The International Astronautical Congress serves as a high-level platform for young professionals to gain experience in the field of space science. These remarks were made by Telman Mammadov, a member of the national scientific team representing Azerbaijan at the 75th International Astronautical Congress in Milan, during an interview with AZERTAC. Telman, a bachelor’s student from the “SABAH” groups at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), presented a scientific paper at the Milan Congress on managing carbon in a microgravity environment using bioengineered plants. “My research paper was accepted for presentation at the 75th International Astronautical Congress. I am thrilled to represent my country on such a significant space science platform. I would like to express my gratitude to Azercosmos and other state organizations for supporting my participation,” Telman stated.

A “Erasmus Alumni” event was organized at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) by the International Relations Department. During the event, AzTU students who had studied abroad through the “Erasmus+” exchange program shared their experiences through presentations. These students had participated in exchange programs at Sapienza University of Rome in Italy, Povislanski University in Poland, Bucharest University of Economic Studies and Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania, as well as Bursa Technical University and Izmir Bakirçay University in Turkey. They provided attendees with detailed insights into their educational journeys abroad. The presentations highlighted various topics, including the academic environment at these universities, opportunities for personal and academic development, skills gained through the “Erasmus” program, and cultural differences observed in the host countries. At the end of the event, participants’ questions were addressed.

The Head of the Information Security Research Center (BİLGEM) at the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Ali Gorchin, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). During his visit, he met with AzTU’s Rector, Vilayat Valiyev, and other university representatives. Rector Vilayat Valiyev highlighted AzTU’s ongoing initiatives in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with BİLGEM in these areas. Ali Gorchin underscored the critical role of information security in today’s world and stressed the need for developing new cybersecurity products. He expressed interest in fostering cooperation between BİLGEM and AzTU, particularly at the master’s and doctoral levels. Ali Gorchin proposed implementing joint certification programs between AzTU and BİLGEM, as well as establishing partnerships with Turkish universities. He also assured BİLGEM’s support for co-supervised master’s and doctoral programs. The discussions included plans to enhance students’ knowledge in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity by providing internship opportunities at BİLGEM.

A fourth-year student of Azerbaijan Technical University’s (AzTU) Faculty of Information and Telecommunication Technologies, Rashad Guluzade, won two gold medals at the Arm Wrestling World Championship held in Loutraki, Greece. Competing in the 78 kg weight category, Rashad Guluzade defeated all his opponents to claim the world champion title in both the youth and senior’s divisions. AzTU’s Rector, Vilayat Valiyev, met with Rashad Guluzade to congratulate him on his remarkable achievement. During the meeting, the rector expressed his best wishes for Rashad’s continued success in sports, encouraged him to strive for even greater accomplishments, and inquired about his academic progress.

From October 15 to 18, the training on "New cyber defense methods supported by artificial intelligence for wireless communication", a joint project of the State Service of Special Communication and Information Security of the Republic of Azerbaijan with Istanbul Technical University, will be held in the capital. At the opening ceremony of the training program, the head of the Special Communications and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Lieutenant General Ilgar Musayev, welcomed the participants and said that in the program to be held in four days, it is planned to hold high-level trainings by scientists of a number of prestigious universities of Turkey to selected experts from state institutions and faculty members leaving higher education institutions. Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev said that information security is not only a technological issue, but also has serious economic consequences. According to him, information security is one of the important elements that ensure sustainable economic development. "The development of technologies requires the development of new methods of struggle. At such a moment, artificial intelligence-based technologies reveal serious issues related to the identification of threats and their future prediction. This requires the formation and determination of the specifics of the attacks, as well as the emergence of sufficiently new methods of combating them.In this direction, the role of universities and research centers is increasing enough, the need for their more serious cooperation with industry and enterprises emerges," the rector noted.  Head of TUBITAK BILGEM Center, Ali Gorchin, emphasized the importance of cooperation in new cyber defense methods supported by artificial intelligence for wireless communication, and noted its important role in the development of cyber products based on artificial intelligence in the future.  In the training program"Basics of cryptography and network security", "Cybersecurity Threats in Wireless Channels", Cyber-attacks at the physical level”, "New Cyber Defense Strategies in Wireless Infrastructures" and "Security of wireless networks, including 5G networks" will be covered. The training will provide an exchange of knowledge, experience and innovative solutions in the field of cyber defense with the support of artificial intelligence. It should be noted that the project was approved by NATO's Science for Peace and Security program.

The 7th international sports games among the students of the universities of the Caspian countries were concluded in the city of Astrakhan of the Russian Federation. About 600 athletes from 5 countries tried their hand at various sports. Nurlan Khalilov, a student of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), competing in the weight class of 64 kg, won a bronze medal in the sambo competition.

Information security is not merely a technological issue; it also has grave economic implications, Vilayat Valiyev, the rector of Azerbaijan Technical University, said at the opening ceremony of the training titled "New cyber defense methods supported by artificial intelligence in wireless communication" held in Baku. Valiyev emphasized that information security is one of the crucial elements ensuring sustainable economic development. He stated, "As technology advances, it demands the introduction of new methods of combat. In such instances, artificial intelligence-based technologies provide critical insights into identifying threats and forecasting their future trajectories." The rector highlighted the increasing role of universities and research centers in this domain, stressing the necessity for more robust collaboration with industries and enterprises. He believes that Azerbaijan should significantly enhance its personnel training in information security, particularly at the doctoral level, to ensure that educators are well-equipped to deliver more rigorous programs. Valiyev also underscored the importance of conducting scientific research across all spheres, leading to the formation of critical infrastructure in various industrial sectors, especially in energy and telecommunications. He noted the significance of auditing, studying technological issues, and relevant standards in this context. Emphasizing the importance of bringing together interested parties to form a cybersecurity ecosystem in Azerbaijan, the rector highlighted the need for developing normative legal documents and addressing practical matters in this direction.

Scientists of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) have been declared the winners of the "Main Grant Competition - 2024" dedicated to the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World" of the Azerbaijan Science Foundation. The project of our scientists called "Technological guarantee of economic processing conditions on machines controlled by digital program" successfully passed the scientific examination and was among the winners. The head of the scientific research project is the head of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, honored engineer, doctor of technical sciences, professor Nizami Yusubov. The scientific project with a financial volume of 200,000 AZN is planned to be implemented within 2 years.

The Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Malik Garayev, and Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Technologies, Natiq Ahmadov, participated in the “Forum of Alumni of Soviet and Russian Higher Education Institutions” held in Astana, the Republic of Kazakhstan. The forum brought together representatives working in higher education and healthcare sectors, as well as state institutions across CIS countries. Leaders and members of alumni associations from various CIS states also attended the event. Malik Garayev delivered a presentation titled “Development Prospects and Key Directions of Cooperation in the Fields of Science and Education” during a roundtable discussion on “Scientific and Educational Cooperation, Conducting Joint Research, and Promoting Industry-Education Partnerships.” As part of the forum, AzTU representatives who participated in the training on “Management in Higher Education Systems” were awarded professional development certificates.

With the financial support of the Youth Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Azerbaijan Student Youth Organizations Union (ASYOU), AzTU Student Youth Organization (SYO) as part of the "Make the Idea Real 2023" Youth Individual Projects Grant Competition "Traffic Safety - 2" project was implemented. More than 200 students participated in the two-day project. Students were given extensive information about traffic rules, traffic accidents that have occurred in recent years, and their main causes. The participants were trained by Allahverdi Sharifov, dean of the Faculty of Transport and Logistics of AzTU, and an educational video about road traffic safety was shown to the students. Participants who successfully completed the project were presented with a certificate.