An awareness-raising event was organized jointly by the Electronic Security Service (ESS) under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). With a total of 200 participants, the event featured talks by ESS staff on 'Cybersecurity in the Online Environment' and 'The Basics of Cybersecurity.' The goal of the event was to educate young people about information security, cybersecurity, and the use of social media, with a focus on raising awareness in higher education institutions.

Former President of Latvia Andris Berzins, who is visiting our country to participate in the 12th Global Baku Forum on the theme "Rethinking the World Order: Turning Challenges into Opportunities" held under the patronage of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, was a guest of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU).The guest met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and university representatives.Rector Vilayat Valiyev provided information about the work done and projects implemented at AzTU.He stated that AzTU is interested in expanding cooperation with Latvian universities.Former President of Latvia Andris Berzins, in turn, noted that he would support the development of cooperation between leading technical universities in Latvia and AzTU.As part of the meeting, the guest watched a video presentation reflecting the activities of AzTU.

A delegation led by the rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Vilayat Valiyev, visited "Azertechnolayn" LLC.The delegation was also attended by Mehmet Simshir, Vice-Rector of the Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU). Welcoming the guests, the company's director Vugar Izzetli provided detailed information about the company's activities and production capabilities.AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, in turn, spoke about the reforms and innovations implemented at the university.He emphasized the importance of university-industry cooperation and noted the importance of joint personnel training and exchange of experience.At the end of the meeting, a memorandum of agreement was signed between AzTU and "Azertechnolayn" LLC.The memorandum envisages organizing industrial internships at the company for students studying in various specialties, as well as holding joint trainings and seminars for the professional development of specialists.In addition, conducting joint scientific research in metallurgy, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, energy, automation, nanotechnology, and other modern engineering fields and improving production processes through this research are among the main goals.At the same time, the main directions of cooperation include the development and implementation of innovative educational programs to train qualified personnel in accordance with the needs of the enterprise, the development of new technological solutions in the industrial field, the search for solutions to production problems with scientific approaches, and the organization of mutual visits between university and industry employees.

An online scientific seminar was held with graduate students involved in scientific research practice at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering operating under the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The seminar, led by Nuran Abdullayev, Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Research Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, held extensive discussions on current scientific topics with graduate students studying in the specializations "Service of Biomedical and Radioelectronic Devices" and "Medical and Technical Diagnostic Methods and Devices".Discussions were organized around the current research work of the graduate  students, their dissertation topics, and the methods they apply, and future directions of activity were determined.The meeting was attended by the institute's senior research workerr Javid Abbasli and the experimental supervisors, PhDs in engineering Gunay Khasmammadova, Khanim Samadova, and Aybeniz Abdullayeva, who shared their suggestions and recommendations regarding the scientific results presented by the graduate students.

Two performances prepared by the Theater Club on the occasion of National Theater Day were demonstrated  the Student Trade Union  of Azerbaijan Technical University.The performances dedicated to the 152nd anniversary of the National Theater were staged based on the play "Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Masteli Shah" by playwright Mirza Fatali Akhundov and "The Garden Teacher" by Afag Bashirgizi.It should be noted that the performances were created as a result of 3 months of rehearsals by students of AzTU and the UNEC Creativity Center.Honored Artists Rafael Isgandarov, Joshgun Rahimov, and Elkhan Yunis were among those who watched the performances.At the end of the performance, the honored artists congratulated the students and wished them success. At the end, letters of thanks were presented to the young ones who had worked hard to create the performances.

Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev met with representatives of Huawei. The Rector of  AzTU Vilayat Valiyev provided information about the teaching and research activities conducted at the university in the field of information and communication technologies, as well as the current capabilities of this higher education institution in the field of information technologies and digitalization. Angela Lin, Vice President of Huawei, said that the company is interested in sharing its experience in the field of education with AzTU. The meeting was excambioned views on expanding relations in the field of information technologies and digitalization, establishing cooperation in the direction of teacher and student trainings and projects.

The Azerbaijan National Championship of the "Fibonacci" International Robot Olympiad was held, bringing together over 1,000 students from 36 educational institutions across the country. Young engineers competed for victory in 21 different categories, showcasing their skills in robotics and innovation. In addition to Azerbaijan, participants from Turkey and Kazakhstan also took part in this year’s competition. A team mentored by Turkana Gahramanli, a faculty member in the Department of Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), achieved outstanding success, securing 1st place in four categories and 2nd place in one category. Notably, the teams mentored by Turkana Gahramanli included Yusif Aliyev, a first-year Computer Science student at AzTU, and Khumara Gahramanli, a doctoral student specializing in Systematic Analysis, Management, and Information Processing. The winning teams have earned the opportunity to represent Azerbaijan at the Fibonacci International Robot Olympiad, which will take place in Antalya, Turkey, in April.

An information session was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) to provide students with detailed insights into the StudentPlus card, its benefits, and the opportunities it offers. The session also aimed to address students' questions regarding the card’s features. During the event, students were informed about the advantages of the StudentPlus card, including discounts available at partner companies. Aysel Maharramova, Chief Specialist of the Project Management Department at the Education Development Fund, delivered a presentation on the StudentPlus project, outlining its goals and the opportunities it provides for students. She highlighted the project’s prospects, stating that new partnerships would soon be established to further expand the discount network. Concluding her speech, she emphasized that the StudentPlus card not only grants students special privileges but also enhances convenience and digital accessibility, allowing them to track their daily expenses more efficiently. Aydan Ibadzade, Director of the Family School Educational Center, introduced the center’s activities and services. She noted that the center offers programs in English language education, study abroad opportunities, specialist training, and international certification. As a partner of the StudentPlus initiative, the Family School Educational Center provides students with a 10% discount on these programs. Following the speeches, a question-and-answer session was held. Aysel Maharramova and Veli Babayev, representatives of the Education Development Fund, addressed students’ inquiries. During the discussion, students learned about new partner organizations that have recently joined the StudentPlus discount network and upcoming innovations. It was announced that several new companies had partnered with the project, further expanding the benefits available to students. It should be noted that the StudentPlus project is a joint initiative of the Education Development Fund, Kapital Bank, and the international payment technology company Visa. The project aims to provide students with exclusive benefits and discounts, improve financial accessibility, help them track expenses effectively, and enhance their social engagement.

A delegation from O.P. Jindal Global University, India, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Welcoming the guests, Fariz Mammadov, Vice-Rector for International Relations at AzTU, provided an overview of the university’s initiatives in education, research, international cooperation, and rankings. Rahul Bhandari, Director of the Office of Institutional Development and Strategic Global Action at O.P. Jindal Global University, and Swapnil S. Bhosale, General Manager of the Office of Ratings, Benchmarking, and Institutional Transformation, expressed their appreciation for the visit and delivered a detailed presentation about their university. During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for student and faculty exchange, joint research projects, and further collaboration between the two universities.

A meeting was held to strengthen cooperation between the Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI) and Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). During the meeting, participants were briefed on AzMI’s areas of activity, calibration and verification capabilities, and ongoing laboratory improvements. Proposals were made to facilitate internships for AzTU students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels at AzMI, as well as to encourage them to publish their scientific articles in AzTU’s scientific journal. Additionally, discussions focused on potential collaborations, including the creation of a joint scientific journal, the co-organization of scientific conferences, and the development of joint training programs. Views were also exchanged on training initiatives and seminars conducted as part of the “AzMI Academy” project. After the meeting, attendees toured AzMI’s laboratories, where they inspected facilities for measuring the kinematic viscosity of liquids, mass, volume, medicine, resistance, time and frequency, distribution parameters, and radio frequency power measurements.