With the support of the Ministry of Science and Education and organized by the "STEAM Azerbaijan" project, the International STEAM Azerbaijan Festival (SAF 2025) has kicked off at the Baku Expo Center from 17 to 19 November. The opening ceremony of the festival was attended by representatives of government agencies, members of parliament, rectors, directors of research institutes of the National Academy of Sciences, representatives of international organizations, media executives, education experts, prominent public figures and other guests.   First, the national anthem was played.   Then a video dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the SAF festival was shown.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, “STEAM Azerbaijan” project manager Igrar Nazarov presented statistics on the project's activities. It was noted that the “STEAM Azerbaijan” project covers more than 300,000 students and more than 400 schools. Currently, STEAM lessons are held in grades III-IX. There are 21 STEAM centers operating throughout the country.   Igrar Nazarov noted that this festival is not only a competition, but also an international platform that provides an opportunity for young people in our country to participate in a global exchange of knowledge.   According to Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, STEAM education in Azerbaijan has developed significantly over the past five years, with thousands of students joining the process, and the expansion of innovative thinking in the education system further enhances the importance of the festival.   Touching upon the main components of STEAM education, Emin Amrullayev noted that, compared to the early years, more than 50 times more educational resources, methodologies and systemic models are being introduced. The minister emphasized that STEAM will become the main leading content of Azerbaijani education in 2027–2030.   After the speeches, there was a presentation of the teams that will compete in the final stage of the festival, followed by a creative segment.   It should be noted that thousands of schoolchildren, students, mentors and experts from more than 20 countries are participating in 18 categories of the festival. The competition categories cover robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, unmanned and satellite technologies, art, innovative projects and engineering. The Azerbaijan-2025 International STEAM Festival will run until 19 November.   More than 1,400 participants reached the final stage of the festival. 202 of them represent 19 foreign countries. A total of 22 countries are represented at the festival, including Azerbaijan.   It should be noted that STEAM is a joint education program covering five main areas. Thus, the STEAM-based education model is founded on the idea of comprehensive teaching of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

17/11/2025 17:46

On November 6, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Azerbaijan Ahmed Metani. During the meeting, cooperation and development prospects with Palestine in the field of science and education were discussed.

07/11/2025 11:57

Deputy Minister of Education and Science Hasan Hasanli met with Minister of Education of the Republic of Angola Luisa Maria Alves Grilo during 43rd session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. At the meeting, the parties exchanged views on establishing cooperation in the field of general education, including possible joint initiatives within the framework of STEAM.  

01/11/2025 15:48

Deputy Minister of Education and Science Hasan Hasanli met with Minister of Preschool and General Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ezozkhon Karimova during 43rd session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the current state and directions of cooperation in the field of preschool and general education were discussed. The parties emphasized the importance of expanding the exchange of experience and information, implementing joint projects, and developing cooperation in the modernization of pre-school and general education systems.  

01/11/2025 12:47

Deputy Minister of Science and Education Mr. Hasan Hasanli met with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mohamed Ayman Ashour during the 43rd session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.  During the meeting, the current state and prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the field of science and higher education were discussed. The parties emphasized the importance of expanding an implementation of joint research projects, as well as student and teacher exchanges between higher education institutions.  

31/10/2025 19:46

Deputy Minister of Science and Education Mr. Hasan Hasanli took part in the Ministerial Dialogue entitled “Transforming Tomorrow Today: Skills needed for a Sustainable Future,’ organized within the framework of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). At the Ministerial Dialogue, representatives of ministries of education from various countries and international organizations delivered presentations, discussing issues related to the “green” and digital transitions, as well as equipping future generations with sustainable skills.   Deputy Minister of Science and Education Mr. Hasan Hasanli held a series of bilateral meetings during the conference.   The Deputy Minister met with Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic; Teodoro Lonfernini, Secretary of State for Education and Culture, Universities and Scientific Research, Youth Policy of the Republic of San Marino; and Conte Fassinetto, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Republic of Guinea.   During the meetings, the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation in the field of education between the countries were discussed.

31/10/2025 18:44

On 30 October, the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.   The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and high-ranking officials from UNESCO member states.   The Republic of Azerbaijan is represented at the conference by a delegation headed by Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The delegation includes Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli.   At the conference, Member States are discussing action plans for UNESCO's priority areas for the next period: inclusive education, cultural heritage preservation, combating climate change, and sustainable development goals.   It should be noted that the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference will continue until 14 November.

31/10/2025 15:17

On 27 October, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Ronen Krausz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   During the meeting, prospects for cooperation and development in the field of science and education with the State of Israel were discussed.

28/10/2025 11:46

The first regional seminar on "Green Education," jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Education and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), has wrapped up in Baku. On the second day of the seminar, an interactive panel discussion on ‘Shaping Educational Policy’ was held with the participation of international experts. During the discussion, participants exchanged views on key steps in shaping global education policy, building a sustainable education system that aligns with the national context, and current issues related to climate change and ‘green education.’ The panel discussion, moderated by ICESCO Head of Education Sector Heddy Jatou Sey, was attended by Christine Özdenen, Director of Global Climate Education at the University of Cambridge, Dr. Shehzad Jeeva, Chief Education Officer at the International Baccalaureate (IB), Ahmed Albaneian, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the 3rd ICESCO Conference of Ministers of Education in 2024, and Tofiq Ahmadov, Head of the Joint Dual Degree Program between Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and George Washington University. The experts emphasized the importance of implementing initiatives to foster environmental awareness and promote "green education" on a systematic basis and in accordance with partnership principles, noting the significance of developing a unified approach at both national and international levels. Following a two-day regional seminar conducted by trainers from Cambridge University and the International Baccalaureate (IB), participating countries identified further steps for developing ‘green education’ and prepared recommendations in this area. It should be noted that the main objective of the seminar, which was attended by representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, was to promote the transformation of education systems for a climate-resilient future, expand the systematic coverage of climate and sustainable development content in national curricula, and discuss the implementation of the ‘green school’ model.  

22/10/2025 12:07

The first regional conference on “Green Education”, jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), has officially commenced today in Baku.   Representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are participating in the seminar.   The main objectives of the two-day seminar are to promote the transformation of education systems to ensure a climate-resilient future, systematically expand the coverage of climate and sustainable development issues in national curricula, and conduct a policy dialogue on the implementation of the ‘green school’ model.   The opening ceremony of the seminar, which took place at the STEAM Innovation Centre, featured speeches by Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli, Deputy Director of the ISESCO Baku Regional Office Maryam Gafarzade, and Head of the ISESCO Education Sector Haddy Jatou Sey.   Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli noted in his speech that “green” and sustainable development has been identified as one of the main goals of Azerbaijan's development strategy until 2030. The strategy covers a number of areas, from energy transition to the use of alternative energy sources and corresponding changes in educational programs.   The Deputy Minister noted that the expansion of STEAM education was made possible by the implementation of these strategic documents. Hasan Hasanli emphasised the importance of regional cooperation in overcoming global challenges in the field of climate change and education, and noted that the effective use of water resources and awareness-raising projects in this area play an important role in combating climate change.   In her speech, Maryam Gafarzade, Deputy Director of the ISESCO Regional Office in Baku, stated that education is the most powerful and sustainable force for change. She noted that the climate crisis threatens the future of the world, nature and society. Therefore, we must go beyond traditional approaches to education and incorporate the principles of sustainable development, environmental responsibility and climate change resilience into the core of education systems. ‘Green education’ is not just a concept, it is a necessity.   Maryam Gafarzadeh emphasized that the ISESCO Regional Office in Baku, which covers the South Caucasus, Central Asia and neighboring regions, is an important platform for education to play a leading role in combating climate change.   Haddy Jatou Sey, Head of the Education Sector at ISESCO, stated in her speech that in the current era, education should not be merely a means of learning, but a key force for transforming societies and systems. Haddy Jatu Say noted that ISESCO, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, has prepared a document entitled ‘Green Education Policy’ aimed at supporting member states in the fight against climate change. She also noted that ISESCO's educational departments are making every effort to ensure that member states include measures to combat climate change in their educational programs.   The opening ceremony also featured a presentation on ‘The Framework of Green Education and Its Regional Significance’ by representatives of ISESCO and the University of Cambridge.   Following the presentations, the seminar continued with interactive sessions. Representatives from participating countries shared their national experiences and achievements in the field of green education. During the sessions, the importance of regional cooperation in aligning curricula, teacher training and school infrastructure with the principles of “green education” was emphasized.   It should be noted that on the second day of the seminar, an interactive panel discussion on the topic of ‘Shaping Educational Policy’ will be organized with the participation of international experts. During the panel discussion, participants will exchange views on the main stages of global education policy formation, the creation of a sustainable education system that is appropriate to national conditions, as well as current issues related to climate change and “green education”.   It is expected that, following the seminar, ISESCO and the Ministry of Science and Education will prepare general recommendations at the regional level and determine future areas of cooperation.

20/10/2025 16:33