On July 8, Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev visited the Autism Center operating under "Birge va Sağlam" (Together and Healthy) Public Union located in Nizami district of the capital.   Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev got acquainted with the conditions established in the Center.   The Director of the Center Aytan Eynalova brought to attention detailed information about the support programs provided to about 90 people with autism spectrum disorders at the Center. The minister observed visually the process of application of the programs during the training.   Later, getting acquainted with the workshop, Emin Amrullayev listened to the songs performed by the "Blue Hearts" choral group of autistic youth in "Kashalata cafe" operating inside the Center. Various plays were performed by the autistic youth of the cafe.   During the meeting, they discussed the opportunities for future cooperation between the Ministry and the Center.   Commemorative photos were taken at the end.

08/07/2022 17:46

On the 6th of July, the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Republic of Azerbaijan Viktor Szederkenyi, whose mission to Azerbaijan is coming to an end.   The Azerbaijani Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev thanked Ambassador Viktor Szederkenyi for his contribution to deepening educational ties between the two countries and establishing direct cooperation relations between Azerbaijani and Hungarian higher educational institutions during his work as Hungarian ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   Emin Amrullayev highly appreciated awarding of educational scholarships by the Hungarian state to 149 citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the academic year 2022-2023.

06/07/2022 18:41

UNICEF has published a Global Annual Results Report on innovations in the global education system in 2021. The Report highlights the achievements of our country in a number of areas in education.   Thus, the document emphasizes that the state-funded pre-school training program in Azerbaijan covers 90 percent of 5-years-old children. In addition, as a result of the expansion of a scope of the project aimed at the development of community based pre-school education implemented in remote districts of our country, the establishment of 850 community based pre-school education groups in 695 community centers in 55 cities and districts has been presented as an achievement of our country in education. Currently, 16041 children aged 3-4 years old are studying in these groups.   The Report also highly appreciates the implementation of a project on school psychological health and psychosocial support in 9 conflict-affected regions in the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and UNICEF. It was noted that in this context trainings were organized for 4050 teachers to develop social and emotional learning skills of children and adolescents.   For more information, click here.

06/07/2022 17:39

"Bir Konullu" Students Cooperation Public Union and Baku Slavic University will jointly organize a Summer School Program in Political Science and Diplomacy in Guba region on July 11 - 16.  The purpose of the summer school is to create an effective platform for students to critically analyze and objectively assess the current political and economic situation in the modern world, accurately predict future processes, and participate in interactive discussions on various political issues.  Eligibility:  •    Final year undergraduate students studying in international relations, international studies, international law, political science and regional studies;  •    Recent graduates, master's degree students, and young professionals on above mentioned fields;  •    Young people with high motivation, initiative, strategic and systematic thinking skills, personal efficiency, ability to work in team and make right decisions; • Fluency in spoken and written English. (Knowing other languages are preferable)  During the summer school, lectures will be organized by highly qualified instructors and experts. The summer school will also include various sports activities and intellectual competitions in order to benefit the participants to spend their free time more efficiently.  Those who wish to participate in the summer camp and meet the above-mentioned requirements are highly encouraged to register through the link:  https://forms.gle/AjNQm8kc9nNaBgU78  The deadline for applications: 5th of July, 2022.  The registered candidates will be examined or interviewed during the selection process.  Those who successfully pass the assessment will be eligible to attend the summer school.  More information about the summer school program will be provided to selected participants.  If you need any further information about the project, please do not hesitate to contact us via  E-mail: Apply@konullu.edu.az (subject: Summer School)  Note: Language of instruction will be in English and Azerbaijani.  

05/07/2022 12:11

On 30 June, Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov met with members of the International Association of the Eurasian Education Workers' Trade Unions, who were on a visit to our country. In his speech, the Deputy Minister of Education spoke about the work carried out for the development and strengthening of our country in the period of independence, the achievements in the building of national education, the development of certain fields of education, the measures taken in the implementation of the “State Strategy on Education Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan”, the challenges faced by the rapidly modernizing educational system, the reforms carried out in the education sector in our country and the successes achieved in this area. Firudin Gurbanov also stressed the role of educators in the liberation of our lands from occupation and highlighted Turkey's support for our country. The Deputy Minister of Education said that protection of the rights of educators and students in the education system is of great importance in Azerbaijan. Noting consistent steps have been taken towards improvement of educators' working conditions and stimulation of their work, Firudin Gurbanov underlined the importance of studying the international experience in this field. In his speech, the Deputy Minister of Education highly appreciated the holding of the XIV Forum of the International Association of the Eurasian Education Workers’ Trade Uions in Baku. At the end of the event, the Deputy Minister of Education answered questions from guests of the Forum.

01/07/2022 18:01

"Bir Konullu" Students Cooperation Public Union and Baku Slavic University will jointly organize a Summer School Program in Political Science and Diplomacy in Guba region on July 11 - 16.  The purpose of the summer school is to create an effective platform for students to critically analyze and objectively assess the current political and economic situation in the modern world, accurately predict future processes, and participate in interactive discussions on various political issues.  Eligibility:  •    Final year undergraduate students studying in international relations, international studies, international law, political science and regional studies;  •    Recent graduates, master's degree students, and young professionals on above mentioned fields;  •    Young people with high motivation, initiative, strategic and systematic thinking skills, personal efficiency, ability to work in team and make right decisions; • Fluency in spoken and written English. (Knowing other languages are preferable)  During the summer school, lectures will be organized by highly qualified instructors and experts. The summer school will also include various sports activities and intellectual competitions in order to benefit the participants to spend their free time more efficiently.  Those who wish to participate in the summer camp and meet the above-mentioned requirements are highly encouraged to register through the link:  https://forms.gle/AjNQm8kc9nNaBgU78  The deadline for applications: 5th of July, 2022.  The registered candidates will be examined or interviewed during the selection process.  Those who successfully pass the assessment will be eligible to attend the summer school.  More information about the summer school program will be provided to selected participants.  If you need any further information about the project, please do not hesitate to contact us via  E-mail: Apply@konullu.edu.az (subject: Summer School)  Note: Language of instruction will be in English and Azerbaijani.  

01/07/2022 10:36

On 24 June, the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev took part in the 5th meeting of the Scientific Council of the International Turkic Academy in Nur-Sultan, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Education noted the importance of cooperation between the Turkish states in the field of education, including the importance of preparing joint textbooks. He stressed the importance of expanding the scope of existing cooperation programs in the field of education with the support of the International Turkiс Academy. The Minister of Education suggested that one of the events included in the International Turkiс Academy's Plan of Activity be held this year in liberated Shusha. In two sided meetings held between the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev and the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Beishenaliyev and Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Nurbek Aliyev under the 5th meeting of the Scientific Council of the International Turkic Academy, issues of cooperation in education were discussed and several proposals were voiced. The Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev also took part in the ceremony of hoisting the flag of Uzbekistan, which has been granted observer status in the organization, in front of the International Turkic Academy. The Minister of Education then attended an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ahmad Baitursynov, a public and political figure of Kazakhstan.  Emin Amrullayev spoke about Ahmаd Baitursynov's contribution to the educational, scientific, cultural creativity of the Kazakh people and the peoples of the Turkic world, noting that studying the life and activities of thinkers of the Turkic world and promoting their heritage in the world would further strengthen spiritual and cultural relations between Turkic-speaking states.

24/06/2022 18:59

A delegation led by the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev is visiting the Republic of Kazakhstan to attend the 5th meeting of the International Turkic Academy.   On 23 June, the delegation visited “Quantum” STEM School in Nur-Sultan and the Nazarbayev Intellectual School, and got acquainted with the conditions created at both educational enterprises.   The delegation was informed in detail about the achievements of both educational enterprises. There was expressed an interest in cooperation with partners from Azerbaijan.   On that date, the delegation also visited a vocational college and a college of catering and service. During the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the activities of the educational enterprises and the conditions created for students there.   On the same day, the Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev met with Kazakhstan's Education Minister Askhat Aimagambetov. During the meeting the prospects for the development of existing cooperation between the two countries in the field of education were discussed, and the importance of exchanging experience in areas of mutual interest was emphasized.

23/06/2022 18:04

The “CyberCamp 2022" summer camp will take place from 4 to 9 July 2022 in Guba district, organized by "One Volunteer" Students' Cooperation Public Union and the Institute of Education.   The project aims to bring together students and young people who want to improve themselves in cybersecurity and have career goals in this field, to involve them in teamwork and to create conditions for obtaining new employment opportunities.   During the “CyberCamp”, participants will experience hands-on training in a cybersecurity lab environment in the following areas: Laboratory studies covering security flaws found in web-based software and categorised by "TOP 10 OWASP" (in CTF form); Updating privileges in operating systems; Tasks related to malware analysis and reverse engineering; Tasks related to cryptography. The following persons are envisaged to participate in the summer camp: Undergraduate students in the third and fourth years of study in computer science, information security, information technology or cybersecurity, as well as students enrolled in the Master's program; Students of other specialties with knowledge and skills in the above-mentioned fields. Persons who wish to participate in the summer camp and meet the above requirements are asked to register by clicking on the link below.   Registration link: https://anket.edu.az/link/186   The deadline for accepting applications for registration is set for 27 June 2022. A test examination will be organized to check the initial knowledge of registered participants. Those who pass the test will be eligible to participate in the camp.   As part of the camp, participants will be supported by professional and innovative professionals. Various sports and knowledge competitions will also be organized at the camp to ensure that the participants' leisure time is organized effectively.   The number of camp participants is limited. Selected people will be sent information about the summer camp by email.   Please note that those interested in more information about the camp can send their questions to apply@konullu.edu.az (subject: Cybercamp).  

20/06/2022 14:42

First graduation ceremony of a dual degree master program in “Educational Policy and Administration” between Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University (ASPU) and George Washington University (GWU) of the USA was held on June 13.       In his opening remark at the ceremony, ASPU rector Jafar Jafarov noted that the first of the dual degree programs signed with foreign universities under the state program is the program implemented between ASPU and GWU. There are currently 50 people enrolled in two courses in the program. Students study on the program completely free of charge. Starting this year, the enrolment plan for the program has been increased from 25 to 40 places. Classes in the program are conducted in English by experienced teaching staff of ASPU and GWU. The rector noted that out of the 24 people admitted to the program for 25 places allocated in the first year, 22 master's students are graduating from the program today and for the first time in Azerbaijan, they receive a master's degree in “Educational policy and Administration” from GWU in addition to ASPU's master's degree.   At the end of his speech, the rector congratulated the first graduates of the program and their families.   Speaking at the graduation ceremony Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev said that today's diploma awarding ceremony is distinguished with its historical significance, as this program is an indicator of work done by the state and government of Azerbaijan to develop education. The Minister of Education added that the impact of this and similar programs aimed at training specialists for the Azerbaijani society and economy will affect the further development of our national education sector and the lives of thousands of people.   For his part, Colin Green, professor at the School of Education and Human Development, expressed his satisfaction with the successful collaboration and congratulated the graduates.   The Dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the George Washington University, Dr. Michael Feuer conveyed his greetings in a video message.   At the end of the ceremony, the graduates were presented with honorary diplomas.   It should be noted that this program is being implemented in accordance with the cooperation agreement signed between ASPU and GWU as part of the "State Program on Enhancing International Competitiveness of the Higher Education System in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2019-2023", which was approved by the relevant decree of the President of Azerbaijan.   The dual degree program, funded by the State Oil Fund, is being implemented at ASPU to train world-class master administrators in education.

13/06/2022 17:32