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Nowadays, doctoral candidates pursue different careers both inside and outside of academia. Many will become highly qualified knowledge workers for the public and private sectors, while others will pursue careers in academia as the supervisors and academic scholars of tomorrow. Institutions are confronted with the task of best preparing the doctoral candidates for whatever their next career step may be.
The 2020 EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop focused on academic career development and the question of how universities can support doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers for careers in academia and what challenges are involved. This includes topics such as skills training for postdoctoral researchers, teaching careers in universities, mental health support, the gender dimension and sustainability in researchers’ careers. The workshop also served as a forum to present results of the EUA-CDE Thematic Peer Group on Career development and career tracking.
This event provided an occasion to discuss these issues and identify innovative solutions together with other EUA-CDE members. It was of interest to anyone with responsibilities and interest in doctoral education (either at the institutional, faculty or disciplinary level) including academic leaders, doctoral education professionals and doctoral candidates.
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Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Welcome from the Rector
Welcome to Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU), the oldest university in Georgia and the first higher education institution in the South Caucasus region.
Founded in February 1918 as a comprehensive European-style higher education institution, TSU established formal education in the country, creating a local intellectual workforce and paving the way for human development and democracy. For over 100 years, TSU has been granting degrees and promoting the ideals of equality, justice and progress.
TSU shares the ideals promoted by the Magna Charta of the European Universities and its values are based on critical, creative and progressive thinking, the principles of academic freedom and academic ethics, as well as open, dynamic and transparent relations.
We are very proud to host the 2020 EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop and we are committed to making your visit to TSU and your stay in Tbilisi a memorable and enriching experience.
George Sharvashidze Rector Magnificus, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
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About Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU)
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) was founded in February 1918 as a comprehensive European-style higher education institution. The majority of its 12 founders had received higher education in Europe and brought their knowledge, experience and contacts to TSU.
Initially, TSU started with the faculty of philosophy, which included some fields of study from humanities, as well as natural sciences and mathematics. Today, TSU is a research-intensive institution focusing on four core pillars of performance: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. It has 22,000 students, 5,000 staff members and more than 200 partner institutions worldwide.
Ever since Georgia joined the Bologna Process in 2005, internationalisation has been an essential part of TSU’s development strategy. TSU has been actively involved in establishing institutional partnerships with universities around the globe.
About Tbilisi
Georgia is one of the ancient countries in the Caucasus Region. Georgia’s geographic location has always had a large influence on its history, as well as its economy. Located on the southeastern edge of Europe, Georgia has been known for its east-west trade routes ensuring its position as an important transit road for global energy and trade projects.
Founded in the fifth century, Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia with roughly 1.5 million inhabitants. The history of Tbilisi is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, classical, Soviet and modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, with a current religious composition that is predominantly Eastern Orthodox Christian.
Georgia is host to an extensive variety of sights, unique cultural venues, museums and other landmarks. From Turkish Baths to bookstores, Tbilisi has something to offer all visitors.
