On September 29, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Deputy Minister of Education of the People's Republic of China Jiangfeng Du, who is visiting Azerbaijan.    Current cooperation and development prospects in the field of education between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.  

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The final panel discussion of the “THE Eurasia Universities Summit”, held in Baku with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education, and jointly organized by the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, and the international ranking agency “Times Higher Education” (THE), was devoted to the topic ‘The Future of Cooperation between Eurasian Universities.’   Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education Ulker Sattarova noted that, despite the difficulties of combining different educational systems, a certain degree of integration had been achieved within the existing systems. She also emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in scientific activities and research with countries in Asia, Central Asia, Europe and other Western countries, as well as to increase the number of joint articles written with researchers from different countries.   Other speakers on the panel included BP company vice president for the Caspian region Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli, Pro-rector for External Relations, Government Relations and Student Affairs at A.D.A. University Fariz Ismayilzade, and Vilayat Veliyev, rector of the Azerbaijan Technical University. They noted the role of universities in developing international cooperation, opportunities for cooperation with industry, and the importance of forming new areas of focus in line with the region's development potential.   At the official closing ceremony of the summit, Phil Beaty, Chief Global Affairs Officer at “Times Higher Education”, stated that higher education in the Eurasian region has entered a new era of development thanks to innovation and research, and announced that the next summit will be held in Kazakhstan.   Gulziya Burshukova, Deputy Director of the Strategic Development Department at the K. I. Satpayev Kazakh National Research Technical University, invited participants to the summit, which will be held in Almaty.   At the closing ceremony, Phil Beaty presented a special commemorative badge to Ulker Sattarova, Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, for hosting the summit for the first time in the region and for its high-level organization.   It should be noted that the summit lasted two days and brought together more than 300 delegates from nearly 35 countries. The event featured wide-ranging discussions on global topics such as digital transformation in higher education, inclusiveness, international partnerships, contributions to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, combating climate change, cooperation between universities and industry, and future opportunities for cooperation in the Eurasian region.

25/09/2025 18:00

On 24 September, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli met with the head of the “Azerbaijani House” in Igdir, Ziya Zakir Acar, as well as with the rectors of the universities of Artvin, Agri, Ardahan, Bolu, Kars, Igdir, Erzurum and Van.   The meeting discussed prospects for developing inter-university cooperation between our countries, including in the field of higher education.

25/09/2025 18:00

On 4 October, the VI International Forum on ‘New Challenges in Education’ will be held at Baku Slavic University.   The international forum will be held in a hybrid format with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education, the Education Development Fund, in partnership with the Republican Committee of the Trade Union of Science and Education Workers, the Baku Slavic University and the “T-Network” platform for the exchange of experience and communication among education workers.   The main purpose of the forum is to discuss new challenges in education, raise awareness of issues related to quality education for all, character and willpower development, and the balance between emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence, in order to contribute to further quality improvement by considering the requirements of education in the new era.   The international forum dedicated to the ‘Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty’ will be held under the motto ‘A More Educated Future.’   The forum will feature presentations and experience sharing by: Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Akar Baltash, Head of Baltash Group and renowned Turkish psychologist, Caroline Wright, Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association, Roman Aliyev, Director of the Riga Classical State Gymnasium, Zuhal Baltash, founder of the Baltash Group and renowned Turkish psychologist, Lala Aliyeva, who received a master's degree in education policy and analysis from Harvard University as part of the State Program for Study Abroad, and Sanem Ali, head of the Estonian Academy of Vocational Education.   The forum will cover topics such as: “The balance between emotional and artificial intelligence, quality education for all, the age of speed: character and willpower development, emergency educational assistance: multifaceted literacy.”   The forum will discuss the following issues: • How to balance emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence in education? • How to make quality education accessible to all so that no student is left behind? • How to increase attention to character building and willpower development in an era of rapid change? • Which traditional approaches in this context should be replaced with new ones? • What understanding of success should participants in the educational process focus on? • What steps need to be taken to provide emergency educational assistance and promote multidimensional literacy? • How can all parties involved in the educational process be engaged in the process of becoming the best version of themselves?   You can obtain a link to participate in the forum online by joining the relevant channel on “WhatsApp”. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BzS0V1ujzqB3In46HWiUb3

25/09/2025 16:55

On September 24, the opening ceremony of the Eurasian Universities Summit 2025 took place in Baku. The Summit was co-organized by the Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education, the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, and the international rating agency "Times Higher Education" (THE).   Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev expressed his satisfaction with the summit in Baku. He emphasized that the main mission of higher education is to develop human capital and create added value for society. The minister also noted the importance of discussing issues such as the accessibility of higher education, maintaining a balance between quality and quantity, a fair approach to international student exchange, and ensuring social equality.   Emin Amrullayev emphasized the importance of cooperation between foreign universities and institutes, noting the benefits of conducting scientific researches in such a significant region as Eurasia and their contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In conclusion, the minister stressed the great importance of the summit for cooperation and new ideas.   Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Times Higher Education, said that Azerbaijan has created a unique platform for international cooperation in science and education. He also said that in the world university rankings, which will be published in 2026, the number of Azerbaijani universities will double compared to the previous year and reach four.   At the summit, Norbert Csizmadia, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of John von Neumann University, emphasized the importance of universities, industry and governments working together to create dynamic research ecosystems capable of solving global problems. He noted that transnational research will make an important contribution to equitable access to knowledge and the search for new solutions.   On the first day of the summit, panel discussions were held on the following topics: the global impact of transnational research, the contribution of higher education to the Sustainable Development Goals, opportunities for cooperation between Eurasian universities, and international student mobility.   It should be noted that the Eurasian Universities Summit will take place on 24–25 September.

24/09/2025 18:01

On 24 September,the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Minister of Culture and Innovation of the Republic of Hungary Balázs Hankó, who is on a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   During the meeting, the current state of cooperation and prospects for development in the fields of science and education between the two countries were discussed.

24/09/2025 16:00

On 23 September, a delegation led by Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, paid an official visit to Garabakh University. During the visit, the minister familiarized himself with the educational process and modern infrastructure of the university.   During the visit, a bilateral meeting was held between Azerbaijan's Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev and Türkiye's Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin. During the meeting, two protocols were signed aimed at expanding cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Türkiye: ‘Additional Protocol to the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Education between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye dated 31 October 2017’ and ‘Additional Protocol to the Protocol on Cooperation in the Field of Vocational Education between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye dated 19 February 2021’.   The signing of these documents will create a solid foundation for the further development of joint projects in the field of education between the two brotherly countries.

23/09/2025 15:36

A delegation led by Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, visited the territories liberated from occupation during his visit to our country, together with Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education. During the visit, the delegation visited secondary schools No. 1 in Shusha city, No. 1 named after Mirza Ulugbey in Fizuli city, and No. 1 in Aghdam city, familiarizing themselves with the modern educational environment created in these educational institutions. Yusuf Tekin highly appreciated the rapid improvement of modern educational infrastructure as part of the rapid restoration and reconstruction process in Garabakh. He particularly emphasized that the modern conditions created for students in schools in Shusha, Fizuli and Agdam contribute to future generations of Azerbaijan acquiring high levels of knowledge and skills.  

23/09/2025 11:40

Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik visited educational institutions in Shusha and Khankendi during his visit to Azerbaijan.    The Director General, together with the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, first examined the modern learning facilities at Shusha City Secondary School No. 1 and met with students to discuss the educational environment.   Following this, he visited Garabagh University, where he toured the newly constructed university buildings, inspected classrooms and laboratories, and visited the student dormitories. During a meeting with students, discussions were held on the conditions ensuring effective educational activities, and memorable photos were taken. The university rector, Shahin Bayramov, provided the guest with information about the university’s activities.   As part of the visit, the ISESCO director-general and members of the delegation he led also familiarized themselves with the Garabagh University clinic. Clinic director and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health, Samir Babayev, provided detailed information on the clinic’s operations, the conditions created and future plans.

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