GTU Rector, Academician David Gurgenidze Elected as Chairman of the Standing Conference of Rectors for a Second Term

The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Conference for a second term at the 14th session of the Standing Conference of Rectors of Higher Educational Institutions of Georgia.

At the Standing Conference of Rectors of Georgia, which unites state and private higher educational institutions accredited in Georgia, the Rector of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia nominated the candidate for the position of Chairman. 

The members of the Standing Conference of Rectors congratulated the Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, on his election as Chairman for a second term and wished him success. David Gurgenidze thanked his colleagues for their trust and introduced them to the action plan.

“The Standing Conference of Rectors of Georgia is a full member of the European University Association (EUA) and one of the important links in the educational space. The conference is a platform where many pressing issues facing higher education are discussed, be it university funding, support for reforms, or others. The unification of universities provides an opportunity to discuss problems, form a common opinion, and raise these issues before the Government of Georgia and the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth, which, in turn, provides opportunities for development and advancement for professors, scientists, researchers, and students working in Georgian higher education institutions. I want to thank the conference participants for electing me as Chairman for a second term. I hope that together we will be able to move forward and develop,” said David Gurgenidze. 

For information, the Standing Conference of Rectors of Georgia was established in 2019. Within the union’s framework, a thematic group on quality assurance was established. The group promotes the development of a quality culture in universities by sharing accumulated experience and best practices, discussing challenges, and creating opportunities for professional development.