New Opportunities for International Academic Collaboration - Visit of International Professors and Researchers to Sabauni

From October 26 to 30, the Faculty of Social Sciences of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University welcomed professors and researchers from partner universities in Ukraine, Poland, and France. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen international academic cooperation, initiate joint educational and research projects, and facilitate the exchange of academic knowledge and experience.

During the visit, the international professors met with the administration of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the University’s International Relations Manager, and academic staff. The meetings focused on future opportunities for cooperation and potential joint academic initiatives.

An important part of the visit was dedicated to meetings with students and public lectures, which provided them with an opportunity to learn from international experts about contemporary political and social processes, security challenges, and the experiences of different countries.

October 28 | Polycrisis in Central and Eastern Europe

Dr. Alicja Malewska, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences of the Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow, delivered a lecture to Political Science students entitled “Polycrisis in Central and Eastern Europe: Comparative Perspectives.” 

The lecture explored the political and social consequences of polycrisis, focusing on Poland and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Through comparative analysis, students had the opportunity to discuss contemporary regional challenges and their impact on the political and social environment.

October 29 | Security Challenges: A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Georgia

Professor Jarosław Rychlik, retired Lieutenant Colonel and representative of the Penitentiary Research Institute of the Academy of Justice, and Dr. Agata Dybioch, researcher at the University of Kalisz, delivered a joint public lecture entitled “Reflections on Security and the Sense of Security in the Context of Identifying Sources of Threats, Developing Security Plans, and Taking Appropriate Action: A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Georgia.”

The lecture focused on perceptions of security, threat identification, the development of preventive plans, and appropriate response mechanisms. A comparison of the experiences of Poland and Georgia allowed students to approach the subject from both international and practical perspectives.

International Experience - An Important Resource for Academic Development

The visit of international professors and researchers marks another important step in strengthening Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University’s international academic partnerships.

Initiatives of this kind promote the exchange of knowledge and experience, foster new research collaborations, and provide students with opportunities for direct engagement with the international academic community.

Sabauni continues to expand its international partnerships and foster an academic environment in which knowledge sharing, cooperation, and exposure to diverse perspectives are integral to university life.