A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education with employees of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Agency for Development of Professional Communities and Skilled Workers, and Azerbaijan office of the Russian Information and Culture Center. The meeting focused on the development of vocational and secondary education as well as WorldSkills movement. Participants of the meeting discussed vocational and secondary education system in Azerbaijan and Russia, and prospects for its development. The event featured presentations on the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of the development of skilled workers in accordance with WorldSkills movement and WorldSkills Russia standards. The participants also discussed the exchange of experience and knowledge between specialists of the two countries. A group of students at Azerbaijani vocational education institutions were invited to WorldSkills Russia championship to be held on May 17-19. The sides reached agreement, under which Azerbaijan will benefit from Russia`s experience with the aim of joining WorldSkills movement and competing in WorldSkills championship.

23/01/2017 09:29

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received President of the Arab Union for the Blind, Chairman of the Gulf Association for Human Rights Khalid Al Nuaimi on January 18. They discussed Azerbaijan`s policy on education for the blind as well as prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

19/01/2017 09:28

A delegation of the French Republic visited the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) on January 11. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, French Minister of State for Development and Francophonie attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marie Le Guen, president of the University of Strasbourg Michel Deneken, president of the University of Rennes 1 David Alis met with students at the French-Azerbaijani University.  The meeting featured the signing of several memorandums of understanding on cooperation involving president of the University of Strasbourg Michel Deneken, president of the University of Rennes 1 David Alis and rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University Mustafa Babanli. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov and French Minister of State for Development and Francophonie attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marie Le Guen then gave a media briefing. A joint initiative of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, the French-Azerbaijani University announced its first enrollment in 2016-2017 academic year. UFAZ was established under an international partnership agreement between Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University and the University of Strasbourg. UFAZ has an enrollment of 141 students in four disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Geophysical Engineering, and Oil Exploration and Exploitation.

13/01/2017 09:28

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People`s Republic of China to the Republic of Azerbaijan Wei Jinghua on January 10. They discussed Azerbaijani-Chinese relations in the field of education and prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

11/01/2017 10:22

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Azerbaijan Dan Iancu on January 10. They discussed Azerbaijani-Romanian relations in the field of education and prospects for cooperation in accordance with the tasks set by the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”.

11/01/2017 10:21

Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences hosted a general meeting of ANAS and a joint scientific session of the Presidium of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 21. President of ANAS Akif Alizade made opening remarks at the event. He gave a paper on “Science and education: problems and prospects”. Academician Akif Alizade said scientific and educational integration has been among key priorities in the reforms conducted at the academy. “Nearly 20 basic departments of several higher education institutions have been established at some institutes and organizations of ANAS, memorandums of cooperation on joint development of specialists have been signed.” Academician Akif Alizade said the launch of a master`s program at ANAS is one of the most important accomplishments in scientific and educational integration. Akif Alizade said students at SABAH groups are provided with internship at research institutions of ANAS. He pointed to continuous measures taken to establish educational departments in research institutions of the academy. The president of ANAS emphasized the necessity of taking systematic efforts to ensure scientific and educational integration in Azerbaijan. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov highlighted the role of scientific and educational integration in ensuring sustainable development in Azerbaijan. The minister noted that today`s joint event at the level of management of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education is of special importance. Mikayil Jabbarov said the event provided a good opportunity to discuss the role of science and education in ensuring sustainable development in the country, reforms and ways of addressing problems in this sphere. The minister said the discussions to be held and decisions to be made at this event will encourage the strengthening of cooperation and ensure integration in the fields of science and education both at local and international levels. Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said improving the quality of education and research, preparing highly-qualified specialists and scientists is the first task in developing education and science in Azerbaijan. “Educational institutions in our country should stimulate modern thinking in youth, involve them in research-oriented activity and encourage them to use advanced technologies and learn foreign languages.” The minister of education highlighted the establishment of technoparks, startup schools and business incubators, saying this contributes to the development of activities of scientists. Mikayil Jabbarov said the creation of research universities is the new task facing higher education institutions at the modern stage. “It is impossible to make outstanding scientific achievements without quality education. Education system should be open to scientific innovations, scientific discoveries,” the minister of education added. The event then featured discussions, which were followed by the adoption of a decision of the scientific session. Speakers at the scientific session included vice president of ANAS Dilgam Taghiyev, rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov, academician, member of parliament Ahliman Amiraslanov, academic secretary of ANAS Rasim Aliguliyev, rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University Mustafa Babanli, director of ANAS Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies Irada Huseynova, and rector of Azerbaijan State Economic University Adalat Muradov.

22/12/2016 14:00

An information session has been held for students of SABAH groups of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan at Azerbaijani-German Cultural Center, Kapellhaus. Participants in the event included the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) coordinator for Azerbaijan Stefanie Dufaux, DAAD employee Rena Huseynova, head of the German language center Zahra Aliyeva, head of SABAH groups Executive Committee Shahin Seyidzade and manager for student affairs Mehriban Nazarova. The session provided an insight into the teaching of German language for 2nd year SABAH students as part of cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service and German language center as well as opportunities for education in Germany through DAAD scholarship programs. SABAH students were also informed of the advantages offered them and requirements for admission to summer schools and master’s programs in Germany.

21/12/2016 10:41

The 70th anniversary of Baku Slavic University was celebrated on December 16. Participants of the ceremony first visited the Alley of Honors to place a wreath at the grave of national leader Heydar Aliyev. They also put flowers at the grave of outstanding ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. The ceremony was held at the auditorium of Baku Slavic University. Participants in the event included Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Akif Alizade, members of parliament, and delegates from Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Belarus, Czech Republic and other countries. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov hailed Baku Slavic University`s role in preparing highly-qualified specialists in Azerbaijan, and developing the country`s international cooperation in the field of education. BSU rector Nurlana Aliyeva highlighted the history of Baku Slavic University, and the higher education institution`s role in the upbringing of the young generation. Other speakers congratulated the university staff and wished them success in their educational activities. Minister Mikayil Jabbarov presented high state awards to employees of the university in accordance with the order of the President of Azerbaijan. The participants of the ceremony watched a video on the activity of Baku Slavic University.

19/12/2016 10:55

  The Board of Directors of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) has approved the request of the Accreditation and Nostrification Office of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan to become an affiliate of ENQA. In 2005 the Azerbaijani government joined the Bologna Declaration, committing itself to ensuring integration of Azerbaijani higher education institutions into the European Higher Education Area, and improving the quality of education in line with requirements of the labour market. This commitment is also stipulated in the “State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. The status of an affiliate within ENQA gives Azerbaijan the opportunity to benefit from European cooperation in the field of quality assurance in higher education. It will also help Azerbaijan build a modern accreditation system in line with the Standards and Guidelines for quality assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). Following the Recommendation of the Council on European co-operation in quality assurance in higher education and the Bologna Declaration, ENQA was established in 2000 as the European Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education to promote European cooperation in the field of quality assurance. It is an umbrella organization which represents its members at the European level and internationally, and promotes European cooperation in the field of quality assurance in higher education. ENQA has (http://www.enqa.eu/index.php/enqa-agencies/affiliates/) 49 members representing 27 countries, and 53 affiliates representing 31 countries.

19/12/2016 10:54

The 13th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) has been held in Bali, Indonesia. Six Azerbaijani pupils participated in the Olympiad that brought together students from 48 countries. Student of Sumgayit city gymnasium specializing in natural sciences Gunel Hasanova, student of Istedad lyceum Shabnam Nabizade, student of Baku city Ecological lyceum No 291 Turan Bayramli, and students of Istak lyceum Turan Mammadli and Ramil Babazade grabbed bronze medals at the Olympiad. The Olympiad covered physics, chemistry and biology and featured three stages – test, theoretical examination and practical examination. Azerbaijan selected the students that competed in IJSO through examinations at Olympiad preparation centers in November. The selected children received intensive trainings.

14/12/2016 11:45