A meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) between the staff of the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology and representatives of the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos). At the meeting, Dean Yadullah Babayev provided information about the directions of the faculty's activities, specialties taught and development prospects, as well as the curriculum of the aerospace engineering specialty. In addition, the issues of adapting educational programs to the requirements of the labor market and developing qualified personnel training for the space industry were discussed. An exchange of views was held on the issues of expanding cooperation between AzTU and Azercosmos, updating curricula, organizing production experiments, as well as implementing joint scientific research. Then, the guests got acquainted with various laboratories and workshops of the university.

The winter exam session of the fall semester of the 2025/2026 academic year has begun at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) at the bachelor's and master's (full-time) levels. The session will conclude on January 30. For those studying in part-time education, the exam session will cover January 7-13. Exams are held in the relevant subjects for I, II, III courses of full-time education in written (electronic), test and oral (with video recording), and for IV courses of full-time education in test and oral (with video recording) methods. Exams for students studying in part-time education are organized by the test method. At the master's level, all exams will be held in oral (with video recording) method. Students who did not participate in the exam during the session for valid reasons will be provided with the opportunity to take the exam in those subjects from February 9 to 13. It should be noted that in order to monitor the progress of the session and ensure transparency, the Appeals Commission, the Examination Headquarters, and the "Activeline" (+99412 525 24 06 (extension 4001) operate at AzTU.

A seminar on the topic “The Future of Authentication - Phishing-Resistant Access with FIDO2 and “passkey” Technologies” was held at the Incubation Center of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Emin Huseynov, a well-known cybersecurity expert, brought to the attention of students the working principles of FIDO2 standards and “passkey” technologies, their advantages over traditional password-based login systems, as well as the high level of security they provide against phishing attacks. The seminar concluded with interactive discussions and a question-and-answer session.

The Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has been awarded the ISO 21001:2018 – Management system in educational institutions certificate, confirming the compliance of management in educational institutions with international standards. The certification was carried out by the international certification company “STAREGISTER International Inc.”. The certificate was presented by Shamo Muradov, the official representative of the international certification company “STAREGISTER International Inc.” in Azerbaijan, director of the “INCERT” certification company, to the rector of AzTU Vilayat Valiyev. Rector Vilayat Valiyev emphasized that the ISO 21001:2018 standard is of particular importance in terms of the systematic establishment of management in educational institutions, strengthening of a student-oriented approach and the formation of continuous quality assurance. The rector noted that the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology carries out personnel training in areas of strategic importance for the country, and this certificate is an indicator of the international recognition of the institutional development of the faculty. It should be noted that, as part of the certification process, the faculty's teaching and management processes, subject programs and syllabi, student satisfaction, as well as continuous improvement procedures were comprehensively audited and positively assessed in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 21001:2018 standard.

Head of the Computer Technologies Department of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Zafar Jafarov, associate professor of the department Elman Imamaliyev, senior lecturers Mubariz Gambarov and Zaur Gambarov visited Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Yıldız Technical University (YTU) in Turkey under the mobility program. The delegation held meetings at the Computer Engineering Departments of the aforementioned universities. During the meetings, discussions were held on the implementation of joint scientific research and dual diploma programs in the field of computer engineering, as well as expanding cooperation opportunities.

Ayten Sadiqova, Head of the SABAH Center of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), visited Gazi University, Turkey, as part of the mobility program. During the visit, Ayten Sadiqova held a seminar for students of the Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Higher Education, and Faculty of Electrical and Power Engineering of Gazi University. Ayten Sadiqova also provided detailed information on the practically oriented, results-based, and industry-integrated education model, innovative teaching approaches, and scientific research activities implemented within the SABAH groups at AzTU. During the meetings, views were exchanged on the implementation of joint scientific research projects, teacher and student exchange, and joint participation in international and regional projects.

A collective agreement has been signed between Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and the Trade Union Committee of the university. The agreement was signed by AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and the Chairwoman of the Trade Union Committee of the university Lala Piriyeva. The collective agreement is concluded in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Collective Agreement (2025-2027) dated 06.10.2025 concluded between the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republican Committee of the Trade Union of Science and Education Workers to regulate labor, socio-economic and other relations between the employer and employees.

Head of the Department of Humanities of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Associate Professor Habib Mirzayev and Professor Ayyub Karimov visited the Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I. Satbayev in Kazakhstan as part of an exchange program. As part of the visit, fruitful meetings were held with the Vice-Rector for Science and Corporate Development of the Kazakh National Research Technical University named after I.K. Satbayev, Professor Kuldeev Erzhan Itemenovich, Director of the Institute of Project Management, Professor Bakytjan Amralinova, Director of the Department of Support for Scientific Projects and Doctoral Education, Zhumadilova Janar Orazbekova, and Head of the Department of Kazakh and Russian Languages, Associate Professor Almas Uderbayev. The meetings widely discussed the development of scientific cooperation, implementation of joint projects, and opportunities for cooperation in priority research areas. The head of the department of AzTU, Habib Mirzayev, made a presentation about AzTU at the Department of Kazakh and Russian Languages ​​of the University named after K.I. Satbayev, and a scientific seminar was organized for the employees of the department. AzTU representatives also participated in the report meeting of the rector of the Kazakh National Research Technical University named after I.K. Satbayev Meiram Mukhametrakhimovich Begentaev dedicated to the results of 2025. As part of the visit, the AzTU delegation also visited the Akhmet Baytursinulu Institute of Linguistics and the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Kazakh National Academy of Sciences. At a business meeting held at the Center for World and Kazakh Philosophy of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies, relevant directions for the development of research on Turkic philosophy were discussed. During the visit, the AzTU delegation was presented with various scientific literature on Kazakh linguistics, as well as scientific publications reflecting modern research in the field of Kazakh and world philosophical thought of the IFPR.

Professor Fakhraddin Yusubov, head of the Department of Chemical Technology, Recycling and Ecology of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and the employees of the department, Professor Gulahmed Talibov and Associate Professor Ali Ibrahimov, visited the cities of Malatya and Elazigh, Turkey, as part of an exchange program. Meetings were held with the rectors of Inonu, Turgut Ozal and Firat Universities as part of the visit. During the meetings, discussions were held on the implementation of joint projects and the exchange of teachers and students. The AzTU delegation got acquainted with the teaching and research laboratories of the mentioned universities.

The last meeting of the Scientific Council of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) in 2025 was held. Rector Vilayat Valiyev congratulated the members of the council on December 31 - World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year, wishing them success in their work.   Then the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) of the university for the next year was approved. Tasks were given to further improve the quality of the activities of the structures during the next year.