President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at secondary school 35, the new premises of which were built in Nasimi district, Baku.   Head of the Baku City Executive Authority Eldar Azizov informed the head of state of the conditions created at the school.   The secondary school 35, which has been in operation since 1931, has been completely rebuilt. The old building of the educational institution built in 1931-1935 was demolished, and a new one was built instead. A total of 24 classrooms, computer, labor, military training, foreign language, music, drawing, medical, physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, a library, a cafeteria and a conference hall have been established in the new school building for a total of 888 students. The total area of the four-story building is 5,454 square meters.   President Ilham Aliyev viewed the military training room, the eco-class, biology, computer and drawing classrooms, the cafeteria, and the labor and physics rooms of the new school building.   Adapting the operation of educational institutions and curricula to modern challenges and building the personnel capacity suitable for the modern labor market are among the state's top priorities. The construction and commissioning of modern schools and the restoration and reconstruction of educational institutions are also part of this process. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation continuously supports this strategy by implementing the “A new school for a renewing Azerbaijan” project launched in 2005.   The progress and future of every country hinge on its level of education. Investment in this area means an investment in the future. Azerbaijan is among the leading countries worldwide in this respect. No other country has built or rebuilt such a significant number of schools in such a short time. One of the critical features of this process is that newly created and renovated educational institutions are provided with the most modern educational equipment.   president.az

07/09/2022 14:40

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at the newly-built school complex 87 in Surakhani district, Baku.   Head of the Baku City Executive Authority Eldar Azizov informed President Ilham Aliyev of the conditions created at school.   The 2304-seat school is fitted with all the equipment.   The state-of-the-art school building, commissioned in the new academic year, includes 82 classrooms.   The four-story building has classrooms, labor, military, drawing, medical, music and teacher's rooms, laboratories, library, cafeteria, sports, aerobics and conference halls. The school is fully supplied with the necessary furniture, equipment, and visual aids.   president.az

07/09/2022 14:20

On 1 September, ADA University and five leading Italian higher education institutions – Luiss Guido Carli University, Sapienza University of Rome, Polytechnic University of Turin, Alma Mater University of Bologna, and the Polytechnic University of Milan – conducted a ceremony on an exchange of signed agreements in Roma for the establishment of the academic cooperation framework for the Italy-Azerbaijan University and creation of faculties and programs.   President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the ceremony.   The ceremony was opened with an exchange of agreements.   “The Agreement on academic cooperation between ADA University and Luiss Guido Carli University regarding the establishment of the Italy-Azerbaijan University” was exchanged by ADA University Rector, Professor Hafiz Pashayev and Vice President of Luiss Guido Carli University, Professor Paola Severino.   “The Agreement on academic cooperation between ADA University and the Sapienza University of Rome regarding the establishment of the Italy-Azerbaijan University” was exchanged by ADA University Rector, Professor Hafiz Pashayev and Rector of Sapienza University of Rome, Professor Antonella Polimeni.   “The Agreement on academic cooperation between ADA University and Turin Polytechnic University regarding the establishment of the Italy-Azerbaijan University” was exchanged by ADA University Rector, Professor Hafiz Pashayev and Rector of Turin Polytechnic University, Professor Guido Saracco.   “The Agreement on academic cooperation between ADA University and the Alma Mater University of Bologna regarding the establishment of the Italy-Azerbaijan University” was exchanged by ADA University Rector, Professor Hafiz Pashayev and Deputy Rector of Alma Mater Bologna University, Professor Simona Tondelli.   “The Agreement on academic cooperation between ADA University and Milan Polytechnic University” was exchanged by ADA University Rector, Professor Hafiz Pashayev, and Director of Design Department of Milan Polytechnic University, Professor Alessandro Deserti. Following the exchange of documents, President Ilham Aliyev made a speech.   Greeting the event participants, President Ilham Aliyev said:   - Dear ladies and gentlemen, dear friends.   Warm greetings to you all.   Welcome to the Embassy of Azerbaijan!   Today's ceremony is held in a new building of the Embassy of Azerbaijan. I must also say that this is the first event held in the new building. This historical building, located in the historical quarter of Rome, opens its doors today. At the same time, the Culture Center of Azerbaijan will operate in this building.   I am delighted that the first event held in this building is related to education. Today, we are embarking on a new page of Italy-Azerbaijan relations. We are starting a new page of large-scale cooperation in the field of education. Two years ago, when I was on a state visit to Italy, I proposed to create an Italy-Azerbaijan University. The Italian leadership also welcomed it, and a short while later, we are already starting practical activities.   In April this year, the foundation of a new educational building was laid at the campus of ADA University in Baku with the participation of Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. Cooperation between leading Italian universities and ADA University will strengthen the already friendly relations between the two countries. The Luiss University, the University of Bologna, the Polytechnic University of Milan, the Polytechnic University of Turin, and the Sapienza University of Rome are famous outside of Italy. Let me also inform you that two institutes will operate under the Italy-Azerbaijan University – the Institute of Agriculture and Food Sciences and the Institute of Design and Architecture.   Two documents on strategic partnership have been signed between Italy and Azerbaijan. We have solid political and economic relations. Italy is Azerbaijan’s top trading partner. Last year, our turnover reached 9.6 billion dollars; in seven months of this year, it amounted to 11 billion dollars.   Today's ceremony shows that we will perform as strategic partners in the field of education in the future. It is no secret that the development of each country is not determined by natural resources but by knowledge, competence and technological progress. In Azerbaijan, we channel the revenues obtained from natural resources into human capital, and today's event is clear evidence of that. At the same time, I am sure that the Italy-Azerbaijan University will become a center of Italian-Azerbaijani friendship. In other words, I think that today we are witnessing a historic event. Today is the first day of my working visit to Italy, and this is the first event. I am sure that the upcoming meetings with Italian leaders will further strengthen our friendship and partnership. Once again, I congratulate you all on this beautiful and historic event.   x x x   Then Vannia Gava, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Ecological Transition of the Italian Republic and Vice-President of Luiss Guido Carli University, Professor Paola Severino spoke on behalf of Italian universities partnering for the Italy-Azerbaijan University. Speaking next was the Rector of ADA University, Professor Hafiz Pashayev.   A photo was then taken.   The Italy-Azerbaijan University, the foundation of which was laid within the framework of the visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Luigi Di Maio to Azerbaijan at the ADA University campus in Baku on 2 April, was established on the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev. The agreement on establishing the Italy-Azerbaijan University was reached during the state visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Italy in 2020.   Academic programs to be established at this higher education institution will cover strategic sectors of the economy. The University is expected to train qualified specialists. At the same time, the University will provide expertise in the agriculture and food industry, engineering, including electrical and electronics, transport and infrastructure engineering, architecture, urban planning and landscape architecture, design, social sciences, business management, Italian studies and other areas. The University will be a center of science and knowledge applying technology and innovation.   https://president.az/az

01/09/2022 13:00

On August 25, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with students eligible to study abroad during the 2022-2023 academic year under the "State Programme for the education of young people at prestigious higher education institutions of foreign countries for 2022-2026”.   During the meeting Emin Amrullayev noted that the State Program, which was approved by a relevant Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a demonstration of the special attention of the country's leadership to the youth. The Minister noted that this program will contribute to the training of competitive and highly qualified professional staff meeting the requirements of modern and future labor market, including the process of dynamic development of our country.   At the end of his speech, the Minister of Science and Education wished the students academic success.   At the end of the meeting, the students exchanged their views on issues of concern to them.   It should be noted that the target of the State Program is to provide in 2022-2026 study in prestigious higher education institutions abroad for up to 400 people annually, and in total, up to 2000 citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Under the State Program, at least 80 per cent of study places in foreign higher education institutions will cover master's degrees in higher education.

25/08/2022 19:43

On 23 August, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev has met with George Dick, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   At the meeting, the sides discussed the current situation and prospects for cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State of Israel.

24/08/2022 14:21

The Minister of Science and Education held a briefing for the media on 23 August. At the briefing, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev made a broad presentation on the new decision to assign monthly increments to the salaries of some education employees. Speaking about the essence of assignment of additional payments to the salaries of the executives of general education institutions, Emin Amrullayev said that the decision covers about 865 principals, 2,343 deputy principals. Speaking about the additions to the salaries of certified teachers, the Minister of Science and Education said that as an incentive measure in connection with the certification, a 10 percent addition will be added to the salaries of teachers who have scored a passing grade and a 35 percent addition will be added to the salaries of teachers who have scored over 50 points. According to the Minister, the certification serves to determine the professional level of currently employed teachers. The Minister of Science and Education also informed about the recruitment process for teachers, State Program for education of young people at higher education institutions of foreign countries for 2022-2026 and the main activity directions of the Ministry of Science and Education. At the end of the briefing, numerous questions from the media representatives were answered.

23/08/2022 13:00

UNESCO Deputy Secretary-General for Education Stefania Giannini addressed a letter of thanks to Vafa Yagublu, the Head of the Department of Content, Training, Evaluation in General and Preschool Education of the Ministry of Science and Education for her fruitful work in the international expert group. A letter was sent to the Head of the Department for her fruitful work in the international expert group set up to revise the 1974 UNESCO Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.   It should be noted that the International Expert Group is composed of experts with more than 15 years' experience in the field of education, who are involved in the preparation of relevant legal documents. The 1974 Recommendation Document concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, revised and prepared by an expert group, is scheduled to be adopted at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2023.

29/07/2022 15:49

On the 19th of July , the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev has met with representatives of educational institutions providing state-of-the-art technology services related to education at Great Britain's largest business network “British Expertise” during his business visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.   On the 20th of July, at the House of Lords, Emin Amrullayev has met with leaders and representatives of prestigious universities of both the world and the UK, such as the University of Warwick, Newcastle University, Durham University, University of Leicester. This meeting was initiated by Baroness Emma Nicholson, Trade Envoy of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Azerbaijan.    During the meeting, the Minister informed of projects and initiatives currently being implemented in our country in the field of higher education, including the "State Program for the education of young people at prestigious higher education institutions of foreign countries for 2022-2026" and "State Program on increasing the international competitiveness of higher education system in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2019-2023".  It was noted that 36 Azerbaijani citizens are currently studying for doctoral studies in the UK in various fields under the State Program. The dual diploma programs, as well as the prospects of cooperation under the new State Program were discussed.

21/07/2022 15:00

The 54th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) was held online in China from 10 to 18 July 2022.   Nariman Shirinli, an 11th grade student at the "Young Talents" lyceum under the Baku State University, won a silver medal, Mehsati Piriyeva, an 11th grade student at the physics-mathematics and informatics biased lyceum of Ganja under the Ministry of Education, Deniz Sattarli, a 10th grade student at Turkey Diyanet Foundation the Baku Turkish Lyceum, and Salman Huseynov, a student of school-lyceum No.2 named after Z.Ahmadzadeh in Pensar village of Astara district, won a bronze medal at the Olympiad.   We congratulate our students and wish them further success.

19/07/2022 11:19

On July 6-16, the 63rd International Mathematical Olympiad was held in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Our students, having successfully participated at the Olympiad, won 1 silver, 4 bronze medals and one "Encouragement Prize".   Thus, an 11th grade students of the physics-mathematics and informatics biased lyceum under the Ministry of Education Togrul Abbasov won a silver medal, Amin Jafarzadeh - a bronze medal, a 10th grade students of the same lyceum Fidan Garayeva and Jalil Huseynov won a bronze medal, an 11th grade student of the Technical and Humanitarian Lyceum No. 2 of Baku Elchin Musazadeh won a bronze medal, an 11th grade student of a full secondary school No.72 of Baku Javad Ismailzadeh received an encouragement prize.   It should be noted that the Azerbaijani team ranked 34th at this prestigious Olympiad, in which 104 countries participated.   We congratulate our students and wish them further success.

15/07/2022 17:58