IBSU hosted British-style debates by the clubs of International Relations, and Philosophy, and The Debate and Critical Discussion Club. Students from various universities debated and explored political and philosophical resolutions. The first and second-place winners were awarded with cash prizes.
Journalism BA program students attended a simulated process of the Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics at IBSU. The Charter representatives mentored the simulated process and demonstrated a controversial story aired on one of the TV channels. The guests were divided into three groups: one defended the complainant’s interests, another represented the interests of the TV station, and the third
Within the framework of the Erasmus + Exchange Program, the Head of the U.S. Foreign Affairs MA Program, Associate Professor Tea Chumburidze visited the University of Wroclaw in Poland, where she delivered a lecture to the BA program students on “Polish-Georgian Relations from the 15th Century till Present”.
IBSU American Studies students Anano Gogia and Saba Fruidze attended the NATO and EU Summit in Estonia. IBSU freshers addressed the summit participants. On the margins of the summit, the students met with the President of Estonia, the American ambassador to Estonia, ambassadors of various nations, and delegates of NATO and the EU. The summit covered significant issues such
The IBSU Centre for Interdisciplinary Research hosted the scientific seminar “Interdisciplinary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences in the 21st Century”, with researchers and young scientists in attendance. The international seminar seeks to promote interdisciplinary research approaches of social sciences and humanities, integrate scientists of different generations in research activities, and disseminate knowledge, cover and share out topical
First-year MA students of IBSU’s Digital Media and Communication program started an online exchange program with DePaul University students in Chicago. Within the five-week collaboration, students will analyze American and Georgian media using the content analysis method. The initiative will assist students in building intercultural abilities in addition to practical skills. The DePaul University Center
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IBSU lecturer Nato Pachuashvili conducted a workshop on “Go Online: Boosting Interaction Using Digital Tools.” The workshop participants were introduced to digital devices that provide a powerful interactive environment for students. Nato Pachuashvili also spoke about the importance of interactive digital learning resources needed for teaching English as a foreign language.
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, IBSU MA Students of the Digital Media and Communication program, Avtandil Zarnadze and Mariam Bibilashvili participated in media attaché John Ferri-led event, organized by U.S. Embassy in Georgia. The discussion covered the American author Matt Taibbi’s bestseller “Hate Inc: Why Today’s Media Makes Us Despise One Another.” The event was attended
