Scientific Conferences

On 10–11 September of the current year, the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference, entitled “Digital and Artificial Intelligence Management – Scientific Research and Its Practical Implementation,” was held at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) (Brugg, Switzerland), in partnership with and organized by East European University (EEU) (Tbilisi, Georgia), the International University of Applied Sciences (IU) (Cologne, Germany), the E-Commerce Institute (ECI) (Cologne, Germany), Adelphi University (AU) (New York, USA), and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) (Brugg, Switzerland).

The conference was opened by Prof. Dr. Richard Geibel, Director of the E-Commerce Institute and Head of ISPC 2026, who welcomed the participants.

The conference was held in a hybrid format, featuring 10 parallel sessions, during which 100 participants, including scholars, early-career researchers, and Master’s and PhD students from partner institutions and other higher education institutions and organizations worldwide, presented their papers on the challenges and opportunities related to digital and artificial intelligence management and its practical implementation.

Participant Georgian Entities:

1. East European University, Georgia;
2. International Black Sea University, Georgia;
3. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia;
4. David Aghmashenebeli National Defence Academy of Georgia, Georgia;
5. Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Georgia;
6. Sokhumi State University, Georgia;
7. Caucasus International University, Georgia;
8. Business and Technology University, Georgia;
9. Akaki Tsereteli State University, Georgia;
10. Caucasus University, Georgia;
11. University of Georgia, Georgia;
12. David Tvildiani Medical University, Georgia;
13. Georgian Technical University, Georgia;
14. European University, Georgia;
15. Infectious Diseases, AIDS & Clinical Immunology Research Center, Georgia.

Participant International Entities:

1. University of Koblenz, Germany;
2. IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany;
3. The Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia;
4. RhainMain University of Applied Sciences, Germany;
5. University of Guadalajara, Mexico;
6. Paderborn University, Germany;
7. McGill University, Canada;
8. University of Calabria, Italy;
9. Adelphy University, USA;
10. Sampoerna University, Indonesia;
11. Belarusian National Technical University, Belarus;
12. University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland;
13. Danesh Alborz University, Iran;
14. Danang University of Economics, Vietnam;
15. Isfahan University, Iran;
16. Izmir Democracy University; Turkey;
17. Dokuz Eylül University; Turkey;
18. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, India;
19. Australian Migrant Resource Centre, Australia;
20. Mohammed V University, Morocco;
21. Ibn Tofail University, Morocco;
22. Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia;
23. University of Minho, Portugal;
24. Ludwig Maximilians University, Germany;
25. ENEB – Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona, Spain;
26. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM);
27. Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco.

Conference covered the following tracks:

1. AI Strategy, Governance & Responsible AI;
2. AI Applications, Smart Cities & Financial Intelligence;
3. Digital Consumer Experience, Retail & Marketing;
4. E-Commerce, Platforms & Digital Business;
5. AI in Higher Education & Academic Quality;
6. Digital Education, Skills & Internationalization;
7. Agentic AI, Decision Intelligence & Digital Procurement;
8. Digital Innovation, Knowledge Transfer & Recommendation Systems;
9. Digital Work, Leadership, Ethics & Society;
10. Digital Health, Trust & Societal AI.

At the end of the conference, the session moderators announced the winners in the following categories:

• Best Presentation;
• Young Scientist.

Of the 100 papers presented at the conference, the Scientific Committee selected a total of 62 papers, which will be published in Springer Proceedings, indexed in Scopus, by the end of 2027.

The conference programme is available at the following link

On 26 June 2026, East European University hosted the student conference-workshop, “Brain and Beyond’26 – A Clinical Neuroscience Approach to Autism,” organized by the Neurozeal Student Club in collaboration with the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. The event was dedicated to contemporary clinical and neuroscientific perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The conference participants were welcomed by Professor David Cherkezishvili, Rector of East European University; Assistant Professor Elene Zurabishvili, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences; and Mohammed Aatir Shaikh, President of the Neurozeal Student Club. The programme also featured keynote addresses delivered by Associate Professor Giorgi Tsiklauri and Assistant Professor Teona Iremadze.

The conference brought together more than 20 students from the MD programmes of East European University and several other universities. The presentations explored a wide range of current topics related to autism, including neurobiology, functional neuroimaging, behavioral sciences, metabolic risk, the use of artificial intelligence for early diagnosis, sleep disorders, and comorbid mental health conditions.

In addition to the scientific presentation sessions, the programme included an interactive clinical workshop entitled “Autism in Practice,” during which participants gained practical insight into the multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The workshop featured discussions of clinical cases from both pediatric and psychological perspectives.

The event concluded with a closing session and the presentation of certificates to participants. The conference once again highlighted East European University’s commitment to supporting student research, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship, and promoting academic collaboration.

The Faculty of Education Sciences and the Center Lifelong Learning and Students Services of East European University (EEU) organized the 4th Joint Conference of School and University Students entitled “A New Generation for the Digital World – Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity.” More than 80 participants took part in the conference, including over 20 school students and EEU students.

The conference aimed to strengthen collaboration between school pupils and university students, encourage research interests, and discuss contemporary educational challenges in the era of artificial intelligence. The event also served as a platform for presenting ideas aimed at improving the education system and supporting the professional development of future researchers.

The conference was opened by the Rector of East European University, David Cherkezishvili. Participants and attendees were also welcomed by Vice-Rector Rusudan Chikovani and the Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences, Associate Professor Ketevan Aptarashvili.

The conference was conducted through two parallel sessions:

• Session I – Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Education (Moderators: Associate Professor Ketevan Aptarashvili, Associate Professor Sergo Durglishvili, and Assistant Professor Natia Gegelashvili);
• Session II – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Education, Science, and Technology (Moderators: Assistant Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Healthcare, Elene Zurabishvili, Assistant Professor Giorgi Tatanashvili and Assistant Professor Ekaterine Beniashvili).

In addition to university students, pupils from grades VIII–XII of both public and private schools participated in the conference. Participants represented schools from Tbilisi, including Tbilisi First Classical Gymnasium, Public Schools No. 126, No. 32, No. 208, Komarov School No. 199, Public Schools No. 30 and No. 118, as well as private schools „Millennium“, „Albion“, „Skhivi“ and „Candidi”. Pupils from regional schools, including Dusheti, Gardabani, and Zestaponi, also took part in the event.

During the conference, participants delivered 33 presentations covering a wide range of topics, including the application of artificial intelligence in education and clinical practice, cybersecurity, cyberbullying prevention, personal data protection, digital transformation, inclusive education, teacher well-being, student mobility, the relationship between architecture and technology, youth digital culture, and contemporary educational challenges.

The conference was attended by field experts, school teachers, EEU students, academic staff, and other invited guests. The event was conducted in a panel discussion format, providing participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas, research findings, opinions, and practical experiences.

All participants were awarded certificates of participation.

Conference Organizing Committee:

• Ketevan Aptarashvili (Chair of the Organizing Committee, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences);
• Ani Kvelashvili (Member, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences, EEU);
• Ana Maisuradze (Member, Coordinator of the Center for Continuing Education and Student Services, Department of Education, EEU);
• Ana Akhalkatsi (Member, Intern, Center for Continuing Education and Student Services, Department of Education, EEU);
• Mariam Tsiklashvili (Member, Intern, Center for Continuing Education and Student Services, Department of Education, EEU).

On May 29 of this year, an International Student Scientific Conference was held, organized by the East European University (EEU) in partnership with the Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

The event was officially opened by the Rector of East European University, Professor David Cherkezishvili and Prof. Thomas Lauer — Professor at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences.

The participants were also welcomed and wished success by Prof. Kakhaber Lazarashvili (Vice-Rector for International and Scientific Affairs) and Prof. David Sikharulidze — Head of the Scientific Research and Development Department;

The conference generated significant interest and achieved a wide scope. It brought together undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from the Education, Business, Law, Healthcare, and Architecture programs of both EEU and Aschaffenburg University. Alongside them, students from various public and private universities in Tbilisi and regions presented their research papers.

The event was conducted in a panel discussion format. Students delivered presentations on highly relevant topics, exchanged ideas and findings, and shared practical experiences with one another. The conference was actively attended by EEU students, academic staff, and invited guests.

At the conclusion of the event, all participating students were awarded certificates for their productive work.

On February 26, 2026, the Faculty of Health Sciences of East European University (EEU) organized a scientific workshop titled “Digital Transformation in Medicine: How Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare.” 

The aim of the workshop was to create a platform for students to develop their research skills, engage in discussion, and strengthen their critical analysis abilities. It provided participants with the opportunity to present and discuss their findings on how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming medical education, clinical practice, diagnostics, patient care, and healthcare systems worldwide. 

The event was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Elene Zurabishvili. The participants were also welcomed by Professor Tamar Varazi, Member of the Faculty Council, and Giorgi Tatanashvili, Coordinator of Educational Programs. 

The workshop featured presentations by students of the EEU Medical Doctor (English) One-cycle program, who addressed numerous timely and significant issues related to the role of artificial intelligence in the advancement of healthcare and medicine:

• Vasudev Devra, Ishan Suneel Khandekar, Nathmal Bhati (MD Program Students)-“Artificial Intelligence in Undergraduate Medical Education: Enhancing Clinical Reasoning Without Replacing Human Judgment — A Narrative Review”;
• Disha Gujarathi (MD Program Student, EEU), Aarya Kumavat (Amity University, Mumbai, India) -“The Future of Care: Integrating AI-Driven Systems and Collaborative Work Design to navigate the Global Healthcare Crisis and caregiver burden”;
• Tejas Yogesh Wani (MD Program Student)-“From Decision Support to Decision Maker: AI-Driven Deskilling and the Shifting Authority in Clinical Practice”;
• Mohammed Aatir Shaikh, Shreya Govind Siddhiraj; Mohammed Basit Shaikh – (MD Program Students)-“Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in Clinical Decision-Making: Balancing Diagnostic Accuracy, Transparency, and Ethical Responsibility”;
• Yogesh Kumkar, Sahejpreet Kaur, Prasanna Raj (MD Program Students)-“Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Care (2018–2026): A Systematic Review of Clinical Performance”;
• Prathmesh Anil Ghag, Sanchita Sakhare (MD Program Students)-“Redefining Precision using AI in Embryo Selection: A Literature review”;
• Jeevika Jairam (MD Program Student)-“Artificial intelligence for early prediction of clinical deterioration in intensive care units”;
• Aman Agarwal, Omkar Ravi Kachawar, Hitik Ravi Sharma (MD Program Students)-“Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screening and Radiology”;
• Vishal Rajendra Sawant, Mandar Pendse, Pratik Paygude (MD Program Students)-“Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: Reducing Diagnostic Delay and Improving Critical Care Outcomes- A Systematic Review”. 

The conference agenda is available at the following link. 

The workshop was conducted in a hybrid format (both in-person and online). At the conclusion of the event, certificates were awarded to the presenters. 

At the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of East European University (EEU), a joint university conference of students and alumni was held on February 24.

The aim of the conference was to provide undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at EEU, with the opportunity to present their academic papers, discuss contemporary social, legal, and governance-related challenges, and engage in interdisciplinary academic discussions. The conference contributed to the development of critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.

The event was opened and participants were welcomed by the Rector of Eastern European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili; the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Professor Zukhra Matsaberidze; and the Head of the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology, Associate Professor Zurab Mkheidze.

The conference brought together EEU students and alumni, who delivered presentations on various topical issues.

The conference agenda is available at the following link.

The event was attended by field experts, EEU students, and academic staff. The conference was conducted in a discussion-based format, allowing participants to exchange their views, ideas, findings, and practical experiences.

At the end of the conference, all presenters were awarded certificates.

An international forum on Access to Public Information and Personal Data Protection was held at East European University (EEU). The forum was organized by the Personal Data Protection Officers Association of Georgia (PDPOA), in cooperation with the European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO) and the State and Law Research Center of East European University, which brings together international personal data protection associations and local sector representatives.

The forum was attended by the chairs of personal data protection associations from France, Greece, Slovakia, and Norway, as well as representatives of the public sector and academic community from Georgia.

The aim of the forum was to examine the scientific and practical aspects of access to public information and personal data protection, to promote an understanding of Georgia’s experience in the context of best international practices, to support the implementation and development of high standards of personal data protection, and to raise public awareness on data protection-related issues.

The forum was held over the course of two days. Within the framework of the event, participants discussed key topics including:

• Access to public information and personal data protection;
• Data protection regulations and conflicts of interest;
• International data transfers, international practice, and the Georgian context;
• Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity challenges in the professional activities of data protection officers.

The forum agenda is available via the provided link.

The international forum contributed to the deepening of professional dialogue, the exchange of experience, and the strengthening of cooperation in the field of personal data protection at both national and international levels.

On January 24, 2026, within the framework of International Education Day, the Faculty of Education Sciences of East European University (EEU) hosted the third annual joint conference of education graduates, students, and employers – Professional Development Day 2026.

The aim of the conference was to promote the exchange of practical and research experience among graduates, employers, and students; to encourage joint engagement in scientific and professional activities; to identify key challenges in the field of education; to explore innovative solutions; and to support students’ and graduates’ professional development and career readiness. The conference was also dedicated to International Education Day.

The event was opened by the Rector of East European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili. Welcoming remarks were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences, Associate Professor Ketevan Aptarashvili.

Employers’ Forum

As part of the event, an Employers’ Forum was organized with the participation of EEU partner educational institutions. Representatives of schools and educational organizations presented their institutions, discussed current demands of the education sector, and shared insights on career opportunities, recruitment expectations, and professional competencies required for future teachers and education professionals.

The forum served as a platform for direct dialogue between employers and students, enabling participants to learn about potential employment pathways, internship opportunities, and collaboration prospects with leading schools. Employers also provided practical recommendations on career development and highlighted the skills and qualifications most valued in the contemporary educational environment.

Participating institutions included:

• Tbilisi Public School №186 – Tinatin Chkhikvadze (School Director)
• Tbilisi Public School №11 – Nino Jabanishvili (School Director)
• “Qorali” School – Ana Kintsurashvili (Program manager, Teacher)
• Tbilisi Public School №172 – Ketevan Turiashvili (QA Manager, Teacher)
• Tbilisi Public School №107 – Marine Demetrashvili (School Director)
• American International School “Progress”

Through presentations and discussions, participating institutions introduced their educational models, working environments, and employment opportunities for EEU graduates and students, strengthening the connection between the university and the labor market.

Students and graduates of the Faculty of Education Sciences at EEU, as well as students from the Faculty of Business and Engineering, participated in the conference and presented papers on various educational topics.

Student and Alumni Presentations:

• Elene Tabatadze (Graduate of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “The Role of Preschool Education in Generating Social Capital”
• Nino Zedginidze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Assessment Anxiety as a Challenge in Student Adaptation”
• Tamar Abesadze, Lizi Bandejati, Mariam Babukhadia (Undergraduate students of the Business Administration Program at EEU) – “Modern Teaching and Learning Strategies in the Age of AI”
• Meri Ginturi (Graduate of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Internal Quality Management Mechanisms in Public Schools”
• Gvantsa Chivadze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Direct and Indirect Factors Affecting Learning in Georgian Higher Education”
• Nino Pavliashvili, Sopiko Zurabiani, Mariam Danelia (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Career Guidance and Development Curriculum (Grade XI)”
• Nika Kirkitadze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “School and Civic Competencies”
• Ketevan Malazonia (Student of the Preschool Education Program at EEU) – “Medical and Social Models of Special Educational Needs in Early Education”
• Nino Samkharadze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Impact of Cancelling Graduation Exams on Education Quality”
• Mariam Gamgebeli (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Psychological Impact of National Exams on Applicants”
• Mariam Tsiklashvili (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Academic Integrity in Higher Education”
• Maka Siradze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Preschool Education and Its Funding”
• Ana Akhalkatsi (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Challenges of Higher Education Funding for Students in Border Villages”
• Lika Abramishvili (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – Artificial Intelligence in Students’ Lives
• Mariam Barbakadze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Curriculum Development: Case of an Online Master’s Program”
• Zita Balakhashvili, Mariam Gabrichidze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Successful Use of Technology in Education”
• Bela Imedadze, Mzia Kvinikadze (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Students’ Attitudes Toward Internal University Quality Surveys”
• Tamriko Kokhreidze (Graduate of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Quality of School Practice in Teacher Training Programs”
• Maka Elashvili (Student of the Education Research and Administration Program at EEU) – “Foreign Language Learning in Early Childhood”

Please see the conference agenda at the link.

The conference was attended by education experts, EEU students, staff, and invited guests. It was conducted in a panel discussion format, enabling participants to exchange ideas, research findings, and practical experiences.

All participants and speakers received certificates, and partner organizations were presented with symbolic gifts.

The conference was organized by East European University.

Organizing Committee

• Ketevan Aphtarashvili – Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences;
• Ani Kvelashvili – Deputy Dean;
• Mariam Liklikadze – Head of the Center for Lifelong Learning and Student Services;
• Ana Maisuradze – Specialist, Center for Lifelong Learning and Student Services;
• Gvantsa Chivadze – Student, Education Research and Administration Program.

At East European University (EEU), the Faculty of Education Sciences and the Center for Doctoral and Higher Education Research Development hosted the Third National Doctoral Scientific Conference on 6 December.

The aim of the conference was to create a platform through which doctoral students could present cutting-edge research in various fields, enhance their research skills, and foster dialogue and collaboration among representatives of different disciplines.

The conference was opened by Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University, and Professor David Cherkezishvili, Chair of the EEU Academic Council. Participants were also welcomed by Lasha Margishvili, Director of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement; Professor Paul Gibbs, Emeritus Professor and Head of the Center for Doctoral and Higher Education Research Development; and Assoc. Professor Ketevan Aptarashvili, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences.

It is also noteworthy that the second volume of the Doctoral Conference Proceedings (Editors: Paul Gibbs and Ketevan Aptarashvili) was published this year and officially presented during the Third National Doctoral Conference.

The keynote speaker was Professor Louise Dalingwater from Sorbonne University (Paris), who also serves as the Head of EEU’s English-language PhD program in Education Sciences. She delivered a talk on the challenges faced by doctoral students in the 21st century and led a discussion focused on doctoral students’ needs and current demands.

Around 50 doctoral students from 10 private and public universities across Georgia took part in the conference. The event was held in two parallel sessions:

• Education, Business, and Economics (Moderators: Prof. David Cherkezishvili, Prof. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Prof. Davit Sikharulidze, Prof. Louise Dalingwater, Prof. Vasil Kikutadze)
• Law (Moderators: Prof. Shalva Kvinikhidze, Prof. Zukhra Matsaberidze)

Throughout the conference, panel discussions were organized to support the development of essential skills for doctoral students, including effective communication, research methodology, academic writing, and career development. Participants received valuable guidance and feedback from leading experts in their fields.

All participants were awarded certificates and received the Proceedings of the Second National Doctoral Scientific Conference (2024), which compiles research papers presented at the event held on 6 July 2024. Additionally, the publication of the next volume—featuring papers presented at the Fourth Doctoral Scientific Conference—was officially announced.

Conference Organizing Committee

• Ketevan Aptarashvili – Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences

• Ani Kvelishvili – Member, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences

• Mariam Liklikadze – Member, Head of the Center for LLC and Student Services

• Teona Khachidze – Member, Head of the Department of International Relations

• Natia Gegelashvili – Member, Coordinator of the Department of Scientific Research and Development

As part of European Higher Education Week (EHEW 2025), the international scientific conference “Education – A Catalyst for Well-Being” was held at East European University (EEU), co-organized with the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE). The three-day conference brought together scholars and experts from Georgia and abroad.

The aim of the conference was to explore education as a driving force of individual and societal well-being, to highlight the role of universities in this field, to identify well-being-related challenges, and to discuss possible solutions.

The opening ceremony was attended by senior representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Youth Affairs, representatives of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, educational researchers, academics, experts, representatives of higher education institutions, international conference participants, and invited guests.

Leading international educational organizations also expressed support for the conference. Participants were welcomed by Josep Garrell, President of the European University Association (EUA), and David Townhill , International Director of the UK’s Advance HE.

On the second day, welcome remarks were delivered by Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University; Lasha Margishvili, Acting Director of NCEQE; and Davit Kukhalashvili, Head of the Higher Education Quality Assurance Service. Greetings were also extended by Prof. Maurizio Tira (EUA), Prof. Jean Holm (Advance HE), and Prof. Ivo Schäfer (Aschaffenburg University, Germany).

The plenary session was opened by Prof. David Cherkezishvili, Chair of the Academic Committee of the Conference.

Keynote presentations were delivered by:

• Emeritus Prof. Paul Gibbs (Middlesex University, UK)

• Prof. Angela Scollan and Prof. Nicky Spawls (Middlesex University, UK)

• Prof. Manuel Lillo-Crespo (University of Alicante, Spain)

The conference continued in three parallel thematic sessions:

• Session 1: Well-Being, Quality, and Internationalization in Education (Moderators: Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Paul Gibbs)
• Session 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation, and Innovation (Moderators: Mariam Lashkhi, David Sikharulidze)
• Session 3: Law and Public Administration (Moderators: Zviad Rogava, Shalva Kvinikhidze)

More than 80 researchers from leading universities in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria, Spain, Romania, Georgia, and other countries participated in the conference.

On the third day, final discussions were held, and all participants received certificates and printed conference proceedings. Certificates were also awarded to members of the Organizing Committee and supporting teams.

The conference concluded with a festive gala dinner.

The conference proceedings have been published in print (see link), and selected papers will be published in an international high-ranking journal. Members of the Academic Committee include distinguished scholars and researchers from across Europe and Georgia.

Conference website: https://eeu.edu.ge/ehew-2025-tbilisi/?lang=en

On June 21, 2025, the student club Neurozeal of East European University, with the support of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences, organized the conference Brain and Beyond’25 on the theme “Cognition Under Pressure.”

The conference was opened by Elene Zurabishvili, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences at East European University. Participants were also welcomed by the president of the club, Yashashri Jadhav, a 7th-semester student of the Medical Doctor program, as well as by the invited keynote speakers: Giorgi Tsiklauri (psychologist, Assistant Professor at East European University), Vanda Chanturidze (forensic psychiatrist, Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau), and Ketevan Kiknadze (NVU Well-being Center).

The conference included presentations on stress and cognitive functions, where students presented research on decision-making, memory, and neuropsychology; poster sessions addressing shared decision-making in oncology diagnosis, biomarkers of stress, and the impact of “Second Victim Syndrome”; interactive sessions with practical activities on recognizing cognitive bias and resilience training that provided participants with practical tools for stress management; and a panel discussion on the topic Digital Age Dilemma: Screen Time, Stress, and Brain Health.

The event concluded with a summary session and the distribution of certificates to participants.

The conference once again highlighted students’ scientific engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the promotion of future professionals’ development.

At East European University (EEU), the Faculty of Education Sciences organized the Third Annual Joint Conference of School Pupils and University Students, titled “Youth and the Future of Education – A Message from the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).” More than 100 participants took part in the event, including over 20 school pupils and students from various universities.

The conference aimed to promote active collaboration between school pupils and university students, support scientific cooperation, and create a space where young people could share experiences, discuss the key challenges facing modern education, and explore innovative solutions in the age of artificial intelligence. The event also sought to showcase ideas focused on improving the education system and to strengthen the professional development of the next generation of researchers.

The conference was opened by Assoc. Prof. Ketevan Aptarashvili, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences. Participants and attendees were also welcomed by Prof. Vasil Kikutadze, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Engineering, and Assoc. Prof. Zukhra Matsaberidze, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.

The conference was held in two parallel sessions:

Education and Digital Transformation
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Ketevan Aptarashvili, Prof. Lali Chagelishvili-Agladze, Ani Tvelishvili (Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education Sciences)

Socio-Emotional, Legal, and Environmental Dimensions of Education
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Zukhra Matsaberidze, Assist. Prof. Giorgi Tsiklauri

Alongside university students, participants included pupils from Grades 8–12 of both public and private schools in Tbilisi (Schools No. 32, 180, 208, Komarovi School No. 199, No. 106, No. 118, Vekua School No. 42, “Getty,” “Tsisakari,” and others) as well as schools from various regions: Batumi, Tkibuli, Gori, Dusheti, Gardabani, Khobi, and Dedoplistskaro.

Participants addressed a wide range of contemporary topics, including digital transformation, the role and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, emotional intelligence and mental health in the educational environment, ecological responsibility, inclusive education, and STEM fields.

The conference was attended by experts in the field, schoolteachers, EEU students, academic staff, and other invited guests. The event followed a panel discussion format, allowing participants to exchange their ideas, viewpoints, research findings, and practical experiences.

All participants received certificates of attendance.

East European University remains committed to supporting young people in their research, professional, and creative development and to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and innovative university environment.

Conference Organizing Committee

• Ketevan Aptarashvili – Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences

• Ani Tvelishvili – Member, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences

• Mariam Liklikadze – Member, Head of the Center for Continuing Education and Student Services

• Ana Maisuradze – Member, Specialist, Center for Continuing Education and Student Services

• Nino Gortamashvili – Member, Student of the Master’s Program in Educational Research and Administration

The conference was opened by the Rector of the East European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili.

The participants were also welcomed by:

• Prof. Davit Sikharulidze – Head of Department of Scientific Research and Development of EEU;
• Prof. Vasil Kikutadze – Dean of the Faculty of Business and Engineering of EEU;
• Assoc. Prof. Zukhra matsaberidze – Deputy dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of EEU;
• Ani Kvelashvili – Deputy dean of Faculty of Education Sciences of EEU.

Students of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in Education, Business, Law, Healthcare and Architecture from East European University, Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), 21st Century Open University (USA), and Cotton University (India) participated in the conference.

During the conference, participants delivered interesting presentations on various topical issues.

The conference was attended by EEU students, staff and other invited guests.

The conference was held in a panel discussion format.

The participants exchanged their positions, ideas, findings and shared practical experience.

At the end of the event, Conference participants were handled over conference participation certificates.

Conference Agenda is accessible at the following link.

Conference opened Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University. Conference participants were welcomed by the Head of Scientific Research and Development and all the Faculty Deans as well as Deputy Deans of East European University:

Professor David Sikharulidze – Head of Scientific Research and Development;

• Professor Vasil Kikutadze – Dean of the Faculty of Business and Engineering;
• Associate professor Ketevan Aptarashvili – Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences;
• Associate professor Zukhra Matsaberidze – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences;
• Assistant-professor Elene Zurabishvili – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences;

70 Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degree students of East European University, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Caucasus International University participated at the conference.

Conference was held at three parallel sessions:

• Education and Business (Moderators: Associate professor Ketevan Aptarashvili, Professor Vasil Kikutadze)
• Law and Social Sciences (Moderators: Associate professor Zukhra Matsaberidze)
• Healthcare Sciences; Moderators: Assistant-professor Elene Zurabishvili, Giorgi Tatanashvili)

Interesting presentations on various topics were delivered at the conference by conference participants.

Conference was attended by EEU students, personnel as well as other invited guests. Conference was held in the panel discussion format where participants exchanged their positions, ideas, and shared findings and practical experiences.

E-version of the conference proceedings will be published and placed on EEU web-page.

At the end of the event students were handled over certificates of participation.

Conference Agenda is accessible at the following  link.

On 25 January, as part of the celebration of International Day of Education, the Faculty of Education Sciences at East European University (EEU) hosted the Second Annual Joint Conference of Graduates, Students, and Employers – Professional Development Day 2025.

The goal of the conference was to encourage the exchange of practical and research experiences among graduates, employers, and students; stimulate collaborative engagement in scientific activities; identify major issues in the field of education and explore innovative solutions; and support ongoing professional development. The event was also dedicated to marking International Day of Education.

The conference was opened by Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University. Participants were also welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Ketevan Aptarashvili, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences, and Prof. Davit Sikharulidze, Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Development.

The keynote speaker was Professor Angela Scollan from Middlesex University (UK), representing the Department of Early Childhood Education and Head of the Early Childhood Education Program at East European University.

As part of the event, an Employers’ Forum was held, with participation from EEU’s partner educational institutions:

• Public School No. 11, Tbilisi – Director: Nino Jabanishvili
  Presentation: “Quality Management in General Education Institutions”

• Public School No. 172, Tbilisi – Tamuna Zurabashvili
  Presentation: “More Than a Grade: Innovative Approaches to Assessment”

• Coral School – Ana Kintsurashvili
  Presentation: “The Role of Non-Formal Education in the School Community”

• Public School No. 114, Tbilisi

• Progress American International School

During the event, East European University and Progress American International School signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, enabling both institutions to collaborate on pedagogical and administrative internships, educational research, and the planning and organization of joint activities.

Student and Graduate Presentations

Students and graduates of the Faculty of Education Sciences presented research on various contemporary issues in education. Presentations included:

• Miranda Kukania (Master’s Program in Educational Research and Administration)
  “The Role of the Class Tutor in Students’ Psycho-Emotional Well-Being at Basic and Secondary Levels”

• Mariam Barbakadze (Master’s Program in Educational Research and Administration)
  “A Study of Collaboration with the Psychosocial Support Center of the School Resource Officer Service”

• Mariam Tepnadze & Meri Ginturi (Master’s students)
  “Satisfaction Study of EEU’s Digital Platforms (EEU-EL, Teams, eEU.edu.ge, Outlook)”

• Asmati Zhizhiashvili (Master’s student)
  “Determinants of Student Motivation and Demotivation in Schools”

• Lela Tevdorashvili (Master’s student)
  “Conditions for Supporting Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Educational Institutions”

• Elene Tabatadze (Graduate, Master’s Program)
  “Quality of Early Childhood Education Services in Georgia (Authorization and Diagnostic Assessment)”

• Ana Maisuradze (Graduate; Specialist, Center for Continuing Education and Student Services)
  “Challenges in Implementing Professional Doctorates in Georgia”

• Neli Apkhasava (Graduate, Master’s Program)
  “Effectiveness of the Teacher Professional Development and Career Advancement Scheme”

• Keso Darsalia (Graduate, Master’s Program)
  “The Role of Resource Rooms in Ensuring Quality Education for Students with Special Educational Needs”

The conference agenda is available at the link provided.

Event Format and Participants

The conference was attended by field experts, EEU students, academic and administrative staff, and other invited guests. The event followed a panel discussion format, allowing participants to exchange ideas, viewpoints, research findings, and practical experiences.

All conference participants and presenters received certificates. Partner organizations also received symbolic gifts and certificates of appreciation from the university.

The conference was organized by East European University.

Organizing Committee

• Ketevan Aptarashvili – Assoc. Prof., Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences (Chair)

• Ani Tvelishvili – Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education Sciences

• Nino Latsoshvili – Head of the Department of Financial and Material Resource Management

• Mariam Liklikadze – Head of the Center for Continuing Education and Student Services

• Ana Maisuradze – Specialist, Center for Continuing Education and Student Services

• Mariam Bukia – Student, Master’s Program in Educational Research and Administration

On October 10-11 of this year, the 4th Hybrid International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC 2024): “Digital Management and Artificial Intelligence” was held in Cologne (Germany), organized by the East European University (Tbilisi, Georgia), Electronic Commerce Institute (Cologne, Germany) and the International University of Applied Sciences (Cologne, Germany).

Conference was held in partnership with the Friedrich Eber Stiftungt Foundation, the German Entrepreneurship Organization (FGF), Adelphi University (USA), GKV Informatik, Web de Cologne, the health insurance company “AOk”, LIBF, AAIH_ and STARTPLATZ.

Prof. Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, East European University Rector, Prof. Dr. Richard Geibel, Director of E-commerce Institute, Dr. Sven Schütt, CEO, IU International University of Applied Sciences, and Prof. Dr.  MaryAnne Hyland, Dean of Business School, Adelphi University, USA

The following participants delivered keynote speeches at the opening ceremony: Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, Federal Data Protection Commissioner, Dr. Ulrich Arnold, Managing Director, gkvi informatik, Germany, Dr. Anton Ravindran, President, Alliance for AI & Humanities, Singapore, Dr. Lorenz Gräf, Founder and CEO, STARTPLATZ, Incubator & Accelerator.

Students and young researchers from the East European University, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi Free Academy, International University of Applied Sciences, University of Georgia, Sukhumi State University, Georgian National Defense Academy, Georgian Technical University, University of Business and Technology, Fontys University (Southern Netherlands), Northwestern University of Applied Sciences of Switzerland, University of Stuttgart, University of Sampoerna (Indonesia, Jakarta), University of Arizona and University of Koblenz participated in the conference.

The conference was held in the following sessions:

– Session 1: Digital Management

– Session 2: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation of Various Sectors

– Session 3: Digital Healthcare

– Session 4: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Business and Education

– Session 5: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Projects in Enterprises

– Session 6: Applications of Artificial Intelligence

– Session 7: Benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Researchers, practitioner, MA, BA and Ph.D. students from organizing universities as well as other higher education institutions attended the conference.

Session winners were revealed after the conference who were handed over the certificates of: 

• The best presenter
• The best young scientist

Conference Agenda is available at the following link.

Organizers of the conference announced the fifth ISPC 2025!

https://eeu.edu.ge/portfolio/annual-doctoral-conference/?lang=en

დოქტორანტთა ყოველწლიური რიგით მეორე ეროვნული სამეცნიერო კონფერენცია

As part of the Young Scientists’ Week 2024 initiated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, on June 17 of this year, an international scientific conference of pupils and students was held at the East European University: “Young scientists for the better future of the planet”.

The aim of the Young Scientists’ Week 2024 was to popularize science, technology and innovation in Georgia, to present the country’s scientific and innovative potential, to introduce researchers’ achievements to the general public, to motivate and support young scientists. Accordingly, the international scientific conference of pupils and students “Young scientists for the better future of the planet” aimed to stimulate the joint involvement of pupils and students in scientific activities and popularize science. The event promoted dialogue and cooperation between representatives of different disciplines.

The conference was opened by the Rector of East European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili. Associate Professor Zurab Aznaurashvili, consultant of the “Science Promotion” program of the Science Development Department of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, welcomed the participants.

The conference was attended by field experts, EEU students, staff and other invited guests.

The event was attended by Georgian and international students of East European University, as well as students from more than 10 different higher educational institutions and public schools in Tbilisi. The international scientific conference was held in two parallel sessions:

• Education, business administration and law (moderators: Prof. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Assoc. Prof. Zurab Aznaurashvili, Prof. Vasil Kikutadze, Prof. Davit Sikharulidze);
• Medicine and science (moderators: assistant professor Elene Zurabishvili, assistant professor Teona Iremadze).

See the agenda of the conference: https://eeu.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AGENDA-2.pdf

The conference was held in the format of a panel discussion. The participants exchanged their positions, ideas, conclusions and shared practical experience.

All participants of the event were given certificates.

The works presented at the international scientific conference of pupils and students will be published in the form of a compendium of research papers.

The conference was organized by East European University. The organizing committee:

• Ketevan Aptarashvili (Chair of the Organizing Committee, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences)
• Mariam Liklikadze (Member, Head of the EEU Lifelong learning Center)
• Rusudan Cherkezishvili (Member, Coordinator of the EEU Department of Education)
• Ani Kvelashvili (Member, Coordinator of the EEU Faculty of Education Sciences)
• Natia Gegelashvili (Member, Coordinator of the EEU Department of Scientific Research Development)
• Ekaterine Beniashvili (Member, Coordinator of the EEU Faculty of Health Sciences)
• Nino Lazarashvili (Member, EEU Student)
• Keti Givishvili (Member, EEU Student)
• Barbara Fridonashvili (Member, EEU Student)

On May 24, 2024, the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of East European University (EEU), in cooperation with the Youth Public Servants’ Forum “ASMA”, organized the Student Research Conference entitled “Contemporary Migration and Human Trafficking.”

The conference was opened by Professor Shalva Machavariani, Vice-Rector for Research at East European University.

The participants were welcomed by Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University, and Associate Professor Sopo Chkhopoia, Founder of the Youth Public Servants’ Forum “ASMA.”

The conference brought together students from EEU’s Bachelor’s Program in International Relations and Master’s Program in Public Administration, as well as students from various academic programs at higher education institutions across Georgia.

The event was also attended by the academic and administrative staff of the organizing university, students, and other experts in the field.

During the conference, participants delivered presentations on a wide range of contemporary issues, including illegal migration and the risks of human trafficking; migration as a driving or hindering factor in national development; the impact of contemporary trends in intellectual migration on Georgia, including the phenomenon of brain drain; the effects of migration on children left behind by migrant parents in Georgia; the acquisition of Georgian citizenship by foreign nationals, along with the related challenges and legal issues; labor migration and the risks of trafficking among women; child trafficking, its current situation, and the challenges associated with its prevention and eradication.

The presentations generated significant interest among both students and the audience, resulting in active discussions and meaningful engagement throughout the conference.

At the conclusion of the conference, participants were awarded certificates in recognition of their successful participation.

The conference program is available at the link

On May 15, 2024, the East European University (EEU) together with the HR Professionals Guild (HRPG) held a student scientific-practical conference dedicated to Human Resources Day: “The multidisciplinary challenges of HR in the age of artificial intelligence.”

The goal of the conference was to stimulate the active involvement of students in scientific activities and to promote the generation of new ideas.

The conference was opened by the Rector of East European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili. The participants were welcomed by the head of the human resources management master’s program of the Faculty of Business and Engineering of EEU, the founder of the HR Professionals Guild (HRPG), Professor Lili Bibilashvili.

Students of East European University and various higher educational institutions participated in the event.

Presentations:

• Lia Kvirchishvili, East European University – Green-HR Evolution: Revolutionary Sustainability with AI Integration

• Yana Giguashvili, Ilia State University – The multidisciplinary challenges of HR in the age of artificial intelligence

• Nino Gamrekeli, East European University- Key aspects of the transformation of the recruitment and selection process in the age of artificial intelligence

• Yana Janelidze, East European University- Challenges of human resources management in a generational perspective

• Tinatin Maghradze, East European University- Attitude of employees towards the implementation of artificial intelligence programs in the electric power system of Georgia

• Lali Choghoshvili, East European University- Impact of globalization and technological development on labor migration of talent

• Shalva Mkheidze, New Vision University- Advantages of using mediation in the field of human resource management

• Marina Shioshvili, East European University- Alternatives for keeping employees of different generations in Georgia in the conditions of globalization

Within the framework of the conference, modern challenges in the field of HR were discussed in the context of the development of artificial intelligence. The speakers presented their vision of the multidisciplinary issues that are relevant in the field of human resources management in the conditions of technological transformation.

The conference participants discussed such key topics as:

• Using artificial intelligence to automate HR processes;
• Necessity of retraining employees in the new technological reality;
• Importance of developing digital skills and more.

The conference was held in the format of a panel discussion. The participants exchanged their positions, ideas and conclusions, and also shared practical experience.

Such a platform contributes to the formation of young researchers and their integration in the field of HR, which is especially important in today’s dynamic and changing environment.

Prof. Shalva Machavariani, Vice-rector for Scientific Affairs of East European University opened the event.

Conference attendees were welcomed by Prof. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Rector of East European University and Assoc. prof.  Ketevan Aptarashvili, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences of East European University.

EEU Master as well as Doctoral Degree students of the faculties of Business and Engineering and Education Research and Administration of East European University.

Academic personnel of the organizing university, students and other specialists of the field also attended the event. The presentations delivered at the conference aroused high interest from both the students and the audience, which was demonstrated by the discussions that took place after each presentation.

Based on this, a plan was drawn up to give such discussions an active character (in the form of seminars), in which both students and academic personnel and other interested persons will be able to participate.

At the end of the conference students were given certifications for successful participation in the conference.

Conference agenda is accessible at the following link: https://eeu.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AGENDA-final.pdf

On February 3, 2024, with the support of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences and the Department of Scientific Research and Development of East European University, the First Brain Symposium 2024 was held by the Student Club Neurozeal. The symposium was focused on the etiology, pathogenesis, developmental features and modern treatment approaches to Alzheimer’s disease, considered as the global challenge of twenty-first century.

The conference was opened by Elene Zurabishvili, the deputy dean of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences, which was moderated by Associate Professor, Psychiatrist Nana Zavradashvili and Invited Professor, Neurosurgeon Lika Khorbaladze.

More than a hundred medical doctor’s programe students attended the event from various higher educational institutions of Georgia.

After the end of the conference, certificates were given to the participants.

Doctoral and Higher Education Research Development Center and the Faculty of Education Sciences organized the Annual National Doctoral Conference at East European University (EEU) on September 2 of the current year.

The aim of the conference was to create a platform within which doctoral students could express their positions, exchange ideas and findings, improve research skills, and conduct productive discussions. The event promoted dialogue and cooperation between representatives of different disciplines.

The conference was opened by the head of the EEU Doctoral and Higher Education Research Development Center, Professor Paul Gibbs, and the Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs of the East European University, Shalva Machavarian.

East European University Rector Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Makharashvili, Deputy Director of the National Center for Education Quality Development Lasha Margishvili, Chairman of the Academic Board of EEU, Professor Davit Cherkezishvili, welcomed the participants.

Experts in the field, EEU students, staff, and other invited guests attended the conference.

More than 40 doctoral students from 14 different private and public universities in Georgia participated in the conference. The event took place in four parallel sessions:

• Education (Moderators: Prof. Paul Gibbs, Prof. Shalva Tabatadze, Prof. Davit Cherkezishvili, Assoc. Prof. Ketevan Aptarashvili)
• Law and Business (Moderators: Prof. Shalva Machavariani, Prof. Zviad Rogava, Prof. Avtandil Gagnidze, Prof. Shalva Kvinikhidze, Prof. Davit Bostoganashvili, Prof. Davit Sikharulidze)
• Social and Political Sciences (Moderators: Prof. Giorgi Tavadze, Assoc. Prof. Zurab Aznaurashvili, Assoc. Prof. Sopo Chkopoia)
• Medicine and Science (Moderators: Prof. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Prof. Pavle Tchelidze, Prof. Tamar Varazi)

During the conference, interactive workshops and panel discussions were held, aimed at promoting the development of critical skills for the doctoral student, including, effective communication, research methodology, academic writing skills, and career development. During the activities, PhD students received valuable advice from experts in the field.

The papers presented at the Annual National Doctoral Conference will be published in the form of a collection of scientific papers.

All participants of the event were given certificates.

See the agenda of the conference at https://eeu.edu.ge/doctoral-conference-7.pdf

https://eeu.edu.ge/portfolio/eeu-annual-national-doctoral-conference/?lang=en

On November 25, 2023  the 3rd online Scientific-Practical conference titled:  “Digital Management to Shape the Future”

was organized by East European University (Tbilisi, Georgia) and Electronic Commerce Institute (Cologne, Germany), with the support of the Friedrich Ebert-Stiftung Foundation, the German Entrepreneurship Organization (FGF) and Adelphi University (USA).

The conference opened Prof. Dr. Shalva Machavarian, Vice Rector of East European University for Scientific Affairs and Prof. Dr. Richard Geibel, director of the Electronic Commerce Institute (Cologne, Germany).

The participants of the conference were addressed with a welcome speech by: Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, rector of East European University and Dr. David Cherkezishvili; Head of the Academic Board of East European University;

The conference was held in the following sections:

– Digitization in business, moderator, Prof. Dr. Richard Geibel, Director, Institute of Electronic Commerce (Cologne, Germany)

– Digitization in society, moderated by Prof. Dr. Giorgi Tavadze, head of the Varlam Cherkezishvili Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of East European University

– Digitization in education, moderated by Prof. Dr. Giorgi Ghaganidze, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics of Tbilisi State University.

Scientific Committee

• Prof. Vladimir Papava – Academician, Doctor of Economic Sciences
• Prof. Zviad Gabisonia – Doctor of Law
• Prof. Lutz Becker – Professor of Management and Leadership
• Prof. Hendrik Müller – Professor of Management and Business Ethics

Researchers, master’s and doctoral students and academic staff from Tbilisi State University ; East European University; Electronic Commerce Institute (Germany); Adelphi University (USA); Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (Germany); University of Applied Sciences Koblenz (Germany); Ludwig Maximilian University (Germany); Black Sea International University, University of Business and Technology and Sukhumi State University participated in the conference.

The conference was attended by researchers, practitioners, master’s and doctoral students, both from the organizer of the conference and from other higher educational institutions.

At the end of the conference, the moderators of the sections announced the winners in the following nominations:

– the best presenter;

– a young scientist.

Conference Program is accessible at the link: https://eeu.edu.ge/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AgendaGeorgian-time-FINAL.pdf

The organizers of the conference announced the 4th international scientific-practical conference “Digital Management and Artificial Intelligence”, which will be held in October 2024 in Cologne (Germany) in a hybrid format.

During the conference, the following presentations were delivered:

• Anatoly Oleksiyenko, The Education University of Hong Kong – War and Peace: Geopolitics and the Displacement of Ukrainian Academics (online).
• Stefan Kiedroń, University of Wroclaw – Poland: a (Non-)Colonial Country?
• Giorgi Tavadze, East European University – Post-Soviet Scholars: From the Spaces of Inaction to Public Thinking and Multiple Agoras.
• Vladimer Liparteliani East European University/Durham University – American Soft Power as a Catalyst of the Rose Revolution in Georgia .
• Tamar Chokoraia, Caucasus University – Anti-Western narrative in Soviet Socialist Realism Literature.
• Lali Zakaradze, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University – Ivan Ilyin: from Antibolshevism to the ideology of Russian fascism.
• Giorgi Masalkin, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University – Russian Exodus: What Does It Bring Us? The Russian Relocation Process and Its Impact on Georgia (online).
• Giorgi Arkania, Center for the Contemporary History – Soviet Georgia: Colony or Allied Republic?.
• Nikoloz Sarajishvili, Center for the Contemporary History – Historical Foundations of the Idea of “Friendship of Peoples”.
• Razhden Chikhoria, Jan Kochanowski University – The Relationship Between the Processes of Transformation and Modernization in the Context of the Formation of the Political System of Georgia (online).
• Irakli Chkhaidze, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University – In Search of ‘Real Democracy’: The Crisis of Liberalism and the Rise of Populism in Eastern Europe (online).

East European University and Grigol Robakidze University, in collaboration with the World Economic Research Institute (WERI), and the Faculty of Labor Sciences at Seville University, hosted the XV International Conference on Economics (EconWorld2023@Tbilisi).

The objective of the conference was to convene scientists from various regions of the world, facilitate the exchange of ideas, foster discussions on recent findings in both theoretical and applied research, and establish a research network  for future joint collaborations.

The organizing committee of the conference was represented by:

• Vakhtang CHARAIA – Grigol Robakidze University, Georgia
• David SIKHARULIDZE – East European University, Georgia
• Myriam GONZÁLEZ-LIMÓN – University of Seville, Spain
• Yilmaz KILICASLAN – Anadolu University, Turkey
• Teresa ROJO – University of Seville, Spain
• Tengiz TAKTAKISHVILI – Grigol Robakidze University, Georgia

THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM INCLUDED PLENARY SESSIONS, PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS.

On June 15, on the second day of the conference, the East European University hosted the participants and the attending public. The event was held face-to-face, in the large conference hall of the university.

The participants and the attending public were welcomed by the rector of East European University Mr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, the dean of the Faculty of Business and Engineering Mr. Vasil Kikutadze, the head of the Research and Development Department Mr. Davit Sikharulidze, the head of the Scientific Research Center of Grigol Robakidze University Mr. Gocha Ochigava and the Honorary Doctor of Grigol Robakidze University Ms. Rozmarina Dubovska (Slovakia). The event was chaired by Grigol Robakidze University professor Mr. Vakhtang Charaia.

The conference was opened by the professor of Anglia Ruskin University (Great Britain), Ms. Denise Hawkes.

Conference participants from France, Turkey, and Thailand also presented their research reports at the event.

For further information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://tbilisi2023.econworld.org/

East European University (EEU) organized a joint conference “School Education: Modern Challenges and Innovations” for university and school students on June 4 of the current year.

The conference aimed to encourage collaborative participation of university and school students in scientific activities, facilitate the exchange of student experiences, identify key issues in the field of general education, and explore innovative approaches to address them.

The topic of the joint conference for university and school students focused on school education. Find the conference agenda at the following link: https://eeu.edu.ge/wp-content/

The conference commenced with opening remarks from Dr. Ketevan Aptarashvili, the Dean of the EEU Education Sciences Faculty, followed by a welcoming address from Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, the University’s rector. The event was attended by experts in the field of general education, school teachers, administrators, students, EEU academic staff, as well as students and alumni.

During the first panel of the conference, the key speaker delivered a presentation on the challenges faced in the realm of school education:

• Shalva Tabatadze (“New school model”), Chairman of the Civil Integration and Interethnic Relations Center, EEU Associate Professor, and a member of the Council of the EEU Education Sciences Faculty, presented at the conference. Shalva Tabatadze is a winner of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) award for outstanding contributions to education reforms.
• Tamar Toloraia (“Importance and goals of early education”), Head of the Department of Preschool Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, and EEU Assistant Professor
• Giorgi Chanturia (Flipped Classroom), Director of the Education Coalition, Counseling and Training Center (CTC) School Lab, education specialist associated with the “Strengthening Schools Initiative”. Giorgi Chanturia is a doctoral candidate in educational sciences at East European University.

Students from classes IX, X, XI, and XII, representing both public and private schools, actively participated in the conference. The students collaborated with both students and graduates of East European University education programs to prepare their conference topics, both individually and collectively.

At the end of the conference, the two best conference papers were selected by the academic committee. The authors of the winning papers are as follows:

• Ketevan Sikharulidze (“Teaching the Recent History in Georgia and Latvia”) – a student of the Master’s program in Educational Research and Administration at the EEU Education Sciences Faculty, supervised by Ketevan Aptarashvili, Associate Professor and D
• Lizi Tsindeliani, Elene Tsiklauri, Salome Gogelia (“Evaluation and Motivation”) – students from the Tbilisi Public School N45, supervised by Neli Abkhazava, a student of the Master’s program in Education Research and Administration at the Education Sciences Faculty.

All participants of the conference received certificates, while the winners were awarded special monetary prizes in addition to their certificates.

https://eeu.edu.ge/portfolio/profesiuli-dge/

განათლების კურსდამთავრებულთა და სტუდენტთა ყოველწლიური ერთობლივი კონფერენცია და პროფესიული განვითარების დღე

On December 16, 2022, under the organization of the Department of Scientific Research and Development of the East European University, a university student scientific conference was held: “Development Opportunities of the Country under post-pandemic Conditions“.

The conference was opened by Prof. Dr. Shalva Machavariani, the vice-rector for Scientific Affairs of East European University. The participants were welcomed by the Rector of the same university, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili and Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Development Assoc. Prof. Dr. Davit Sikharulidze.

The student conference was attended by all three level students of Business and Engineering and Law and Soc. Sciences Faculties of East European University.

During the conference, the participants delivered paper on such actual issues of the post-pandemic situation as: features of managing emotional intelligence; Human resource management challenges and opportunities; Possibilities of development of primary real estate market; the relationship between the teacher and the student and its influence on the learning process; student-oriented teaching (Case of  East European University); Importance of pre-school readiness program; The use of formative assessment in the teaching process at the primary level; Teachers’ attitude to the teacher’s professional development and career advancement scheme; involvement of parents in the school life of students; Principles and possibilities of team work in school; Opportunities or risks of replacing face-to-face teaching with distance learning at the basic-secondary level of education; the academic performance of the graduate student and its role in determining employment and remuneration; Involvement of parents in the distance learning process of elementary school students – challenges and problems; access to the educational process of homeless students on the example of Georgia; The Walt Disney Company – Strategic Management Project; excessive involvement of parents in the teaching-learning process; Internship in the post-pandemic period;

At the end of the event, students were given certificates for the successful participation in the conference.

The conference aimed at promoting general discussion on management of forced migration caused by war; sharing students’ views and knowledge of impact of the war on the economy and politics and role of states in this process.

Welcoming speeches were given by Kakhaber LAZARASHVILI, the Rector of the East European University; Shalva MACHAVARIANI, the Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs and Lela GOGINAVA, Director of the Migration and Diaspora Research Center.

Kakhi KENKADZE – Research Fellow of Harvard University and Georgian think-tank “Geocase”; Nino LEZHAVA- Research analyst at the Parliamentary Research Center of Georgia and Tatiana SITCHINAVA, PhD Student of the Tbilisi State University were the keynote speakers at the first session of the conference. The speakers reviewed the causes and consequences of forced migration caused by war, security challenges and responding steps by the international community, as well as the immigration situation in Georgia as a result of the war in Ukraine.

The second part of the conference was devoted to researchers and students from different universities of the world, followed by the discussion around the topic of the conference.

At the end of the conference, participants were awarded certificates.

On November 4. 2022, East European University and the Institute of Electronic Commerce (Cologne, Germany) organized the second online international scientific-practical conference: “Digital Management, Chances and Challenges of Technology “.

The event was opened by the heads of the organizing committee of the conference, the vice-rector for scientific affairs of East European University, Professor Shalva Machavariani, and the director of the Electronic Commerce Institute, Professor Richard Geibel.

The conference participants were welcomed by the head of the Academic Council of the East European University Professor Davit Cherkezishvili and the rector of the East European University, Professor Kakhaber Lazarashvili.

The conference was held in three sessions:

Session I: Digitalization in business

Moderator: Professor Richard Geibel, Director of the Institute of Electronic Commerce (Cologne, Germany).

Session II: Digitization in society

Moderator: Professor Zviad Gabisonia, Head of the Research Center, University of Business and Technology and Dr. Davit Sikharulidze, Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Development of East European University.

Session III: Digitization in Education

Moderator: Teona Shugliashvili, PhD student, Institute of Electronic Commerce (Cologne, Germany).

At the conference, together with the scientists and doctoral students of the East European University and the Institute of Electronic Commerce presentations were delivered by young researchers and field specialists of Georgian universities.

The event was attended by the academic staff and students of the organizing universities, as well as various higher educational institutions of Georgia and Germany.

At the conference, the participants discussed the chances of digital transformation, existing challenges and current issues of excellence.

Like the conference held in 2021, it was decided to publish conference proceedings in the Springer publishing house.

The event was summarized by the representatives of the organizing universities and the future plan of ISPC 2023 was outlined.

The participants of the conference were given electronic certificates.

Conference agenda is available at the following link.

On April 2^nd, 2022 the East European University hosted the teacher’s Conference at the new campus of the university on “Feminization of migration and its impact on adolescents”. The conference aimed learning the impact of feminization of labour migration on the mental health of adolescents, the quality of their education and the ethical side of the relationship with the immigrant mother.

Welcoming speeches were given by Kakhaber LAZARASHVILI, the Rector of the East European University and Tea IMEDADZE – the Vice -Rector for International and Administrative Affairs.

The first part of the conference was opened by Ms. Khatia ANTIA, DAAD Doctoral Researcher at Heidelberg Institute of Global Health with the presentation on “Effects of International Labour Migration on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Left-Behind Children: A Systematic Literature Review”.

Teachers from different regions of Georgia the reports:

• Zeinab KAKALASHVILI – Telavi 5^th Public School teacher – “Academic Achievement of the immigrant mothers’ underage children and the role of school”.
• Tsatsa QVILORIA – Ozurgeti Laitury Public School teacher – “Impact of Parental migration on children – Economic benefits and Social losses. “
• Nana TAVARTKILADZE – Senaki Zhiuli Shartava 2^nd Public school and St. Alexi Shushania School-Gymnasium teacher – “The role of the teacher in relation with left-behind children of emigrant women”. 
• Manana GRIGOLAVA – St. Alexi Shushania School-Gymnasium teacher – “Children and emigrant mothers “.
• Lamzira TSIRAMUA – Vani Orthodox Gymnasium of the Georgian Patriarchate – “School and lift-behind children “.

The second part of the conference was dedicated to the discussion, which was attended by psychologists Ketevan KOBALADZE and Paata AMONASHVILI, staff of the University and the Migration and Diaspora Research Center.

The conference was moderated by Lela GOGINAVA, Head of the Migration and Diaspora Research Center, East European University

On January 29, 2022, East European University hosted a student scientific conference in a hybrid format: ,,Development Opportunities of the Country under Post-pandemic Conditions“

The event was opened by Dr. Shalva Machavariani, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs of East European University.

Acting Rector of East European University Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili welcomed the conference participants.

Students from the East European University’s Master’s Program in Education Research and Administration and One cycle Medical Doctor program were selected to participate in the student conference.

The event was also attended by the academic staff of the organizing university, students and other field specialists.

Participants discussed issues such as: Need for sex education in Georgian educational institutions and the public attitudes; Teaching in a small contingent school: a challenge or an advantage?; Main factors for strengthening the effectiveness of private tutoring in Georgia; Parental engagement in distance learning of primary school pupils – challenges and problems; Development opportunities after post pandemic conditions; Impact of COVID on cognitive functions of international medical students; Education-Development Opportunity of the Country under Post-pandemic Conditions Administration.

The presentations delivered at the conference arouse great interest from both the students and the attending audience, which was reflected in the discussions that followed each presentation. Based on the above, a plan was made to give such discussions an active character, in which students, academic staff and other stakeholders will be able to participate.

At the end of the event, students were awarded certificates for successful participation in the conference.

See the conference agenda at the following link.

On November 18^th, 2021 East European University Research Center for Migration and Diaspora Studies and Department of Scientific Research and Development with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Parliamentary Committee on Diaspora and Caucasus Issues organized the online student scientific conference “Migration and Diaspora – global challenges” 

The opening speech was made by Dr. Shalava Matchavariani, Vice –Rector for Scientific Affairs of the East European University. 

The participants of the conference were welcomed by Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili,  Acting Rector of the East European University, Vladimer Konstantinidi, Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia, Dr. Pierre-Alexandre Crevaux, Representative of the President of Georgia on Diaspora Issues, Dr. Irma Tsereteli, Coordinator for Program Migration and Diaspora in Georgia CIM/GIZ. The conference was moderated by Lela Goginava, Head of the Migration and Diaspora Research Center, East European University.   The undergraduate and PhD Students from the East European University, Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Caucasus International University, Vienna State University and the Free University of Berlin presented papers at the conference.

At the end the scientific commission of the conference evaluated and rewarded three best papers and authors. The winners of the Conference will be rewarded by special prizes (Cash reward in the amount of 500, 300 and 200 GEL); other participants will receive certificates.

1^st place award – Salome Oniani

2^nd place award – Tatiana Sitchinava

3^rd place award – Mariam Rurua.

On November 12, 2021 East European University and Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (Cologne, Germany) organized an online international Scientific-practical conference: Digital Management in Covid 19 Pandemic and Post-pandemic times.

Dr. Shalva Machavariani, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs of East European University and Dr. Richard Geibel, Dean of Master Program “Digital Management” of Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences opened the online event.

Dr. David Cherkezishvili, Head of the Academic Council of East European University, Dr. Lutz Becker, Head of Business School of Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Dr. Kakhaber Lazarashvili, Acting Rector of East European University, Dr. Nunu Mitskevich,  The Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Dr. Avtandil Kasradze,  Chairman of Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) welcomed the conference participants.

Keynote speeches presented at the conference:

• Robin Kracht (University of Wuppertal, Germany) & Uwe Roschmann (Pixelpark, Germany) Social Commerce – origin and meaning;
• Mikheil Tokmazishvili (East European University, Georgia): Barriers to Digital Business and Challenges of Social Innovations in Georgia.

Conference was conducted in three parallel sessions:

Session I: Digitalization in Social and Corporate Responsibility

Moderator: Dr. Zviad Gabisonia, The Head of Research Center at BTU.

Session II: E-Commerce and Digital Entrepreneurship

Moderator: Dr. Richard Geibel, Dean of Master Program “Digital Management”, Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences

Session III: Digitalization in Education

Moderator: Dr. Nino Gachechiladze, Associate professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Professor, East European University, Dr. of Biological Sciences

Georgian young researchers and field specialists presented papers together with the students of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences at the conference.

The event was also attended by the academic personnel, students and other specialists from organizing universities as well as various higher education institutions of Georgia and Germany.

In a Q&A session, participants discussed issues such as digitization, digital transformation, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, Big Data, blockchain, online marketing, digital law, digital social innovation, digital ethics, digital teaching at universities, and etc.

The event was summed up by the representatives of the organizing universities, who gave a traditional look to the Georgian-German conference and outlined the future plan for ISPC 2022.

Conference participants were given electronic certificates.

Download Conference agenda 

On October 29-30, 2021 East European University and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University organized a two-day online international conference: The University Purpose and Institutional Autonomy: Challenges and Their Impact on Georgia.

Professor Shalva Machavariani, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs of East European University opened the online event. Dr. David Cherkezishvili,  East European University; Dr. Giorgi Sharvashidze, Rector of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University; Dr. Nunu Mitskevich, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia and Dr. Tamar Makharashvili, Director of National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement Center of Georgia welcomed the conference participants.

The Rector of East European University, Dr. David Cherkezishvili, awarded Ronald Barnett, Emeritus Professor at University College London, an honorary doctorate, noting that his academic activity, collaboration and support are a significant contribution to the university.

The conference was moderated by

• Giorgi Tavadze, Head of the Varlam Cherkezishvili Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, East European University.
• Irma Grdzelidze, Head of Quality Assurance Service, Tbilisi State University.

Keynote speeches presented at the conference:

• Emeritus Professor Ronald Barnett (University College London, United Kingdom): Only Connect: Designing University Futures.
• Professor Peter Maassen (Oslo University, Norway): Higher Education Governance and Institutional Autonomy: Balancing academic, economic, organizational, socio-cultural and political objectives and realities.

Georgian education researchers presented papers together with education experts and specialists from the universities of Hong Kong, Gaziantep, Sorbonne, Azerbaijan, Rivne, Greenwich, London, Alicante, Oslo, Manchester, Nicosia and Middlesex.

The conference was also attended by the academic staff of Georgian higher education institutions, students and other field specialists.

The Question and Answer session was organized at the end of each presentation, and the participants discussed the problems of Georgian higher education in the context of international experience, directly related to the social, cultural, economic and political development of the country.

Conference agenda and more details are accessible at: https://conference.edu.ge/

East European University and Young Public Officers Audience on March 27-28, 2021 organized Student Scientific Conference: ,,International Security and Democracy“  held through the EEU Microsoft Teams 365 licensed program.

Dr. Shalva Machavariani, EEU Vice-rector for Scientific Affairs opened an event and Dr. David Cherkezishvili, EEU Rector welcomed the conference attendees.

Conference was led by the following moderators:

Grigol Julukhidze, PhD in International Relations, Associate Prof. EEU;

Teona Surmava, Asst. Prof. EEU;

Marina Izoria, PhD of Social Sciences, Invited Specialist, EEU.  

Students of East European University, Tbilisi Open University, Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University, Ilia State University,  Georgian National University Gori State Teaching University and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University took participation in the conference.

The following winners were revealed at the end of the conference:

I – Place

Irakli Shaishmelashvili, Gori State Teaching University.

Paper title: The role of local self-governments in promoting the development of administrative units along the occupation line (On the example of Gori Municipality).

II – Place

Nino Gomurashvili, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univeristy.

Paper title: Executive models and their practice on the example of a comparative analysis of the US and France.

III – Place

Tinatin Tabatadze, East European University.

Paper title: Humanitarian intervention and the role of international organizations in today’s world

The winners of the conference were awarded with the presents and all of the conference participants were awarded with the certificates.

The goal of the online workshop is to expand the existing perspective on academic life for the meeting participants.

Themes and discussion issues of the informational meeting:

• The phenomenon of friendship in academic circles;
• Different ethical approaches to friendship;
• Famous examples of friendship between scientists.

Chair:  Assoc. Prof. George Lazarashvili – Chairman of the Board of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences (EEU). A member of the Royal Society for Public Health, United Kingdom FRSPH (UK). He is a researcher of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and the British Association of Healthcare Universities, Quality Assurance Expert of University of Greenwich, Researcher at the UCL- Institute of Education and a member of the Higher Education Council of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. He is a Senior Lecturer at Arden University, London.

Speaker: Prof. Dr.  Paul Gibbs – Emeritus Professor, University of Middlesex; Director of the Center for Doctoral Education Development, East European University.  He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Sydney (UTS) and the University of Cambridge (UK), scientist, teacher and researcher at ATLAS R&B Research Institute (TEXAS, USA) and the Higher Education Policy Center of New College, Oxford.

The Workshop was held remotely through MS TEAMS

A concluding discussion was held at the end of the workshop.

On January 26, 2021 Doctoral Education Development Center and Interdisciplinary Research Center organized an online-workshop: ,,COVID-19 and Higher Education: Interdisciplinary Perspectives’’.

The workshop aimed at interdisciplinary analyzes of higher education challenges (learning, teaching, research) resulted by global pandemic.

The workshop was moderated by Paul Gibbs, Professor, Doctor of Philosophy (EEU Professor, Emeritus Professor at the University of Middlesex, EEU Doctoral Research Development Center).

Under the online-workshop speakers discussed the impact of the pandemic on higher education and its overcoming mechanisms. Five representatives of various disciplines were participated in the workshop as speakers:

• Giorgi Tavadze (Professor, Doctor of Philosophy) – “Philosophical Perspectives on COVID-19 and the Impact of the Pandemic on Higher Education”;
• Kakha Lazarashvili (Associate Professor, Healthcare Management) – “COVID-19 and Higher Education: The Perspective of the School of Healthcare”;
• Tamta Lekishvili (Assistant Professor, Doctor of Business Administration) – “COVID-19 and Higher Education: The Perspective of the School of Business and Engineering”;
• Lasha Tsertsvadze (Associate Professor, Doctor of Law) – “COVID-19 and Higher Education: Perspectives of the School of Law and Social Sciences”;
• Paul Gibbs (Professor, Doctor of Philosophy) – “COVID-19 and Higher Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach”.

Online-workshop also was attended by East European University rector, university academic/invited personnel and students.

Q&A Conclusive discussion was held at the end of the workshop.

Online-workshop is accessible at the following link:

https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/2a54c706-9dfc-4394-a634-7a54c6c71fc1?list=studio

Scientific Research and Development Department of East European University November 19, 2020 organized an online student scientific conference: ,,Development Opportunities of the Country under Post-pandemic Conditions“ held through the EEU Microsoft Teams 365 licensed program.

Dr. Shalva Machavariani, EEU Vice-rector for Scientific Affairs opened an event and Dr. David Cherkezishvili, EEU Rector welcomed the conference attendees.

East European University students of the faculties of Business and Engineering and Medicine and Law and Social Sciences participated in the conference.

At the end of the conference participant students were awarded with the certificates for successful participation in the conference.

Conference Agenda is accessible at the following link.

On October 21-23, 2020 East European University took participation in EDEN (European Distance and E-learning Network) RW11 Research Workshop: ’’Enhancing the Human Experience of Learning with Technology: New challenges for research into digital, open, distance & networked education’’.

The theme and scope of EDEN’s RW11 intends to reflect the current challenges researchers face regarding the impact of the emerging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the improvement of the quality of the human learning experience.  Mainly the following issues were discussed throughout the workshop:

• How to assure truly equitable and social fair access to digital learning opportunities?
• How to conduct effective online learning?
• How to improve teachers’ and learners’ digital competences?
• How may AI and machine learning contribute to enhance the education process and make it more flexible and personal?
• How can we conduct more authentic and reliable digital assessment?
• What are the ethical implications of the use of these digital technologies?
• How should learning processes be designed to contribute to the learners’ well-being and mental health?
• How should quality of online learning provision be assured?

At the workshop EEU British Professor Paul Gibbs presented the scientific paper under the theme: ’’What might the Pandemic have done to and for higher education?’’

For additional information, please visit the links below:

1. https://www.eden-online.org/2020_lisbon/session/f1/
2. https://www.eden-online.org/2020_lisbon/

The student online conference: „The Significance of Online Learning during Global Challenges of COVID-19 and Medical Education”, organized by the Faculty of Healthcare of East European University, was held on 20^th of July. The conference was conducted via EEU’s Microsoft licensed software Teams 365.

The East European University students, as well as students from other universities were participated in the conference.  At the end of the conference, all the participants received the E-Certificates. Between them, five exceptional speaker: Nikita Gaur (EEU), Rekha Baskar (EEU), Om Kalyan (EEU), Shyamoshree Banerjee (Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University) and Aadil Sharif Hamanath Sharieff (EEU) were awarded with the certificate of appreciation and a financial reward.

On October 30 of the current year, East European University along with Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (Freiburg, Germany) organized International Scientific Workshop: ’’Dangerous Transnational Crimes and National and International Legal Ways and Means of Combating them’’.

Dr. David Cherkezishvili, East European University Rector, opened the workshop.

Workshop attendees were addressed by Dr. Shalva Machavariani, EEU Vice-rector in Science Affairs and Dr. ElikoTsiklauri-Lammich, Head of Partnership Cooperation Project with Georgia of Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law.

Following representatives took participation in the workshop:

• Peter Wilkitzki, Honorary Dr. of the University of Cologne, Germany, Vice-President of the International Association of Criminal Law (a.D), Presentation: The Obligation of States to Cooperate with the International Criminal Court
• ElikoTsiklauri-Lammich, Professor, Head of Partnership Cooperation Project with Georgia of Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law, Freiburg, Germany, Presentation: Problem Introductory Report
• Anita Ušacka, Professor, Head of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court in The Hague (2011-2012), Presentation: Crimes Against Cultural Heritage and the Environment as Grave international Criminal Crimes
• Sunčana Roksandić Vidlička, Assistant-Professor, Head of the joint project of the University of Zagreb and Max Planck Institute, Presentation: Corruption and Money Laundering as the crimes against the economic strength of the country
• Kamil Salimov, Professor,Head of Criminal Science and Legal Expertise Department of Baku State University, Presentation: Corruption and Ways and Methods of Fighting Against it
• Mirali S. Kazimov, Law Department of Baku State University,Deputy Chief of the Baku State University Educational Centre of the Ministry of Taxes of Azerbaijan, Presentation: Fight Against Corruption as a Security Factor for the Country and Banking Crimes based on the Example and Experience of Azerbaijan

Various university representatives as well as Ph.D. students of the Faculty of Law were attended the workshop.

At the end of the event, EEU rector awared Dr. ElikoTsiklauri-Lammich, Dr. Anita Ušacka and Dr. Sunčana Roksandić Vidlička with the title of Honorary Doctor of East European Unievrsity and handled over the relevant diplomas.

EEU rector indicated that cooperation, academic activities and support of aforementioned professors serves as the key contributing factors on the way of the university development.

Within the framework of Science and Innovation Festival 2019 East European University organized scientific conference: ’’Capacities for Increasing Innovative Potential of Georgia’’.

East European University rector, Dr. David Cherkezishvili opened the conference.
Conference participants were welcomed by East European University Vice-rector in science affairs Prof. Shalva Machavariani and Head of Science and Technology Division at Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Zaza Maruashvili.

Conference Agenda is available at the following link.

The following representatives took participation in the conference:

• Nato Alavidze – Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, EEU

Presentation: For Promoting Healthy Lifestyle

• Levan Kikilashvili – PhD student of Business Administration (Management), Sokhumi State University

Presentation: Healthcare Promotion in Georgia through the Eco-friendly Technologies

• Shalva Machavariani – Vice-rector for Scientific Affairs, EEU

Presentation: The Main Conditions for Raising the Innovative Potential in Georgia

• Temur Maisuradze – Professor, EEU

Presentation: Conditions for raising Innovative Potential of Georgia

• Simon Janashia – PhD of Education, Invited lecturer, EEU

Presentation: Impact of Researches on Education

• Shalva Tabatadze – Associate Professor, EEU

Presentation: Utilizing Technologies to Develop Reading Skills in non-Georgian Schools

• Vakhtang Charaia – Associate Prof. of the Faculty of Business and Engineering, EEU

Presentation: Monetary Targeting and Challenges

East European University organized students’ conference:  ’’The Significance of Innovations for the Development of the Country’’ at the EEU conference hall.

Conference was held within the framework of Science and Innovation Festival 2019 initiated by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.

Dr. David Cherkezishvili, East European University rector opened the event.

Conference attendees were welcomed by Prof. Shalva Machavariani, EEU Vice-rector in Science Affairs.

BA, MA and Ph.D. students of the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Engineering and Law participated in the conference.

Conference agenda is accessible at the following link.

Conference participants were evaluated by the following moderators:

• Giorgi Gakheladze – Moderator (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Associate Professor, EEU
• Gela Grigolashvili – Moderator (Faculty of Business and Engineering) Secretary of the Dissertation Board, EEU
• Zukhra Matsaberidze – Moderator (Faculty of Law) Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law, EEU
• Shalva Kvinikhidze – Moderator Faculty of Law), Professor, EEU

At the end of the conference, students were awarded with the certificates for successful participation in the conference.

LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement and East European University organized international scientific conference: ’’Current Trends of Higher Education Development’’ at the Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA).

Along with the British, German and Swiss education experts and specialties presentations were delivered by Georgian education researchers as well.

Purpose of the conference is to increase the engagement of international specialties in the current higher education development processes and to realize their potential in Georgian education system reformation.

Conference keynote speeches were related to PhD level improvement ways, current reform on quality assurance standards in education, science and education funding and supporting policy,   international experience sharing plans and etc.

Various field specialties as well as representatives from higher education institutions were attended the conference.

Information about the conference is available at the following link 

On November 17, 2018 East European University (EEU) along with its partner organization Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) jointly organized International Students’ Scientific Conference: ’’Actual Issues of European Integration’’ at the ’’Hotel Museum’’.

Official Partner of the Conference  was Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Georgia!

Conference organizing group head: Professor, Dr. Shalva Machavariani, Vice-rector in science affairs at the East European University;

Conference Coordinator: Tatia Gherkenashvili, Research Grant Coordinator at the East European University;

Conference Co-supervisor: Dr. Natia Chighvaria, Head of Ph.D. Program in Social Sciences at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs.

Conference Objectives:

– Discussion and evaluation of European Integration perspectives;

– Boost students’ scientific potential;

– Establish scientific linkages within Georgian and international students as well as young

researchers;

– Awareness raising of youths in EU integration issues and encourage innovative potential.

Conference covered the following sections:

• Economics and Innovations. Moderator:

Giorgi Ghaghanidze, Prof. Dr. of Economics at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

• Public Administration, European Public and Criminal Law. Moderators:

Bernd Thomas Heinrich, Prof. Dr. of criminal law at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (German Federal Republic);

Nana Macharashvili, Professor of School of Governance at Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Dr. of Political Sciences.

Representatives from academic circles, donor organizations, state and private organizations were invited to the conference:

• FES South Caucasus;
• Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law, Freiburg, Germany;
• Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia;
• Ministry of Justice of Georgia,

80 local and international doctoral students and post doctorates expressed will to participate in the conference, where from on the basis of the decision of editorial board and moderators 20 candidates were selected from:

• Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Germany)
• Sodertorn University (Sweden)
• Estonian Business School (Tallinn)
• Russian-Armenian University (Yerevan)
• East European University (Georgia)
• Georgian Institute  of Public Affairs (Georgia)
• Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (Georgia)
• Caucasus University (Georgia)

2 winners under sections were revealed by the conference sections’ moderators:

1. Levan Gorelashvili, East European University, Ph.D. student;
2. Tamar Abzianidze, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Ph.D. student.

Conference winners and participants were awarded certificates and prizes.

Conference papers were published in the collection of scientific papers.

Since awarding ceremony evening party was held.

Conference agenda is available at the following link. 

On November 8-9, 2018 the workshop: “Building States and Nations in Turbulent Contexts” was held in Yerevan (Armenia) jointly organized by PONARS, Yerevan State University, and Russian-Armenian University, dedicated to the discussion of the most important issues for Georgia.

Scholars from East European University, Lasha Kharazi and Nodar Shoshiashvili took participation in the workshop and delivered presentations about building states and nations.

During two thematically loaded days leading researchers working on Eurasian Region discussed issues as follows: Conflicts, Transition processes, Utilizing bio political technologies, Challenges of modern nationalism and other crucial problems and set their solving ways.

On November 3-6, 2018 East European University took participation in the ICEF Berlin Workshop.

ICEF Berlin is the leading international education focused networking forum.

Berlin event participants may attend various seminars, expert panels, and presentations each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education. In addition, event attendees benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception and an official gala dinner. These social events give participants (Higher Education Institutions, Education providers, Recruitment companies throughout the world) the chance to make further contacts and extend business relationships on a more personal level.

ICEF Berlin is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to keep up with industry developments, share ideas with peers and extend existing networks through meeting top international education professionals, face-to-face, in one convenient location.

In 2018, ICEF Berlin was attended by more than 2800 attendees, where from 1800 organization represented more than 100 countries. Under “Study in Georgia” the event was attended by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.

Under the event 57 seminars, expert panels and presentations were delivered. Mainly Higher education institutions held meetings with approximately 40 organizations with student recruitment agencies or other providers throughout the world. Meetings lasted for 25 minutes and acquired sharing mutual interest.

Conducted meeting opened EEU one more opportunity to widen the international cooperation range.

On October 4-6, 2018 Patch (Hungary) hosted the Conference, General Assembly of the Association and Executive Committee Meeting Organized by Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE).  One of the crucial topic: „Best Practice for Research teaching in Medical Education” was discussed during the conference.

Under the special symposium presentation: „Programmatic Issues of the MD Students Progress in Developing Scientific Skills and Aspects of Their Quality Evaluation Benchmarks” prepared by EEU Associate Professor Nato Alavidze and DTSU MOU. Presentation was about:

• Elaborating science-oriented teaching strategy at the modern Medical School;
• Actual components for conceptual base;
• Program Implementation Methodology;
• Compulsory and elective ways of the development of students’ skills in DM program.
• The importance of evaluation criteria (research oriented study) in the context of conscientiousness and collaboration (at the national and international levels).

The following presentations and discussions were delivered under the special symposium:

• The best practice for boosting organization and administration of research-oriented teaching in the oral Medical Education.

European Medical Schools’ students delivered presentations at the conference.

Meetings and presentation of laboratories were also carried out.

On September 11-14, 2018 East European University took participation in the largest international education fair-conference of European Association for International Education (EAIE) in Geneva.

The conference programme was packed with interesting sessions, networking events and knowledge-sharing opportunities. It’s been 30^th year since conference is held various countries of Europe. In 2018 fair was attended by 230 participants from USA, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Turkey and various European countries.

At the conference EEU had chance to launch contacts, exchange practice and seek for new partners. Conference was crucial by its opportunity to launch contacts, exchange practice and seeking for new partnerships.

On May 16, 2018 HR Professional Guild and East European University organized third international HR conference: ’’Technology Era and HR’’.

The purpose of the conference was to explore the latest software and technology solutions, innovations, new HR tools, and resource utilization in the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) world of human resources management effectively and efficiently.

The conference was attended by 14 representatives from different countries throughout world; Heads of government agencies, NGOs and successful private companies, directors of HR services, specialists.

On June 7, 2018 EEU Scientific Department organized seminar ’’Protection of Intellectual Property by using Electronic Resources”, delivered by Prof. Temur Maisuradze for the Law and Business Administration Faculty MA and Ph.D. students.

EEU professor spoke about the importance of copyright protection and emphasized the role of electronic resources in this process. He also introduced one of the certified mechanisms of the protection of copyright of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia “SAKPATENTI” and talked about its profitable sides.

additional information can be found here: https://eeu.edu.ge/en/portfolio/seminar-protection-of-intellectual-property-by-using-electronic-resources-delivered-by-professor-temur-maisuradze/

The main aim of the conference was stipulating actively engagement of students in scientific activities, supporting generating innovative ideas and preparing highly qualified specialists.

East European University rector, Dr. David Cherkezishvili addressed the conference participants and wished them future success. Vice-rector in science affairs Prof. Shalva Machavariani, opened the conference.

East European University Quality Assurance Office, heads of the relevant faculties, academic staff and invited guests were participating in the conference. Conference papers were presented by BA, MA and PH.D students pursuing the faculties of Law, Education, Business Administration and International Relations.

sections:

• Law;
• Education and International Relations;
• Business and Economics.

Section: ’’Law’’

Moderator –  Shalva Kvinikhidze,  Professor.

Section: ’’Education and International Relations’’

Moderator – Tamar Zaalishvili, Associate Professor.

Section: ’’Business and Economics’’

Moderator – Gela Grigolashvili, Associate Professor.

At the end of the conference interesting discussion was held, moderators evaluated conference sections’ working and all of the students were awarded the certificates.

Best conference papers were selected at the conference in accordance with the sections:

• Law –Tamar Mskhvilidze (Ph.D student);
• Education and International Relations – Ekaterine Beniashvili (Master student);
• Business and Economics –Tinatin Mamestsarashvili (Ph.D student);

Authors of the best scientific papers were awarded the presents (Collection of 2018 works of Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House). Authors of the best papers will have opportunity to participate in the conference organized by the Administration of President that will take place on 26^th of May, 2018 in Bakuriani.

Students’ Scientific Booklet can be seen at: https://goo.gl/zP5zHN

Higher Education Council for Great Britain and Middlesex University organized 6^th International Scientific Conference in London, where East European University took participation by the representatives: Dr. David Cherkezishvili, Rector and Vice-rector Tea Imedadze.

Conference organizers emphasized that out of the developing countries Georgia was the first country that participated in the conference.

Dr. David Cherkezishvili presented the paper focusing on the importance of implementation the vocational doctorate in Georgia, as the key factor for improving applied sciences by the integration of researchers to business and economics, that will have positive affect on the development of the country and enhancing its innovative potential as well.

At the workshops held after the conference, there was decision made that the University of London’s (UCL) department of academic programs’ development will be directly involved in the development of Doctoral Programs in East European University (Law, Business Administration).

Particularly, the British model of involvement of companies and organizations in the process of delivering and conducting researches under the Doctoral Programs will be shared, East European University academic staff will be trained in the research and teaching methods and also Doctoral program in education will be implemented/carried out.

Under the entire support of academic staff and on the basis of Master Degree Program in Healthcare Management of Greenwich University at the EEU premises there will be implemented Master degree program in Healthcare.

East European University will visit Britain one more time in 2020, at the 7^th international scientific conference and will present report on joint activities conducted within 2 years.

On October 3, within Science and Innovation International Festival 2017, East European University organized the conference: ’’Modern Educational Programs for Supporting Agri-business Development’’ at Georgian Technical University.

Conference participants were representatives of East European University, LEPL Agricultural Cooperative Development Agency, LEPL National Wine Agency of Ministry of Agriculture and LEPL Community College “Gldani Vocational Training Center”.

East European University Rector Dr. David Cherkezishvili opened the conference.

The following issues were discussed at the conference:

• New Educational Programs in Agri-business and Modern Approaches to their Implementation – Shalva Machavariani, Vice-rector of the East European University;

– Organizational, Sectorial and Personal Advantage Gaining and it’s Management – Temur Maisuradze, East European University Professor;

• Organizing the Chain of Values in the Agrarian Sector – Lasha Labadze, Executive Director of the AISET Research Institute;
• Safety of the Food and it’s Quality – Ketevan Laperashvili, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, Head of Food Safety Department;
• The Role of Vocational Education in the Field of Agro-business Development – Nodar Kharazishvili, LEPL Community College “Gldani Vocational Training Center, Director;

The conference was held in the frame of discussion, where existing problems in the country in terms of agri-business development was identified and the ways to solve them were also outlined.

East European University along with Georgian University, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Davit Batonishvili Institute of Law and Caucasus University organized the Students’ Scientific Conference: ”Law and Supremacy  of the Law’’ at the East European University Conference Hall.

Conference was held under the ,,Innovation and Science International Festival, 2017’’  initiated by the Ministry of Education  and Science of Georgia.

David Cherkezishvili, East European University Rector opened the conference and Shalva Machavariani, EEU Vice-rector in scientific affairs welcomed the conference attendees.

Master and Ph. D students from the organizer universities participated in the scientific conference.

At the end of the conference discussion was held and conference participants were awarded by the certificates of successful participation at the conference.

East European University organized Conference-Workshop: ’’Basic Conditions for Innovative Potential Enhancement’’ at the conference hall of ’’Open Society Foundation – Georgia’’.

Workshop was held under the,,Innovation and Science International Festival, 2017’’ initiated by the Ministry of Education  and Science of Georgia.

Such vital issues like: Georgian Innovative Development: current state, perspectives and obstacles, role of innovations and their practical necessity under the realty of Europe and our country, acquiring export potential as the measurement tool of economic innovativeness, electronic government– modern method of governing and etc.

Organizers David Cherkezishvili, East European University rector and Tamaz Marsagishvili, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia opened the workshop.  Along with the representatives of academic society, government and non NGOs Denis Hawkes, Head of Scientific Department, Professor of London University made the report during the workshop.

At the end of the conference discussion was held andcrucial ways for innovation potential enhancement of the country was drawn out.

In National Library of Georgia East European University, GIPA and Caucasus International University held a scientific-practical conference: doctoral dissertations at improving the quality, as the innovative potential of the opportunity.

The conference was attended by Georgian and foreign education experts and other specialists working in the field of education.

The participants were welcome by the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Tamaz Marsagishvili and Rector of East European University, David Cherkezishvili.

The conference was opened by the director of National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement Tamar Sanikidze.

Interesting presentations were made at the conference by: Chief of Science and Education Department Irene Darchia, Georgian National Office Coordinator of “Erasmus +” Lika Glonti, professor of Grenoble High Academy of Management Sebastian Jokai, Educational researcher professor of West London College of Business and Management Sciences Kakhaber Lazarashvili, also professors: Shalva Machavariani, Natia Chigvaria, Ekaterine Natsvlishvili, Georgian small&medium enterprises association president Mikheil Chelidze, chief of Innovation and Technology Department Akaki Mamaladze.The conference was attended by leaders and representatives of various institutions of higher education, also a wide range specialists and researchers.

The goal of conference was to raise the quality of scientific work and their sales caused by the country’s economic potential.

On the conference were discussed the issues of raising the quality of PhD thesis, their business and production in connection with the implementation of existing roads and the elimination of the problems as well as raising public awareness.

On November 18, 2018 East European University, Caucasus University, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs by the co-participation of Tbilisi European Youth Center and financial support of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation organized students’ scientific conference: ’’European Integration Perspectives of Georgia’’ at the Hotel Beaumonde Garden’’.

Master and doctorate students of the faculties of Law, Economics, Business Administration and Social Sciences participated in the conference. Conference aim was to reveal scientific potential of young researchers and to boost their professional growth. Scientific papers were evaluated by Georgian and international moderators. Best scientific papers were awarded and printed in the collection of scientific papers.

Event was attended by David Cherkezishvili, East European University rector, professors: Shalva Machavariani, Shalva Kvinikhidze, Temur Maisuradze and representatives of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation, Caucasus University and GIPA.

On October 29, 2016 East European University at the Georgian Democratic Republic conference hall held presentation of the third volume of ’’Contemporary Law Review Journal’’. Event was attended by EEU students. Journal that has been publishing since 2013 is the joint publication of EEU and Davit Batonishvili Institute of Law.

3^rd volume comprises articles of the following authors: David Jaiani, Saba Phiphia, Kakhaber Uriadmkhopeli, Monika Gabunia, Nino Chitidze, Tamar Mskhvilidze and article of Hans-Ulrich Gavas on the basis of Mikheil Bichia translation.

Presentation was led by David Cherkezishvili, East European University rector, Professor Zurab Dzlierishvili and Dimitri Gegenava, deputy dean in science affairs of the faculty of law.

A joint workshop was held at Caucasus University’s Prof. Mzia Mikeladze’s  conference hall  by East European University, Caucasus University,  the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia  and  Innovation Council.  Theme was : ,, innovative potential  growth promotion in Georgia”: The participants of the workshop were:

the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, the Innovation Council, Innovation and Technology Agency, “Sakpatenti”, “GEOSTAT”, the state program “Produce in Georgia”, universities (East European University, Tbilisi state University, Caucasus University, Georgian  Technical  University, Georgian  Institute of public Affairs(GIPA)), and non-governmental organizations  and  representatives of  the operating funds in Georgia, scientist, practitioners.

Today was held joint conference  by East European University and Caucasus University named  ,, Agricultural Science Day “,  which was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

The conference theme was: ” to implement professional  and high education innovative educational programs for promotion of Georgia’s agribusiness development.  The conference was opened by The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Alexander Jejelava. The participants were welcomed by  The Minister of Agriculture, Levan Davitashvili, the Technical University, East European University and  the Research Center of the Academy of Sciences heads.

The participants of the conference were professors, agribusiness representatives and students of :The the Agricultural Committee, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Agriculture Project Management Agency, Agriculture Research Center of the National Food Agency, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), East European University and  Caucasus University,.

On April, 2016 presentation of EEU innovative projects was delivered at ’’Techpark’’. Event was attended by the representatives of public and business sector. After the workshop of design and architecture program (relevant to the international standards of .Autodesk) presentations of Master Degree Program in HR and innovative platform of Agribusiness were delivered.

Except this Georgian educational sector is added by the training of diplomatic protocol and ethics. The trilateral signature ceremony was held at the event, in compliance with the full protection of protocol rules.

Training center with modern standards is starting functioning at the East European University premises. Since completing the short-term courses at the center, certificates in two languages will be issued. At the above mentioned event the attendees were suggested to participate in the quiz, where from 3 of the winners were given opportunity to take courses at EEU Training Center.  Presented educational programs at the EEU presentation oriented to the modern market place.

On January 28-29, 2016 the 3^rd National Conference was held in Constitutional Law.  The conference is held annually and is attended by professors, researchers and experts of constitutional law. The first panel of events was dedicated to the constitutionalism of 800 and the second – the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Georgia. The second panel opened EEU rector, David Cherkezishvili, director of David Batonishvili Institute of Law, Assistant-professor Dimitri Gegenava and deputy parliamentary secretary, Assistant-professor Zurab Macharadze.

On June 17, 2015 the presentation of the International Law Journal – ’’CONTEMPORARY LAW REVIEW’’ was held at the East European University.
The presentation was attended by representatives of legal sphere, field specialists, acting practitioners and students. Members of editorial board, professor of East European University, Zurab Dzlierishvili and Assistant-professor Dimitri Gegenava delivered speeches.

Irakli Burduli, dean of the faculty of Law at the Tbilisi State University congratulated publication of the journal outlining that the importance of the development of the education of modern law, and expressed entire readiness for fulfilling joint projects along with the East European University in future.
David Cherkezishvili, EEU rector thanked to Mr. Burduli and invited guests for attending the event and confirmed the possibility of fulfilling joint projects in future along with TSU.

On June 4, 2015, East European University organized seminar on the National Library of the Parliament of Georgia organized seminar on ’’LIFELONG EDUCATION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONTEXT’’ at National Library of the Parliament of Georgia. The seminar was conducted by Linz University professor, Education Expert Jan Boem.

Irine Darchia, Head of the Education and Science Development Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia welcomed the participants of the seminar.

Jan Boem is invited lecturer at the Masters Degree program of Educational Researches and Administration. Head of the above mentioned program Ms. Nino Sozashvili delivered presentation of the program. She outlined that this program will give students opportunity to continue studies at the University of Linz.

Seminar was also attended by representatives of education sphere and students as well. At the end of the seminar EEU rector expressed gratitude to the seminar attendees and conference participants and wished them further success.

On May 25, 2015 NGO-Association of Liberal Vision organized scientific conference under the theme: ’’TOLERANCE-THE RESULT OF HUMANISM’’ at the East European University premises.
Totally 8 students of various universities participated in the conference.
Members of the committee were: David Cherkezishvili, EEU rector, Archil Abashidze, Professor at ILIAUNI, Nino Okhanashvili and President of Association of Liberal Vision.

After the conference committee revealed 3 winners. All the conference participant were given relevant certificates.

By the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgian Youth on May 9,10,11, 2015 East European University hosted conference: ’’MODELLING OF UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION’’ where 50 students selected on the basis of interviews. 4 committees who suggested the following themes for discussion:  Cyber security issues, Syria and Iraq, “Islamic State”, protection of transgender rights, global warming and its negative consequences.

The final ceremony of the conference was held at the National Library of the Parliament of Georgia, where each committee speaker revealed the conference winners who were awarded by the certificates.

On May 13, 2015 East European Teaching University hosted seminar: ’’FREEDOM AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM-PRIVATE PROPERTY, THE GUARANTEE OF FREEDOM’’ by the support of Economic Policy Expert Center and “Friedrich Naumann Foundation”.

The aim of the seminar was to acquaint students with importance of economic freedom and private property, to determine interrelationship among economic freedom and private property. Conference attendees were awarded certificates.

On April 15 2015, under the NATO Jubilee day, students’ awarding ceremony of the conference: ’’EVERYTHING ABOUT NATO’’ was held. The event was attended by Ms. Elene Gotsadze, Director of Information Center of NATO who awarded the conference winners.  Ms. Elene Gotsadze talked about the importance of Georgia’s integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European values. Event was held under the framework of the week of NATO. Invited professor of East European University, Mr. Zurab Kukuladze, Vice-rector of East European University, Ms. Tea Imedadze and East European University rector, Mr. David Cherkezishvili addressed and congratulated the conference attendees. Under the competition 7 competitors were selected. The winner Giorgi Gochashvili delivered his own presentation. Students were awarded souvenirs and prizes.

On March 23, 2015 at East European University was held seminar: ’’PERSPECTIVES OF DOCTORATE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IN GEORGIA’’ dedicated to 10^th anniversary of quality assurance enhancement system at Georgian universities.

Three aspects were discussed at the seminar: Knowledge Triangle and Ph.D. education based on the market research; Doctorate school, as the optimal form of the development and management of doctorate education; Internationalization of doctorate education.

David Cherkezishvili East European University rector and Professor Shalva Machavariani opened the seminar. Presentations were delivered by:

Erasmus + Office Coordinator and education expert – Lika Glonti. EEU Vice-rector-Irine Darchia and Marketing research analyst of company ’’ACT’’ Nino Kerkadze. Discussion-educational seminars will become traditional at the EEU, that will focus on the actual issues of education system. Invitees of seminars will be Georgian as well as international specialists, experts of education who will introduce the modern west tendencies of education development and conducted researches in Georgia, they will also discuss education system problems and their solving ways as well.

On 13 February 2015 there was held the presentation of the project: “Higher Education – Research and Business – for Employment and Development” .

The project guarantees an effective link between the parties of the “knowledge Triangle”, which is one of the main challenges for not only Georgian educational System, but for the European one as well. For the record, the “Knowledge Triangle” is one of the priorities of the Educational Policy of EuroComission as well as one of the newest tendency for the European Higher Education System.

The information about the project was presented by the Expert of the National Office of Erasmus+ for the Reform of the Higher Education, the Pro-rector of the EEU, Dr. Irine Darchia and Proff. Shalva Matchavariani. The speeches was delivered by the Minister of the Finance of Georgia, Mr. Nodar Khaduri, the Deputy Head of the Committee of Economic Politic of the Parliament of Georgia, Mr. Temur Maisuradze, the Head of the Committe of the Development of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Mr. Nugzar Chitaia, the CeO of Ltd. “Gino Paradise” Mr. Nodar Giorgadze, the Executive Director of LtD “Dio”, Mr. Tamaz Daushvili.

It is important to mention that the project is supported by Ltd “GIno Paradise” (Investor), SS “Lomisi” (International Private Company) and Ltd “Dio” (Georgian Company).

In the scope of the Project, the students will have a chance to take an internship in those companies, as well as write their Master and Doctoral thesises in cooperation with those companies needs. The results of the sucessful research by students will be further developed in those companies, which will be the guarantee of their successful cooperation.

On Decmber 29, 2014 EEU hosted the II National Conference in Constitutional Law in the Conference. The conference is co-organized by the Prince David Institutte for Law. The topic of the conference was: “The form of state governance: “The constitutional reality of Georgia and prospectives”.

The opening ceremony of the coference was made by the Head of the Committee of Legal Issues in the Parliament of Georgia, Vakhtang Khmaladze, the Judge of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Zurab Dzlierishvili and the Rector of the East European University, David Cherkezishvili.

The participants of the conference were: Vasil Gonashvili, Dimitry gegenava, Tengiz Tevzadze, Tamar Papashvili, Paata Javakhishvili, Zurab Jibgashvili, Lana Tsanava, Eka Kavelidze, Zurab matcharadze, Salome Tsutsumia.

The repors of the conference will be published as a book and will be accessible to any interested individual.

On October 25, 2014 the EEU hosted the International Scientific Conference on the Innovative Teaching Guidelines. The conference was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the EEU, Mrs. Irma Barbakadze and the professeur of the same faculty, Mrs. Nino Sozashvili.

The Rector of the EEU, Mr. David Cherkezishvili delivered a greeating speech and wished to the audience a productive conference.

The report on the Plenary was made by the professeur of the Austrian Pedagogic Institute, Doctor Ian Boh, with the topic: The recognition of Informal Education.
The heads of the working groups presented the reports of committee working.

The conference was delivered in a very interesting atmosphere. At the end of the conference, the participants were awarded by the Certificates.

On May 24 Eastern European University held Georgia’s Independence Day celebrations. The event included a conference titled “The First Republic of Georegia” and a photo exhibition depicting the history of the independent republic of Georgia.

Conference speeches were delivered by David Cherkezishvili – Rector of the Eastern European University, Gigila Abulashvili – Chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, Giorgi Sharvashidze – Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Deputy Minister of Defence of Georgia – Mikheil Darchiashvili. The speakers emphasized on the importance of the celebration of the independence day of Georgia and spoke about the future challenges of Georgia. Finally, the Assistant professor of the EEU –  DImitry Gegenava delivered a speech on the Topic “Georgia’s Independence day – May 26”.

After the conference there was held the photo exhibition, where visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the history of the First Republic of Georgia.

On February 5, 2014  a presentation of the international refereed Journal “Contemporary Law Review” will be held in the East European University, in the Hall of Republic, 17:00 p.m. The journal is edited by the East European University and the Prince David Institute of Law.

In the volume of 2013 the journal includes Articles by Giorgi Kverenchkhiladze, Bachana Jishkariani, Archil Tsertsvadze, Ana Tokhadze, Dimitry Gegenava, Giorgi Burjanadze, Liana Giorgadze, Beka Dzamashvili and Mikheil Bichia.

Address: Shatilis Street. N4 (near M Sarajishvili )

For more information contact us: 577 233 803

Attendance is free!

On 12 November 2013 Eastern European University will host the first national conference on “Practical Aspects of integration of education standards with the requirements of the labor market.”

The conference will be attended by the Minister of Labor, Health and Social Affairs, the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, higher education institutions and representatives of employers’ associations.

For detailed information on the conference agenda click here.

The Davit Batonishvili Institute of Law and East European University is pleased to invite you to the first national conference in the constitutional law under the title: Democratic Republic of Georgia and 1921 Constitution’’.

The purpose of the event is to get students acquainted with the first constitution of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, the previous situation as well as to review the achievements of the constitution.

Conference participants will be eligible to be engaged in the discussion and as questions.

The following topics will be discussed at the event:

• Government under the Constitution of 1921
• Parliament under the Constitution of 1921
• Basic human rights and freedoms under the 1921 Constitution
• Political situation and spirit
• Jury Institute in the 1921 Constitution
• Economic Analysis of the 1921 Constitution
• Elections under the 1921 Constitution
• Elements of Constitutional Control in the 1921 Constitution
• Possible effects of the constitution of 1921

Keynote speakers:

Malkhaz Matsaberidze

Avtandil Demetrashvili

Giorgi Kverenchkhiladze

Vasil Gonashvili

Zurab Macharadze

Beka Kantaria

Dimitri Gegenava

Demetre Egnatashvili

Giorgi Davituri

Tengo TevzadzePaata Javakhishvili

Tamar Papashvili

Conference will be held on February 21, 2013, at 13:30 – 17:00 pm.

Conference venue: East European University, 4 Shatili str. 4 (Metro Sarajishvili)