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Caucasus University Caucasus University Tbilisi, Georgia, 2015 - 2016 SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES CONFERENCES PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC R E S E A R C H PROJECTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES PROJECTS SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES P R O J E C T S PROJECTS Web University Caucasus Vice Machavariani Shalva yours, Sincerely us organization like ours. We also commit to sharing this information with our stakeholders taken to support the In this Communication of Engagement, UN we describe the actions Global that our organization has Compact and its contents. its on feedback welcome We Compact. Global Nations United Principles as suggested Environment and for Anti an Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles in I the am areas pleased of to Human Rights, confirm Labour, that Caucasus University reaffirms its support to the United ing our primary channels of communication. of communication. channels primary ouring - - site: President in Science Affairs, Prof. Ph.D Prof. Affairs, inScience President www.cu.edu.ge - Corruption. Corruption. This is our Communication on Engagement with the 2 H C R A ABOUT US E S E R The history of Caucasus University began in 1998 when Caucasus School of Business was established. Its motto is "Studium Pretium Libertatis". P RCP O J E T S Caucasus University is an accredited higher education institution for students seeking a superior education. It curriculum is supported by participation in international programmes and by visiting professors. Engaging teaching methods are used, and these are buttressed with professional experience programs and exchange programmes for both students and scholars. Courses are delivered CIENTIFIC by internationally qualified lecturers which ensures the preparation of highly-qualified specialists in S CONFERENCES various spheres. CU consists of various schools: Business, Law, Media, Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, RESEARCH Governance, Tourism, Economics and HealthCare School and School of New Cinema. The university CIENTIFIC CIENTIFIC has the legal right to award standard and diplomacy specialist qualifications based on Georgian S legislation: bachelors, masters and PhD degrees. There are also various certificate programs available at CU, including short study courses. CONFERENCES Caucasus University has well-established relations with many of the top European, American and Asian universities. Students are thus afforded the opportunity to participate in two way exchange CIENTIFIC programs. Students from other countries also learn with CU as regular and exchange students. S PROJECTS RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS CONFERENCES CONFERENCE S CIENTIFIC CIENTIFIC S RESEARCH 3 PROJECTS SCIENTIFIC Scientific Research Main Directions of Scientific Department: Carrying out scientific projects; Preparing grant application; Holding student science conferences Preparations needed to hold scientific conferences in Tbilisi; Participating in scientific conferences and seminars; The University carries out research in Marketing, Finances, Management, Law (Private, Criminal, International and Public), teaching methods; the University holds scientific conferences both on the University level and international. The University publishes scientific works. Projects Ongoing Projects - ,,Catalogue of Georgian Monuments of Material Culture of Georgian Regions of Tao- Klarjeti currently located in Turkey’’. The project is carried out by the Caucasus University and the Center for Cultural and Tourism Resources of Georgia, with financial support of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation. The project started in 2013; it ends in 2016. It is designed to explore and study more than 1,000 historical Georgian villages and adjoining territories in Tao-Klarjeti region. The project envisages exploring cultural monuments located in the region, determining their current state, processing historical resources, ascertaining historical toponyms, taking GPS coordinates and photos. Within the framework of the project nine expeditions were carried out in 2014 (56 days) in historical Artaani, Kola, Palakacio, Poso, Erusheti, Javakheti and a part of Samtskhe. 314 villages, village ruins and adjoining territories located in the region were explored. In addition, 143 little- known historical monuments not mentioned in the written sources were discovered (Khutsishvili et al., 2015). In 2015, five expeditions were carried out (56 days) on the historical territory of Shavsheti and Klarjeti. 283 villages, village ruins and adjoining territories located in the region were explored. In 2016, 150 cultural monuments were explored. 4 Current state of 116 cultural monuments known from written sources was determined. In addition, 108 historical monuments not mentioned in the written sources known to us were discovered, including 48 churches (12 unknown), 47 church ruins (33 unknown), 66 castles and towers (31 unknown), 24 stone arch bridges (1 unknown), 32 constructions of various applications (underground, cave, living and others; of which 24 were unknown), unknown inscriptions – one Georgian (Asomtavruli), one Armenian and five newly-discovered stones with ornaments. Furthermore, current state of Armenian, Greek, Russian and Turkish cultural monuments (constructions, inscriptions, stone ornaments etc.) was determined. The project began in 2013 and will end in 2016. Projects Carried out – ,,Tbilisi Science and Innovation Festival 2016’’. The aim of the project: Boost the country‟s scientific and innovative potential; Increasing the international cooperation; Promote the field of science and research inside the country. Encourage young people to get more engaged in the field of science and implement innovative approaches to science and research. At the exhibition held in the 5th pavilion of Expo- Georgia Caucasus University represented CU student and professor's scientific works, also teaching materials and Rustaveli National Science Foundation-funded project in the years 2014-2015 reports and research of "Georgian historical Klarjeti-Cola and Artana Georgian material culture which are located on territory of Turkey 2014–2015". Project organizer: The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Project ended - on 25th September, 2016. 5 - Workshop: ,,Facilitate Raising Innovative Potential of Georgia’’. The workshop was dedicated to discussion of fundamental factors facilitating to raising innovative potential of Georgia, to their evaluation and to giving recommendations for finding remedies of current deficiencies. Workshop participants: Scientists, practitioner specialists, students and representatives of Economy and Economic Policy Committee Sector of Georgia (Parliament of Georgia), Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, the Innovation Council at the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee, Georgia‟s Innovation and Technology Agency, National Innovation Property Center ‟‟SAKPATENTI‟‟, National Statistics Office of Georgia, The State Program ‟‟Produce in Georgia‟‟, Universities (Tbilisi State University, Caucasus University, Georgian Technical University, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, East European University), NGO‟s and Foundations in Georgia. Workshop organizers: Caucasus University, East European University and Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee. Workshop was held- On September 22, 2016 - Scientific Practical Conference: ,, Implementing Vocational and Innovative Training Programs of Higher Education for Facilitating Development of Agribusiness’’ . Participants: students and representatives from Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Agricultural Projects Management Agency, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture, National Food Agency, Economy and Economic Policy Committee Sector of Georgia (Parliament of Georgia), Georgia‟s Innovation and Technology Agency, Caucasus University, Professional Institutions and Agribusiness. Conference Organizers: Caucasus University, East European University. Conference was held - On September 21, 2016 6 - Scientific-popular lecture-seminar: ,,News from the Material of Tao-Klarjeti Exploration Expedition’’. The seminar covered: 1. Scientific popular lecture on the monuments located in Tao-Klarjeti, in Turkey, will extensively discuss current state of the monuments; newly discovered monuments and research perspectives; 2. Speeches of professionals cooperating in the project; 3. Photo display of cultural monuments; 4. Showing documentary videos on the expedition; 5. Giving information leaflets to the audience. Project Coordinator: Prof. Temur Khutsishvili. Seminar was held - On 20 September, 2016 Contest: - ,, Students for Supporting Social Entrepreneurship 2016’’. The aim of the project: promoting social entrepreneurship among students and involving students in the development of social entrepreneurship. CSB and CSH Students participated in the contest. Organizers of the contest: Strategic Research and Development Center of Georgia and European Foundation. Project was prepared - On March 2, 2016. Project advisor: Shalva Machavariani, professor, PhD, Vice-President of the Caucasus University in Science. The project ended on June 10, 2016 7 - Pilot project: ’’Development of Small and Medium Business in Georgia’’. Three seminars and a conference were held within the project: May 27 – Seminar: ‟‟Opportunities of Small and medium Business Development in Georgia‟‟. May 28 – Seminar: ‟‟Relations of University Science and Teaching with Business‟‟. June 2 – Seminar: ‟‟Factors Defining Georgia‟s
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