“Azerbaijan has done a fantastic job in organizing the first successful International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)," IOI President, Professor of National Taiwan Normal University Greg Lee has told AZERTAC in an exclusive interview at the Baku Convention Centre. IOI President Greg Lee said that from the very first day they arrived at the airport the people greeting them were very hospitable and welcoming. He described the Olympiad as a unique platform for promoting informatics and bringing the best among the young people. He noted that the primary goal of IOI was promoting informatics, adding "to do that we have this competition which brings together the best students from each country". “This year’s Olympiad brings together more than 600 pupils, teachers and experts from 88 countries and regions. This is a big stage for them to meet the people who also think just like themselves, they think about algorithm and love to do problem solving. So this is a time to make friends,” President Greg Lee said. “The successful contestants of the Olympiads, whether they score medals or not, they are working in very big companies all over the world like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and others. And some of them come back to become leaders and to help out with the activities of IOI. A few of them are in the communities right now. So I think those students are very bright and they are the future of the technology,” he added.   AZERTAC 

07/08/2019 19:20

The 31st International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) has started in Baku, Azerbaijan. The official opening ceremony of the Olympiad will be held today at the Baku Convention Center. Official delegations consisting of more than 600 pupils, teachers and experts from 88 countries and regions, including the Azerbaijani team have registered to participate in the International Olympiad in Informatics, which is being held in Azerbaijan for the first time. Azerbaijan teams representing the country 24 times in this prestigious international competition have won 5 medals, including one silver and four bronze. One of the most prestigious competitions held since 1989, the International Olympiad in Informatics is an annual chance to demonstrate the knowledge and skill of schoolchildren from many countries around the world. As part of the programme excursions will be organized to Gobustan, Yanardagh, Ateshgah, the House Museum of Nobel Brothers and some other places. The International Olympiad in Informatics, which is of great importance to the country, is held with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ADA University, Ministry of Transport, Communication and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other government agencies. Acer is the official global sponsor of the Olympiad. In addition, from local companies, country’s leading mobile operator Azercell Telecom supports the event as the Digital Talent Sponsor and PASHA Bank as the Talent Sponsor. Public Television ITV (İctimai Television) is the IOI’s key media partner.   AZERTAC  

05/08/2019 21:33

Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will host the 31st International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) from August 4-11. One of the most prestigious competitions held since 1989, the International Olympiad in Informatics is an annual chance to demonstrate the knowledge and skill of schoolchildren from many countries around the world. Official delegations consisting of more than 600 pupils, teachers and experts from 88 countries and regions, including the Azerbaijani team, have registered to participate in the International Olympiad in Informatics, which is being held in Azerbaijan for the first time. Azerbaijan teams representing the country 24 times in this prestigious international competition have won 5 medals, including one silver and four bronze. For the organization of the event at a high level, places were selected that meet modern requirements; thus, the main contest will be held at the National Gymnastics Arena, while the opening ceremony will be hosted at the Baku Convention Center and the closing ceremony - at the Heydar Aliyev Center. Boulevard Hotel is foreseen to hold other events within the framework of the Olympiad. Students will be accommodated in the Athletes Village during the competition. There will be an entertainment zone for the contestants and they will be able to effectively spend their time off outside through various events and exciting leisure programmes. As part of the programme excursions will be organized to Gobustan, Yanardagh, Ateshgah, the House Museum of Nobel Brothers and some other places. The official opening ceremony will be attended by state officials, ambassadors of foreign countries and other guests at the Baku Convention Center on August 5. The International Olympiad in Informatics, which is of great importance to the country, is held with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ADA University, Ministry of Transport, Communication and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other government agencies. Acer is the official global sponsor of the Olympiad. In addition, from local companies, country’s leading mobile operator Azercell Telecom will support the event as the Digital Talent Sponsor and PASHA Bank as the Talent Sponsor. Public Television ITV (İctimai Television) is the IOI’s key media partner.  

31/07/2019 12:59

Azerbaijani student Meraj Mammadov has won a bronze medal at the 50th International Physics Olympiad in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Olympiad featured nearly 500 students from 80 countries. AZERTAC

15/07/2019 10:13

"I am SABAH Graduate" event has been held. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Leyla Aliyeva, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov, and participants of the event first viewed "I am SABAH Graduate" exhibition. The event started with the performance of the national anthem of Azerbaijan. A video highlighting the activity of SABAH groups then was demonstrated. Addressing the event, Minister of Education Jeyhun Bayramov hailed measures taken to further improve the development of the higher education system and the achievements made in this regard in Azerbaijan. Minister Bayramov congratulated all the graduates and wished them success in their future activities. A symbolic SABAH key was handed over to 3rd year students. SABAH groups were established in 34 specializations in 7 state higher education institutions in 2014-2015 academic year. SABAH groups now enroll more than 2300 students in over 40 specializations in 12 higher education institutions. A total of 701 SABAH students graduated in 2018-2019 academic year.   AZERTAC

15/07/2019 10:11

According to the decree of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated 14 November, the 100th anniversary of Baku State University is widely celebrated. The 100th anniversary of the Baku State University (BSU) was celebrated at the UNESCO General Secretariat in Paris. The event was attended by Education Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Minister of Culture Sevda Mammadaliyeva, Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission Elnur Sultanov, Rector of BSU Elchin Babayev, Ambassador of France Rahman Mustafayev, Head of Permanent Representation to UNESCO Anar Kerimov, representatives of the Ministry of Education, BSU and the Ministry of Culture, heads of permanent missions to UNESCO, diplomatic corps accredited in France, businessmen, scholars, representatives of culture and the Azerbaijani community of France. Mr. Anar Karimov, Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, and Mr. Elchin Babayev made speeches at the ceremony. Speaking about the history of our country and its achievements, they noted that one of the primary achievements is Baku State University. Expressing their pride in BSU, they emphasized that it was the first university in the region and was the first European high school in the Muslim East. They also mentioned BSU well-known alumni, like Nobel laureate Lev Landau, Yusif Mammadaliyev and Aida Imanguliyeva. During the 50th anniversary of the university in 1969, its world-famous alumni national leader Heydar Aliyev said that the establishment of the university was the victory of patriotic forces, and as a result of their struggle it opened doors to the world culture and science for young Azerbaijanis. They also discussed the role of the education in sustainable development, the concern of UN and UNESCO in this regard, the contribution of our country to education of other countries with the help of UNESCO, contributions of Mehriban Aliyeva First Vice President of Azerbaijan to the relations between Azerbaijan and UNESCO, the order of the President of Azerbaijan on study of youth from countries of the Non-Aligned Movement and countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Azerbaijan. Deputy Director General of the UNESCO Africa Office Firmin Eduard Matoko welcomed the participants on behalf of the Director General. He touched upon the relations between our country and UNESCO. He noted that today's event reflects the spirit of diversity of cultural heritage, dialogue and culture. He spoke about the BSU's scientific incentives in the environment of tolerance, dialogue, cultural diversity, mutual understanding and peoples' cohesion. He mentioned that BSU African graduates now work at important positions in their countries. He also highly appreciated the contribution of our country to UNESCO. During the event the video on 100-years history of BSU was presented. An exhibition of historical and contemporary paintings reflecting the 100-year activity of BSU was demonstrated at the foyer of the UNESCO building. As well as, a concert was organized within the cultural program of the event. There was a performance of the young musicians accompanied by the State Chamber Orchestra and the director of the Baku Chamber Music Orchestra and the German Munich New Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, the Laureate of the IV International Competition of Conductors named after Yevgeni Svetlanov Fuad Ibrahimov. Laureate of international competitions Elvin Hoca Ganiyev (violin), Etibar Asadli (piano), Vurgun Vakilov (piano), Agharahim Guliyev (flute), Maharram Huseynov performed works of international and Azerbaijani composers. Their performance was met with great sympathy and applause from the audience. At the end of the concert, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed with the whole auditory uplifted. It should be mentioned that the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a proposal to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baku State University in the list of anniversaries of 2018-2019 at the 39th session of the Conference in Paris.  

24/06/2019 12:31

  A delegation led by the Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan is visiting Paris on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Baku State University. The 100th anniversary of Baku State University included in UNESCO's 2019 Junior Program will be celebrated at the international level on June 12 at the headquarters of the organization. The delegation headed by the Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov will also attend the event. Within the framework of his visit to Paris, Jeyhun Bayramov met with UNESCO Director-General for Education, Stefania Giannini. The rector of Baku State University Elchin Babayev also attended the meeting. Speaking about the history of the establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the minister stressed that the first decision of that government was to establish the first university in Azerbaijan. He noted the important role of BSU in the education system of Azerbaijan, and reminded of the work done in this direction by President Ilham Aliyev's Order on holding the "100th anniversary of the Baku State University" signed in 2017. Jeyhun Bayramov noted that together with the Ministry of Education as the main institutions of education Sustainable Development Goal 4, the National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development was established under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the implementation of the agenda until 2030. It was noted that the State Agency for Vocational Education, established under the Ministry of Education in 2016, will accept 1,000 students in 2020 in order to increase the efficiency of the vocational education and training system and to create qualified labor force in the labor market. At the meeting, the sides exchanged views on artificial intelligence, one of the most demanding issues of the recent period, and the role of education in this field. The Rector of Baku State University Elchin Babayev thanked Stefania Giannini for the extension of the UNESCO chair of "Human Rights and Information Law" to 2023, referring to the UNESCO chairs operating at the University with 23,000 students. At the end of the meeting, Stefania Gianni invited the Minister of Education and the Rector of BSU to a Ministerial meeting to be held in November within the framework of the UNESCO General Conference. Jeyhun Bayramov has also invited UNESCO Deputy Director General to visit Azerbaijan.  

24/06/2019 12:29

On June 18, Education Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with newly appointed head of the International Organization for Migration Office in Azerbaijan, Vladimir Gyorgyev. During the meeting they discussed the current relations on cooperation and prospects of the further development between the Ministry of Education and the Representation of the International Organization for Migration in our country.

24/06/2019 12:26

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