An event was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) on the occasion of Azerbaijan Youth Day. Speaking at the event organized by the AzTU Trade Union Committee and the Student Trade Union Committee, Vice-Rector Rashad Aliyev congratulated the university's young employees and students on the occasion of Azerbaijan Youth Day, emphasizing their important role in the development of various sectors of the country. He said that acquiring knowledge and skills in line with the challenges of the modern era is one of the priorities of the state and higher education institutions. Rashad Aliyev also spoke about the opportunities created for the comprehensive development of youth at AzTU. Within the framework of the event, a group of employees and students were awarded honorary certificates and gifts for their activity in education, science, public activity and university life. In conclusion, the Chairperson of the AzTU Trade Union Committee Lala Piriyeva congratulated the youth and spoke about the measures taken to improve their social well-being, as well as protect their rights. She noted the importance of constantly supporting the initiative and activity of young people and wished them success in their future activities.

An event dedicated to the results of the advanced training program implemented in BakuBus LLC for the sustainable development of urban transport and increasing traffic safety was held. The project aimed to improve the quality of service in urban public transport, increase traffic safety and form the potential of professional personnel in the field. The event was attended by the rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev, Chairman of the Board of BakuBus LLC Hikmat Garibov, employees of the Institute of Logistics and Transport of AzTU - trainers, as well as listeners of the training program. Welcoming the participants, Hikmat Garibov, Chairman of the Board of BakuBus LLC, highly appreciated the cooperation with AzTU. He noted that after the initial official meetings with BakuBus LLC, a detailed analysis of the company's personnel needs was conducted by the Institute of Logistics and Transport of AzTU. The conducted assessments showed the necessity of increasing the academic-theoretical knowledge, field terminology and awareness of the normative-legal framework of the employees. AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev stated that the training program was implemented within the framework of the strategic cooperation established between AzTU and “BakuBus” LLC towards the sustainable development of urban transport, strengthening of personnel potential and increasing professional knowledge in the field. The Rector noted the importance of expanding training programs in the future. Fuad Dashdemirov, Director of the Institute of Logistics and Transport of AzTU, provided extensive information on the implementation of the training program. He stated that the trainings were conducted by the professional academic staff of the Institute of Logistics and Transport of AzTU and combined theoretical knowledge with practical approaches. The program provided theoretical and practical knowledge on the basic concepts in the field of road safety, relevant normative-legal documents, the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Road Traffic”, analysis of road accidents and safety requirements for vehicles. Gasim Manafov, associate professor of the Department of Transport Engineering and Management Technologies of AzTU, provided detailed information about the success and performance of the students during the training program. During the speeches, the aforementioned cooperation model between AzTU and "BakuBus" was evaluated as a successful example of effective knowledge and experience exchange between higher education institutions and the industrial sector, university-industry cooperation based on real results, and it was noted that it is intended to be continued in the future. At the end of the event, certificates were presented to those who successfully completed the training program.

The presentation of projects by students of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) who took a programming course at the Peerstack Academy was held. Project leader Jamal Rzayev and operations director Maryam Abbaszade-Poladova highly appreciated the team work skills and activity of the students who took the course as part of the subject substitution during the project and congratulated all students on successfully completing the programming course. Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications Leyla Mammadova emphasized the importance of students gaining practical experience in the field of programming and wished the participants success. Then, the students presented their projects and shared their impressions of the experience they gained. At the end, the students were presented with certificates.

A meeting of the joint working group established between Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and the Ministry of Defense Industry (MSN) was held. Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Nurali Yusifbeyli emphasized that the extensive and systematic cooperation between AzTU and MSN was highly appreciated. Representative of the Ministry of Defense Industry Elsever Ibadov noted that the existing cooperation between both institutions is of strategic importance. During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on the main issues on the agenda. Thus, the appointment of graduates of the AzTU Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology of 2024 and previous years, the existing curriculum of specialties at the faculty, as well as the mechanisms for appointing joint scientific supervisors for graduation theses for the 2025/2026 academic year were reviewed. At the same time, the issue of organizing 6-month application-oriented trainings for 2nd and 3rd year students studying in engineering specialties was also in the spotlight. It was noted that these trainings will serve to improve the practical knowledge and skills of students, as well as to more effectively meet the personnel needs of the defense industry. The meeting emphasized the importance of further deepening university-industry cooperation and expressed mutual agreement to continue joint activities in this direction.

A meeting was held with representatives of Andersen LLC at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev stressed the importance of implementing joint development programs in artificial intelligence, fintech and other relevant areas with the company. In addition, the importance of teacher training along with students was noted, and the possibilities of organizing Training for Trainers (TOT) programs were discussed. Adil Mansimov, Director of Andersen LLC for Azerbaijan, provided information about the one-year IT skills improvement program implemented by the company and intended for graduates. He also noted that internship opportunities have been created for 3rd and 4th year students at Andersen. The meeting discussed prospective cooperation opportunities in the direction of training personnel in accordance with the requirements of the labor market and expanding university-industry cooperation. In the end, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the parties.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has been ranked in the QS World University Rankings Europe 2026, further strengthening its position within the European higher education area. The university has been placed 476th in the overall QS Europe 2026 European ranking. At the same time, AzTU has achieved a strong result in the Western Asia region, securing a place among the top 30 universities and ranking 30th. This result reflects the university’s growing academic reputation and increasing international recognition in the region. The QS rankings evaluate universities based on key indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research performance, internationalization, and other essential criteria. The achievements of Azerbaijan Technical University demonstrate the positive outcomes of consistent reforms and development efforts in education and research in recent years. It should be noted that the QS World University Rankings is considered one of the most prestigious and reliable international ranking systems for higher education institutions worldwide.

Ms. Wafaa Kasri, a researcher at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Tissemsilt, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, was a guest of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) as part of an exchange of experience. She got acquainted with the activities of the Departments of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications and Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence of AzTU, as well as the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. During the meetings, the guest discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the research areas of the aforementioned departments and the institute.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has achieved a significant achievement in ensuring the quality of higher education in line with international standards. The international accreditation process of 20 educational programs, including 10 bachelor's and 10 master's, implemented at the university by the prestigious German quality assurance agency AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes) has been completed. During the international program accreditation process, a delegation of AQAS international experts conducted 4 field visits to AzTU. The 20 educational programs participating in the accreditation process were grouped into four clusters according to their content and orientation. - Electrical Engineering – October 29-31, 2025 - Computer Engineering and Information Technologies – December 8-10, 2025 - Mechanical Engineering – January 14-16, 2026 - Transport and Logistics – January 21-22, 2026 During the accreditation, the content of the educational programs, compliance with the requirements of the labor market, the level of cooperation with the industry, the formation of students' practical skills, the teaching and learning process, the level of professionalism of the academic staff, the material and technical base, student-oriented approaches, assessment mechanisms, and the activity of the internal quality assurance system were comprehensively analyzed. During the assessment, AQAS experts positively assessed the reforms implemented at AzTU, the structuring of educational programs and the sustainable development-oriented approach, and made recommendations for improvement. It should be noted that programs accredited by AQAS are recognized in the European Higher Education Area. This will significantly contribute to the international recognition of AzTU graduates' diplomas, the expansion of student and teacher exchange, and the strengthening of the university's position in international rankings. The achieved result is a clear indicator of AzTU's policy of continuous quality assurance and purposeful steps taken towards integration with international standards. AzTU will continue its activities in the future, along the strategic development line, to expand the international accreditation of educational programs and further improve the quality of higher education. Əlcəzairli tədqiqatçı AzTU-da olub:   Algerian researcher visited AzTU:   Ms. Wafaa Kasri, a researcher at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Tissemsilt, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, was a guest of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) as part of an exchange of experience. She got acquainted with the activities of the Departments of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications and Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence of AzTU, as well as the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. During the meetings, the guest discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the research areas of the aforementioned departments and the institute.

The Startup Days, held at the Incubation Center of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) with the participation of students from AzTU, Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) and the National Aviation Academy (MAA), have successfully concluded. The event, organized in partnership with the “Startup Azerbaijan” platform, brought together young people interested in innovative ideas, mentors and experts for two days. On the opening day of the event, the head of the “Startup Azerbaijan” platform Osman Gunduz welcomed the participants with an opening speech. He shared his views on the development of the startup ecosystem in the country, the involvement of young people in innovative initiatives and the importance of such events. Then, AzTU Incubation Center Coordinator Azad Musayev provided information about the Startup Days program. On the first day of the event, a total of forty four startup ideas were presented by students. After short presentations, eight most promising ideas were selected as a result of voting and qualified for the next stage. Teams were formed on the selected ideas, and the preparation of initial prototypes and business models of the projects began. On the second day of the event, the formation of ideas, choosing the right direction, teamwork and development of presentation skills were assessed. At the end of the day, the teams demonstrated their projects in front of the jury in the form of 4-5 minute presentations. The projects were evaluated by the jury (Farid Kazimov, Samir Habibli, Rahid Alakbarli, Rasim Abdullayev, Rashad Aliyev) on the criteria of innovativeness, technical justification, implementation potential and business value. According to the results, the “Timeless History” team, consisting of AzTU and MAA students, took 1st place. The “Youth.az” and “Skill Match” teams, consisting of AzTU students, took 2nd place. The “Nexo” team, consisting of AzTU and TAU students, took 3rd place.

Professor Buket Akkoyunlu of Chankaya University, Turkey, held a seminar at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) on the topic "Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Education Standards". At the seminar, which was attended by the AzTU faculty, Professor Buket Akkoyunlu spoke about the issues of the correct and effective application of artificial intelligence technologies in the field of education, and also provided detailed information about the use of artificial intelligence in the teaching process and the opportunities it creates for students and academic staff. In addition, the correct use of artificial intelligence tools in scientific articles, as well as the experience of leading universities in this direction of the world, were presented in detail through slides. The seminar concluded with a question-and-answer session.