Training on Plastic Pollution Awareness and Bioplastic Production Held as Part of Sustainability Workshops
Training on Plastic Pollution Awareness and Bioplastic Production Held as Part of Sustainability Workshops As part of the Sustainability Workshops conducted in Malatya, Turkiye, training sessions dedicated to environmental protection were successfully implemented for secondary school students. The project included awareness-raising activities on plastic pollution, along with hands-on workshops focused on the production of starch-based bioplastics. Aimed at increasing environmental consciousness and fostering ecological responsibility among students, these training sessions were carried out within the framework of an international partnership between the Malatya Regional Directorate of Education, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and the Bright Futures Public Union. Azerbaijan Technical University provided scientific and methodological support for the project and actively participated in the development of educational modules and the content of the bioplastics training. AzTU’s involvement in this initiative once again demonstrated the university’s strong commitment to international cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, and social responsibility. The…
A Cooperation Memorandum Signed Between AzTU, TAU, and UZGE
A cooperation memorandum has been signed between Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU), and Turkey’s National Ground Safety Institute (UZGE). Within the scope of cooperation, joint activities are planned in the fields of scientific research, technology transfer, metrology, standardization, and the establishment of testing laboratories. According to the memorandum, the parties will collaborate on the implementation of joint scientific projects, publication of articles in international scientific journals, and the application of innovative solutions in industry. Additionally, UZGE experts will conduct trainings for AzTU and TAU students, and practical training opportunities will be provided in laboratories. To support startup development and strengthen the innovation ecosystem, the parties will cooperate through Technology Transfer Offices. RELATED GOALS