On January 15–16, a delegation from GIPA—including Nani Macharashvili (Head of the Research Department) and Research Officers Nika Gigauri, Nutsa Mindiashvili, and Mariam Dotiashvili—attended a two-day national workshop at Caucasus University. Co-organized with Ilia State University, the event was part of the ongoing EU-funded ETHICS project.
The primary goal of the workshop was to build a unified science communication strategy and share European best practices. Gathering researchers, integrity officers, and international partners, the collaborative sessions focused on:
- Practical Dissemination: Exploring how to effectively communicate project results through press releases, media engagement, and public outreach.
- Targeted Messaging: Using a "World Café" format to identify key messages and optimal formats tailored to specific audiences.
- Long-Term Strategy: Linking ETHICS outcomes with other initiatives to build sustainable, long-term communication approaches.
The event concluded with a review of a new science communication action plan, designed to successfully promote the project's achievements and strengthen overall trust in research integrity.
