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British Ambassador to Georgia Mark Clayton and Deputy Ambassador of Romania Silviu Damien visited Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. At the introductory meeting, BSU Rector Merab Khalvashi talked to the representatives of the diplomatic corps about the fruitful cultural-educational relations between Georgia, Britain and Romania and directions of future cooperation. The parties discussed the importance of developing exchange programs and joint scientific-educational projects.

As part of the International Day of Science at BSU, the first Georgian translation of Vincent Filak`s textbook "Convergent Journalism" and the student magazine "MediaLaboratory" were presented. The latest textbook of journalism "Convergent Journalism: Introduction (Writing and Producing in the Media)" was published by Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University within the framework of the "Digital Media and Innovations" Master`s Program. Each chapter of this innovative guide to practical journalism for the 21st century is written by an expert in the relevant field and covers the practical and key skills of different aspects of modern journalism.

In the BSU vocational program management and continuous education center, the graduation ceremony of the short-term vocational program of integrated plant protection of Shota Rustaveli University of Batumi and the handing over of certificates was held. In the first stream of the three-month program, 14 students were trained, who received theoretical and practical training on all diseases and pests common in specific agricultural crops in the region, their management and prevention. The program is intended for persons involved in the field, practicing specialists and farmers.

An internal working meeting of the staff implementing the project "Responsible Conduct of Research - Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (ETHICS)" funded by the European Commission was held at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. At the meeting, the participants discussed the details of the 3-day training workshop for trainers held on October 11-13 at one of the partner institutions of the project - ATSU, as well as, the work to be performed by the BSU team, and the future plans of the project. The participants of the training of trainers shared with their colleagues the experience gained during the meeting and agreed on the preparatory work for conducting the trainings.

The presentation of educational programs of the French Institute was held at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. Natia Mskhaladze, the representative of the French Institute of Georgia in the university direction and head of Campus France, introduced the French higher education system, exchange programs, scholarships and conditions of participation to the students of different faculties. The meeting took place in question-answer mode and Natia Mskhaladze answered the students` questions.