Representatives of Schneider Electric held a series of meetings at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and representatives of the university. The main purpose of the meetings was to determine the future directions of cooperation between AzTU and Schneider Electric and to implement joint engineering training programs. During the first stage of the meeting, which was attended by the delegation led by Bihter Gonenli, Country Director of Schneider Electric for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan, information was provided on the company's joint projects with AzTU, its work in the field of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the activities, commitments and cooperation concept to be implemented jointly with the university. In the second stage of the meeting, Tayfur Aydin, Head of the Engineering, Consulting and Training team of Schneider Electric for Turkey and Central Asia, made a presentation and spoke about the importance of preparing a roadmap for practical engineering training programs in the field of electricity generation, and forming a team that thinks about sustainable solutions, analyzes and does real work. The company's employees also spoke about new opportunities for quality service and smart use of energy in the digital age in electricity production. Rector Vilayat Valiyev said that increasing the number of teaching laboratories for the new academic year, carrying out real work there in cooperation with industry, training students as qualified personnel for industry, as well as bringing research work to the highest level are among the goals of AzTU. The rector emphasized that cooperation with the company "Schneider Electric" will be beneficial for AzTU students specializing in electricity. During the meetings, issues such as exchange and internship programs for students within the framework of joint cooperation were also discussed.

The exhibition of higher education institutions organized in the electronic examination building of the State Examination Center has ended. Representatives of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) also participated in the exhibition. About 300 applicants and their parents visited the AzTU stand during 3 days. It should be noted that the purpose of the exhibition was to familiarize applicants with the existing opportunities of higher education institutions before choosing a specialty and to support them in determining their specialty choice.

Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Vilayat Valiyev visited the exhibition of higher education institutions organized in the electronic examination building at the State Examination Center. The Rector inspected the stands of AzTU and Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU) and met with visitors. Later, the Rector also visited the stands of other universities. After getting familiarized with the exhibition, Rector Vilayat Valiyev also participated in the extensive presentation of AzTU organized every day at 12:00. Here, the Rector met with applicants and their parents, answered questions, and also provided information about new approaches at AzTU regarding engineering specialties. It should be noted that the exhibition will conclude its activity on August 1.

  A delegation led by Rena Efendiyeva, Executive Director of Synergia Academy, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and university representatives. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss joint training opportunities in accordance with the professional requirements of industrial enterprises within the framework of university-industry cooperation at AzTU and to identify other areas of cooperation. First, Ahad Kazimov, Senior Training Advisor of Synergia Academy, made a presentation on joint training opportunities in accordance with the professional requirements of industrial enterprises, and provided detailed information on possible training areas and management mechanisms. During the meeting, the possibilities of AzTU and Synergia Academy implementing joint educational and research projects with leading engineering universities of foreign countries were discussed.         At the end of the meeting, the guests got acquainted with AzTU's educational and research laboratories.  

Today, the opening of the exhibition of higher education institutions took place at the State Examination Center. The purpose of the exhibition is to familiarize applicants with the existing opportunities of higher education institutions before choosing a specialty and to support them in determining their specialty choice. Welcoming the participants, the head of the State Examination Center, Vafadar Misirov, provided information about the admission campaign to higher education institutions and the most important issue facing applicants who have won the right to participate in the competition - the choice of specialty. Then, an acquaintance of the exhibition was held. It should be noted that Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is also represented at the exhibition with its own stand. Every day at 12:00, a comprehensive presentation about AzTU is shown. At the exhibition, organized in the electronic examination building of the Center from July 30 to August 1, 2025, visitors can directly communicate with AzTU representatives and find answers to the questions of interest to them regarding specialties, educational programs, material and technical base, tuition fees, benefits, scholarship programs and other issues.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) continues its cooperation with PASHA Property Management within the framework of university-industry cooperation. During the meeting at PASHA Property Management within the framework of the cooperation, AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev stated that university-industry cooperation is not limited to the issues of internship and employment of students and graduates. The Rector emphasized the importance of including joint scientific research in this cooperation. Tural Aliyev, CEO of PASHA Property Management, expressed gratitude for the initiative to expand university-industry cooperation. He noted that the company he represents attaches importance to implementing joint projects with higher education institutions. During the meeting, issues such as joint scientific research on improving infrastructure and utilities in buildings within the company's areas of activity were discussed.

The “International Programming Camp” dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding scientist and educator Ramin Mahmudzadeh was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) with the joint organization of the ICPC Azerbaijan Community, AzTU’s Institute of Information Technologies and Methodological Support in Education, ADA University, and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency. The camp is one of a series of trainings in preparation for the quarter and semi-final stages of the 2025-2026 International Interuniversity Programming Competition (ICPC). 14 teams from 13 higher education institutions of Azerbaijan and 3 teams from 2 higher education institutions of Belarus (each team represented by 3 students and a team leader), a total of 17 teams, participated in the training. During the 6-day training, each day, participants were given tasks to design programs for problems on various algorithmic topics and test them in an automatic evaluation system. At the end of the day, the algorithms for optimal solution of the problems were explained. According to the overall results of the 6 competitions, participants were awarded diplomas and certificates. As part of the “International Programming Camp”, Professor Vladimir Kotov of the Belarusian State University made a presentation on internship and job opportunities at various centers of the “Huawei” company and answered questions of interest to the participants.

Third-year students of the Industrial Engineering major at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) are successfully participating in the summer internship program at the Baku Shipyard. During the 1-month internship program, students will learn HSE regulations, the implementation of technological operations applied during the design, manufacture and repair of ships, as well as the working principle, construction and operation of modern industrial facilities available at the enterprise. During the trainings held with the participation of qualified mentors and professional engineers, AzTU students gain real experience by applying their theoretical knowledge in production.

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) held an “Open Door” Day with the participation of Rector Vilayat Valiyev. The “Open Door” Day was attended by the heads of AzTU structural departments, deans, applicants and their parents. First, a comprehensive presentation about AzTU was shown. Then, Rector Vilayat Valiyev answered the questions of the applicants and their parents who participated in the “Open Door” Day. After the meeting, the participants of the “Open Door” Day got acquainted with the Library Information Center, MGP workshop and teaching laboratories of AzTU.

A meeting was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) on the results of the “Staff Index” pilot project implemented by the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. The meeting was attended by AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, Chairman of the Board of the State Employment Agency Sadig Aliyev, and relevant representatives from both sides. It was reported that initially 65 second-year students from two faculties of the university participated in the project, and their non-academic activities were evaluated in 7 areas. As the next stage, an action plan will be developed to support the personal development of students involved in the project. It should be noted that the purpose of the “Staff  Index”, which was developed on the experience of more than 10 prestigious international universities, is to measure individual indicators that affect students’ competitiveness in the labor market, assess inter-competence balance, and form a systematic approach to students’ personal development. In the future, the project is planned to be expanded and implemented in other faculties of AzTU.