From June 27 to July 1, 2021, the next meeting under the RURD project was hosted by Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, State Maritime Academy and Art Teaching University. At the meeting, representatives of 10 regional universities made a discussion on the final version of the agreement to establish a conference for rectors of regional universities. The agreement will be signed by the rectors of regional universities at Kutaisi State University on July 9^th, 2021. The meeting was held on a national level including online conferences along with face-to-face communication. According to the existing regulations, European partners attended the meeting in online. They made an evaluation of the work already implemented and trainings conducted. A schedule of trainings to be given to the self-government bodies in autumn 2021 was also planned at the meeting.

The coordinator university reviewed the project dissemination and financial expenses document.

The project is funded by the European Commission and it aims to increase the role of Georgian regional HEIs in the development of regions, to modernize mission and strategic development plan of regional universities, strengthen cooperation between universities and local government authorities to increase their capacity and enhance specification of each region.