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In Shota Rustaveli State University of Batumi, within the framework of the "Youth Forum for Sustainable Development and European Integration", a panel discussion was held on the issues of the Association Agreement between Georgia and the European Union and the economic development of the country. The forum aimed to increase the awareness, involvement and participation of young people in the decision-making process, to present and reflect innovative visions in the implementation of tasks, including the issues of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and European integration of Georgia.

The information meeting of DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service was held at Shota Rustveli State University of Batumi. DAAD representative Max Bornmann presented DAAD exchange programs and bachelor`s, master`s, doctoral and scientific research scholarships to students of various faculties. The speaker introduced the conditions of participation in the competition and the possibilities of studying in German universities to those wishing to study in Germany. A knowledge of the German language (B1 level) is required to obtain a short-term bachelor`s scholarship, and a knowledge of the German or English languages at the C1 level to obtain a master`s, doctoral and scientific research scholarship.

Within the framework of agricultural extension project, representatives of the Washington and Tbilisi offices of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), experts from the US universities of Idaho and Mississippi, and representatives of the "Future Farmer" organization visited BSU. At the meeting with BSU Rector Merab Khalvashi and professors and teachers, members of the delegation Benjamin Cairn, representative of the American Department of Agriculture, Brian Small, professor of the University of Idaho, Steven Raikle, professor of the University of Mississippi, representatives of the Tbilisi office of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Gocha Shaindze and Demna Dzirkvadze talked about the university`s involvement in the project and future plans.

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University participates in the "Batumi First International Book and Higher Education Exhibition". At the opening event of the exhibition, Rector of BSU Merab Khalvashi welcomed the participants and drew attention to the importance of holding the education forum.

Within the framework of the "Erasmus+" project "Curriculum Innovation for Social Inclusion - CISI", a short-term training was held on the topic: "Working with students with autism spectrum at school". The teachers from public and private schools, special teachers, parents of the students with special needs participated in the training. The aim of the training was to familiarize the attendees with with the causes, symptoms, specific social-communication skills development and teaching strategies of autism spectrum disorders. The training was carried out in an online format and lasted for 3 days.