As part of his visit to London, Emin Amrullayev met with Nunzio Quacquarelli, founder and president of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking agency.   During the meeting, participants discussed the current performance indicators and prospects for the further development of Azerbaijani universities in the QS rankings. At the same time, with a view to strengthening global competition in higher education, an exchange of views took place regarding projects planned for implementation in the coming period across various fields.   The parties also discussed the participation of the Azerbaijani delegation at the European Higher Education Summit, which will take place in Budapest next month, and the representation of our universities at the pavilion there.  

21/05/2026 13:40

Within the framework of the World Education Forum held in London, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Phil Baty, Chief Executive Officer for Global Affairs of the international rating agency “Times Higher Education” (THE).   During the meeting, the current representation indicators of Azerbaijani higher education institutions in the THE international rankings, the progress achieved in recent years, and the measures taken to increase the global competitiveness of universities were discussed.   The parties emphasized the importance of cooperation in terms of strengthening the international academic reputation of Azerbaijani universities and achieving higher results in global rankings.

19/05/2026 22:00

The Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Sardor Rajabov, First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum.   During the meeting, participants discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in the fields of higher education, science, and innovation. They exchanged views on opportunities for expanding inter-university ties, promoting joint research projects, academic exchange programs, and developing an innovation ecosystem.   The parties agreed to adopt modern approaches in the fields of science and higher education, as well as to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

19/05/2026 21:46

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum, met with Dr. Mohammed Turko, Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Marwan Al-Halabi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.   During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of and prospects for the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Syria in the field of education. They also spoke about expanding ties between higher education institutions, academic cooperation, well as the exchange of students and faculty.   The meeting also addressed issues arising from the Strategic Partnership Agreement on the Reconstruction of Educational Infrastructure in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed in February of this year by Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Dr. Mohammed Turko, Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Dr. Salim bin Mohammed al-Malik, Director-General of ISESCO.

19/05/2026 20:30

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum, held a meeting with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).   During the meeting, the current state of affairs and future directions of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the OECD in the field of education were discussed. The parties exchanged views, particularly on opportunities for collaboration in student achievement assessment, improvement of education quality indicators, and the development of modern skills.   The meeting highlighted the role of international assessment mechanisms in shaping education policy and explored opportunities for collaboration in the areas of data-driven decision-making and the implementation of innovative approaches in education.

19/05/2026 20:00

Science and Education Minister of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullayev met with UNESCO's newly appointed assistant director-general for education, Quan Shen, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum held in London.   During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on expanding cooperation in education, joint participation in global initiatives and the application of innovative approaches.   The meeting highlighted the importance of joint activities in the area of innovative approaches in education and achieving of the Sustainable Development Goals. An agreement was reached on the implementation of joint projects in the future, the expansion of international experience exchange in the field of education, and the further deepening of cooperation.

19/05/2026 19:31

Within the framework of the World Education Forum held in London, United Kingdom, from 17 to 20 May 2026, a delegation led by the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullaev, held a bilateral meeting with the Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) Olli-Pekka Heinonen.   During the meeting, participants exchanged views on reforms related to curriculum and assessment in general education, and discussed innovative educational approaches and prospects for future cooperation.   The meeting participants also discussed competency-based approaches to curriculum development and student-centered learning models. In addition, they reviewed international best practices regarding modern methods of assessing and measuring student achievement.

19/05/2026 14:59

On May 18, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli met with Jonathan Woodward, Sales Director for Commercial Solutions at Microsoft.   During the meeting, issues of strengthening the digital education ecosystem in Azerbaijan, implementing “Microsoft”| solutions in general and higher education institutions, and expanding cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence within the framework of the "Digital School" initiative were discussed.   It was noted that this year, the “Microsoft Copilot” artificial intelligence solution was rolled out on the “Digital School” platform for 40,000 teachers, while access to Microsoft products was expanded for general and higher education institutions.   During the meeting, participants exchanged views on the application of artificial intelligence in education, the development of teachers’ skills in this area, and the use of cloud technologies in science and research.

19/05/2026 13:06

On May 18, during the World Education Forum held in London, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Dejan Vuk Stanković, Minister of Education of the Republic of Serbia.   During the meeting, the parties discussed current cooperation and prospects for further development in the field of education between the two countries.

18/05/2026 22:27

On May 18, as part of the World Education Forum, a bilateral meeting took place between the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev and “Microsoft” company's Director for Global Education Dina Gobashi. During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation in the field of digital transformation of education were discussed, including the integration of artificial intelligence-based solutions into the learning process, the development of digital skills for teachers, and the application of innovative technologies. The parties also touched upon initiatives implemented by “Microsoft” in Azerbaijan. The importance of expanding the opportunities provided by the company within the framework of the "Digital School" program was noted.

18/05/2026 20:39