Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation organized a conference “Results of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation Activities of 2017 and Future Perspectives”.

Active cooperation of Georgia and Germany in the field of education and science was the main topic of discussion at the introductory meeting, which was held between the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, Dr. Heike Peitsch.

The conference summarizing the projects implemented within the framework of the program “Social Inclusion” was held. The aim of the conference was to introduce the results of the projects implemented with the purpose of creating a favorable environment in the educational institutions for the youth with special educational needs and providing information about the history, life and culture of Roma and Meskhetians living in Georgia.

Aleksandre Tevzadze, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia visited St. Grigol Peradze Tbilisi Teaching University. The Deputy Minister viewed the renewed learning environment of the university, auditoriums, chemistry and surgical laboratories and also participated in opening event of the International Conference of Students.

The legislative changes approved at today’s Government session will provide formation of the education system of European level in all stages of education.

Legislative changes provide all the important challenges that are on the agenda of the education system of modern developed countries.

The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mr. Mikheil Chkhenkeli met the initiative group, including the special teachers, the head of the Special Teachers Association and the parent. The meeting focused on challenges facing the inclusive education and in particular the issue of development of the profession of a special teacher.

Deputy Minister of Education and Science Aleksandre Tevzadze held a meeting with senior European experts working in the direction of researches and innovations within the framework of the “Horizon 2020” policy support mechanism.

Luka Lomtadze is a third-year student of Computer Engineering of San Diego State University- Georgia. Luka is the first from this university, who will get an internship at Facebook head office. Facebook has chosen Luka among 300 students out of 250,000 students and invited him on the position of Software Development in Silicon Valley in Menlo Park in summer. “To get to Facebook was my long time dream and I knew sooner or later, I would have achieved my goal,” - says Luka.

First of all, I would like to express my sorrow for the tragedy that took the lives of two young people and reveal my condolences to their parents, relatives and the whole society.

The relevant authorities are doing their best to establish the truth in the immediate future.

An extended meeting was held with the children psychologists and organizations working on educational issues with the initiative of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli.

Today, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi Gakharia and Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli held a working meeting regarding the tragedy occurred on Khorava Street.

Together with our whole society, I am shocked by the tragedy which happened at the Khorava Street.

In this difficult moment, first of all, I give consolation to parents and relatives of deceased pupils.

Doctors do not spare their efforts and I hope that they will be able to save the life of heavily wounded pupil.