On September 20, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev participated in the inauguration of the newly renovated student dormitory of Garabagh University in the city of Khankendi.   Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, and Shahin Bayramov, Rector of Garabagh University, briefed the head of state on the completed renovations.   Appropriate buildings have been allocated for the accommodation of students and staff on the university campus.   President Ilham Aliyev viewed the conditions established in the student dormitory, which comprises five apartment-type buildings fully renovated to modern standards. Each apartment is equipped with necessary amenities, ensuring comfortable living conditions in line with contemporary campus concepts. The facility includes relaxation areas, a canteen, and a sports area, accommodating 1,154 students free of charge.   Additionally, four buildings designated for university staff and their families contain 186 apartments, all thoroughly renovated and equipped. Accommodations have been provided for up to 140 staff members and their family members, who will reside in these apartments free of charge during their employment at the university.   https://president.az

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On September 19, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of nursery-kindergarten No. 1 in the city of Khankendi following its renovation.   The head of state was briefed on the new facilities and improvements at the kindergarten.   Renovation work, commissioned by the Ministry of Science and Education, began in May this year. The project included a comprehensive overhaul of the 80-child capacity facility, covering 0.21 hectares with a total area of 1,340 square meters. The renovated kindergarten now features four group rooms, a medical room, a methodical cabinet, a kitchen, an assembly hall, a sports hall, and a laundry room.   https://president.az

19/09/2024 16:44

On September 19, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the reopening of Nizami Ganjavi Secondary School No. 4 in Khankendi, following its renovation.   Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev briefed the President on the improvements made at the school.   The renovation work at Khankendi’s School No. 4, which accommodates 624 students, began in May this year under the Ministry of Science and Education’s directive. The project encompasses 0.67 hectares with a total area of 3,760 square meters. The refurbished school features 11 classrooms, laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology, technology and IT rooms, two STEAM rooms, a library, a school hall, a sports hall, and a canteen.   https://president.az

19/09/2024 16:00

On September 12, the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, met with representatives of the Times Higher Education (THE) International Rating Agency.   In addition to the current status of Azerbaijan's higher education institutions in THE ratings, the meeting discussed prospects for further cooperation between the agency and the ministry.   Following the discussion, the Times Higher Education (THE) International Rating Agency management presented the Minister of Science and Education with a certificate reflecting the successful results of Azerbaijan's higher education institutions on each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in “THE Impact 2024” program.

12/09/2024 18:39

On September 11-12, an international forum on "Prioritizing climate education on the global higher education agenda" was held within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Education and Times Higher Education International Rating Agency. Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University and Sumgayit State University hosted the forum organized by the State Agency for Science and Higher Education.   The  purpose of forum  is to enhance the role of higher education institutions in supporting 13th Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations (UN), encouraging joint cooperation between higher education institutions and other stakeholders to address the climate crisis,  as well as exchanging ideas about the importance of tackling climate change in scientific research.   Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, who gave an opening speech at the forum, emphasized the importance of holding an international forum for Azerbaijan’s higher education institutions and increasing the competitiveness of universities in preparation for COP29.    Elnur Soltanov, Deputy Minister of Energy, Chief Executive Officer of COP29, spoke about energy security and activities of our country in the period of transition to green energy, steps to be taken against the global climate crisis, as well as the importance of active participation of the scientific community in issues related to climate change at COP29.   In their speeches, Acting Rector of the Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry Vazeh Asgarov and Rector of Sumgayit State University Rufat Azizov noted that active participation in tackling climate change has made an invaluable contribution to our country's transition to green energy. In his speech, Phil Baty, Director General for Global Affairs at Times Higher Education, an international rating agency, spoke about the importance of participation and success of Azerbaijan's higher education institutions in “THE Impact” rating, actively applying strategies in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in recent years.   Ulkar Sattarova, Director of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, who participated in a panel discussion on “Country Context: Challenges and Opportunities Towards Climate Awareness in Post-Oil Countries’, noted that in order to succeed in the area under consideration, it is necessary to raise awareness starting from the primary level of education and train academic staff and students in higher education institutions.   The forum, which continued with panel discussions, was attended by COP29 senior climate advocate Nigar Arpadaray, Director of Climate Education at the University of Cambridge Christine Ozden, Professor Siram Ramakrishna of the National University of Singapore, and Warwick University representative Geret Robert. The event was also attended by BP Azerbaijan Vice President for Caspian Region Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli, ADA University Vice-Rector Fariz Ismayilzadeh, “British Council” Country Director Nargiz Hajiyeva and other official guests, heads of universities, politicians, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations.   More than 200 representatives from 26 countries took part in the forum.  

12/09/2024 18:29

By order of President Ilham Aliyev, an opening ceremony of a modern primary school named after Heydar Aliyev was held in the newly constructed “Azerbaijan” neighborhood of the Turkish town of Kahramanmarash.   The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev, the Minister of National Education of Turkey, Yusuf Tekin, and delegations from both countries.   The guests who familiarized themselves with the conditions created at the school were informed that children with disabilities were also taken into account in the construction of the three-storey school building, the foundation of which was laid in April last year. The school features a gymnasium, a library, and a shelter to ensure the safety of students in various situations. The primary school also has additional rooms set up to support learning. It also boasts a workshop with special tools and educational materials, a classroom with musical instruments, two classrooms for drawing and crafts, and a cabinet for technology, mathematics, and engineering lessons. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Emin Amrullayev noted that the brotherhood of Azerbaijan and Turkey is not just in words but also in action. The Minister also congratulated all residents of the city on the opening of the school and wished success to teachers and pupils there.   It should be reminded that by President Ilham Aliyev’s order, Azerbaijan supported the construction of a new neighborhood in Kahramanmarash province affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey on 6 February 2023. By the intergovernmental agreement on cooperation signed in this regard on 25 September last year in Nakhchivan city, the Azerbaijani government allocated funds for the implementation of the project in a total amount of 100 million US dollars.

11/09/2024 18:00

On September 5, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli addressed the 6th plenary session of the UNESCO Digital Learning Week.   In his speech at the plenary session entitled “Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Transition to Digital and Green Education” Hasan Hasanli spoke about the educational policy on transition to digital and green education and shared the successful experience of our country with the audience. Recalling that the COP29 event will be held in Azerbaijan and that 2024 is announced as “The year of solidarity for a green world”, the Deputy Minister also provided information on the measures implemented in this direction in the field of science and education.

05/09/2024 20:19

Participation of the Azerbaijani delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli in the UNESCO Digital Learning Week continues.   On the third day of the event, the Azerbaijani delegation participated in a number of plenary sessions on the use and evaluation of artificial intelligence in education and learning.   Within the framework of the event Hasan Hasanli met with Mohamed Elfarnawany, Director of UNESCO's “Priority Africa” Project (PAX) and Vera Lacoeuilhe, Chairperson of UNESCO's Executive Board. During the meetings the current situation and prospects of cooperation with UNESCO in the field of science and education, as well as opportunities for joint actions under the “PAX" project were discussed.   UNESCO's Digital Learning Week will run until September 5.

04/09/2024 20:13

Azerbaijani delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli continues its participation in the UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week.   On the second day of the event, the Azerbaijani delegation participated in a number of plenary sessions on the topics of digitization of education, the use of artificial intelligence in education, and green and digital challenges.   Within the framework of the event, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Hasan Hasanli met with the President of the UNESCO General Conference Simona Miculescu and UNESCO Deputy Director General for Natural Sciences Lidia Brito. During the meetings, the current state of cooperation with UNESCO in the field of science and education and the prospects for the development of cooperation were discussed.   It should be noted that other bilateral meetings are scheduled for the coming days.   UNESCO's Digital Learning Week will run through September 5.

03/09/2024 20:14

On September 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Kalbajar City Education Complex to inspect the ongoing work and review the project for a modular school planned to open later this year.   The President and First Lady were briefed on the progress of the project.   The complex, spanning more than 2.2 hectares, will include an 80-seat kindergarten, vocational workshops, a STEAM zone, extracurricular facilities, and other essential amenities. A school with a capacity for 528 students is under construction, featuring a library, cafeteria, assembly hall, dormitory, gym, and other necessary spaces.   During the review of the modular school project, it was noted that the 420-square-meter building will include two administrative rooms and nine classrooms.   https://president.az

02/09/2024 12:50