Participation in the ICED 2026 International Conference at the University of Salamanca (Spain)
From 23–27 June 2026, Professor Dimitri Japaridze took part in the 2026 International Conference of the International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED). The conference was held at the University of Salamanca, Spain. The visit was carried out within the framework of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia’s Fundamental Research Project No. FR-23-20196-1. During […]
Research Exchange Visit to the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)
On May 19, 2026, a research delegation from Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia, visited the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) in Hannover, Germany. The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas and research perspectives on education–labor market fit, overqualification, skills requirements, and skills mismatch. During the day-long meeting, […]
Ilia State University Participates in DeSIRe Project’s Regional Awareness Day
On 20–21 April 2026, the first Regional Awareness Day of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project DeSIRe — ‘Developing Social Skills in Armenian and Georgian Higher Education Institutions in Line with 21st-Century Labour Market Requirements’ — was held at Goris State University, Armenia. Ilia State University participated in the event as a […]
Ilia State University’s Institute of Economics and Business and Korean Institutions to Launch Joint Research Initiative for Economic Cooperation
On 16 and 25 May, 2025, Professor Dimitri Japaridze, Director of the Institute of Economics and Business, held a series of meetings with: His Excellency Hyundu Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea; Mr Nam Yongde, First Secretary of the Embassy; Mr Chi Won Chang, Director of the European Affairs Bureau within the Eurasian Department […]
Training Week at Dresden University of Technology within the Framework of the Erasmus+ DeSIRe Project
From March 24–28, 2025, Dresden University of Technology hosted a training week titled Developing Soft Skills in Higher Education Institutions of Armenia and Georgia in Line with the Demands of the 21st-Century Labor Market (DeSIRe). This event was part of the Erasmus+ CBHE project, funded by the European Commission. Participants explored diverse teaching topics, including: […]
Rustaveli Foundation Project on Overeducation and Labor Market Mismatch
English Version ქართული ვერსია Overeducation and Labor Market Mismatch in Georgia: Challenges and Ways for Their Reduction About the Project Grant-Issuing Entity: Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia Project ID: FR-23-20196 Project Duration: 19.12.2023 – 19.12.2026 The project focuses on scientific research regarding skill mismatches in Georgia’s labor market. The objectives of the project […]
International Conference on ‘Education, Research, and Practice’, Telavi, Georgia, September 2024
On September 26 and 27 of 2024, the V International Scientific Conference on the topic of ‘Education, Research, Practice’ was held at the State University of Telavi, Georgia. The aim of the conference was to create a discussion space for representatives of the academic field, researchers, and educators, to share knowledge and experiences, discuss existing […]
Erasmus+ DeSIRe Project Training Week at the University of Granada
A training week was held at the University of Granada on October 21st and 24th, 2024, as part of the Erasmus+ DeSIRe project. This international collaboration aims to equip Armenian and Georgian higher education institutions with 21st-century soft skills, aligning with modern labor market demands. Participating institutions include: EU Universities: Armenian Universities: Georgian Universities: During […]
CONNECT Project Study Visit to RISEBA University, Riga, Latvia
On July 04-08, 2022, the teaching and administrative staff of both the Partner (Moldova, Armenia, Georgia) and Program Countries (Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia) took part in a study visit to RISEBA University of Applied Sciences from Riga, Latvia, within the framework of the Project „Connecting universities-industry through smart entrepreneurial cooperation and competitive intelligence of students […]
CONNECT Project Study Visit to LUT University, Finland
On June 13-17, 2022, the teaching and administrative staff of both the Partner (Moldova, Armenia, Georgia) and Program Countries (Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia) took part in a study visit to LUT University from Finland within the framework of the Project „Connecting universities-industry through smart entrepreneurial cooperation and competitive intelligence of students in Moldova, Georgia and […]