General Manager of GOSB Technopark Held Seminar at AzTU
Murat Çemberci, General Manager of Gebze Organized Industrial Zone (GOSB) Technopark, held a seminar on “Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Technoparks” at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) Vice-Rector Mehmet Şimşir, MUSIAD Azerbaijan Board Chairman Rashad Jabirli and other persons participated in the seminar. AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev first addressed the participants and spoke about the importance of the seminar. GOSB Technopark General Manager Murat Çemberci made a comprehensive presentation and provided detailed information about the activities of the organization he leads, its contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, as well as the new technopark currently being established in Azerbaijan. During the presentation, detailed information was provided about the entrepreneurial university model, startup ecosystem, and ways for student-young researchers to realize their innovative business ideas.
Representatives of MUSIAD Azerbaijan and GOSB technopark visited AzTU
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) held a meeting with the Azerbaijani representation of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD) and employees of the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone (GOSB) technopark. The meeting was attended by AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) Vice-Rector Mehmet Simshir, and AzTU representatives. Rector Vilayat Valiyev welcomed the guests and provided information about the university’s activities, engineering and technology initiatives. Then, Rashad Jabirli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MUSIAD Azerbaijan, spoke about the organization’s activities in our country and its contributions to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. TAU Vice-Rector Mehmet Simshir shared the university’s activities in the field of education and innovation with the guests. During the meeting, cooperation opportunities with both universities were discussed.
AzTU held event dedicated to International Mother Language Day
An event dedicated to International Mother Language Day was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) jointly organized by the Department of Humanities and the Student Trade Union Committee (STUC). Delivering an introductory speech at the event, AzTU Vice-Rector Rashad Aliyev evaluated this meeting, which included the issues of promoting and encouraging the ideas of Azerbaijaniness, as a very important and commendable event. He especially emphasized that the mother language plays an important role in enriching a person’s spiritual world, expanding his worldview, and obtaining excellent education, and gave his recommendations to young students in this direction. Then, the head of the Department of Humanities Habib Mirzayev and the professor of the department Eyyub Karimov made speeches and noted that language is the most important tool in the formation of a person’s personality and the enrichment of his spirituality. In this regard, the protection and development of our mother language is…
A representative of the Clarivate company conducted a training session for staff at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU).
Meinhard Kettler, a representative of Clarivate, led the online training organized by AzTU’s Research and Development Department. The main purpose of the training was to provide information on how to use the features offered by the PQDT Global and Web of Science platforms more effectively, as well as to promote open access. During the session, topics such as free access to PQDT Global and Web of Science, electronic theses and dissertations, and using ProQuest’s free ETD Dashboard tool for data access, along with institutional repository systems for universities, were discussed. RELATED GOALS
AzTU becomes a full member of AASHE
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has been accepted as a full member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). This significant step will enhance the university’s international standing and enable active participation in global sustainability initiatives. AzTU’s membership in AASHE will support its efforts to build a more sustainable future in ecological, social, and economic domains. The platform will provide AzTU’s staff and students with access to international experiences and opportunities to learn new approaches in the field of sustainability. Being a member of AASHE will strengthen AzTU’s sustainability initiatives, equipping students with extensive knowledge and skills related to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Through this initiative, AzTU aims to contribute to the promotion of sustainable development in the modern world and instill these values in future generations. AASHE supports sustainability initiatives in higher education by offering a global platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and sharing…
Representative of company “Clarivate” trained AzTU employees
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) held a meeting with the Azerbaijani representative office of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD) and employees of the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone (GOSB) technopark. The meeting was attended by AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) Vice-Rector Mehmet Simshir, and AzTU representatives. Rector Vilayat Valiyev welcomed the guests and provided information about the university’s activities, engineering and technology initiatives. Then, Rashad Jabirli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MUSIAD Azerbaijan, spoke about the organization’s activities in our country and its contributions to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. TAU Vice-Rector Mehmet Simshir shared the university’s activities in the field of education and innovation with the guests. During the meeting, cooperation opportunities with both universities were discussed.
AzTU became a fully entitled member of AASHE
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has been accepted as a full member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). This significant move will strengthen the university’s position at the international level and create an opportunity for active participation in global sustainability initiatives. AzTU’s membership in AASHE will support the university’s efforts to build a more sustainable future in the ecological, social, and economic areas. This platform will provide AzTU’s staff and students with access to international experiences and create opportunities to explore innovative approaches in the field of sustainability. Being a member of AASHE will further enhance AzTU’s activities in sustainable development, providing students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in ecological, social, and economic sustainability. Through this initiative, AzTU aims to contribute to promoting sustainability in the modern world and inspire future generations to adopt these principles. AASHE supports sustainability initiatives at higer education institutions, offering…
Representatives of Türkiye’s Communication Industry Visit AzTU
Representatives from various companies within the Communication Technologies Cluster operating under Türkiye’s OSTİM Organized Industrial Zone visited the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The delegation met with AzTU’s rector Vilayət Vəliyev and university representatives.During the meeting, Rector Vəliyev highlighted AzTU’s ongoing collaboration with Turkish universities and companies, emphasizing the importance of applying Türkiye’s experience in university-industry cooperation at AzTU.Durali Çiçek, coordinator of the Communication Technologies Cluster and head of the delegation, along with other company representatives, introduced their organizations and stressed the importance of cooperation between industry and academia in areas such as electronics, automation, telecommunications, programming, and cybersecurity. Çiçek noted that AzTU’s faculty and students could be involved in research and internships within the cluster’s companies.The meeting concluded with discussions on potential areas of collaboration. RELATED GOALS
Representatives of Türkiye’s Communication Industry Visit AzTU
Representatives from various companies within the Communication Technologies Cluster, operating under the OSTİM Organized Industrial Zone in Türkiye, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU’s Rector Vilayət Vəliyev and other university representatives. Rector Vilayet Valiyev spoke about AzTU’s collaboration with Türkiye’s higher education institutions and companies. He emphasized the importance of applying Türkiye’s experience in university-industry collaboration at AzTU. Durali Çiçek, the coordinator of the Communication Technologies Cluster, and representatives from the cluster’s companies provided information about the activities of their institutions, highlighting the importance of university-industry collaboration in the fields of electronics, automation, telecommunications, programming, and cybersecurity. Durali Çiçek mentioned that AzTU’s faculty members and students could be involved in research and internship activities at companies within the cluster. During the meeting, the possibilities for collaboration in relevant areas were discussed.
Info Session Held for AzTU and TAU Students
Ahmet Köse, Director of the “Bilim Baku” Center and official representative of “TEKNOFEST” in Azerbaijan, met with Vilayet Valiyev, Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The meeting was also attended by Mehmet Şimşir, Vice-Rector of the Turkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU), and AzTU representatives. During the discussion, the expansion of cooperation between AzTU and TAU was explored. Following that, Ahmet Köse held an info session for AzTU and TAU students. The event began with an opening speech by Sübhan Namazov, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at AzTU. He mentioned that students prepare for “TEKNOFEST” with great enthusiasm every year and emphasized the significance of the competition, noting that it opens new opportunities for students. Ahmet Köse then gave a comprehensive presentation on “TEKNOFEST-2025.” The session concluded with a Q&A session, where students’ questions were answered.