Category Archives: Sustainability Plan

A delegation led by the Rector of the Tashkent International University of Finance and Technology, Azizkhon Nodirov, visited Azerbaijan as part of their trip and was hosted by Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU’s Rector Vilayet Valiyev and university representatives. During the meeting, discussions were held on establishing cooperation between the universities in relevant fields. Specifically, the preparation of joint programs in economics and management and the implementation of research were discussed. At the end of the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between AzTU and the Tashkent International University of Finance and Technology.

The semifinal round of the Republic Subject Olympiads in informatics was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), organized by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Research Institute of Education (ARTI). The two-day competition brought together 200 students from grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Participants were assigned to solve four algorithmic problems using C++ or Python programming languages within three hours. The evaluation was conducted through an automated grading system.

A delegation led by the Rector of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University of Turkiye, Mustafa Kasım Karahocagil, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev and university representatives to hold discussions. During the meeting, discussions were held on improving the quality of education and conducting joint research in various fields. Following the discussions, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two universities.

A delegation led by the Director General of the Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI), Khamis Seyranov, under the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The guests met with AzTU’s Rector Vilayət Vəliyev and university representatives, engaging in discussions on various relevant topics. During the conversation, the establishment of collaboration between the university and the institute in relevant fields was discussed. Topics included AzTU students conducting scientific research using AzMI’s laboratories, dual supervision at the master’s level, and the development of new projects in the field of metrology. Additionally, the possibility for students of relevant specializations to gain industrial experience at AzMI and enhance their practical knowledge was also discussed.

On February 14, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the High Technology Park (HTP) of the Ministry of Science and Education and Azerbaijan’s leading higher education institutions regarding strategic cooperation. According to the agreement, the teaching of selected SABAH group programs in IT, engineering, and science fields at Baku State University, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University will take place starting from 2026 at the newly established “SABAH.city” campus within the HTP area. In her opening speech, Ulkar Sattarova, Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, provided detailed information on the expansion of the SABAH program based on the President’s Decree on “Expanding the Scope and Financing of New Curriculum-Based Education Programs in Higher Education.” She emphasized that the collaboration with HTP, within the framework of the “SABAH.city” innovation campus, would introduce a new approach to the connection between the…

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A meeting of the working group of the Digital Transformation Council of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) was held, where the development of the university’s ‘Digital Transformation Strategy’ was discussed. Additionally, discussions were held on the digital transformation experiences of local and international universities, new approaches to workforce development that meet labor market demands, and efforts to align the quality of education and teaching with international standards.

The next online meeting of the “GreenTech Horizons” project was held within the framework of the “Erasmus+ KA2” program, in which Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is a partner. The project aims to promote dual green and digital transitions through education and innovation in Eastern, Central Asia, and neighboring Asian countries. During the meeting, detailed information was provided about the status of project task implementation, a report on the results achieved was presented, and discussions were held. Additionally, the challenges encountered during the project execution and the planned activities for the upcoming months were discussed. The meeting was attended by the project manager, Hikmat Aliyev, Head of AzTU’s Department of Electrical Engineering, and representatives from the International Project Management sector.

A meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI), which operates under the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, with Associate Professor Gültekin Coşkun, the head of the National Ground Safety Institute (UZGE) operating in the technopark of Sivas Cumhuriyet University in Türkiye. The meeting was attended by the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Vilayat Valiyev, the Vice-Rector of the Türkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU), Mehmet Şimşir, as well as representatives of the Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTAND). During the meeting, information was provided about AzMI’s areas of activity, service sectors, measurement and calibration capabilities, existing calibration and verification laboratories, as well as newly established reference laboratories. Later, UZGE’s head, Gültekin Coşkun, spoke about the development of applied engineering and safety standards, methods for measuring the frequency of slippage on indoor floors in both the public and private sectors, the equipment used, and the international standards considered in…

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A cooperation memorandum has been signed between Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Türkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU), and Türkiye’s National Ground Safety Institute (UZGE). Within the framework of this collaboration, joint activities are planned in the fields of scientific research, technology transfer, metrology, standardization, and the establishment of testing laboratories. According to the memorandum, the institutions will cooperate in implementing joint scientific projects, publishing articles in international scientific journals, and applying innovative solutions in industry. Additionally, UZGE specialists will conduct training sessions for AzTU and TAU students, providing opportunities for practical experience in laboratories. To support startup development and strengthen the innovation ecosystem, the institutions will also collaborate through Technology Transfer Offices.

A webinar on “Innovations in Foreign Language Teaching Methodology and Modern Trends” was organized by the Foreign Languages Department of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). During the webinar, Professor Sabina Almammadova, head of the Foreign Languages Department, along with lecturers Rashid Sultanov, Aydan Rahimova, and Aygul Khalilova, shared insights on various aspects of modern foreign language teaching.

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