The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia visited Kutaisi International University (KIU). Together with the Prime Minister, the 153-hectare state-of-the-art academic buildings, libraries, cafeterias, well-equipped sports and road infrastructure,
Georgian students will compete in the 31st International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2020). This year the Olympics will be held in Japan and students from 80 countries will participate, however, due to the ongoing pandemic caused by COVID-19, theoretical and practical tours of the Olympics for Georgian students will be held remotely.
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli visited the Aleksandre Tsutsunava Professional State Drama Theater in Ozurgeti and inspected the newly renovated building. The Minister congratulated the theater's artistic director, and cast members on the renovated building, wishing it success and creative advancement.
Jaba Samushia was appointed Director General of the Rustaveli National Science Foundation as a result of an announced competition for the vacant position.
The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili awarded the famous musician, composer, researcher, and publisher of Georgian records in various archives around the world, and the founder of the ensembles "Rustavi" and "Martve" - Anzor Erkomaishvili with the Order of Excellence. The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli.
With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, after several years of restoration work, the Apolon Kutateladze Art Academy in Tbilisi has returned to its original appearance. The renovated Art Academy will receive students from the new academic year.
12 years have passed since the start of the August 2008 war. The President, the Speaker of the Parliament, the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet of Ministers laid a wreath at the Mukhatgverdi Brothers Cemetery to commemorate the heroes who died in the August war and paid tribute to the memory of the deceased.
A press conference dedicated to the festival - "Night Serenades" was held at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia. Nana Dolidze, Head of the Culture Department of the Ministry, spoke about the concerts and interesting news planned within the framework of the festival.
An open day was held at Mermisi Vocational College. College representatives provided information to interested individuals about the College's vocational programs, as well as the registration process, testing, and further employment opportunities. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili.
A two-day seminar was organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and supported by the EU-funded project "Support to Public Administration Reform in Georgia (PAR)" to effectively plan the process of developing the Education and Science Development Strategy 2022-2030.
Modusi Vocational College held an open day for the individuals who are interested in vocational education. Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the event and addressed the public.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevichi, together with the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Maia Khajishvili and the Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Merab Khalvashi visited the scientific-research institutes, where different needs and requirements were discussed, essential for the development of science.
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a meeting with partner employers involved in the implementation of dual agricultural programs at Gori Vocational College Gantiadi. The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the existing cooperation, discuss plans and analyze the needs for the introduction of new dual programs.