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Organized by the Science and Higher Education State Agency, an info session on the topic of “Scopus AI – Developing Research Skills Using an Artificial Intelligence Tool” was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Teachers, students, researchers, and graduates from various scientific and higher education institutions attended the event. During the session, by using the AI-powered scientific information search system, “Scopus AI” participants were informed about identifying research trends, preparing summaries, and finding relevant topics and experts. It should be noted that, since this year, the system developed by Elsevier has been made available to more than 100 scientific and higher education institutions in the country, thanks to the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Education.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has undertaken several initiatives in recent years to align with the demands of the modern labor market and new challenges through adopting and transferring advanced practices to our country. One such initiative has been the implementation of high-level engineering training programs at our university, established in collaboration with the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSASH) of the Republic of Türkiye since 2022. As a part of this collaboration, the “AzTU-Turkish Aerospace, MGP 2023.1” training program commenced on September 18, 2023, and the final stage (Phase IV) is currently ongoing. The program includes 43 participants divided across four areas of specialization: • Flight Sciences (5 participants) • Avionics and Programming (9 participants) • Structural Design (19 participants) • Structural Analysis (10 participants) In order to prepare young engineers for modern challenges, three participants from this program have received job offers from “Bayraktar Technology Azerbaijan” based on their roles during…

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The 6th Eurasian Conference, RISK 2024, titled “Innovations in Minimizing Natural and Technological Risks of Climate Change: Methodology and Practice,” is being held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) within the framework of COP29. Nobel Peace Prize laureates Professor Sviatoslav Timashev and Professor Elena Nikitina, along with nearly 100 scientists from various countries worldwide, are participating in the conference. The conference began with the playing of Azerbaijan’s national anthem. In his opening remarks, the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Professor Vilayat Valiyev, highlighted the importance of hosting COP29 in Azerbaijan and the significance of the topics discussed during the events organized under its framework. The rector announced that AzTU would launch a new project within the context of the “Sustainable University” initiative, contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He noted that the project, focusing on renewable energy, involves the establishment of a Green Technology Park on a…

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The delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Defense Industry, Hidayat Azimov, visited the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Rector, Vilayat Valiyev, gave detailed information about the work being done at AzTU regarding the organization of modern teaching and education, aimed at training highly qualified engineers in line with the demands of the labor market. Deputy Minister Hidayat Azimov shared his thoughts on the training of qualified personnel in the defense industry, the improvement of specialists and the development of innovative engineering. He noted that there are effective cooperative relations between the subordinate enterprises of the Ministry of Defense Industry (MDI) and AzTU, and said that favorable conditions have been created by the Ministry for the consolidating students’ theoretical knowledge based on experience. After the meeting, the MDI delegation visited AzTU’s laboratories, workshops, practical training rooms where projects are carried out, and the SMB model enterprise. Later, H. Azimov met with…

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A new information session was held as part of a project in which Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is a partner. The session took place within the framework of the “Erasmus+KA2” project titled “Strategic Quality Management and Risk Management in Healthcare in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan through Open and Distance Education Formats for Professional Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs” (LMQS). The session provided healthcare professionals with detailed information about the newly introduced master’s program under the project, including its significance, learning outcomes, and key competencies. It also highlighted the program’s benefits and work opportunities. Participants learned about the main subject areas of the program, such as healthcare management principles and strategies, economics, politics, law, and ethics. The session was led by Associate Professor Parvin Soltanli from the Department of Economics and Statistics and Associate Professor Murshud Mehdiyev from the Department of International Trade, Logistics, and Marketing.

A delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) recently embarked on a business trip to leading higher education institutions in Indonesia. The delegation was headed by Fariz Mammadov, Vice Rector for International Relations, and Baxtiyar Badalov, Director of the Research and Development Department. The primary goal of the visit was to establish collaborations between AzTU and Indonesia’s top universities, focusing on joint research, educational initiatives, and enhancing international rankings. During the trip, the delegation held meetings with representatives from Indonesia University, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bina Nusantara University, 17 August 1945 Jakarta University, and Atma Jaya Indonesia Catholic University. At these meetings, the AzTU representatives shared information about the university and expressed interest in collaborating on bilateral research projects, faculty and student exchanges, joint scientific publications, international and regional initiatives, and the establishment of dual degree programs and academic supervision. As a result of the visit, cooperation agreements were signed between…

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The “Times Higher Education” Interdisciplinary Science ranking, published for the first time on November 21, has been announced. Azerbaijan Technical University is included in the TOP 500 of the “Times Higher Education” ranking. It is important to mention that the “Times Higher Education” Interdisciplinary Science ranking is the first ranking table that measures the achievements of universities in interdisciplinary science.”

A delegation from Nigeria, attending the COP29 events in Baku, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and other university representatives. During the meeting, they discussed potential collaboration between AzTU and Nigerian universities, as well as opportunities for joint research initiatives.

A final report meeting was held in Kazakhstan as part of the “ERASMUS+KA2” program project, titled “Strategic Quality Management and Risk Management in Healthcare in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan: Open and Distance Education for Professional Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs” (LMQS), in which Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is a partner. The meetings, hosted by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Rus-Kazakh Medical University, and Kazakh National Medical University, took place in Almaty. During the sessions, the progress of the project and the results achieved were presented. The representative of the University of West Attica, the coordinating institution of the LMQS project, provided an overview of the documentation requirements for project outcomes and financial reporting to the partner universities. AzTU was represented by Associate Professor Sevinj Rzayeva from the Department of Economics and Statistics, Senior Specialist Nabat Cabbarova, and Leading Specialist Nubar Farhadzade from the International Relations Department.

Representatives of the global SAP company, Yuri Kupriianov and Wissam Kadi, conducted training sessions for AzTU students. The sessions were designed for students from the Faculties of Economics and Management, and Information and Communication Technologies. The SAP representatives, specializing in enterprise management, engaged students in managing businesses and making rational decisions using the “Business Builders Game” method in group settings. Following this, a panel discussion titled “Developing the Necessary Skills to Prepare Youth for an Agile and Dynamic World” was organized for AzTU’s academic staff. Faculty members from the Department of Economics and Statistics took part in the discussion. Additionally, a group of AzTU faculty and students visited SAP’s Green Zone pavilion during COP29, where they discussed the company’s various products and solutions.

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