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Registration of applicants for vocational education begins
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, anniunces a registration of applicants for vocational education from October 3 to October 19, 2018.
Tbilisi hosts II International Summit of Traditional Handicrafts and Design - "Ethno Fest - 2018"
On September 28, Tradicitional Craft and Design Summit – Ethno Fest 2018 was opened at The Exhibition Centre - “Expo Georgia”, organized by the International Art Center. The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Georgia – Mikheil Giorgadze, Irakli Gvilava, the head of the Culture Development of the City Hall, the representative of the “Invest in Georgia” agency – Tatia Bidzinashvili, the Ambassador of Netherlands to Georgia – Jos Douma, and the representative of the United States Embassy to Georgia – Jeff Reno, attended the event.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at the Judo World Championship.
Georgian national team won all three medals at Judo World Championship, which ended in Baku, Azerbaijan, and took the fourth place among 124 countries participating in the event. Guram Tushishvili became world champion in 100 kg weight category, Varlam Liparteliani (-100 kg) won silver medal and Bronze medal was won by Amiran Papinashvili (-60 kg). It is worth mentioning that after 2014, it is the first time Georgia celebrates the World Championship in judo.
Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes Advisory Forum
On 26-28 September, 2018, the 8th annual Advisory Forum of Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes was held in Gorlitz, Germany. The forum was attended by the 32 members of the expanded Partial Agreement, the council of Europe, the European Commission, UNESCO, ICOM and other representatives of the international organization
The Ministry expresses condolences over the death of Tamaz Chiladze
The Georgian and the writer’s society, today has lost a trully great person. Today, at the age of 87, after a long illness the writer and playwright - Tamaz Chiladze has passed.
Mutso Renovation project ends this year
The First Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Giorgadze and the Director of National Agency for Cultural Heritage Protection - Nikoloz Antidze visited Mutso and viewed the large-scale works conducted for the monument renovation.
Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia - Karl Harcell will be an active supporter of the Ministry in reforming the education system
The main directions of the planned educational reforms were discussed during the meeting of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili and Deputy Minister Irine Abuladze with the Head of EU Delegation to Georgia - Karl Harcell.
Convicting victory of the women's team against Norway
The 43rd chess Olympiad continues in Batumi Sports Palace. On September 25, the parties of the second round were drawn and it happened so that the women's and men's team played against the Norwegians. Georgian National teams played without the team leaders (Nana Dzagnidze, Baadur Jobava), allowing them to relax for the main battles ahead. Moreover, Lela Javakhishvili took the first place of the women's team, who was defeated in her first match yesterday, but played with more motivation today. As a result, Javakhishvili, as well as other Georgian chess players won their corresponding matches and thus, Georgian team recorded a convincing victory - 4: 0.
ICOM / CECA International Scientific Conference – Museums, Education and Cultural Activity: “Amongs the Old and Modern Values" 24-28 September
On September 25th, the ICOM / CECA International Scientific Conference, titled - "Museums, Education and Cultural Activity: “The Old and Modern Values" was opened at the National Museum of Georgia. Mikheil Giorgadze – the first Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport attended the event.
UEFA Awards Georgian Football Federation for Contribution to Sport’s Growth and Grassroots increase with a Silver award
UEFA has distinguished Georgia among its member states and awarded the silver prize for exclusive merits for the contribution to popularization of football, healthy lifestyle and the number of people engaged in it.
Georgian students to undergo a high level of language courses in the UK
Within the scope of the "Rest and learn together" project of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, 21 successful students have already left for Great Britain. Students in the UK will undergo a 2-week intense English language course. The program also includes various sporting, cognitive-entertainment activities, excursions, about British traditions and culture.
All six teams have won on the first day of the Chess Olympiad
The first round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad was held in Batumi Sports Palace. Georgia appears on the Olympiad as a host country, presenting six sets of national teams, composed of three women’s and correspondingly three men’s team.
Mikheil Batiashvili visited a small-scale public school in Adjara
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili visited the small-scale Chikuneti Public School, located in Khelvachauri Municipality and introduced planned innovations within the scope of planned reforms.
Educational Resources for future teachers
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia hosted a one-day working seminar within scope of the UNICEF Joint Partnership program of Estonia and Georgia. The seminar was opened by Deputy Minister - Irina Abuladze.
Peace Corps Education Program
The United States Peace Corps Georgia invites motivated public schools to cooperate within the scope of Peace Corps Education Program.
Batumi is ready to host the 43rd World Chess Olympiad
Three days remain before the opening of the World Chess Olympiad. Geoffrey Borg - a member of FIDE Directorate and the President of the Professional Chess Association - Emil Sutovsky are already in Batumi. Approximately 4000 athletes and delegates from 180 countries will visit Georgia within the next few days. A multi-functional, newly constructed sports palace is ready to receive the esteemed guests.
Folklore State Center was opened in Ozurgeti
For the purposes of boosting the cultural and educational activities, in conjunction with raising the awareness of the Georgian folklore and its preservation, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili, together with the representatives of the Ministry of the Regional Development and Infrastructure, private sector officials, has opened the renovated Folklore State Center in Ozurgeti.
Mikheil Batiashvili hosted triumphants of the European Youth Championship in Judo
Mikheil Batiashvili - the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia met with the members of Judo Youth Team at the Ministry. The meeting was attended by the First Deputy Minister - Mikheil Giorgadze and Shalva Gogoladze.
Mikheil Batiashvili congratulated students of San Diego State University with the beginning of the new academic year
On September 19, San Diego State University hosted the ceremony celebrating the start of the new academic year. Mikheil Batiashvili – the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the event and congratulated the university students on the beginning of the new academic year. The 9th, permanent president of San Diego State University, Adela de la Torre and the delegation of American Professors attended the ceremony as well.
Mikheil Batiashvili discussed the challenges of authorization, accreditation, and the improvement of the educational programs with the rectors of state and private higher education institutions
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport continues to increase the quality of higher education in Georgia. For this specific purpose, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili held a meeting with the Rectors of state and private higher education institutions and discussed the challenges in authorization, accreditation and the prospects of improving the educational programs.
International Music Festival in Telavi
On September 18, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport held a press conference regarding the International Music Festival in Telavi.No news found.