Georgian pupils gained honorary diploma at the 11th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Phuket, Thailand. Participation in such Olympiad is the first success for the Georgian team.
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.
Enhancement of existing productive cooperation and implementation of joint educational and scientific projects was discussed at the meeting of Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Georgia, Justin McKenzie Smith. Special emphasis was made on organization of joint scientific researches, development of education quality in Georgia and support for exchange programs.
Dialogue was held with the participation of the representatives of the Government of Georgia and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the issues of disability. The goal of the workshop was to identify the shortcomings by involvement of the representatives from different agencies that prevent the children with disabilities from benefit of social services. Dialogue also implied elaboration of specific recommendations and determination of future steps. From the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri participated in the dialogue.
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.