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III International Conference of the National Centre of Manuscripts "Tao-Clarjeti"

On October 17–21, 2014, the National Center of Manuscripts of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is hosting the international conference "Tao-Klarjeti" for the third time. The conference opened today, and its participants were welcomed and wished success by Minister Tamar Sanikidze.

Tamar Sanikidze met with students

The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, met with representatives of student initiative groups, student non-governmental organizations, and student self-governments regarding the issue of suspension of student status. The purpose of the meeting was to provide accurate information on the current situation and on the measures taken by the Ministry of Education and Science to ensure accessibility to education for students.

Schools are being equipped with new school furniture and equipment

Improving, renovating, and modernizing school infrastructure is one of the key priorities of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. In 2014, the academic building of Public School No. 2 in the village of Vaziani, Gardabani Municipality, underwent full rehabilitation.

A Memorandum was Signed Between the Ministries of Education and Justice

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. The document was signed by Ministers Tamar Sanikidze and Thea Tsulukiani.

Attention Participants of the Principal Selection Competition (Persons Holding the Right to be a Principal)

We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the director selection competition (presentation of director candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held on October 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2014 (Akhmeta, Dedoplistsqaro, Gurjaani, Lagodekhi).

Attention Participants of the Principal Selection Contest (Persons with the Right to Hold the Position of Principal)

We present the schedule of interviews for the second stage of the principal selection competition (presentation of principal candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held on October 15 and 16, 2014 (Kharagauli) and on October 17 and 18, 2014 (Vani, Khoni, Tsqaltubo/Tkibuli).

Attention Participants of the Principal Selection Contest (Persons with the Right to Hold the Position of Principal)

We present the schedule for the second stage of the director selection competition (presentation of director candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held on October 15, 16, and 17, 2014 (Borjomi, Khashuri, Ninotsminda).

სსსმ მოსწავლეებს ახალი დამხმარე სახელმძღვანელოები ექნებათ

Auxiliary textbooks in Georgian and mathematics have been created for students with special educational needs. The presentation was attended by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tornike Guruli, Director of the "Sitsocxlis Khe" (Tree of Life) Charitable Foundation, and other invited guests.

Involvement of Georgian young scientists in the projects of the International Center for Physics is being discussed

The prospects of involving Georgian youth in the projects of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics are being discussed. Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Giorgi Sharvashidze, Deputy Minister, discussed this issue during a meeting with Luciano Bertocchi, Honorary Director of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, in Italy.

The issue of Georgia's associate membership in CERN enters an active phase

Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze met with the leadership of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The meeting took place within the framework of the international symposium held in Trieste, Italy, where CERN Director-General Rolf Heuer and Director for Research and Scientific Computing Sergio Bertolucci positively assessed Georgia's scientific potential.

Plans are underway to increase the participation of young Georgian scientists and doctoral students in European research projects

Today, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze are attending the opening of the international symposium in Trieste, Italy, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics.

Leonardo da Vinci 2014 begins

The Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of the Ministry of Education and Science announces the “Leonardo da Vinci 2014” competition for young inventors. The details of the competition program were discussed by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Marine Chitashvili, General Director of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation.

A meeting of the Sectoral Coordination Council for Employment, Vocational Education and Training was held

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia hosted the third meeting of the "Sectoral Coordination Council for Employment, Vocational Education and Retraining". The Council meeting was co-chaired by Ketevan Natriashvili, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and David Lomidze, Deputy Minister of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.

Georgian Mandaturs to Share Experience with American Colleagues

A joint conference of the Educational Institution Mandaturi Service and representatives of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) of the USA was held at the "Sheraton Metekhi Palace" on the topic: "Safe School". The conference was attended by Deputy Minister of Education and Science Lia Gigauri, NASRO Executive Director James Morris Kennedy, Head of the Educational Institution Mandaturi Service Vakhtang Meipariani, and other invited guests.

Official reception dedicated to International Teachers' Day

On the occasion of International Teachers' Day, a ceremonial reception was held at the National Center for Teacher Professional Development. Invited educators from the capital and the regions were congratulated on International Teachers' Day by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Giorgi Machabeli, Director of the Center, and were awarded special gifts.

Pre-testing is underway for those wishing to receive vocational education

Today, a trial testing was conducted in all functioning examination centers across Georgia for those wishing to pursue vocational education. The process of the trial testing was observed by Ketevan Natriashvili, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, who wished success to the applicants registered for vocational programs.

Attention Participants of the Principal Selection Contest (Persons Holding the Right to Principalship)

We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the directors' selection competition (submission of director candidates to public school boards of trustees for selection), which will be held on October 7-9, 2014 (Akhalkalaki) and October 10, 11, 2014 (Akhaltsikhe, Aspindza, Adigeni). Please see the attached file.

Attention Participants of the Director Selection Competition (Persons with the Right to Hold the Position of Director)

We present the schedule of interviews for the second stage of the director selection competition (presentation of director candidates to the public school board of trustees for election), which will be held from October 07-11, 2014 (Kaspi, Kareli, Dmanisi, Tsalka, Tetritskaro). Please see the attached file.

Attention Participants of the Director Selection Competition (Persons with the Right to Directorship)

We present the interview schedule for the second stage of the director selection competition (presentation of director candidates to public school boards of trustees for selection), which will be held from October 07 to 11, 2014 (Tianeti, Sighnaghi, Kvareli, Kazbegi, Dusheti, Sagarejo). Please see the attached file.

Outstanding students were awarded laptops

The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, presented personal computers to 323 tenth-grade students of Tbilisi public schools. This year, a total of 1,626 successful students will be awarded computers across Georgia.

Memorandum between the Georgian and Austrian Parties

An official delegation of Austria is visiting Georgia. Within the framework of the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Federal Ministry of Education and Women's Affairs of the Republic of Austria.