On February 2, a special event dedicated to Azerbaijan Youth Day was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), organized by the University’s Trade Union Committee (TUC) and the Student Trade Union Committee (STUC).
The event began with a moment of silence in honor of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. The National Anthem of Azerbaijan was then played.
Chairman of the AzTU TUC, Elvin Bakhtiyarli, extended his congratulations on the occasion of Youth Day. He highlighted the youth policies implemented in Azerbaijan and the attention and support given to young people. Bakhtiyarli emphasized that various events and interactive competitions are held throughout the year at AzTU to enhance the knowledge, skills, and innovative ideas of students and young faculty members.
AzTU Vice-Rector Rashad Aliyev and Advisor to the Rector on Strategic Issues, Shabnam Mammadova, also delivered congratulatory speeches, wishing the youth success in their endeavors and encouraging them to continuously work on self-development.
During the event, Elvin Bakhtiyarli announced the results of the “AzTU Youth-2” competition, organized by the TUC in honor of Youth Day. The competition recognized young staff members who defended their dissertations, published scientific articles, demonstrated social activity, maintained discipline, and contributed to the university’s activities throughout the year.
Based on the results of the competition: Shabnam Hatamova was awarded 3rd place in the “Promising Young Talent of the Year” category, Gunel Mammadli secured 2nd place in the “Professional Young Talent of the Year” category, Nuran Suleymanova won 1st place and was named “Young Teacher of the Year” at AzTU.
Following the speeches, the winners of the competition, as well as other young employees who distinguished themselves through discipline and contributions to the university, were presented with certificates of honor and gifts.
In addition, students who played an active role in the social and public life of the university were also awarded honorary certificates by the AzTU STUC.
