From 24 to 25 September 2025, Baku will play host to some of the world's leading university leaders, scholars and education experts. “THE Eurasia Universities Summit 2025”, organized by the international rating agency Times Higher Education (THE), this year is dedicated to the theme “Transnational Research: From Knowledge to Global Impact”.   At the summit, more than 300 participants, representing over 150 organizations and more than 50 international and local speakers from over 20 countries will discuss global research cooperation, the contribution of Eurasian universities to socio-economic development, and the role of higher education in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.   The event will feature keynote panel discussions and sessions by Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education Ulker Sattarova, Minister of Culture and Innovation of Hungary Balazs Hanko, Chief Global Affairs Officer of THE Phil Batey, Rector of Baku State University Elchin Babayev, Rector of Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry Rufat Azizov, Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University Vilayat Veliyev, Rector of Abu Dhabi University Hassan Aouad, Rector of Nazarbayev University Vagar Ahmad, Rector of Óbuda University Levente Kovács, Managing Director of Constructor University  Thomas Auf der Heyde, and other distinguished education leaders.   This excellent meeting will be an important platform for demonstrating the potential for cooperation between Eurasian universities, opening new partnerships, and promoting the region's scientific and educational opportunities on a global level.

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On 4 October, Baku Slavic University (BSU) hosted the VI International Forum “New Challenges in Education”.  The international forum dedicated to the ‘Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty’ was held under the motto ‘Towards a More Educated Future.’ At the event, which began with the national anthem, the bright memory of our martyrs was honored with a minute of silence. Forum moderator and head of the T-Network platform, Jafar Mansimi, gave an opening speech and spoke about the objectives and importance of the forum. He noted that the main purpose of the forum was to discuss new challenges in education, draw attention to issues of quality education for all, character and willpower development, and the balance between emotional and artificial intelligence, as well as to contribute to further improving the quality of education in line with the educational requirements of the new era. Deputy Minister of Science and Education Idris Isayev, who participated in the forum, noted that global challenges such as new technologies, artificial intelligence, digitalization and climate change require new approaches to education. The Deputy Minister stated that our young people must acquire new knowledge and skills in line with these challenges. That is why they need digital skills, analytical and flexible thinking, teamwork, creativity and other 21st century skills. Touching upon the important role of education in shaping the economic power of each state, ensuring the social well-being of the population, and preserving national and cultural values, Idris Isayev emphasized that a country that pays attention to and cares about education and invests in human capital is a country that is developing. In his welcoming speech, BSU Rector Anar Naghiyev reiterated that the future of the people and the country depends on the development of education and the upbringing of literate and patriotic young people, and drew attention to the great responsibility that falls on everyone in this matter. Andreas Schleicher, Director of the Education and Skills Department at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), noted that in the modern learning process, special attention should be paid to thinking skills, problem solving and creative approaches. Speaking about the integration of artificial intelligence into the education system, Schleicher referred to the OECD study “E2040 Exploration – Flourishing Together: Human Teachers and AI Agents in the Classrooms of the Future’ and noted that in the educational environment of the future, human teachers and artificial intelligence will act as ‘complementary partners.’ Teachers will focus on the moral and creative aspects of learning, while artificial intelligence will perform data processing, analytical feedback and personalized support functions. The OECD representative emphasized that education systems must be prepared for cooperation rather than confrontation between people and technology. A successful school of the future is one that uses technology wisely but never loses sight of the human factor. Speaking about the importance of teachers working together, Andreas Schleicher said that collective participation in schools, i.e. a culture of joint decision-making and responsibility, is one of the key factors in improving the quality of education. The forum featured presentations by the head of Baltaş Group, renowned Turkish psychologist Acar Baltaş, CEO of the British Association of Education Providers Caroline Wright, director of Riga Classical State Gymnasium Roman Aliyev, founder of Baltaş Group, renowned Turkish psychologist Zuhal Baltaş, Lala Aliyeva, who received a master's degree in educational policy and analysis from Harvard University as part of the State Program for Study Abroad, and Sanem Ali, head of the Estonian Academy of Career Education. The forum featured discussions on topics such as: "How can we regulate the balance between emotional and artificial intelligence in education? How can we ensure access to quality education for all and prevent the exclusion of any students? What concept of success should participants in the educational process focus on? How can all participants in the educational process be involved in the process of becoming the best version of themselves?" and other issues. It should be noted that the international forum was held in a hybrid format with the assistance of the Ministry of Science and Education, the Education Development Fund, the Republican Committee of the Free Trade Union of Science and Education Workers, as well as the organizational support of Baku Slavic University and the T-Network platform for the exchange of experience and communication among education workers.  

04/10/2025 17:15

On October 3, an award ceremony was held for Azerbaijani universities included in the “QS 2026” global ranking.   The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli, Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education Ulkar Sattarova, the management team of our leading universities and the regional director of the QS agency Sergey Khristolyubov.   It should be noted that for the first time, 9 universities from Azerbaijan were included in the “QS 2026” global ranking, which was announced in June of this year. This indicator has increased 3 times compared to last year. At the same time, the number of universities from Azerbaijan included in the mentioned ranking is 3 times more than the total number of universities from other South Caucasus countries included in this ranking.  

03/10/2025 17:16

On 2 October, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev has met with Sergey Khristolyubov, Regional Director of the international ranking agency “Quacquarelli Symonds” (QS).   During the meeting, which was also attended by representatives of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, the overall results of the QS global ranking for our country were presented, along with an analysis of the performance of Azerbaijani universities in a number of areas, and prospects for further development were discussed.

03/10/2025 14:04

On October 1, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, participated in the inauguration of the first academic buildings of the Italy-Azerbaijan University in Baku.   After touring the facilities created in the academic buildings, the head of state, the First Lady, and the Italian President met with the heads of Italian universities visiting Azerbaijan, as well as professors and students of the Italy-Azerbaijan University. https://president.az

01/10/2025 14:00

On the 30th of September, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev has met with Dmitry Pinevich, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Azerbaijan. Current cooperation and prospects for its development in the fields of science and education between the two countries were discussed at the meeting.  

30/09/2025 18:23

A two-day the “INMerge” Innovation Summit 2025, organized by “PASHA Holding” LLC, has concluded in Baku. The summit covered topics such as innovation, investment, and cooperation. The summit brought together more than 5,000 participants, 150 speakers, 100 start-ups, and more than 80 venture funds, creating ample opportunities for cooperation and development. This year's program was organized into eight areas covering fintech and responsible banking, as well as data and artificial intelligence, “Industry 4.0”, telecommunications, marketing, e-commerce and investment. On the first day of the summit, “Pixar” company co-founder Ed Catmull, former “OpenAI” head of market entry Zack Kass, and Harvard University professor Tarun Khanna shared their ideas shaping the future of business and technology. At the opening ceremony, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov delivered a speech, noting that technology and creativity open up new opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of improving the skills and knowledge of human capital. The minister said that important steps are being taken in this direction in our country and stressed that the summit has become a unique platform that combines innovative ideas with real opportunities. “PASHA Holding” CEO Jalal Gasimov called “INMerge” the leading innovation forum in the Central Eurasian region, noting that over the past five years it has grown from a small corporate event into a platform of international significance. The summit is not only inspiring, but also highly significant in terms of education and knowledge exchange. Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev noted in his speech that we have great opportunities in the field of IT tool exports. One of the key conditions for realizing these opportunities is the training of talented specialists, and consistent joint work is being carried out in this direction. The final panel discussion on the first day focused on the importance of transforming knowledge into national development. During the discussion, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, Deputy Director General of “PASHA Holding” Dayanat Sadullayev, and Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna discussed how education promotes entrepreneurship, stimulates innovation, and contributes to sustainable national development. Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev stated that the creation of a new specialty is only the first step. This requires a well-thought-out approach, modern teaching methods and opportunities for practical application. The minister added that not only “soft” skills are important for development in the field of technology and innovation, but also a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge and STEAM education. Engineers, mathematicians and lawyers with fundamental knowledge play a key role in the technological development of society. The minister noted that innovation and entrepreneurship should not be limited to programs alone, but are closely linked to culture and the education system. First and foremost, we must avoid incorrect approaches and identify the right methods. “Innovation in education should influence not only schools, but also the wider public,’ the minister emphasized. In conclusion, Emin Amrullayev noted that the innovative environment in the country is not only based on technologies and programs. It is also linked to the education of future generations and the formation of a culture that will contribute to the overall development of society. The second day of the event also continued with panel sessions.  

30/09/2025 17:07

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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25/09/2025 18:44

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