Capacity Building in Field Higher Education
Project aims to promote inclusive education in Israel and Georgia by widening access to higher education for potential and existing students.
Specific objectives are: build capacities in Israel and Georgia that will enable their HE systems to accommodate effective distance learning programs; develop curricula offer in Israel and Georgia based on distance learning, that responds to the requirements for equity and accessibility of the partner countries HE systems to improve the educational integration of disadvantaged learners in their educational system; to coach and train faculty members, professional and administrative staff on the design, development, implementation and quality assessment of e/blended-learning and distance education courses; raise the public awareness of access to, equity, and democratization of HE, to promote social inclusion; facilitate transfer of best practices to expand access to, participation in, and successful completion of distance learning programs.
Project coordinator: Polytechnic University of Porto
Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning At Georgian Heis
Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs - DITECH Ilia State University is implementing national project funded by Erasmus + Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs - DITECH
The aim of the project is to improve the quality of higher education in Georgian HEIs through the development and introduction of technology-enhanced teaching-learning methods.
Consortium member Universities are:
1. University of Tallinn (Estonia) - Project Coordinator
2. Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
3. Cork University College (Ireland)
4. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
5. Ilia State University
6. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
7. Iakob Gogebashvili Telvi State University
8. Sokhumi State University
9. Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
10. Akaki Tsereteli State University
11. National Center for Teachers' Professional Development
Project Coordinator: University of Tallinn
Educating Science Teachers for All (ESTA)
The project aim is Improving the level of competencies in HEI in partner countries by professionalization and development of university science teacher educators regarding diversity in science classes (focus on language
and culture). Teacher educators, in turn, will share their knowledge and skills with in- service and pre-service science teachers, and thereby contribute to a more inclusive and higher quality science teaching.
Project Coordinator: Ludwigsburg University of Education
Strengthening the QUAlity and RElevance of the 3 rd mission in Georgian Universities (SQUARE).
The project aims at improving the quality and relevance of third mission activities in Georgian HEIs, increasing their scope and impact. The project aims to ensure the official support and encouragement for third mission activities and include it as an integral role of the universities, for which they become accountable, to put in place the necessary conditions to increase the relevance of activities through adequate strategic planning, as well as their quality and impact through efficient implementation and monitoring.
Objectives of the project are:
- Recognition of the importance of 3M, by officially confirming 3M as part of the university role and a fundamental commitment for which universities are accountable.
- Developing and testing criteria and assessment methodologies for 3M, upgrading the national quality assurance system and the accreditation procedures accordingly, which will ensure the systematic assessment of 3M.
- Ensuring strategic planning for 3M at universities, which includes the review of the existing activities and the analysis of potential opportunities and is fully aligned with the institutional mission and goals, the long-term objectives, the allocation of the necessary resources and the monitoring of the implementation and evaluation of results.
Putting in place all conditions to optimise the quality and impact of the 3M activities.
Project Coordinator: Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
The Project CONNECT covers 3 countries from Region2 –Moldova (MD), Armenia (AM), Georgia (GE). This project will contribute to meeting the regional priority for all 3 countries: to intensify cooperation and dialogue between universities and industry. It supports the continuing reform of the higher education sector in MD, AM, GE. It does this by strengthening the capacity of teaching staff, students at all the levels and alumni and maximize the involvement of entrepreneurial education (especially for those who don’t automatically enter in contact with such studies) and practice throughout tailored and joint activities with industry, new digital tools, introduction of relevant improvements in curricula provision, thus directly contributing on the changes needed for the transformation, modernization of the sector.
The main objective of the project is to emphasize university-industry relationships based on the smart entrepreneurial approaches in HEIs from Eastern Partnership countries. The aim of the project is to encourage and support creative, supportive and motivating environment of SMART Cafes. Consequently, students will have the opportunity to be mentored, guided and advised by company representatives and university staff.
Project Coordinator: Moldova State University
Promoting Relevant Education in Science for Sustainability(PRESS)
PRESS aims at innovations in science education at schools and in the public understanding of science via innovation in science teacher education courses. PRESS teaching and learning materials will be prepared for pre-service science teacher education courses about the theoretical basics of sustainability and education for sustainable development (ESD), e.g. as described in the Agenda 2030 suggested by the United Nations, and its practical application in class – and beyond. PRESS tries to contribute to several of the overarching EU priorities, namely the Green Deal, digital transformation and the external dimension of EU policies in education.
The coordinator of the project is University of Bremen, Germany, co-coordinator - Ilia State University.
Project partners:
- University of Helsinki, Finland
- University of Klagenfurt, Austria
- Batumi University, Georgia
- David Yellin Academic College of Education, Israel
- Academic College of Arabic Education, Israel
- Sultan Ageng Tirtayaza University, Indonesia
- Negeri Malang University, Indonesia
Project coordinator: University of Bremen
Responsible Conduct of Research - Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (ETHICS).
The aim of the national structural reform project is to launch a systemic improvement intervention to improve the quality of University and Research-Performing Organizations
(RPOs) research through launching measures to adhere to the foundations of high-quality research and excellence.
Its specific objectives are to introduce the mechanisms of ensuring research ethics, research integrity and good faith for researchers and within advanced level study programs, and in the accreditation standards of doctoral programs to enhance the standards of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Ethics and Integrity supported by appropriate national and institutional policies and processes that help avoid cases of scientific work lacking originality.
The planned activities include:
(a) Policy Change and Capacity Building of Experts in Accreditation of Doctoral Programs,
(b) Creation of Research Integrity Module/MOOC,
(c) Training of Researchers and Research Support [INTEGRITY] Officers,
(d) Elaboration of University Research Integrity, Policies, Ethics, and Resources,
(e) The Research Integrity Ethics Board,
(f) Development of Academic Support and Research Integrity Services for Supportive Environment for Researchers/Doctoral Students, and (g)Enhancement of Responsible Science Communication in Georgian universities.
Project Coordinator: Ilia State University
RE-DIRECTION aims at reinforcing Ukrainian and Georgian Universities with innovative forms of teaching, by redesigning and updating current curricula covering the triphasic spectrum of digitalization, sustainability and inclusivity. During the development phase of the curricula, both core and specialized courses will be developed which will be validated by a Consultation Committee, reassuring the standards are maintained and regulations are followed.
Project coordinator: Karlshochschule Gemeinnutzige Gmbh
Development of Soft Skills at Higher Education Institutions of Armenia and Georgia in Compliance with the 21st Century Labour Market Requirements (DESIRE)
The overall objective of the project is supporting HEIs in Armenia and Georgia in their efforts to adapt their curricula to the soft skills requirements of the 21st century labour market in order to enhance students’ career prospects and employability and help them deal effectively with challenges of their professional and everyday life.
Project coordinator: Vanadzor State University
Curriculum Reform to Promote Education for Peace in Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (PEACEDU)
The general objective of the PeaceEdu project is to foster sustainable practices of Peace in Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova through strengthening the capacity and capability of higher educational institutions in these countries to invest in the development of multidisciplinary peace education and peace studies. This will be achieved not only by supporting the relevant curriculum design and delivery of pilot courses but also by generating cross-regional network of learning as well as enhancing dialogue with best practices from other European countries.
Project coordinator: Tampere University
Advancing Open Science In Eastern Partnership Region (BE-OPEN)
BE-OPEN aims to strengthen effective, inclusive, and responsible digital transformation of education and science through the implementation of Open Science principles and values at national and institutional levels in Partner Countries (PCs), Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Project Specific Objectives:
- To promote culture and build consensus on Open Science principles and values implementation at national and institutional levels in PCs.
- To build human capacities in order to ensure the university transition for sustainable Open Science practices in each PC.
- To develop Open Science infrastructure at national and institutional levels in each PC.
- To advance legislative framework on Open Science at institutional and national levels in each PC.
Project coordinator: Ilia State University