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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…

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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 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.

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.

An AzTU employee spoke at the “4th Networking Forum of Young Teachers” Useful discussions were held with the participation of more than 600 teachers at the “4th Networking Forum of Young Teachers” organized by the Azerbaijan Young Teachers Association (AGMA). At the first plenary session of the forum, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: Issues of Integrity and Privacy in Education”, the Director of the Institute of Information Technologies and Methodological Support in Education at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Etibar Seyidzade, delivered a speech. He spoke about topics such as artificial intelligence and academic integrity, data privacy, the application of AI in education, and fairness in the educational system, commenting on both the beneficial and harmful aspects of using AI in education.   RELATED GOALS    

The Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Union Republican Committee (ATİAHİRK), a member organization of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation (AHİK), has awarded named scholarships to 100 students who actively participate in education and the student trade union movement. Among the recipients are seven students from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU): Vusal Bayramov – Faculty of Information Technology and Telecommunications, 4th year, Group 641a2 Fidan Humbatzade – Faculty of Economics and Management, 4th year, Group 951a1 Arif Aliyev – Faculty of Metallurgy and Chemical Technology, 4th year, Group 411a1 Fatima Badalzade – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, 3rd year, Group 502a Aqil Baxşıyev – Faculty of SABAH Groups, 4th year, Group 681s1 Orxan Hasanov – Faculty of Transport and Logistics, 4th year, Group 161a1 İbrahim Ahadov – Faculty of Special Equipment and Technology, 3rd year, Group 742a It should be noted that ATİAHİRK’s “Named Scholarship” project has been implemented since 1995.…

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The ‘4th Networking Forum of Young Teachers,’ organized by the Azerbaijan Young Teachers Association (AGMA), hosted productive discussions with the participation of more than 600 teachers. During the first plenary session, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: Issues of Integrity and Privacy in Education,” Etibar Seyidzade, Director of the Institute for Information Technologies and Methodological Support in Education at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), delivered a speech. He discussed topics such as artificial intelligence and academic integrity, data privacy, the application of AI in education, and fairness in the education system.

A delegation led by the Rector of the Tashkent International University of Finance and Technology, Azizkhon Nodirov, visited Azerbaijan as part of their trip and was hosted by Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU’s Rector Vilayet Valiyev and university representatives. During the meeting, discussions were held on establishing cooperation between the universities in relevant fields. Specifically, the preparation of joint programs in economics and management and the implementation of research were discussed. At the end of the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between AzTU and the Tashkent International University of Finance and Technology.

The Republican Committee of the Free Trade Union of Education Workers of Azerbaijan (ATIAHIRC), a member organization of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (AHIK), has awarded named scholarships to 100 students for their active participation in education and the student trade union movement. Among the recipients are 7 students from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU): Vusal Bayramov – 4th year, Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Group 641a2 Fidan Humbatzade – 4th year, Faculty of Economics and Management, Group 951a1 Arif Aliyev – 4th year, Faculty of Metallurgy and Chemical Technology, Group 411a1 Fatima Badalzade – 3rd year, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Group 502a Aqil Bakhshiyev – 4th year, SABAH Groups Faculty, Group 681s1 Orkhan Hasanov – 4th year, Faculty of Transport and Logistics, Group 161a1 Ibrahim Ahedov – 3rd year, Faculty of Special Equipment and Technology, Group 742a It should be noted that ATIAHIRC’s “Named Scholarship”…

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A delegation led by Mustafa Kasım Karahocagil, Rector of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University of Türkiye, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests held discussions with AzTU Rector Vilayət Vəliyev and university representatives. During the meeting, the parties discussed enhancing the quality of education and conducting joint research in various fields. Following the discussions, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two universities.   RELATED GOALS    

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