The ceremony began with the playing of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan, followed by a moment of silence in remembrance of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who gave their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of the country. A short film titled “In the Footsteps of History” was then screened.

Speeches were delivered by Shahmar Hasanov, ATU’s Vice-Rector for Social Affairs and Public Relations, and Associate Professors Huseyn Budagov and Mehriban Taghiyeva from the Department of Social Sciences and Multiculturalism.

The speakers emphasized that although the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic existed for only 23 months, the initiatives undertaken during that first republican period played a crucial role in laying the foundations of Azerbaijani statehood and defining its future development path.

The event highlighted:

•    Azerbaijan’s struggles for independence across different historical periods
•    The pivotal role of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in preserving the country’s unity following its re-independence in the late 20th century
•    The continuation of his legacy through the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, especially through the Victory Chronicle that reaffirmed the nation’s sovereignty
•    The enduring power of the independence ideal, which continues to guide Azerbaijan confidently into the future

A strong sense of national pride and historical reflection was at the heart of the celebration.

University rector Yashar Omarov and members of the academic and administrative leadership attended the session. He announced that, in line with the Ministry of Science and Education’s directive, the exam session would begin on June 2 and continue for five weeks. To ensure smooth and high-quality exam administration, he assigned specific tasks to the relevant departments regarding:

•    Preparing exam halls and computer rooms
•    Ensuring all surveillance systems are operational
•    Strengthening security measures across the campus

To guarantee transparency and fairness, an Examination Headquarters and an Appeals Commission have been established. The rector encouraged faculty deans and department heads to approach these responsibilities with a high sense of accountability.

The meeting also included in-depth discussions on the 2025 academic admission plan and other key agenda items.

The final game of the interuniversity basketball tournament dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev was held, organized by Azerbaijan Technology University (ATU), the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF), and “Rovshan Oguz Group” LLC.

The final match was attended by ATU’s rector Yashar Omarov, other university leaders, and members of the city community who came to support the teams.

The championship was contested between the teams of Azerbaijan Technology University and Ganja State University. In the decisive game, the ATU team won with a score of 98:55, securing the trophy.

Ganja State University students took second place in the tournament, while the third place went to the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University team, who defeated the team from Mingachevir State University.

The winning teams were awarded cups, medals, and honorary diplomas.

Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU), together with the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF) and “Rovshan Oguz Group” LLC, jointly organized the opening ceremony of the interuniversity basketball tournament dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev.

The event was attended by ATU Rector Yashar Omarov, Deputy Head of Ganja City Executive Authority Adil Tagiyev, Chairman of the YAP Ganja City Organization Bayram Aslanov, Rector of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University Zafar Gurbanov, other institution heads, city residents, students, and athletes.

The opening ceremony began with the performance of the State Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, followed by a moment of silence honoring the memory of Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Afterwards, a concert program was presented.

The tournament started with a draw. The two-day interuniversity basketball competition is officiated by referees and table officials licensed by the ABF referee board. The teams competing for the cup include Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Ganja State University, and Mingachevir State University. The first match was held between the teams of ATU and Mingachevir State University, ending with a score of 119:37 in favor of ATU.

It is worth noting that this is the third consecutive year ATU has organized the interuniversity basketball tournament. The event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among youth, increase interest in sports, strengthen cooperation among higher education institutions, provide effective leisure activities for students, and develop teamwork skills.

Azərbaycan Texnologiya Universitetində (ATU) gənc müəllimlərin peşəkar inkişafına dəstək məqsədilə təcrübəli akademik heyətin növbəti ustad dərsləri təşkil edilib. 

Bu dəfə Avtomatika və informasiya texnologiyaları kafedrasının müdiri dosent Rövşən Qasımov “Yeni təlim və tədris metodları və interaktiv öyrənmənin təşviqi” mövzusunda master-klass keçib.

Təlimdə Avtomatika, telekommunikasiya və informatika fakültəsinin tabeliyində fəaliyyət göstərən Avtomatika və informasiya texnologiyaları, Kompüter mühəndisliyi və telekommunikasiya, Ümumi və tətbiqi fizika, eləcə də Ümumi və tətbiqi riyaziyyat kafedralarının müəllimləri iştirak ediblər.

Rövşən Qasımov ustad dərsi zamanı müxtəlif praktik nümunələr təqdim edib, gənc müəllimlərin tədris zamanı qarşılaşa biləcəkləri situasiyalarla bağlı məsləhətlər verib və onların həlli yollarını izah edib.

Tədbir qarşılıqlı müzakirələr şəklində keçib, iştirakçılar öz təcrübələrini bölüşüb, suallarını ünvanlayaraq müzakirələrdə fəal iştirak ediblər.

A new collaboration in cybersecurity has been launched between the Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU) and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA).

As part of this initiative, a delegation from IRIA visited ATU, where Rector Yashar Omarov held discussions with key representatives, including Shahmar Hajiyahyayev, Head of the Information Security Department; Ilkin Azizov, Head of the IT and Information Security Department; and Xayyam Masiyev & Gulnar Mirhuseynova, group leaders from the Sustainable Cybersecurity Development and Research Department.

During the meeting, Omarov emphasized the importance of digital skills and cybersecurity training, stating that the partnership would be mutually beneficial and help students integrate into an innovative environment.

The discussions focused on potential collaboration within the "Think Tank" project, an initiative by the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center aimed at strengthening cybersecurity workforce development in the country. Several key decisions were made, including: launching cybersecurity courses at ATU, organizing masterclasses for faculty members, hosting hackathons for students, updating curricula and syllabi in cybersecurity and information security to align with market demands

Additionally, IRIA representatives explored ATU’s Cybersecurity Laboratory, where they agreed to establish a “Cyber Club” to enhance students' practical cybersecurity skills. The club will facilitate regular online and offline workshops, providing hands-on training opportunities.