At Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), the final round of the Republic Stage of the Republic Science Olympiad in Computer Science was held, organized by the Education Institute of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARTI) and AzTU’s Institute of Information Technology and Methodical Support in Education. In the final, 94 students from the 10th and 11th grades competed at AzTU, while 107 students from the 8th and 9th grades participated at Baku State University. During the two-day final round, participants were tasked with solving three algorithmic problems in C++ and Python programming languages, with 3 hours allocated each day. The evaluation was carried out using an automated assessment system.

An “Open Day” was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The event was attended by high school students, their teachers and parents, as well as education experts. During the “Open Day,” stands representing faculties, student organizations, structural departments, and student startups were displayed in front of the university. At the faculty stands, deans and department heads provided visitors with detailed information about their activities, projects, academic programs, international relations, and dual degree programs. They also answered questions of interest to prospective students. Later, a guided tour of AzTU’s laboratories and centers was organized for students, with the participation of Eyvaz Mammadli, AzTU’s special representative for prospective student affairs. The prospective students had the opportunity to closely examine the machines and equipment installed in the laboratories and to receive detailed information about the projects being implemented in the centers. It should be noted that more than 500 visitors participated in the Open Day. AzTU plans to regularly organize such events in the future.

A cooperation agreement has been signed between the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and the company “Aqualink.” According to the agreement, the company will establish a “Water Research and Training” laboratory at AzTU. Students who wish to become professional water engineers will be able to conduct various research projects in the laboratory. Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for students to undergo industrial internships in projects implemented by Aqualink, receive training from specialists of the company’s international partners, and participate in industry-based scientific research. During the event, the rector of AzTU, Vilayat Valiyev, stated that the protection of water bodies from pollution, their purification, the provision of clean and high-quality water to the population, and the recycling of wastewater are among the most pressing issues today. There is a growing need in the labor market for professional water engineers. AzTU places great importance on developing university-industry collaboration to train specialists who meet labor market demands. The cooperation with Aqualink is a continuation of these efforts. Orkhan Mikayil, the director of Aqualink, noted that the company has been operating since 2010 and has implemented more than 200 large-scale projects during this period. Specializing in professional water engineering and chemical solutions, Aqualink is an Azerbaijani brand that has now become a regional company. “We cooperate with more than 50 renowned companies worldwide. Unfortunately, due to the shortage of local professionals, we have to rely on foreign experts. Therefore, both as a matter of social responsibility and for the sustainable development of our business, we are committed to training local specialists,” the company director said.

A job fair was held under the auspices of the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population and jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The event aimed to ensure the employment of unemployed and job seekers, as well as to support the entry of students studying in higher courses and graduates who are about to start their labor activity into the labor market, to inform them about vacant jobs appropriate to their specialization and interests, and to create conditions for establishing initial contacts with employers. The fair emphasized the importance of holding such active employment events in ensuring the employment of unemployed and job seekers, as well as in integrating young people into the labor market, ensuring accessibility to vacancies appropriate to their specializations, and meeting employers' needs for qualified personnel in a short time. Information was also provided about the "Graduate Employment Rating" platform. The guests attending the event got acquainted with the employers and were interested in the vacancies presented and their requirements. Employers, in turn, provided detailed information about the directions of their enterprises, priority criteria for employee selection, and the process of accepting vacancies. 822 vacancies were presented by 90 employers at the fair, detailed information was provided about the job responsibilities for these vacancies, CVs of applicants were accepted, and suitable candidates were registered. Participants in the event also had the opportunity to receive information about active employment measures implemented by the Agency.

The next graduation day of the “Code Academy” project “Code For Future” was held. Opening the event with an introductory speech, the head of the AzTU SABAH groups Ayten Sadigova said that the “Code for Future” project plays an important role in the professional development of students. Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications Ayten Movsumova congratulated the graduates and emphasized that they will be able to make innovations in the country's technology sector by developing the knowledge and skills gained within the project in their future lives. Asya Rustamova, the general coordinator of the “Code for Future” project, Tugrul Kapucuoglu, the general director of business development of “Code Academy” and the head of the Academic Department, congratulated the graduates and wished the students success. It was noted that the third and fourth course students of AzTU applied to the “bootcamps” on the basics of programming and cybersecurity within the project, then first semester classes were held for the selected students, and as a final project, the students prepared their practical projects within 21 days. Ulvi Safarli, a leading project management specialist at Code Academy, noted that over the course of two semesters, AzTU students have earned 207 international certificates (Certiport - HTML and CSS, Certiport - Networking, Cisco CCST Networking, Cisco CCST Cybersecurity, Cisco CCNA, Fortinet Certified Fundamentals, Fortinet Certified Associate, CompTIA Core 1, CompTIA Core 2, RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)), which is not easy. Then, AzTU students, who are the authors of the best projects, made presentations. AzTU information technology student Orkhan Karimov presented the https://lix.az/ project and said that the site is a platform for shortening links and providing digital support to various organizations and businesses. AzTU information security and process automation engineering students Nihad Alizadeh and Togrul Hajiyev presented the “Zabux Logistics” project designed to solve cybersecurity and logistics issues for the city of Lachin. Mirhuseyn Talibzadeh, a third-year computer engineering student at AzTU, presented the “Voxafly” project, emphasizing that here, with the support of artificial intelligence, people can book tickets for travel in voice form, obtain various information and recommendations about flights and air travel. The implementation of the “Code Academy” project “Code For Future”, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education, was first launched at AzTU in 2021. Within the framework of the project, a total of 1,211 students received education at AzTU, formed themselves as personnel in accordance with the requirements of the labor market and gained a number of advantages.  At the end of the event, 247 AzTU students who graduated from the “Code For Future” project in the 2023-2024 spring and 2024-2025 fall semesters were presented with diplomas (150 people), high honors diplomas (35 people), honors diplomas (61 people), and certificates of participation.

An information session dedicated to the opportunities for online learning of the German language was organized for students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The session was conducted by Claudio Kasperl, a German language teacher at AzTU. During the information session, Claudio Kasperl presented the modern and interactive German language course called “Nicos Weg” to the students. This course, which covers the German language from level A1 to level B1, was developed by the German international broadcasting organization DW (Deutsche Welle) and is offered completely free of charge over the Internet. The fact that the course is available in Turkish, Russian and several other languages ​​makes it more accessible and understandable for students. At the session, Ilaha Agazade, an employee of the university who is currently an intensive user of the “Nicos Weg” course, shared her experience. She informed the students about the benefits of the course in the daily learning process and how to take advantage of its opportunities. During the session, Claudio Kasperl provided students with detailed information about the course structure, usage, and individual learning opportunities, noting that this interactive tool is a useful resource for students interested in learning German outside of class. At the end, students' questions were answered.

A delegation led by the rector of the Turkish Aeronautical University of Turkey, Professor Rahmi Er, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with the rector of AzTU, Professor Vilayat Veliyev. The meeting was attended by the vice-rector of the Turkish-Azerbaijani University (TAU), Professor Mehmet Simshir, and representatives of AzTU. Expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality, the rector of the Turkish Aeronautical University, Rahmi Er, provided information about the work carried out at his university. Expressing his satisfaction with seeing the guests at AzTU, the rector Vilayat Veliyev spoke about the possibility of cooperation between the two universities in relevant areas. The meeting also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.

Professor Woojik Chun from South Korea, who works at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), held a seminar on "Research directions in ID-based communications" for university employees. The seminar was attended by professors and staff working in the field of information technologies. Discussions were held at the end of the seminar on the topic. It should be noted that Professor Chun has been teaching at AzTU since September 2024. He is working at AzTU within the framework of the "World Friends of Korea (WFK) Consultants Program" of the National Information Technology Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea, with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

A professional development seminar and webinar on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in German Language Teaching” was held for school and university teachers under the organization of the Department of Foreign Languages ​​of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and the DLV Public Union “Teachers Teaching German in Azerbaijan”. The seminar and webinar were presented by Claudio Kasperi and Latifa Gurbanova. During the 6-hour meeting, a wide exchange of views was held on the more effective application of artificial intelligence tools such as “ChatGPT” in the teaching process, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence into traditional teaching approaches. As a result of the seminar, the participants developed individual teaching plans by integrating the methods and approaches they acquired into their lessons. At the end, the participants were presented with certificates.

The next workshop was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) within the framework of the “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Agriculture” project organized by the Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. The event is of great importance in terms of expanding digital approaches in the agricultural sector and promoting knowledge exchange between specialists in various fields. Speaking at the event, AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev emphasized the need to integrate agriculture with high technologies in the modern era. He noted that such projects create a bridge between science, technology and production and contribute to the country's sustainable food security. Anar Jafarov, Director of the Agrarian Innovation Center, said that the project will enable farm owners to make more accurate, more flexible and resource-saving decisions by using artificial intelligence tools. He noted that ensuring the sustainability of the project and achieving practical results in real farms are priorities. A video clip reflecting the activities of the Agrarian Innovation Center was presented during the workshop. This was followed by speeches from experts in various fields.