On December 19, 2017, at the Traditional Grand-Scale  Annual Gathering of Oxford Academic Elite organized by the Educational Management Academy in the UK, for  significant contribution  made to  medicine and especially to educational  management, activities in the field of scientific-research and promotion of the role and efficiency of higher education in social progress of modern society, Prof.Zurab Vadachkoria, Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University was awarded  the “Honorary Professor of Oxford Academic Union”. 

At the summit of Academic Union Oxford, where participated the representatives of the Club of Rectors of Europe and academic elite from 55 countries, Prof. Zurab Vadachkoria was awarded ceremonially the Diploma of Oxford Academic Union and all the attributes to the title.

The title of Honorary Professor of Oxford Academic Union was established by the Academic Union, Oxford and Educational Management Academy with the support of Club of Rectors of Europe and International Socrates Committee.  This honorary title is awarded for special contribution to the social and intellectual progress of the modern society and development of integration in the fields of science, culture, and education in all spheres of human  activity.  The titles are awarded to outstanding scientists, distinguished teachers, successful leaders of institutions, organizations and enterprises of any form of property, famous public and political  leaders, cultural workers, and diplomats.

The title of the “Honorary Professor of Oxford Academic Union” is a great privilege that will maintain the strengthening of international ties of Tbilisi State Medical University, implementation of joint projects with other members of the Academic Union, University Academic Staff as well as development of cooperation with Educational Institutions of the EU and Great Britain.