence period.
During the 70 years of Georgia’s stay in the Soviet Union, the Soviet totalitarian system systematically eliminated not only undesirable individuals but also visual material depicting non-Soviet reality and events, which did not correspond to official propaganda narratives. The Soviet regime aimed to create a new Soviet reality and erase the memory of non-Soviet, non-totalitarian existence.
The Soviet Russian occupation regime kept the photographs and films depicting various key events of the political or public life of independent Georgia in the archives or took them to Moscow as “evidence.” As a result, many such events have vanished from collective memory or survived only in fragments despite being captured in photographs and film tapes at the time.
In order to even partially fill the gaps in memory, the previously completely unknown photo heritage of the Nikoladze-Gambashidze family is invaluable.
Niko Nikoladze, one of the key figures in the history of Georgia’s European aspirations, was passionate about photography and passed on his knowledge of this art to his children: Giorgi, Tamar, and Rusudan. Giorgi Nikoladze, a pioneer of the Georgian scientific school of mathematics, engineering, mountaineering, and gymnastics, was married to Georgeta Gambashidze, whose father, Vakhtang Gambashidze – a doctor, educator, and political figure, was also passionate about photography, and his daughter also followed in his footsteps. Almost all the key events of the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century came through the lens of the Nikoladze-Gambashidze family.
The exhibition and discussion are held within the framework of “The Memory Project: Face-based Countering of Soviet Nostalgia and Russian Historical Revisionism,” organized by Ilia State University. The organizations involved: Harvard University, Soviet Past Research Laboratory (Sovlab), Institute for Development of Freedom of Information, Museum of Georgian Literature, PEN Georgia, Iliauni Center for Memory Studies, Writers’ House, and the National Foundation of Georgia. The project is funded by the US Embassy in Georgia.
Date/Time: September 23, 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ilia State University, Building A (lobby), 32 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue
Everyone interested is welcome.
2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexandre Kharanauli
Band “Nu Miekrdnobit”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panel Discussion: Georgia’s European Quest: Building Resilience in an EU Context
2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00
On February 8, 2024, at 16:00, Book House Ligamus will host a panel discussion on Georgia-EU relations. Internationally recognized political scientists and professors from the Free University of Berlin, Tanja Börzel and Thomas Risse, will join professors and researchers from Ilia State University to participate in the discussion.
The panelists will explore various aspects of Georgia-EU relations from an academic standpoint. Topics will include the impact of rapprochement with the European Union on Georgia’s domestic reforms, geopolitical dynamics of Georgia-EU relations, pro-Western and anti-Western actors in Georgia, the significance of EU candidate status and challenges in further rapprochement/integration with the European Union
The event is organized within the framework of the European Union project Jean Monnet Chair at Iliauni.
Program: https://shorturl.at/pzBFM
Venue: Book House Ligamus (32 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue)
Date and Time: February 8, 16:00
Working language: English
Program

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

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

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

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