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The Management Board Meeting
31.03.2026
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project discussed current progress and key milestones across the project.
Peer Learning Activity
25.02.2026
Peer Learning Activity (PLA) on the Recognition of Non-Formal Education was organized by the Qualifications Development Service of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. Micro-GEAR project partners attended the event.
The Management Board Meeting
24.02.2026
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project discussed current progress and upcoming milestones across several work packages.
Network Administration for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations (Cisco & Juniper)
09.02.2026
GRENA Academy, operating under the the Georgian Research and Educational Networking Association, announces enrollment for a training course “Network Administration for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations (Cisco & Juniper)”.
The Management Board Meeting
27.01.2026
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online and focused on updates across work packages, deliverables and upcoming activities.
Guide to Micro-Credentials Georgia
31.12.2025
Georgian partners of Micro-GEAR develop national guidelines on Micro credentials.
A Guideline To Design, Issue, Quality Assure And Recognize The Micro-credentials
30.12.2025
Armenian partners of Micro-GEAR develop national guidelines on Micro credentials.
Capacity Building Programme Report
26.12.2025
Armenian partners of Micro-GEAR project deliver Capacity Building Programme Report
Workshop Dedicated to Shaping a Brand New Micro-credential on the Basics of Environmental Sciences
11.12.2025
On December 11, the Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies (CENS), NAS RA, hosted an inspiring workshop dedicated to shaping a brand-new micro-credential on the Basics of Environmental Sciences.
Development of Microcredit Programs in Georgia
28.11.2025
Meeting regarding the Development of Microcredit Programs in Georgia will be held on December 5 within the frames of Micro-GEAR project at the University of Georgia. 
The Management Board Meeting
25.11.2025
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online and focused on planning upcoming activities, deliverables and course material development.
The Regional Capacity Building Programme WP3 and Course Development Seminar
14.11.2025
The Regional Capacity Building Programme WP3 and Course Development Seminar was held within the frames of Micro-GEAR project, bringing together partners for focused discussions on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing project outcomes.
The Micro-GEAR project Preparatory Training
13.11.2025
The Micro-GEAR project Preparatory Training on CIMEA DiploMe CHAIN was held to support piloting partners with essential information ahead of the upcoming training activities.
The Management Board Meeting
30.09.2025
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online. The meeting focused on key discussions regarding future plans and collaboration.
Micro-GEAR project working meeting
05.06.2025
Within the framework of the EU-funded Micro-GEAR project another successful working meeting was held at Georgian Technical University.
Micro-GEAR project regional workshop
03.06.2025
As part of the EU-funded Micro-GEAR project the key regional workshop titled "Micro-credentials for Higher Education Systems of Georgia and Armenia: South Caucasus Lighthouse Project" was held at Yerevan State University bringing together higher education experts, policymakers, and international partners to strengthen micro-credential systems across the region.
The Management Board Meeting
29.04.2025
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online. The meeting covered several important agenda items related to ongoing work and upcoming project milestones.
Work Visit to the University of Thessaly
05.04.2025 - 12.04.2025
Professors Kakhaber Tavzarashvili and Irakli Noselidze recently conducted a work visit on 5-12 April to the University of Thessaly in Larissa, Greece. During their meetings with students and colleagues, they discussed the Erasmus+ project Micro-GEAR.
The Management Board Meeting
25.03.2025
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online. The meeting focused on key discussions regarding future plans and collaboration.
Call for Candidate of External Evaluation Expert
21.03.2025
The MICRO-GEAR project consortium searches for subcontracting an External Evaluation Expert (EEE) to provide an independent review, including recommendations, on the achievements of the project implementation and the overall performance against plans and objectives.
The Management Board Meeting
25.02.2025
The Management Board Meeting of the Micro-GEAR project was held online. The meeting focused on key discussions regarding future plans and collaboration.
Hybrid Workshops: Regional Capacity Building (Armenia & Georgia)
25.02.2025
Join us for a unique opportunity to enhance regional collaboration and strengthen capacity in key areas.
GTU, the coordinator of Micro-GEAR will also coordinate FORGE-AI
19.12.2024
On the 17th of December the European Commission announced the results of the Horizon Europe WIDERA TALENTS Call for Proposals.
Micro-GEAR Project Management Board Meeting in Tbilisi
29.11.2024
The Management Board Meeting for the Micro-GEAR Project was held at the University of Georgia in Tbilisi
Workshop on Council Recommendation on Micro-Credentials Practice of implementation was held at the University of Georgia
28.11.2024 - 29.11.2024
The Micro-GEAR Project workshop was held at the University of Georgia in Tbilisi
The Horizon Europe WIDERA TALENTS call
07.11.2024
The Horizon Europe WIDERA TALENTS call for proposal closed in September 2024 provides an opportunity for the Europe's Widening countries (Georgia is one of them) to improve the innovation capacities and enable cross-sector careers for young researchers.
The management board meeting at CIMEA office
06.06.2024 - 25.11.2025
The management board meeting was held at the Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence CIMEA office for the Micro-GEAR Project.
The study visit at the European University of Rome in Italy
05.06.2024 - 25.11.2025
As part of the European Commission ERASMUS+ Programme Micro-credentials for Higher Education systems of Georgia and Armenia Micro-GEAR, an important study visit took place at the European University of Rome in Italy, aimed at defining the Status-Quo and Roadmap on Micro-credentials for South Caucasus.
Peer learning organized by ArmENIC in the framework of the Erasmus+ OCTRA 2 project
21.05.2024 - 25.11.2025
The National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility of Armenia (ArmENIC) organized a peer learning for the Armenian higher education institutions (HEIs) on the topic “Online Course Catalogues and Databases for Transparency and Recognition” in the framework of the Erasmus+ OCTRA 2 project.
Micro-GEAR Project Working Meeting
11.04.2024
On April 11, a working meeting for the Micro-GEAR project was organized at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement of Georgia.
A Framework for Effective Microcredential Design: Best Practices and Guidelines for Developing High-Quality Credentials
12.03.2024 - 25.11.2025
Chiara Finocchietti, the Director of CIMEA – NARIC Italia, was the speaker at the webinar. As a Geographer with a background in research, she has authored numerous articles and publications focusing on credential evaluation, ethics in education, recognition of refugees’ qualifications, transnational education, digitalization, and artificial intelligence.
The Micro-GEAR project was discussed at the GÉANT SIG-Marcomms meeting
06.03.2024 - 25.11.2025
The meeting took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia during March 5-6 and was hosted by the Academic and Research Network of Slovenia (ARNES).
Workshop at Yerevan State University
12.02.2024 - 25.11.2025
We're excited to share the latest progress from the Micro-GEAR project, a collaborative effort aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of micro-credentials. On February 12, workshop took place at Yerevan State University, gathering experts and specialists from partner Armenian universities, ArmENIC, and ANQA.
Micro-credentials for Higher Education systems of Georgia and Armenia: South Caucasus lighthouse project (Micro-GEAR)
18.01.2024 - 25.11.2025
Micro-GEAR is a project co-founded by the European Union ERASMUS+ Programme. Its kick-off meeting was held at the Georgian Technical University on January 17-18 and was attended by the project partners and main stakeholders. Representatives from various organizations, including Ministries of Education, educational institutions, and international partners, played an important role in the meeting.