{"id":9155,"date":"2026-02-13T11:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sdg\/?p=9155"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T07:19:26","slug":"aztu-rector-speaks-at-the-quality-sustainability-and-innovation-in-education-forum-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sdg\/aztu-rector-speaks-at-the-quality-sustainability-and-innovation-in-education-forum-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AzTU Rector Speaks at the \u201cQuality, Sustainability, and Innovation in Education Forum \u2013 2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>\u201cQuality, Sustainability, and Innovation in Education Forum \u2013 2026\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was jointly organized by <\/span><b>Mingachevir State University (MSU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Education Quality Assurance Agency (EQAA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Ministry of Science and Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held at the <\/span><b>Heydar Aliyev Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Mingachevir, the forum aimed to discuss key issues in quality assurance in higher and secondary specialized education, sustainable development, innovative approaches, international accreditation, and university\u2013industry collaboration, while also facilitating experience sharing in these areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event began with floral tributes at the statue of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, honoring his memory with deep respect. A moment of silence was observed in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and fallen heroes, followed by the performance of the National Anthem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his speech, Head of the Mingachevir City Executive Authority <\/span><b>Ilham Ismayilov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emphasized that improving the quality of education is one of the state\u2019s top priorities, and highlighted the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions, state bodies, and the private sector in this direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSU Rector <\/span><b>Anar Eminov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> noted that over 500 applications were received for participation in the forum, which brought together representatives from 29 higher education institutions, 36 general and vocational education institutions, and more than 24 companies and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chairman of the Board of <\/span><b>Education Quality Assurance Agency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Tural Ahmadov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasized that the forum serves as an important platform for promoting a culture of quality among higher education institutions, implementing sustainable development approaches, and sharing innovative practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rector of <\/span><b>Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Vilayat Valiyev<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stated that ensuring quality in engineering and technological programs is not possible without strong integration with innovation and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The forum continued with panel sessions addressing these themes in greater detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7793\" 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