Nina Rajamashvili, a PhD student in the Economics program at Central University of Europe, participated in the doctoral summer school from April 16 to 29 within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, hosted by St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria.
The main themes of the doctoral summer school included academic communication, the development of research skills, and professional growth. The program featured lectures and seminars, presentations and discussions of doctoral dissertations, as well as cultural activities, including a visit to the Tsarevets Fortress.
Participants came from various universities and countries, including Georgia, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Within the framework of the summer school, attention was focused on topics such as the structure of scientific research, the use of social media in academic work, English as a medium of academic communication, the role of artificial intelligence in education, as well as the history, culture, and arts of Bulgaria.
During the visit, Nina Rajamashvili presented Georgia and the Central University of Europe to the participants, with a particular emphasis on cultural and educational opportunities. She also introduced her doctoral research topic, “The Land Market and Ways to Improve It,” discussing the research resources, planned activities, and expected outcomes.
Participation in the doctoral summer school contributed to strengthening the Central University of Europe international academic connections and enhancing collaboration with partner universities.