On June 2, 2025, the Summer School “European Union, Peace and Georgia” was opened at the Sokhumi State University within the frameworks of the Jean Monnet Module, which is supported by the ERASMUS+ Programme (ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH–EUPEACE, project N101175481). The Summer School 2025 was opened by the Coordinator of the Jean Monnet Module, Professor Larisa Takalandze; They attended the opening of the Summer School and welcomed the participants Rector of Sokhumi State University, Professor Zurab Khonelidze and Head of Peace Education Center of Sokhumi State University, Levan Geradze. The aim of the Summer School was to raise students' awareness of Peace Education, the European Union's experience in this area, and to raise awareness of important issues such as: EU Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution; Conflicts and Peace Processes in Georgia (Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region); The Influence of High Education on Peace Building and Conflict; EU Common Foreign and Security Policy and Georgia; EU Enlargement Policy and Enlargement Pack and etc. It is multidisciplinary - the topic is equally important and relevant for students of different programs. Georgian professors and recognized leaders of the field were invited to participate (see Programme). 150 students with high academic performance were selected for the Summer School; During the selection, preference was given to Internally Displaced Persons, as well as young people living in the occupied territories of Georgia and students actively involved in various events on behalf of Sokhumi State University. Summer School 2025, which included 32 lecture hours (including 2 hours online and 30 hours on-site), lasted for 8 days and closed on June 11, 2025. The Summer School was attended by 134 undergraduate students (89,3% of participants) and 16 students (10,7%) of the master's program; including 17 students (11,3% of participants) - from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Technology and Pharmacy, 76 students (50,7% of participants) of Business and Social Sciences, 35 students (23,3% of participants) - Humanities, 12 students (8% of participants) - Law and Diplomacy, 10 students - Educational Sciences. 20.7% of the total number of participating students (31 students) have the status of Internally Displaced Persons. The award ceremony was attended by the Rector of Sokhumi State University, Professor Zurab Khonelidze, Project Coordinator, Professor Larisa Takalandze, and Speaker of Representative Council, Associate Professor Nino Tophuridze. Prior to the award ceremony, Professor Zurab Khonelidze, the Rector of the University, spoke extensively about the challenges facing the country and the role of the European Union for Georgia, the importance of Education and Peace Education Center. The Rector, Prof. Z. Khonelidze, project Manager, Prof. L. Takalandze and Speaker, Associate Prof. N. Tophuridze wished the young generation success in their learning and future activities. At the end of the event, the students expressed their impressions and opinions.
