Joint Round Table of Sokhumi State University and the Georgian Technical University on the Topic: “Higher Education and the Sustainable Development Goals: European Experience”

On 23 October 2025, a round table was held at Sokhumi State University (SSU) on the topic: “Higher Education and the Sustainable Development Goals: European Experience.” The event was jointly organized by SSU (led by Jean Monnet Professor Larisa Takalandze) and the Faculty of Business Technologies of the Georgian Technical University (GTU), headed by Professor Rusudan Kutateladze, Dean of the same faculty.

The round table was opened by Jean Monnet Professor Larisa Takalandze. The participants were welcomed by the Rector of Sokhumi State University, Professor Tea Jugeli, and Professor Anzor Abralava of the Georgian Technical University, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia.

Speakers at the event included: Tatiana Dubovskaia, Nettle TOC, bioplastics production startup (Netherlands); Rusudan Kutateladze, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business Technologies, GTU; Larisa Takalandze, Jean Monnet Professor, SSU; Following the presentations, an extensive discussion took place, including a Q&A session and an exchange of opinions.

The participants emphasized the importance of sharing best practices and experiences of the European Union. After summarizing the event, several viewpoints and future visions regarding the topic under discussion were outlined.