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Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University was paid a visit by the Lower Silesian Voivode delegation: Dr. Piotr Oleśniewicz, director of Department of Tourism at Wroclaw University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw High School Chancellor Dr. Marek Natalli, Vice-Chancellor Barbara Szczepanic and Dr. Julita Markiewicz-Patkowska. Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi, vice rector and deans of the faculties hosted the delegation. Representatives of the Poland`s higher education institutions were introduced to the BSU`s educational programs. The parties signed an agreement on cooperation after the hospitality reception at the hotel Hilton Batumi. The document is aimed at implementation of the joint educational programs, research projects and exchange programs. The agreement also provides for holding joint conferences, symposia and workshops for organizing and sharing of experience. The partnership agreement envisages development of the shared internet library between the higher education institutions, and exchange of educational, scientific and methodological literature.

A laboraty of Industrial Innovations opened at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University through the Memorandum of Cooperation with the Georgian Agency of Innovation and Technology. The publab promotes convergence of business and academic sectors in the field of innovative technologies, enhances students` job experience and adds a great advantage to their career prospects. The opening ceremony of the Innovative laboratory was held at the BSU, attended by Associate Professor Merab Khalvashi, Acting Rector, Archil Khabadze, Head of the Ajara A/R Government, Dimitri Kumsashvili, Minister of Economy of Georgia, David Baladze, Ajara A/R Economy and Finance Minister, Avtandil Beridze, Chairperson of the Ajara Supreme Council the Mayor of Batumi Giorgi Ermakov, professors, teachers and students.

The laboratory is equipped with ultra-modern hardware and advanced appliances, e.g. installed 3D printers, laser cutting, programmable machinery etc. that will allow individuals entrepreneurs and companies to produce prototype products, to test and produce them in limited numbers.

Colas Cabriel, Attache for Linguistic, University and Scientific Cooperation from the L’Equipe de l’Institut Français de Géorgie, Embassy of France to Georgia, visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University along with Ketevan Kurtsikidze, Coordinator of the Linguistic and Educational Programs at the French Institute. Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi, Head of International Relations and Strategic Development Services Nana Kurshubadze, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Prof. Marina Giorgadze and Prof. Natalia Surguladze, Director of French Philology Programs held a discussion on the future cooperation prospects.

The Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between Batumi State University and the Association of Turkish Businessmen. The MOA aims to foster implementation of the exchange programs, educational and scientific projects and the employment of graduates of higher education institutions. The parties have agreed to cooperate on holding scientific conferences, summer schools and workshops. The Association will support the Department of Oriental Studies and Turkish Studies direction at the Faculty of Humanities and equip the classrooms with computer hardware, methodological literature, textbooks. The Association will also award scholarships for excellent students.

Azerbaijan`s Consul General in Batumi Rashid Fail Oglu Ismayilov visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The diplomat met with the Acting Rector Merab Khalvashi and introduced himself with the University life, its history, academic programs and university life today. At the introductory meting, the diplomat spoke about the significance of the two countries` cooperation and the importance of educational and scientific relations. During the visit the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation between BSU and Azerbaijani higher education institutions.