President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of Aghdam city secondary school No. 1, designed to accommodate 960 students.   Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev briefed the President on the facilities established at the school.   The foundation of the school was laid by President Ilham Aliyev on May 28, 2021. In February of this year, the President and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva reviewed the construction progress.   Constructed as part of the “First State Program on the Great Return to the Liberated Territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” the school building comprises 43 classrooms, 16 administrative offices, and a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) center with seven rooms. It also features modern physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, an informatics room, a pre-military training room, a library, a museum, a 352-seat canteen, a 468-seat assembly hall, two indoor sports halls, as well as a football pitch and basketball court for teachers and students.   Establishing a modern educational infrastructure in Karabakh remains a top priority. Under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership, large-scale efforts are underway to restore and develop educational facilities across the liberated territories. The opening of Aghdam city secondary school No. 1 stands as a clear example of these initiatives.   https://president.az

18/07/2025 12:43

On 10 July, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Charles Kayongo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Türkiye.   During the meeting, current cooperation with the Republic of Rwanda in the field of education and prospects for its further development were discussed.

10/07/2025 18:46

The Ministry of Science and Education held a meeting with the management team of “Presight” company, one of the leading technology companies in the United Arab Emirates, which is part of the G42 group of companies. The meeting was attended by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, Chief Executive Officer at the “Presight” company, Thomas Pramotedham, and other representatives from both sides.   During the meeting, the “Presight” company presented solutions adapted for the education sector and based on innovative artificial intelligence technologies. The parties also exchanged views on activities carried out within the framework of current cooperation and the future prospects for its development.  One of the main topics of discussion was how to use the presented AI-based technological solutions to improve the “Digital School” platform.   Meeting participants emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in the digitalization of education and application of innovative technologies.

10/07/2025 16:45

On 10 July, Hasan Hasanli, the Deputy Minister of Science and Education, met with Vinta Somé, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Burkina Faso to the Republic of Türkiye.   During the meeting, they discussed current areas of cooperation and prospects for further development between Burkina Faso and Azerbaijan.

10/07/2025 14:44

On 1 July, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Luca Di Gianfrancesco, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   During the meeting, current cooperation and future prospects for development in the field of science and education between the two countries were discussed.

01/07/2025 18:02

Farhad Iskander, a 9th grade pupil of Baku Lyceum #287 ‘Zakyalar’, won a gold medal, Huseyn Zeynalov and Farrukh Burzu, 9th grade pupils of the Baku Turkish Lyceum of Türkiye Diyanet Foundation, won silver medals, Turan Musayev, a 9th grade pupil of Sheki Lyceum with chemical-biological bias, and Murad Safarli, a 9th grade pupil of Baku Lyceum with physical-mathematical and informatics bias, won bronze medals. A total of 5 medals were won: 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.   It should be noted that Farhad Iskander, a member of the Azerbaijani team, who won the gold medal, solved all the tasks presented at the Olympiad and gained the maximum result, i.e. 40 points out of possible 40, for which he was awarded the nomination ‘First of first’ of the Olympiad.   Congratulations to our students and best wishes for their success.

30/06/2025 15:28

Our national team achieved an outstanding milestone at the 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO 2025) held in Struga, North Macedonia, from 24 to 29 June.   Farhad Iskander, a 9th grade pupil of Baku Lyceum #287 ‘Zakyalar’, won a gold medal, Huseyn Zeynalov and Farrukh Burzu, 9th grade pupils of the Baku Turkish Lyceum of Türkiye Diyanet Foundation, won silver medals, Turan Musayev, a 9th grade pupil of Sheki Lyceum with chemical-biological bias, and Murad Safarli, a 9th grade pupil of Baku Lyceum with physical-mathematical and informatics bias, won bronze medals. A total of 5 medals were won: 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.   It should be noted that Farhad Iskander, a member of the Azerbaijani team, who won the gold medal, solved all the tasks presented at the Olympiad and gained the maximum result, i.e. 40 points out of possible 40, for which he was awarded the nomination ‘First of first’ of the Olympiad.   Congratulations to our students and best wishes for their success.

28/06/2025 14:26

The results of the “THE Impact 2025” rankings, compiled by one of the world's most respected ranking agencies, Times Higher Education (THE), have been announced (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings). The rankings assess university performance across 18 ranking tables, covering 17 areas and an overall ranking. They are based on universities' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   The number of Azerbaijani universities represented in this year's ranking increased from 18 to 28. This means an increase of 1.5 times compared to last year.  Twenty-five out of the mentioned 28 universities are included in the overall ranking.   This represents approximately 60 per cent of all higher education institutions operating in the country. By way of comparison, this figure ranges from 5 to 35 per cent on average in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region. In this respect, Azerbaijan's result is remarkable in both regional and international contexts.   Baku State University and Khazar University achieved the best results for Azerbaijan in the overall ranking, both ranking within the 401–600 range. Azerbaijan State Economic University and the Baku Higher School of Oil were second in the country in the overall ranking (range 801–1000).   Overall, Azerbaijan maintains its position as a regional leader for five SDGs in this ranking. Notably, Azerbaijani universities were ranked among the top 60 in the world for SDG 1 (Eradicating Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reducing Inequality).

23/06/2025 10:52

On 21 June, Kanan Karimzade, the deputy minister of science and education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, spoke at the 6th International Educational Technologies Summit held in Istanbul, the Republic of Türkiye.   The deputy minister provided information on the reforms being implemented in the Republic of Azerbaijan in the fields of science and education, the development of technology-based education models, the integration of artificial intelligence into education, as well as the steps being taken towards teaching digital skills.   Kanan Karimzade also emphasized that artificial intelligence, biotechnology, energy technologies and digital transformation have been identified as priority areas in the country's scientific and innovation agenda.   In his speech, Mr. Karimzade highlighted the successful continuation of strategic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in science and education, emphasizing that the TEKNOFEST festival, held in Azerbaijan in 2024, is a vivid example of this partnership.   The deputy minister also reported on initiatives aimed at improving  the positions of the country's higher education institutions in international rankings, cooperation with local and international technology partners in developing large language models, and the creation of the “SABAH.city” innovation cluster.   In conclusion, Kanan Karimzade emphasized the important role of such authoritative international platforms in strengthening global cooperation in education and expressed his gratitude to Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, for the invitation to the event and for his hospitality.

21/06/2025 17:33

The 6th International Education Technologies Summit kicked off on 20 June in Istanbul, Türkiye. Organized by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, the summit focuses on such crucial topics as digital transformation, application of artificial intelligence, future learning models, and opportunities for international cooperation.   The event brings together education ministers from various countries, prominent international experts, and representatives of leading technology institutions. Deputy Minister of Science and Education Kanan Karimzade participates in the summit on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The summit aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience in educational technologies and to establish a multilateral platform for expanding partnership opportunities.   The President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, delivered a speech at the opening of the Summit. He emphasized the importance of using technology and artificial intelligence in education, while stressing the need to preserve moral and intellectual values. His speech resonated widely, emphasizing the need for a balanced and sustainable approach to educational reforms. Participants exchanged views on critical topics such as preventing digital violence, the ethical use of artificial intelligence, the introduction of new technologies in education, and integrating future generations into the technological world.   It should be mentioned that the international summit will run until 22 June.

21/06/2025 13:31