Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev met with Kenan Niftaliyev, a student of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, who achieved success in the international statistical quiz. It was noted that Kenan Niftaliyev answered 75 out of 85 questions correctly in the online statistical quiz "Figures and Facts of Victory" dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, organized by the Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Kenan Niftaliyev, who scored 156 points out of a possible 176 points, was one of the two students who scored the highest points in the quiz among Azerbaijani higher education institutions. Rector Vilayat Valiyev congratulated Kenan Niftaliyev on his achievement in the international statistical quiz. He wished him success in his classes and the next competitions.

Narmin Khasayeva, Afag Ismayilzade, and Hamida Hasanova, employees of the Quality Assurance Department of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), participated in a 4-day training program on “Quality Assurance System in Higher Education” organized at Baku State University (BSU). The training program was held within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation signed between Azerbaijani universities and Kırshehir Ahi Evran University of Turkey, with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the organization of the BSU Quality Assurance Center. During the training, presentations were made and discussions were held on the topics of establishing and developing quality assurance systems in higher education. Huseyin Shimshek, Vice-Rector of Kırshehir Ahi Evran University, noted the importance of exchange of experience in the field of higher education between Azerbaijan and Turkey, and stated that this initiative plays an important role in terms of strategic partnership. At the end of the training program, certificates were presented to the participants.

May 10 marks the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the architect and founder of modern independent Azerbaijan, the brilliant son of our people and national leader.In this regard, the staff of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) visited the grave of the Great Leader in the Alley of Honor.

An event dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the birth of the great leader Heydar Aliyev was held jointly organized by Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU).At first, a minute of silence was observed in memory of Heydar Aliyev, the architect and founder of modern independent Azerbaijan, the great son of our people and national leader, and the sons of the Motherland who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our lands.The National Anthem of Azerbaijan was played.The moderator of the event, Habib Mirzayev, Head of the Department of Humanities at AzTU, delivered an opening speech and spoke about the historical and invaluable services of the Great Leader to the people of Azerbaijan.AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev spoke about the science and education strategy of the outstanding statesman, national leader of our people Heydar Aliyev.He said that the Great Leader always attached importance to the training of educated personnel in the country.It was noted that the brilliant personality Heydar Aliyev was the leader of the Turkic world.The Great Leader had invaluabled services in establishing relations between Azerbaijan and the Turkic world in all areas.The emergence and development of the ideology of Azerbaijanism is also connected with the name of the Great Leader.The development of Azerbaijan in all areas, of which the Great Leader was the architect, is being successfully continued today by President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.Then, TAU Vice-Rector Mehmet Shimshir and AzTU Associate Professor Akif Naghi made speeches.It was noted that Heydar Aliyev, who remains in the memory of the people with the savior figure , saved Azerbaijan from the threat of destruction.Today's victorious Azerbaijan is precisely the triumph of the Great Leader's policy.The national leader Heydar Aliyev, a symbol of sacrifice and struggle, is a brilliant personality whom we will always remember with love and pride.

The closing and awarding ceremony of a series of sports competitions among teams of higher and secondary specialized educational institutions dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the birth of national leader Heydar Aliyev was held with the joint organization of the New Azerbaijan Party Yasamal district organization, Yasamal District Executive Power, the Youth and Sports Sector of the Baku City Youth and Sports Department, and the partnership of the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association Farhad Garashov. The Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) was represented at the event by Habib Mirzayev, Head of the Department of Humanities.According to the results of the competition, AzTU teams were awarded 1st place in mini football, volleyball (among boys), basketball, and tennis, and 2nd place in chess.

A delegation led by Muhammad Kaleem Asif, Rector of the Foundation University of Islamabad (FUI) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU).The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and university representatives.Welcoming the guests, Rector Vilayat Valiyev spoke about the projects implemented at AzTU in recent years.The rector emphasized the importance of further expanding cooperation in the fields of education and research between Azerbaijani and Pakistani universities.FUI Rector Muhammad Kaleem Asif spoke about the work and innovations carried out at the higher education institution.The meeting also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.Later, a memorandum of understanding was signed between  two universities.

The traditional XII Spartakiade,was held at the Sports Palace of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) among AzTU employees and students, dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the birth of the Great leader Heydar Aliyev, has come to an end.At the closing ceremony organized by the AzTU Trade Union Committee (TUC), the Student Trade Union Committee (STUC), and the AzTU Sports Club, the dear memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan was commemorated with a minute of silence.Then the National Anthem of Azerbaijan was played.AzTU employees participating in the Spartakiade competed in football, volleyball, table tennis, checkers and chess, while AzTU students competed in football, volleyball, table tennis, checkers, chess, basketball and wrestling.Congratulating the winners, AzTU Vice-Rector Rashad Aliyev said that about 250 employees and 400 students participated in the Spartakiade.The vice-rector emphasized that the development of sports and physical education is always at the forefront of AzTU.Later, Elshad Novruzov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Republican Committee of the Free Trade Union of Education Workers of Azerbaijan, and Elvin Bakhtiyarli, Chairman of the AzTU Trade Union Committee, conveyed their congratulations to the competition participants and expressed their gratitude for their active participation.The speeches particularly emphasized the attention and care shown by the National Leader to sports and health of young people and citizens.Information was also provided about AzTU cooperation with the Republican Committee of the Azerbaijan Education Workers' Free Trade Union and future opportunities to effectively organize employees' leisure time and protect their health.Then there was an award ceremony.In the chess competitions, the Faculty of Transport and Logistics was awarded first place among employees, and the Faculty of Special Techniques and Technology was awarded first place among students.In the table tennis competitions, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics was awarded first place among employees, and the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications was awarded first place among students.In the checkers competition, the General Departments team won first place among employees, and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics won first place among students.In the volleyball competitions, the General Departments team won first place among employees, and the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications won first place among students.In the futsal tournament, the General Departments team won first place among employees, and the Faculty of Metallurgy and Chemical Technology won first place among students.The Faculty of Energy won first place in the basketball competitions held among students.In freestyle wrestling competitions, AzTU students took first, second, and third places in different weight categories.The winners were awarded with diplomas, medals and gifts by the AzTU Rectorate, the Trade Union Committee and  the Student Trade Union Committee.

A working meeting dedicated to the development perspektives of the higher education system was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) with the participation of the university administrative leadership and teaching staff, as well as the leadership and employees of the Department of Science, Higher Education and  Vocational Training of the Ministry of Science and Education. The goal was to discuss existing problems in the higher education system, their possible solutions, and future development directions. Faculty deans, department heads, and heads of other structural units of AzTU actively participated in the event, and various questions and proposals were put forward regarding improving legislation, increasing the quality of specialist training, and increasing the efficiency of management in higher education. In his speech, AzTU Rector Professor Vilayat Valiyev noted that state strategy plays an important role in the development of universities and highly appreciated this initiative of the Ministry of Education. The rector emphasized that the joint policy pursued with higher education institutions is of great importance in the implementation of the state education strategy.Turkhan Suleyman, Head of the Science, Higher and Vocational Education Policy Department of the Ministry of Science and Education, noted the importance of universities support in the reforms carried out in the field of higher education. He stated that for this purpose, the proposals collected during meetings with higher education institutions will be systematized and formed into a separate portfolio, and will be reflected in strategic documents to solve real problems.He also emphasized that meetings in this format were held for the first time at AzTU and that they will be continued at other universities in the next stage. At the event, the ideas put forward by AzTU employees were also responded to by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, and it was stated that the aforementioned proposals would be taken into account in improving the legal and regulatory framework.The meeting participants emphasized that the creation of such open dialogue and cooperation platforms for the sustainable development and improvement of the higher education system will make a significant contribution to improving the quality of higher education.

Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev met with the teams that won first place in the "Robotex Azerbaijan - Eurasia Championship" competition. It was noted that, under the mentorship of Turkana Gahramanli, senior lecturer of the Department of Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, a team consisting of 1st-year students of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications Yusif Aliyev, Ilaha Ismayilzade, and phd candidate in systemic analysis, management and information processing Khumara Gahramanli won 1st place in the "SoftTech Entrepreneurship" category. Under the mentorship of Shamkhal Aliyev, a teacher at the Department of Electrical Engineering, the team, which included first-year students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Anabaji Amiraslanova and Nasir Malikov, and third-year student of the SABAH groups Aliyoldash Amiraslanli, was awarded 1st place in the "Green Entrepreneurship University" category with the "CO2toD Project" project.The rector wished both teams great success in the Grand Final will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in June.

Director of the Library Information Center (LIC) of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Khayala Hajiyeva, spoke at the forum "Modern Library 5.0: The New Mission of University Libraries" organized at the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (ASAU). The forum, attended by library directors of leading universities in Azerbaijan, discussed the status, missions, problems, and solutions of libraries in our country.In her report, Khayala Hajiyeva spoke about the activities of AzTU KIM and said that this is a project with a fully international infrastructure implemented for the first time by local specialists in our country. The Director of the KIM also spoke about the opportunities created for users and the services provided in the modern infrastructure being built.In addition, Khayala Hajiyeva spoke about AzTU's activities in the "OpenAIRE" organization under the European Commission and DOAJ, noting that AzTU's services are oriented towards modern international trends and requirements, and that it educates its users in this direction.