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COOPERATION WITH LATVIA MOVES TO A NEW STAGE
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava continues meetings with the representatives of the diplomatic corps. This time, the Minister hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Georgia Ianis Zlamet.
MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT BATUMI UNIVERSITY
Extensive rehabilitation works were carried out at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University – all five floors of the second building, the building of the technological faculty, training and research areas were completely renovated and equipped, new heating system was installed, the façade was completely rehabilitated (1st and 2nd buildings), technical-material base was modified. The university dental clinic “BSU Dent”, equipped with the latest modern equipment was opened. Free working spaces, information technology office, examination center, industrial innovation lab were organized for the students, besides zoology and mineralogy cabinets, photo and video studio, playground and yard were modified.
A NEW STAGE OF RELATIONS WITH GREECE BEGAN
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri hosted the Greek delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Terence Nicolaos Quick.
MEETING WITH PROFESSORS AND TEACHERS
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava and Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara Inga Shamilishvili visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. Aleksandre Jejelava talked about the topical issues of higher education and science at the meeting held with professors and teachers. The first official of the Ministry emphasized the importance of development of joint international educational programs, changing the rule of funding of higher education, achievements of Georgian scientists and vocational programs. The meeting was held in the mode of dialogue and the Minister answered the questions asked by the academic staff of the University.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUES ACTIVE WORKING
Subsequent meeting with the members of the board of directors of public and private schools was held in Tbilisi Public School №175. The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava opened the meeting and introduced a new initiative of the Government to the members of the Board, which promotes and supports healthy lifestyle. Then the members of the Board presented the issues under the agenda and discussed each of them and the ways of their solution.
“OXFORD BROOKS UNIVERSITY” BEGINS COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
For the first time in Georgia, British “Oxford Brooks University” launches the bachelor’s program - Business Administration and Finance, together with the University of Business and Technology (UBT).
Photo exhibition of Tbilisi schoolchildren
Photo Exhibition “Future Generation” was held within the framework of the Civic Education Program. In the photographs, the students have brought forward the topics such as human rights protection, struggle against violence and oppression among peers, anti-tobacco activities, etc.
The Minister met the merited teachers
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia continues meetings with the school community. This time, Aleksandre Jejelava met with merited teachers of public schools in the Tbilisi Public School №62.
Third national competition of WORLDSKILLS GEORGIA started
By organization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, third national competition of the Worldskills Georgia was held on January 18-20 in 6 professional skills: graphic design, web design, hairdressing, cooking, confectionery and restaurant service.
Georgian research and innovative projects will be Funded
Through the efforts of the Georgian authority, scientists, researchers and innovators of our country have been involved in the European Union Framework Program for Research and Innovation – “Horizon 2020” and have already achieved great success.
Honorary Doctorate Degree Awarding Ceremony
Honorary doctorate degree awarding ceremony was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. According to the decree of the Academic Council, the title of honorary doctor was awarded to the professors of Athens, Cambridge, London and Berlin for promotion of popularization of Georgia and the exclusive contribution to introduce the Georgian culture to the international community.
Working Meeting with the Delegation of Ireland University
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Teimuraz Murghulia held a working meeting with the President of University College Dublin (UCD), Professor Andrew J. Deeks.
New school building and new important initiative in schools
A modern public school designated for 1000 students in one of the most densely settled areas was built in Isani district. Such a large-scale construction has not been carried out in the capital for dozens of years.
Rectors Council was held in Ilia University
Subsequent session of the Rectors Council was held at Ilia State University, which was opened by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Aleksandre Jejelava. The session was attended by the heads of the state and private higher education institutions being the members of the Rectors Council.
16 Graduates of the College “Spectrum” were employed in “Artisans’ City”
16 graduates of the college “Spectrum” were employed in the organization “Artisans’ City” to the direction of furniture assembly / construction, with minimum wage - GEL 1.200.
No Child without mandatory education
Presentation of the program “Second Opportunity for Education” was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The aim of the program is to assist all citizens of Georgia, regardless of age, to acquire mandatory general education (9th grade certificate).
The Minister of Education and Science hosted Her majesty’s Ambassador
The Minister briefly informed the Ambassador about the current situation in the field of education and science in Georgia and provided with the information about current and planned reforms.
According to New regulation All newly constructed and renovated schools will care for Infrastructure
The Millennium Challenge Account and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia have initiated development of the Operation and Management (O&M) project for public schools.
The Students will get more qualified medical advice in schools from new semester
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, the cycle of extended meetings and workshops started at the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health for the doctors of public schools of Tbilisi and regions.
14 Fablabs were opened in the educational institutions simultaneously
With the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and assistance of the Innovations and Technology Agency of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, industrial innovations laboratory “Fablab” was organized on the basis of 14 state vocational education institutions available in Georgia.
New Year Gifts for the Pupils of the Boarding School №200
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri visited the Tbilisi Boarding School №200, congratulated the children with the New Year and gave them the New Year gifts on behalf of the Minister. The Deputy Minister examined the handmade items of pupils and got acquainted with the process of their making.No news found.