AzTU colleague participated in an international event in Uzbekistan
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan the event “Sustainable lifestyles festival 2024: learning to live better and lighter on campus and beyond” organized by DKU with the support of UN Environment Program (UNEP) was held. At the event, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) was represented by Ph.D Natavan Namazova,the head of the Institute of Sustainable Development. The goal of the festival is to raise awareness of innovative strategies for implementing sustainable lifestyles in universities in Central Asia and the Caucasus through global and interregional exchange of best practices. Within the framework of the festival, legacies leading to a greener and more responsible lifestyle from the past to the present were widely discussed.
AzTU holds information session on DAAD scholarship programs
The next information session about scholarship programs of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) was held for students of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). In the information session, DAAD’s German language teacher working at AzTU, Claudio Kasperl, gave detailed information to the students about studying in Germany, DAAD’s activity and scholarship programs, application conditions, set of required documents and selection criteria. Summer schools organized by DAAD for undergraduate students and application rules are explained in detail. At the end of the event, the participants’ questions were answered. In addition, Claudio Kasperl organized an information session about DAAD scholarship programs for researchers and doctoral studies. In the session, detailed information was given about requirements and application rules, and additional consultation hours were set for those interested.
DAAD’s “summer school” has ended
The “summer school” called “Development of Engineering Skills in Multicultural Conditions” organized by Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and within the “Go East” program of DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) has ended. In addition to the training program, the participants were presented with a program rich in the promotion of our history and national traditions within the framework of the “Summer School”. Within the program of the “Summer School”, participants were trained on “Multicultural Values in Enterprises”, “Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenges for Engineers”, “Decision-Making Skills for Engineers”, “Sales Skills for Engineers”, “Work in Crisis Situations”. Later, the participants of the “summer school” performed various tasks assigned to them as a team and visited “Baku Shipyard”, 230 MW “Garadagh” Solar Power Station and Sumgayit Technologies Park. Within the framework of the program, they worked on projects as a team at AzTU’s MGP Workshop – 3D Printer Center. In addition, various social events…
AzTU and TAU collective were in Victory Park
On September 27 – Memorial Day, the staff of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and Turkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU) visited Zafar Park, which is under construction in Baku. Bunches of flowers were placed in front of the memorial stone at the entrance of the park, and the dear memory of the martyrs was commemorated with respect.
QS representatives trained AzTU employees
Representatives of QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) international rating agency delivered training at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). In the training, organized by the Research and Development Department of AzTU, detailed information was presented about the activities of the QS agency, the rating methodology and the activities of AzTU in QS ratings. Subhan Namazov, vice-rector for science and innovation, emphasized that AzTU has determined advancement in international rankings as the main goal and the importance of the measures implemented in order to increase global competitiveness. It was also noted that this meeting served to improve AzTU’s position in the QS rating. In addition to getting acquainted with the QS rating methodology, the training participants exchanged ideas on relevant strategies for increasing the recognition and success of the university in the international arena.
The next master class of AzTU employee was held
The next master-class “Growing Contribution of Azerbaijan to Earth’s Green Future” by Igor Nasirov, an employee of the Institute of Sustainable Development of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), was organized online. “Green projects and products: markets and trade” ( The fifth part, called Green Projects and Products: Markets and Trade) is devoted to the process of environmental protection of entrepreneurial projects for the production of products for environmental purposes, their marketing and sale. The main objective was to bring to the attention of scientific researchers, faculty and students to explore various aspects of COP29 and its relevance to the global climate agenda. At the meeting, extensive discussions were held about global trends and practices, projects to be implemented in Azerbaijan at COP29, and Azerbaijan’s contribution to the green world. Guests of the event Valentin Korlomin (Consulting Director, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, Argus Media) and Alexander Yanovskiy (Trader) delivered their reports.
A panel discussion will be held at the “ADEX 2024” exhibition on the initiative of AzTU
On the initiative of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), a panel discussion on “Automation and robotics in the field of defense: prospects and challenges” will be held on September 24 within the framework of the “ADEX 2024” exhibition. AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev will moderate the panel discussion. Khagani Abdullayev, vice-rector for new technologies of the Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy, Yasin Kaygusuz, product manager for international programs of the Turkish Aerospace Industry, Manafeddin Namazov, director of the Institute of Industrial Systems and Cyber Security of AzTU, Asad, vice-rector of the Institute of Military Management under the National Defense University, will participate in the one-hour panel discussion. Rustamov and Gunel Aliyeva, Head of the Department of Remote Sensing Optical Electronic Devices of the National Aerospace Agency under the Ministry of Defense Industry will make a presentation. The panel will discuss issues such as defense industry and automation, latest trends, university-industry cooperation, ethics and…
The rector of Ankara University met with AzTU students studying in the dual diploma program
Rector of Ankara University, Professor Nejdet Unuvar, met AzTU students admitted to Ankara University and Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) dual degree program in Computer Engineering in 2022. He said that according to the protocol signed with AzTU in 2021, students will continue their studies at Ankara University from the 2024-2025 academic year. The rector noted that students who finish the educational program will have a double diploma, which will make important contributions to their future activities. Associate Professor Najiba Nasibova, adviser on educational issues of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkey, who participated in the meeting, wished success in their studies to AzTU students who will study at Ankara University. After the speeches, Rector Nejdet Unuvar and Education Advisor Najiba Nasibova cut a cake together with the students.
The teacher of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences gave a lecture at AzTU
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) successfully continues cooperating with Turkey’s Sakarya University of Applied Sciences within the framework of the “Erasmus+” exchange program. Within the framework of cooperation, Meltem Eyüboğlu Ozjan, a teacher of the Department of Electronics and Automation Engineering of the Vocational School of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, visited AzTU. The guest who met the academic staff of the Mechatronics department of AzTU got acquainted with the teaching infrastructure, technical base and laboratories of the department and discussed the implementation of joint projects. Meltem Eyüboğlu Özcan gave a lecture on “Robotics Concepts” and “Automation of Robotic Processes” to the students of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering of AzTU.
A cooperation agreement was signed between AzTU and QS
Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev met the regional director of “Quacquarelli Symonds” (QS) Sergey Khristolyubov. The Rector emphasized the importance of the contract to be signed for increasing AzTU’s international competitiveness in world rankings. He noted that the main priorities of the university are the improvement of academic indicators, the increase of publications in scientific databases, and the training of personnel in accordance with the requirements of the labor market. Rector also spoke about the importance of cooperation with QS. Sergey Khristolyubov, regional director of QS, said that special attention is paid to increasing AzTU’s global competitiveness and advancement in international rankings. Later, a cooperation agreement was signed between AzTU and QS. Within the framework of the agreement, it was agreed to increase AzTU’s global competitiveness, expand its recognition in the international arena, and strengthen its reputation.