International plagiarism prevention day was celebrated at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University with several events: an exhibition of the final works of the Student Poster Competition, a video presentation and a quiz were held. The winners were given thematic gifts to raise awareness of plagiarism.
On February 17, the final event of the student competition on plagiarism was held at Ilia State University. The competition was held in the framework of the project “Academic Integrity for Quality Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions in Georgia (INTEGRITY)”. 140 contestants from different universities of Georgia participated in the event including Ana Surmanidze’s work, a student of the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Education of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University was among the posters of 25 finalists. The winners were announced at the final event.
Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Merab Khalvashi and Caucasus Program Director of German NGO Berghof Foundation Dr. Oliver Wolleh signed a memorandum of understanding. The purpose of the Memorandum is to work together to enhance students` knowledge, critical thinking and engagement in ethno-political conflicts in Georgia; to provide them with a relevant learning and discussion space that will facilitate them in learning and developing their knowledge and skills in these areas; to promote development of courses following the educational programs and elaboration of new curricula.
Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Merab Khalvashi met with Dirk Verbeke, Sales Director Television Education, and Noel Muylle Honorary Director-General of Synchronous Translation of the European Commission. EU Innovative Communication Technologies Production Company "Televic Education" is collaborating with Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University to develop synchronous translation infrastructure and software. The infrastructure project has already been successfully implemented at BSU with the support of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
On January 27-28, the delegation of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, comprising Deputy Rector Prof. Tamar Siradze, Deputy Rector Prof. Natela Tsiklashvili and Associate Professor Inga Shamilishvili, visited the Wroclaw State University of Lower Silesia, Poland. A memorandum of cooperation was signed with Wroclaw State University. The BSU delegation also met with representatives of the Department of Journalism, Foreign Philology and Economics of the University of Wroclaw and outlined plans for the future relationship.
