“TAM – Technical Assistance Mission – The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Shaping a National Quality Assurance System for Research and Innovation”

{10.12.2025}

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“TAM – Technical Assistance Mission – The role of higher education institutions in shaping a national quality assurance system for research and innovation.”

With the support of SPHERE Obreal, funding from the European Union and organized by NEO, the Erasmus+ National Office in Georgia invites you to an online meeting “TAM – Technical Assistance Mission – The role of higher education institutions in shaping the national quality assurance system for research and innovation.”

Date: December 15-16, 2025.

– Day One (December 15) – 12:00-18:00 PM (Georgian time)

– Day Two (December 16) – 12:00 – 15:00 PM (Georgian time)

Working language: English

Audience: The event is intended for higher education institutions, as well as doctoral researchers and specialists working on education issues.

Objectives of the event:

  • Creating research evaluation mechanisms: Develop assessment tools and indicators (e.g., publication metrics, funding efficiency, institutional impact) that are consistent with international standards and Georgian priorities.
  • Creating standardized assessment criteria: Defining clear and transparent criteria covering research quality, innovation, societal impact, and commercial potential.
  • Encouraging young researchers and conscientious individuals: Implement mechanisms to assess early-career researchers, strengthen mentoring, and incorporate academic integrity checks into evaluation systems.
  • Establishing a framework for policy recommendations: Prepare relevant, evidence-based recommendations to integrate modern evaluation practices into national funding schemes.

Participants:

Guest experts: Sophie Gullett and Carolyn Olson

The meeting is moderated by the Erasmus+ National Office in Georgia and Higher Education Reform Expert (HERE) – Tamar Lominadze

To attend the meeting, registration is required: https://forms.gle/LNnqHdvzZZgvvCqi9

(Registration deadline: December 14, 16:00 PM)

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"TAM 2 – The Role of Georgian HEIs in Shaping a National Quality Assurance"

The National Erasmus+ Office in Georgia invites HEIs and other educational institutions and private actors to the online meeting "TAM 2 – The Role of Georgian HEIs in Shaping a National Quality Assurance". The event is organized by the support of SPHERE Obreal and European Union's funding.

DATES: December 15-16, 2025

Day 1 (15 December) – 12:00–18:00 (GMT+4)

Day 2 (16 December) – 12:00–18:00 (GMT+4)

LANGUAGE: English

AUDIENCE:

The event is intended for higher education institutions, as well as PhD researchers, and experts working in the education field.

Objectives of the event:

  • Establish Tailored Research Assessment Mechanisms: Design assessment tools and indicators (eg, publication metrics, funding efficiency, institutional impact) aligned with international standards and Georgia's priorities.
  • Create Standardized Evaluation Criteria: Define clear and transparent criteria covering research quality, innovation, societal impact, and commercial potential.
  • Support Young Researchers & Integrity: Introduce mechanisms to evaluate early-career researchers, strengthen mentorship, and embed academic integrity checks within assessment systems.
  • Formulate Policy Recommendations: Prepare targeted, evidence-based recommendations for authorities to integrate modern assessment practices into national funding schemes.

PARTICIPANTS:

– Invited Experts: 

Caroline Olsson (UKA – Swedish Higher Education Authority)

Sophie Guillet (Hcéres – High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education)

The meeting is moderated by the National Erasmus+ Office in Georgia and by Higher Education Reform Expert (HERE) – Tamar Lominadze

For further information and attendance, register on the following link:  https://forms.gle/LNnqHdvzZZgvvCqi9

(Registration deadline: December 14, 16:00 PM)