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Working meeting with teachers from Gardabani
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia continues meetings with teachers in the regions. This time, Tamar Sanikidze and other representatives of the agency met with public school directors and teachers of Gardabani Municipality.
New Infrastructure Project for Tbilisi Schools
With the financial support of the Council of Europe Development Bank, the reconstruction and reinforcement of Tbilisi public schools, as well as the enhancement of energy efficiency in this segment of the infrastructure, are planned. The financial and technical details related to the project were discussed today by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and David Lezhava, Deputy Minister of Finance, together with advisors from the Council of Europe Development Bank.
Georgian Studies Post-Doctoral Programme in Oxford
Within the framework of her working visit to London, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, held a meeting with professors at the University of Oxford. The topic of the meeting was the discussion of cooperation details and future plans within the framework of a joint project. The discussion concerns a post-doctoral program in Georgian studies, which will facilitate research visits to the University of Oxford for Georgian doctoral students and young scientists working in the field of Georgian studies.
Meeting with Gurjaani School Teachers
Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, met with teachers from public schools in the Gurjaani Municipality. The meeting was also attended by Nukri Kantaria, Member of the Education Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, representatives of local self-government, and Giorgi Machabeli, Director of the National Center for Teacher Professional Development.
The Importance of Vocational Education Discussed at the World Forum
Within the framework of the Education World Forum held in London, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, along with her foreign counterparts, attended a meeting organized by the British Council. The main topic of the meeting was the sharing of experience in technical and vocational education and the promotion of youth employment.
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
To prevent the seasonal spread of the influenza virus, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia disseminates recommendations from the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health regarding the implementation of indirect preventive measures in schools.
The student mobility process for the spring semester of the 2015-2016 academic year has begun
Students of higher education institutions are given the opportunity twice a year to use mobility and transfer to another higher education institution. For this purpose, the student must register online on the electronic portal - https://students.eqe.ge/.
Tamar Sanikidze at the World Education Forum
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, and First Deputy Minister Ketevan Natriashvili, with the support of the British Council, participated in the World Education Forum held in London. Education ministers from 70 countries, along with nearly 300 representatives and experts in the field of education, took part in the forum.
The historical building of Poti Public School No. 12 will be renovated
Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, together with Eka Beselia, Majoritarian Deputy for the city of Poti, and representatives of local government, inspected the ongoing rehabilitation works at Poti Public School No. 12. Poti Public School No. 12 has a 137-year history. The building is included in the list of cultural heritage monuments. This is the first time in 137 years that large-scale rehabilitation works are being carried out at the school.
Renovation works based on universal design principles are underway at the "Mermisi" college
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili inspected the ongoing rehabilitation works at the public college "Mermisi". The process of adapting the college infrastructure for students with special educational needs is underway, which involves arranging the existing physical environment in accordance with the principle of accessibility for all.
The draft law on early and preschool upbringing and education is being discussed in the regions
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, and the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Civil Integration have jointly developed a draft law on early and preschool upbringing and education, which will regulate the functioning of preschool educational institutions.
Vocational colleges were awarded quality certificates
Organized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), vocational institutions were awarded for their success achieved in the process of implementing the internal quality management (EFQM) "Excellence Model". The event was opened by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, who presented certificates to six vocational institutions jointly.
Working meeting of the European Commission and the European Training Foundation
Organized by the European Training Foundation (ETF), a working meeting between representatives of the European Commission and the Governing Board of the European Training Foundation was held in Turin, Italy. The meeting was attended by official representatives of European Union member states, the European Commission, and ETF partner countries. From the Georgian side, the meeting was attended by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Ketevan Natriashvili, First Deputy Minister.
Meeting with the Polish Delegation
Representatives of the Polish company Plagiat.pl were on a working visit to Georgia. The aforementioned company is a leader in anti-plagiarism software in the Polish and Romanian markets. Sebastian Kawczyński, CEO of the company, and other members of the delegation met with Giorgi Sharvashidze, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and shared their experience.
The renewal process is underway at the Institute of Physics
Under the new administration, a number of effective steps have been taken to address the problems existing in the field of science. First of all, it is worth noting the 82% increase in the budget for the promotion of science and scientific research, as a result of which scientists' salaries increased on average 2.5 times, and scientific-research institutions were given the opportunity to update their scientific and technical base.
The Rectors' Council discussed important legislative changes
In December 2015, the Parliament of Georgia adopted a package of legislative amendments designed to address many of the current challenges in the fields of higher education and science, and to lay the foundation for fundamental changes. For years, the status of scientists and their rights and obligations were undefined, and they were unable to participate in university governance and the educational process.
New Initiative to Support the Employment of Persons with Disabilities and SEN Persons
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, with the support of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, has initiated the implementation of an employment service and established a new unit within the Social Service Agency to promote the employment of persons with disabilities and special educational needs. This is the first systemic approach in Georgia to the employment of persons with disabilities and special educational needs.
2015 Infrastructure Projects in the Pankisi Gorge
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri and Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Revaz Javelidze inspected the infrastructure projects implemented in the Pankisi Gorge.
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Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and other representatives of the agency held another working meeting with the directors and teachers of public schools in the Pankisi Gorge. The meeting lasted for several hours in a question-and-answer format.
Schools are being equipped with new school inventory
In parallel with the rehabilitation of general education institutions during the holiday period, the process of renewing dilapidated school inventory is actively underway. Today, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri and Sagarejo Majoritarian MP Tamar Khidasheli personally inspected the process of delivering school desks to the public schools of Sagarejo Municipality.
The school rehabilitation process continues
The improvement of educational institution infrastructure is carried out on an ongoing basis throughout Georgia. Large-scale rehabilitation works of various types have already been completed in up to 500 public schools, and are currently underway in nearly 100 schools.No news found.