A meeting was organized with the participants of the 2nd “Maarichi” Student-Alumni Internship Program, implemented at the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Education and the Education Development Fund.   The meeting was attended by the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Vilayat Valiyev; Chairman of the Board of the Education Development Fund, Elnur Nasibov; Head of the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Science and Education, Chapai Mammadov; and representatives from the ministry and the fund. Rector Vilayat Valiyev greeted the students and alumni, emphasizing the value of such programs in fostering communication with young people and informing them about the functioning of state institutions. The Chairman of the Board of the Education Development Fund, Elnur Nasibov, provided detailed information about the program. He emphasized the importance of the “Maarifchi” Student-Alumni Internship Program in preparing young professionals and wished the success to the participants. The Head of the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Science and Education, Chapai Mammadov, congratulated the candidatesaccepted to the program, encouraged them to be proactive, and wished them success. The meeting continued with a comprehensive presentation by Rasul Hashimov, Head of the Project Management Department of the Education Development Fund, who outlined the fund's activities. Later, Sabina Huseynova, a participant of the I "Maarifchi" student-graduate internship program, shared her impressions and wished success to the new participants. The meeting concluded with an interactive discussion, where the participants exchanged ideas and had their questions about the program answered. It is worth noting that 37 interns were selected for the second phase of the “Maarifçi” Student-Alumni Internship Program. Within the framework of the program, which will last for 3 months, the selected participants will undergo internship in various structural departments of the Ministry of Science and Education, as well as the Ministry of Education of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Participants will benefit from training organized for them and develop their social skills. The program aims to provide students and graduates with internship opportunities, enhance their knowledge and skills, enable them to apply theoretical knowledge in a real work environment, and equip them with professional competencies.

The training was held within the framework of the "Development of research potential through the network of institutional repositories in Azerbaijan" (DIRNA) project of the "Erasmus+KA2" program, in which Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is a partner. The training on "Presentation of the Digital Repository at AzTU and open access possibilities" was organized based on the presentations of Khayala Hajiyeva, director of the AzTU Library Information Center (LIC), and Iltifat Ibrahimov, an expert on library systems and digitization of the LIC. The participants were informed in detail about open science, open access concepts, international licenses, copyrights, open publishing opportunities, AzTU's open access policy, author agreements. The participants were introduced to the digital repository of AzTU, and a presentation was given on the rules of resource admission to the repository. In the training, the participants were also presented with information about the subscription databases and open access databases provided by AzTU LIC, a literature search was performed on the databases, and the audience was informed in detail about information provision. At the end of the session, questions from the participants were addressed comprehensively.

The next seminar was held for students of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) on applying for scholarship programs of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).  The seminar, titled “How to Write a Successful Motivation Letter,” provided students with guidelines on preparing the motivation letter required for applications to DAAD’s master’s level scholarship programs. The seminar was conducted by Claudio Kasperl, a DAAD German language teacher working at AzTU. In the seminar, students were provided detailed information about DAAD's activities and scholarship programs, application conditions, required set of documents, and the rules for the correct preparation of a motivation letter. At the end of the event, the participants' questions were answered. In addition, Claudio Kasperl organized an information session on "Language courses with scholarships in Germany". Summer schools in Germany and the rules for applying to them were explained in detail at the DAAD information session for undergraduate and graduate students.

The 15th International Science and Technology Conference (ISTEC) has commenced at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The international conference, organized in partnership with Sakarya University, Kocaeli University of Health and Technology, and Chankaya University, brings together scientists from the global academic community. In his opening speech, Professor Vilayat Valiyev, Rector of AzTU, expressed his pleasure in hosting the conference. He emphasized that such conferences and collaborations make significant contributions to the development of scientific and technological fields and will pave the way for more international cooperation in the future. The conference agenda covers research and innovative solutions in fields such as engineering, information technologies, energy systems, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, presentations on sustainable energy, smart cities, and digital transformation were held. The conference also provided young researchers and students with an opportunity to present their projects and establish connections with international scholars. The two-day International Science and Technology Conference has received submissions from speakers in 22 countries, with 75 papers being approved. Distinguished invited speakers at the conference included Professor Muzafer Elmas, Rector of Kocaeli University of Health and Technology, who presented on “New Developments in Quality in Higher Education”; Professor Teresa Franklin from Ohio University, who discussed “Changing Paradigms in Higher Education, K12, and Artificial Intelligence”; Professor John Hitchcock, who spoke on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Research”; and Professor Badrul H. Khan, who addressed “Smart Learning in the Digital World.”

“It is an honor to present my project before the vast audience at the 75th International Astronautical Congress held in Milan, Italy.” These were the words of Safarali Safarli, a member of Azerbaijan’s national scientific team representing the country at the congress, in an interview with AZERTAC. “Yesterday, I presented my project at the congress’s scientific session. The Artificial Intelligence Navigation and Observation System (A.I.N.O.S) project is an artificial intelligence based on physical formulas. This AI system is capable of determining, tracking, and displaying on-screen information about celestial bodies, stars, and satellites from the Earth’s surface. I am pleased that my presentation was well received by the audience. I feel fortunate to participate in such a major space science platform,” said Safarali Safarli, a SABAH group undergraduate student. It is worth noting that Azerbaijan’s national scientific team at the Milan Congress consists of nearly 50 students, young specialists, and scientists.

During the International Science and Technology Conference held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), a meeting took place between AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and the Rector of Kocaeli University of Health and Technology in Turkey, Muzaffar Elmas.  In the meeting, the two higher education institutions discussed and agreed on collaborative efforts in the fields of education and research. As a result, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AzTU and Kocaeli University, formalizing their partnership.

A traditional tournament dedicated to Victory Day has been launched at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The "Victory Tournament" jointly organized by the AzTU Sports Club and the Trade Union Committee is held every year in order to effectively organize the leisure time of university employees and protect their health.As part of the tournament, AzTU employees will try themselves as teams in 5 sports (chess, checkers, table tennis, volleyball and football). On the opening day of the tournament, a total of 10 teams representing different faculties and structural units of AzTU competed in the sport of chess. According to the results of the competition, the team of the Faculty of Information and Telecommunication Technologies won the 1st place with 24 points, the team of the Finance and Security Department won the 2nd place with 19.5 points, and the team of the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology won the 3rd place with 17 points.  The winner of the individual chess competitions was Nurlan Huseynov, an academic advisor of the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology. It should be noted that various competitions in the "Victory Tournament" will last for 2 weeks. The winners will be awarded with a trophy, medal and valuable gifts from the Trade Union Committee.

With the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and under the “World Friends Korea (WFK) Advisors Program” implemented by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy of the Republic of Korea, Korean expert Woojik Chun has commenced his role as a guest lecturer at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). As part of his activities, Woojik Chun conducted a seminar for AzTU’s faculty members and students on the topic “Modern Challenges of the Internet and Its Evolution Process.” The seminar covered current technologies supporting the internet and their inherent limitations. Additionally, the session actively explored potential solutions and development trends shaping the future of the internet. The seminar concluded with a lively discussion on the topic, allowing participants to engage further and exchange insights.

As part of the 75th International Astronautical Congress held in Milan, Italy, Azerbaijani Technical University (AzTU) student Safarali Safarli, a member of Azerbaijan’s national scientific team, delivered a presentation based on his scientific paper. During the congress’s panel session, the SABAH groups undergraduate student presented his project titled “Artificial Intelligence Navigation and Observation System (A.I.N.O.S).” Safarali provided detailed insights into the artificial intelligence system, which is based on physical formulas. He explained that the system is capable of determining and tracking the coordinates of celestial objects, stars, and satellites from the Earth’s surface, as well as displaying detailed information about them on a screen. His presentation garnered significant interest from the audience. It is worth noting that 345 scientific papers were submitted to the Milan Congress from Azerbaijan, 90% of which were prepared by young researchers.

The Republican AIDS Control Center of the Ministry of Health held an info session at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) as part of measures to combat the disease (HIV infection) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At the event, information was provided about HIV and AIDS, which are a serious threat to health. In the end, the students' questions were answered.