Aynura Ismayilova has been appointed as the Director of the Institute of Higher Education at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Prior to her appointment as the Director of the Institute of Higher Education, she served as the Director of the School of Lifelong Learning and Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Statistics at AzTU. Aynura Ismayilova joined the AzTU team in 2021 as the Head of the Center for University-Industry Cooperation and Lifelong Learning. She began her career in 2004 at the Institute of Cybernetics (now Management) of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. She then worked as a project manager in the Azerbaijani representative office of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Economy’s joint project “Support to Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Economic Development for the Development of a Competitive Non-Oil Sector in Azerbaijan”, and later as a Department Head and Deputy Director at the Scientific Research Institute of Economic Reforms under the Ministry of Economy. Aynura Ismayilova, who has consistently worked in the field of project management, has been the coordinator and executor of international projects of various purposes and nature for over 15 years (funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), as well as the Ministry of Science and Education (ETN), Ministry of Economy (ME), and the project leader of the 3rd grant competition for young scientists and specialists (EIF/GAM-3-2014-6(21)) with the support of the Science Development Foundation under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2012-2021, she was represented in the working group on the preparation of legal and regulatory documents on the establishment of the Economic Cooperation Organization Research Center (ERC) in our country, and actively participated in the preparation of reports submitted to the Regional Planning Council of the ECO, as well as in cooperation with member countries. In 2016, he was awarded a “Gratitude” by the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan for his contribution to the socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the OIC. In 2012, 2018 and 2025, he was awarded an International Exchange Scholarship at Shanghai Open University of the People's Republic of China, a Visiting Scholar at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development in Countries with Economic Transition (IAMO) in Germany with the financial support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and a Visiting Fellows at the Korean Institute for Foreign Economic Policy Research (KIEP Visiting Fellows). In total, since 2006, he has been a participant in about 40 scientific and scientific-technical events organized in foreign countries through various scholarship programs. During her time at AzTU, she actively participated in the continuation of the cooperation established with the Turkish Aerospace Industries Company (TUSAŞ) of the Republic of Turkey since 2022, and led the TUSAŞ-AzTU: “Highly Qualified Engineer Development Program, MGP”, “SKY Global” Exchange, “Industry-oriented graduation work - graduate projects, Lift UP” programs. She is also the coordinator of the “Preparation of Urban Mobility Plans” project implemented by AzTU. Aynura Ismayilova, a graduate of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics of Baku State University at bachelor's and master's levels, defended her dissertation in econometrics and economic statistics in 2021 and received the title of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, and holds an IPMA B-level certificate in project management. On October 21, 2014, he was awarded the "Progress" medal by the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev (No. 798).

The Agency for Innovation and Digital Development, the Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Institute of Information Technologies and Methodological Support in Education of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and “OzünÖyren” LLC jointly organized the super final round of the “Bebras” Informatics and Algorithmic Thinking Competition at AzTU. About 100 students (grades 1-9) from different regions of the Republic participated in the competition. In this competition, the students’ algorithmic thinking and computer skills were tested and automatically evaluated. The competition was held through the bebras.az portal. Participants were given 45 minutes to answer the questions. Finally, the winners of the first three places in each age category of the “Bebras” Informatics and Algorithmic Thinking Competition were determined. It should be noted that 17,564 students representing grades 1–10 of 376 secondary schools from 69 regions of Azerbaijan participated in the qualification stage of the competition, which was held in an online format in December 2024. As a result, 667 students qualified for the semi-final stage. 418 students participated in the semi-final stage held at AzTU on April 12, 2025, and 100 of them advanced to the final stage. In 2024, approximately 3,900,000 students from more than 80 countries around the world participated in the “Bebras” competition. It should be noted that this competition has been organized in Azerbaijan since 2014. Our country gained full member status at the international “Bebras” conference held in Seoul, South Korea, on May 11–15, 2025. The main goal of the competition is to increase students' interest in information technology and computer science through interactive and interesting questions.

Professor Varga Kalentarov of Koç University, Turkey, held a seminar at the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The seminar, organized on the topic of "Application of Mathematical Methods in Engineering", was attended by employees of the Departments of Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics. The seminar provided detailed information on the application of mathematics with modern methods in various fields of engineering. At the end of the meeting, questions were replied.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) successfully participated in the Baku Energy Week held at the Baku Expo Center on June 2–4, 2025. The university's Mechatronics Department took part in the startup zone with its innovative project "Blue Energy - Smart Wave Energy Converter". The startup, presented by the author of the project, Ilkin Aliyev, assistant professor of the Mechatronics Department, and student Eldar Darvishov, has aroused great interest from both local and international companies and resulted in a number of cooperation proposals. The project aims to generate sustainable electricity using both vertical and horizontal movements of sea waves.

Elmira Javadova, General Director of AWE Consulting in Azerbaijan, and company representatives visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and university representatives. Detailed information about the company was provided at the meeting. It was noted that AWE Consulting is a global consulting company specializing in regenerative marketing, advanced business strategies and transformative ideas aimed at sustainable development, as well as social impact. The company is interested in improving the quality of education in the fields of marketing, communication and innovation with AzTU, as well as exchanging experience in this direction. At the meeting, discussions were held between AzTU and the company on the organization of joint trainings in the field of marketing and communication, and the possibility of participation in various educational and research projects for teachers, employees and students. In addition, it was noted that the Azerbaijani edition of the book “Essentials of Modern Marketing-EOMM” by world-renowned marketing expert Philip Kotler was made available to readers. The goal is to bring world-class marketing expertise to Azerbaijan and ensure that the country's innovative achievements and success stories are recognized on the global stage.

A free dental examination was held at the Student Polyclinic No. 1 of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) for students, academic and administrative staff. The examination was carried out by residents and doctors of the Teaching Dental Clinic of the Azerbaijan Medical University. During the 5-hour examination, medical advice was given to those who had problems with their teeth. Also, necessary recommendations for dental health were brought to attention.

The 1st and 2nd year students of the MBA program in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and the 2nd and 3rd year students of the Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transport Technologies Engineering of the Faculty of Transport and Logistics visited the Absheron Logistics Center. The students were accompanied on the visit by the Deputy Deans of the Faculty of Transport and Logistics, Gazanfar Akhundov, Sevinj Abdinzade, and the Senior Lecturer of the Department of Transport Logistics and Traffic Safety, Avaz Asgarov. Here, the students were informed about the history, geostrategic location, technical capabilities, and job opportunities created here of the Absheron Logistics Center. The students also got acquainted with the AzTU training center operating in the center. As part of the visit, the students were given practical lessons in relevant areas.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) hosted an International Day on the theme of “Education and Research Opportunities in Korea”. At the event, visiting professor Woojik Chun, who works at AzTU within the framework of the “World Friends of Korea (WFK) Consultants Program” of the National Information Technology Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), informed teachers and students about education and research opportunities in Korea. Then, video presentations and stands on Korean culture were shown. Korean cuisine dishes were also served to the participants.

A delegation led by the rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Vilayat Valiyev, visited the Baku Crystal Hall. The guests met with the director of “Baku Crystal Hall” LLC, Bahar Dadashova, and the employees of the enterprise. During the meeting, discussions were held on cooperation in organizing industrial internships for undergraduates in specialties corresponding to the activities of the Baku Crystal Hall of AzTU, and scientific and research internships for master's students in relevant specializations, as well as improving curricula and programs. In addition, an agreement was reached on the research of topics relevant to the production activities of the Baku Crystal Hall by doctoral and dissertation students of AzTU in their scientific and research works. The parties formalized the mentioned issues in a memorandum of cooperation. After the signing ceremony, the AzTU delegation got acquainted with the territory of the Baku Crystal Hall.

The closing and award ceremony of the "PILLA 3" Republican Student Performance Festival, organized by the Ministry of Science and Education, the Ministry of Culture and the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art (ASUCA), was held. The performance of the same name, staged based on the comedy "Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Masteli Shah" by Mirza Fatali Akhundov, performed by the Theater Club of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), which participated in the festival, was awarded. The production director of the performance, a member of the AzTU Theater Club, and a 3rd-year student of the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology, Khayal Abdullayev, won the "Best Male Role" nomination for his portrayal of Dervish Masteli Shah.