ICT Educational-Industrial-Scientific Hub at TSU
TSU ICT Educational-Industrial-Scientific Hub is a collaborative initiative by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) and international partners, funded by the Competitive Innovation Fund (World Bank), aiming to modernize computer science education while embedding sustainability principles. The project emphasizes long-term impact through gender inclusiveness in STEM, strengthened industry partnerships, and the creation of a double-degree master’s program with e-learning infrastructure. It integrates Georgian, European, and US educational best practices, promotes innovative teaching methods like problem-solving and project-based learning, and upgrades labs and facilities to support sustainable and equitable learning outcomes.
Specific focus areas include:
- Developing program content to reflect the latest trends in the field
- Introducing innovations in terms of teaching and learning including support for classroom teaching utilizing technology and modern pedagogical approach, such as problem-solving and project-based learning, and improvement of e-learning methods
- Engaging relevant employers to reinforce the linkages with labor market
- Modernizing and upgrading labs and physical infrastructure to meet the program objectives
- Improvement of gender imbalances in the education system, especially in STEM subjects including supporting HEIs to attract female students to STEM programs and help narrow the gender gap in STEM fields
The project is running for 18 months from June 2024 to December 2025.