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Vakhtang Rodonaia room opened at the National Library
A room commemorating the famous Georgian literary scholar- Vato Rodonaia was opened at Vakhtang the VI building of the National Library. Mikheil Chkhenkeli – The Minister of Education and Science stated that Mr. Rodonaia and his group were amongst the first scholars to study the problems of Georgian literature and took decisive steps to liberate Georgian schools from its Soviet legacy. There is no doubt that this newly opened space will serve as an inspirational place for people who value literature, art and new way of thinking – stated the Minister in his commemorating speech.
International Anti-Bullying day at Public School №126
Students of Public School № 126 held the Anti-Bullying campaign on the International Anti-Bulling Day. Within the scope of the event, the primary level students presented posters on how to fight against violence and painted the schoolyard with thematic symbols. The students of secondary level held various debates on the matter and ended the campaign by screening a film they created. The deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia – Lia Gigauri attended the event.
The Minister discussed vocational education issues with the Swiss delegation
Mikheil Chkhenkeli – the minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a meeting with the director of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation – Manuel Zager, the head of Eurasia Division of the Agency – Claudio Toniola, Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia – Lucas Bellinger, director of Swiss Cooperation in South Caucasus – Olivier Burke, and the head of Swiss Economic Development Program in Georgia – Beka Tagauri. The meeting focused on the ongoing changes in the education sector and the growing role of vocational education in this process.
International Anti-Bullying day at Classical Gymnasium
The World Day of Fighting against Bullying has been commemorated at the classical gymnasium in Tbilisi with goodwill, warmth and kindness. The heart-shaped colorful balloons at the school foyer created a wonderful environment. Children with colorful stickers expressed their warm messages on the main clipboard.
Applications for Fulbright Master Degree Program
The Embassy of the United States to Georgia hosted the inauguration of the Fulbright master’s program. Mikheil Chkhenkeli – the minister of Education and Science of Georgia, along with the deputy Ambassador of the US to Georgia – Elizabeth Rudd and the Director of Bank of Georgia Kakha Kiknavelidze attended the ceremony.
Georgian students at the Chemistry Olympiad
Owing to the initiative of the Ilia Vekua School of Physics and Mathematics N42 Public School, the Georgian national team participated in the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad, financed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The Olympiad was held in Belarus, where 22 national teams participating to reach the first place.
Georgian students succeeding at the Mathematical Olympiad
Students of Komarov School, in the form of a national team, have won several silver medals, diplomas and were placed amongst top 15, at the European Mathematical Olympiad. The Olympiad was held in Florence, Italy, where 195 students participated from around 52 countries. The Georgian team consisted of Tamar Korkotashvili, Tinatin Kokoshvili, Ana Onoprishvili and Mzia Abzandadze.
The Center for Law and Economics opened at Tbilisi Open University
The Center for Law and Economics was founded in cooperation with Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, and Tbilisi Open University. The Center aims at studying the legislative, scientific and practical process in the fields of law and economics, as well as creating effective responses to problems and upcoming challenges, whilst informing the public with the results of the research.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with the Regional Director of Caucasus, Turkey and South East Europe
Mikheil Chkhenkeli - Minister of Education and Science of Georgia held a working meeting with the Director of The Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) Caucasus Region, Turkey and South East Europe – Maia Avramoskaya and Lali Santeladze – the head of the Georgian office.
Meeting with the teachers
Mikheil Chkhenkeli - Minister of Education and Science of Georgia held an introductory meeting, where he discussed the general educaton plans to the teachers, heads of the resource centers and school principals of Adjara Municipalities.
French Language Teachers Conference
By the virtue of Tbilisi N23 public school, the very first conference of French Language was organized in Tbilisi, opened by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Lia Gigauri, the Ambassador of France to Georgia - Pascal Menier and the Minister of Justice - Tea Tsulukiani.
Rector's Council held by Mikheil Chkhenkeli
Mikheil Chkhenkeli - the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia organized a meeting of the Rector's Council, where he discussed the issues related to higher education with the heads of state and private institutions.
The National English Spelling Competition
The National English Spelling Competition was held at Tbilisi State University. The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili and a Rector of Tbilisi State University - Giorgi Sharvashidze opened the event.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli inspected the renovated educational buildings of Batumi University
Several large-scale renovation works have been implemented in Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University recently. With the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Adjara, the Technical Education faculty of the University has been fully rehabilitated and equipped with modern apparatus.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited educational institutions in Adjara
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia- Mikheil Chkhenkeli, visited educational institutions in Adjara. Minister inspected the first vocational college "Black" in Batumi. The Minister got acquainted with college infrastructure and received all the necessary information about the newly built college. The vocational college will create a modern learning environment for the interested students in the coming future.
Entrepreneurial Education Forum was held
Entrepreneurial Education Forum was held within the framework of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program. The aim of the forum was to get familiarized with the results of the conducted activities, as well as the planned activities of the Junior Achievement organization in Georgia.
Batumi State University will have a new study building
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University will now have a three-story building complex in compliance with modern standards. There are more than two million GEL envisaged for the construction expenses. The building will have three floors, where modern study rooms, cabinet-labs, and conference halls will be located. Additionally, the building will fully be adapted to the people with disabilities. Most importantly, a modern safety norm will be designed to protect the building and keep it safe for maintaining. The new campus will be put in operation in December 2018.
Technical Assistance for Vocational Education
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili, Executive Director of Millennium Challenge Fund - Magda Maghradze and the Director of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Georgia - Jener Edelman, conducted a summary conference on the technical assistance for the Millennium Challenge project - Professional Education for Economic Development.
Public evaluation of the vocational education reform
Within the scope of the "Reformer" project, a public evaluation of vocational education reform was held, which was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili.
The submission of applications for those who want to study abroad begins
The International Education Center has announced Scholarship programs for the applicants seeking to study abroad. The competition was announced on the following programs: International Masters program, International PhD program – implies the creation of qualified personnel as required by the labor market;
Ketevan Natrishvili hosted the EU delegation
The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia - Ketevan Natriashvili, with the support of the European Education Fund (ETF), hosted the EU Delegation.No news found.