Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU) held a commemoration program dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide. The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of all martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of our homeland, symbolized by the compatriots killed during the Khojaly genocide.
As part of the program, the feature film “Eight Days in Captivity” was screened. The film was produced within the framework of the international awareness campaign “Justice for Khojaly!” initiated by Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva. The film reflects the pain and suffering of the tragedy through the story of the late Durdana Agayeva, a witness of the Khojaly genocide who endured eight days of severe torture in Armenian captivity, and her brother Elshad Agayev.
Following the screening, Vice-Rector for Social Affairs and Public Relations Shahmar Hasanov delivered a speech highlighting the scale and historical consequences of the Khojaly tragedy. He emphasized that under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief, the valiant Azerbaijani Army liberated our occupied lands, including Khojaly, thereby avenging our martyrs. It was noted that the blood memory of our people will never be erased, and the truths of Khojaly will continue to be conveyed to future generations.
The event concluded with a recital by second-year student Khadija Gurbanli, who performed N. Maharramli’s poem “My Name is Child” dedicated to the Khojaly tragedy.
By decision of the Scientific Council of Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU) dated February 25, 2026, a new Faculty of Tourism has been established at the university. The faculty was formed on the basis of the Departments of Tourism Industry Organization, Foreign Languages, and Humanities and Multiculturalism, previously part of the Faculty of Economics and Management.
The new faculty will offer bachelor’s and master’s programs in both full-time and part-time formats in the specialties “Organization of Tourism Management” and “Tourism Guidance.”
A total of 680 students will pursue bachelor’s degrees in these two specialties within the Faculty of Tourism.
With the establishment of this faculty, the number of faculties at the university has reached five.
At Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU), the name of the Faculty of Light Industry Engineering and Logistics has been changed to the Faculty of Transport and Industrial Technologies. This decision was adopted at the meeting of the University’s Scientific Council held on February 25, 2026.
At the same time, the names of the departments within the faculty have also been updated. Specifically, the Department of Light Industry Engineering and Design has been renamed the Department of Design and Industrial Technologies, while the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Logistics has been renamed the Department of Mechanics and Transport Technologies.
These changes, implemented as part of the optimization of the university’s structure, aim to align the faculties and departments with the requirements of existing academic specialties.
A screening of the educational short film titled "Habit – Say No to Drugs!" has been organized at the Cinema Club, operating under the Student Youth Organization of the Azerbaijan University of Technology (ATU).
The film illustrates the physical, psychological, and social damages caused by drug addiction through realistic and impactful scenes. By reflecting on the harmful habits that negatively affect the lives of young people, the plot highlights the vital importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Students showed great interest in the topic during the event, as the film drew their attention to the essence of this pressing societal issue. It should be noted that the primary goal of organizing the event is to encourage young people to stay away from harmful habits, make the right choices, and contribute to building a healthy future.
Such educational activities by the Cinema Club serve to develop a sense of social responsibility among students, while also fostering awareness and strengthening their critical thinking skills.
The latest educational training session has been held by the Psychology Club, operating under the Student Youth Organization of the Azerbaijan University of Technology (ATU).
The training was led by the university's psychologist, Farghana Hasanova. She shared valuable knowledge with the participants regarding the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle by youth, making the right choices, and shaping future plans in a safe environment.
During the training, conducted under the theme "Let's Think of Our Future Together: Say 'No' to Drug Addiction," students learned about the negative impacts of drugs on individual and social life, ways to stay away from harmful habits, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The session was organized through interactive discussions and real-life examples, ensuring the active involvement of the participants.
It should be noted that the purpose of the event is to strengthen the sense of social responsibility among students and to educate them toward building a healthy future.
The materials of the “PLMO 2026” International Conference, to be hosted by Azerbaijan Technological University (ATU), will be published by the world-renowned academic publisher Springer within the series Advances in Computer Science Applications and Research (ACSAR).
It should be noted that the 5th International Conference on Logistics, Management, and Operational Problems in the East-West Transport Corridor (PLMO 2026), co-organized by ATU, will be held in a hybrid format: on May 18–19, 2026, in Baku, and on May 20–21, 2026, in Ganja at Azerbaijan Technological University.
Other co-organizers of the event include the Institute of Mathematics of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Silesian University of Technology (Poland), Guangzhou University (China), Georgian Technical University (Georgia), and Tashkent State Transport University (Uzbekistan).
The conference is expected to bring together leading scholars from the United States, Poland, Türkiye, Georgia, China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Hungary, Sweden, and other countries.
More information: plmo.cyber.az
