15th International Research Conference on Education, Language, and Literature

International Black Sea University (IBSU) hosted the 15th International Research Conference on Education, Language, and Literature (IRCEELT).

The annual conference, which is supported by the US Embassy, ​​aims to facilitate researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academics to discuss and debate issues related to education.

The conference was addressed by IBSU Rector Kakha Shengelia, English Language Programs Coordinator at U.S. Embassy Lika Gumberidze, Head of the Science Development Department of the Ministry of Education Keti Kokrashvili, Head of Education Sciences PhD and Education Administration MA Programs, IRCEELT organiser Ekaterine Pipia, IRCEELT founder Dr. Natela Doghonadze, and Dean, Head of American Studies BA and PhD Programs Tamar Shioshvili.

This year’s conference keynote speakers were Lee Ann Rawlins Williams from the University of North Dakota and Christian Ludwig from Freie Universität, Germany.

Workshop series were delivered by:

︎ June Ruivivar | St. Mary’s University, Canada

︎ Lauren Brinley Williamson | Fulbright Program, US Embassy

︎ John Jordan, | English Language Fellow, US Embassy

︎ Lilly O’Toole | Fulbright Program, US Embassy

Participants in the annual conference organised by #IBSU’s School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences had the opportunity to hear research findings from leading researchers and learn about the most recent trends in Education.