On September 3–4, a delegation from Caucasus University participated in the third international management meeting of the EU-funded project “Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities”, hosted by Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic).

The delegation included David Tsiklauri, Director of the Research Support Department; Tamar Chokoraia, Head of the Academic Writing Center and Akaki Kapanadze, Director of the Project Management Department.

During the meeting, Caucasus University representatives delivered presentations and actively engaged in the work of the project’s working groups. Tamar Chokoraia presented the consortium’s dissemination report, outlining both completed and planned activities. Akaki Kapanadze provided detailed information on the project's initiatives, including the piloting of the Research Ethics module, training sessions, the activities of the Research Committee, and the development of a policy document. David Tsiklauri participated in the planning process for next year's activities, discussing ways to ensure their effective implementation with partners.

Project in Brief:

The aim of the national structural reform project ETHICS 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.

Project Coordinator:

Ilia State University

Project EU Partners:

1. Free University Amsterdam/ STICHTING VU
2. Charles University Prague
3. Masaryk University
4. European Network for Academic Integrity

Project Georgian HEIs:

1. Ilia State University
2. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
3. Caucasus University Ltd
4. David Tvildiani Medical University Llc
5. Shota Rustaveli State University
6. Akaki Tsereteli State University
7. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
8. Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
9. Georgian Institute of Public Affair Foundation
10. P.L Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Art

Project Non – University Partners:

1. The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
2. The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
3. The Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation

For more information about the project please visit the link.