On 29 September 2026, the University of Georgia (UG) hosted the final conference of the Erasmus + ENHANCE-GSL project, “Connecting Knowledge and Society: The Changing Role of Universities,” in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The conference brought together more than 100 participants, both on-site and online, including representatives of universities, civil society organisations and quality assurance bodies from Georgia, Slovakia, Croatia and Sierra Leone. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of ENHANCE-GSL, exchange experiences and discuss ways to strengthen university–community cooperation through Community Engagement (CE) and Community-Engaged Learning (CEL).
Through keynote presentations, discussions and examples of good practice shared by partner universities, participants explored approaches to building sustainable partnerships between higher education institutions and local communities. The conference also highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into university strategies and educational practices to ensure that the project’s results and impact continue beyond its lifetime.
For more information visit: https://enhance.ug.edu.ge/en
