On 3–4 September 2025, the third working meeting of the consortium of the EU Erasmus+ project “ETHICS – Responsible Conduct of Research: Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities” was held in Brno, Czech Republic. The event was hosted by Masaryk University.

This meeting represented a strategic stage of the “ETHICS” project, bringing together partner institutions from Georgia and the European Union. Its main objectives were to evaluate the project’s progress, clarify the activities planned for 2025, and strengthen the future pathway for ensuring research integrity and ethics in higher education institutions.

Within the framework of work packages covering policy change, capacity building, training, resource development, and responsible communication, the meeting facilitated the exchange of international experience, addressed implementation challenges, and aligned the final steps with the strategic objectives of the project.

On behalf of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG), the meeting was attended by Tinatin Kuchukhidze, Specialist of the International Relations and Fundraising Office and the Project Coordinator.

The aim of the national structural reform project ‘Responsible Conduct of Research - Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (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.

ETHICS Consortium is composed by 17 Members.

Project Coordinator:

Ilia State University

 

Project EU Partners:

• Free University Amsterdam/ STICHTING VU
• Charles University Prague
• Masaryk University
• European Network for Academic Integrity

Project Georgian HEIs:

• Ilia State University
• Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
• Caucasus University Ltd
• David Tvildiani Medical University Llc
• Shota Rustaveli State University
• Akaki Tsereteli State University
• Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
• Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
• Georgian Institute of Public Affair Foundation
• P.L Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Art

 

Project Non – University Partners:

• Ministry of Education And Science of Georgia
• National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement
• Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation

 

For detailed information, please visit the “ETHICS” official webpage: https://ethics.iliauni.edu.ge/en

For detailed information, please visit the “ETHICS” official Facebook webpage: https://bit.ly/409XMB8