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The 88th graduation ceremony was held at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The graduates, dressed in robes, were congratulated on completing their studies and wished success by BSU Rector Tite Aroshidze, Chairman of the Adjara Autonomous Republic Government Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Chairman of the Adjara Autonomous Republic Supreme Council David Gabaidze, Acting Mayor of Batumi Giorgi Murvanidze, Minister of Education and Sports of Adjara Autonomous Republic Maia Khajishvili, as well as professors, students, representatives of the government and the Supreme Council.

From July 7 to 11, a delegation from Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSU) visited the University of Angers (France) as part of the Erasmus+ International Staff Mobility Program. The delegation included: Professor Merab Khalvashi, Vice-Rector of BSU, Associate Professor Irakli Kordzaia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism, Professor Marine Giorgadze, Head of the Department of Strategic Development and International Relations.

On June 23-27, at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, the George Washington University Deputy Rector for Research, Sylvia Ezekilova, conducted seminars for BSU academic and administrative staff. The seminars covered such important issues as: forming the structure of the university`s research administration; determining scientific priorities; drawing up a grant application, budgeting, logistics, determining funding sources, financial management and administration; expanding scientific cooperation; promoting the successful activities of the Scientific Administration Office.

A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Georgia. The document was signed by BSU Rector Tite Aroshidze and the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Georgia Camille Furley. The agreement aims to raise awareness about the importance of forced displacement, refugee protection and refugee relations.

An Erasmus+ Information Day was held at BSU. As part of the event, Mariam Sulashvili, the National Office Coordinator in Georgia, met with professors and teachers and spoke about the opportunities that the program offers to higher education institutions and staff.