Within the framework of Qafqaz Business Forum, Second Business Case Competition was held at Qafqaz University. Qafqaz Business Forum is organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Research of Qafqaz University every year and is attended by senior executives of local and international companies. This year’s program was attended by Managing Director of AzGroup Mr. Shahriar Sadri, Chief Financial Officer of Azgroup Mr. Mark van Beveren, Human Resources Manager of AzMDF Mr. Vugar Aliyev, Marketing Manager of AzForest Mr. Anar Badalov, Director of the Strategy and Business Development Unit of Azercell – Mr. Imran Baghirov,
Baku, April 19 (AzerTAc). A conference titled “1st International Chemistry and Chemical Engineering conference” (CCE2013) has today ended at the Qafqaz University. Addressing the conference, rector of the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Siyavush Garayev and rector of the Qafqaz University Ahmed Sanic stressed the importance of the event. The event participants discussed prospects for development of chemistry and chemical engineering, as well as expanding the scientific cooperation. Organized by the Ministry of Education, State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Baku State University, the conference was
Bakou, 20 avril (AzerTAc). La première Conférence internationale portant sur la chimie et l’ingénierie de chimie consacrée au 90ème anniversaire du leader national Heydar Aliyev a touché à sa fin à Bakou. Selon l’AzerTAc, 315 rapports de 13 pays (l’Azerbaïdjan, la Turquie, le Canada, la Russie, les Etats-Unis, l’Allemagne, l’Italie, la Géorgie, le Kazakhstan, le Pakistan, etc.) ont été présentés à cette conférence internationale organisée conjointement par le Ministère de l’Education, la
On April 17, the opening ceremony of the First International Conference on Problems of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev was held at Gulustan Palace. The scientists and heads of petrochemical production field from leading scientific and educational centers specialized in the petrochemical and chemical engineering spheres from various countries including the USA, Canada, Russia, UK, Germany, Turkey, Georgia, as well as representatives of Petkim Petrokimya Holding, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Institute of Petrochemical Processes, Baku Higher Oil School, Qafqaz University, Baku
UNESCO declared 2013 to be the Year of Seyyid Yahya Bakuvi in Azerbaijan. Mehmet Rıhtım, the director of Caucasus Research Institute and an associate professor at Qafqaz University, talked to Sunday’s Zaman about Bakuvi, a genius Sufi who played a significant role in the development of Azerbaijan’s history and culture, and described his religious order, Halvetiye.
Can you talk about the first Sufi schools established in Azerbaijan? Azerbaijan is historically one of the unique places where Islamic Sufism first took shape. The first school established here was the Sühreverdiye order, systematized by Ebu’n-Necip Abu Hafs
Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Research has launched the Second Annual Business Case Competition. Starting last year, each year teams made up of bachelor and master students from different majors compete in business case competitions and analyze business strategies of international and local companies.
In the First Annual Business Case Competition which was held at Qafqaz University last year, five teams composed of students from different departments of Qafqaz University presented the analysis of business strategies of international companies such as Google, Dell, Jet Blue Airlines, Krispy Kream and Wholefoods Market. This year
The delegation of Turkish representatives, within the guidance of the head of Higher Education Council Prof. Dr. Gokhan Cetinsaya, visited Qafqaz University.
According to news report, participants of the event were representatives of the Ministry of Education, scientists, academic delegation of different universities and students. The meeting was launched with the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkish governments followed by the short introductory movie demonstrating the significant activities of Qafqaz University.
Honorary night was memorable with the enchanting speech of the rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic
Representatives of all Institution that are members of AzLIC (Azerbaijan Library and Information Consortium) participated in seminar.1. Baku State University2. Azerbaijan State University of Languages3. İnstitute of İnformation Technologies4. Azerbaijan State Economy University5. Xazar University6. Qafqaz University7. Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy8. Oil-gas Scientific Research Project Institute (SOCAR)9. Caucasus Research Resource Center10. Sumqayit State University11. Azerbaijan Technical University12. Azerbaijan doctors Trayning Institute after A.Aliyev13. The Academy of Public
The second round of application process to Erasmus Mundus ALRAKIS student exchange program has launched. The deadline for the submission of documents is October 10.
Students of Qafqaz University can participate in the program under the Target Group 1. Partner universities from Europe comprise Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, Tallinn University, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Royal Institute of Technology, and Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz.
Qafqaz University strongly encourages 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year
On 08-10 February, 2012, APCICT officially launched the “Primer Series on ICTD for Youth” by organizing a training workshop in Baku, Azerbaijan in partnership with Qafqaz University. The Primer Series aims to serve as a tool to help educators deliver ICTD capacity building education in institutions of higher learning as recent research has indicated that university curricula lack adequate ICTD content. Over 30 professors, educators and Master students from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, participated and received training on Primer 1: “An Introduction to ICT for Development”. In March, Qafqaz University
The 1st International Information Security Workshop was hold by Qafqaz Universtiy, BM Technologies, BitDefender, Lancelot Institute and IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter in 19-20 June 2012, at Qafqaz University. In the opening speech Assoc. Prof. Abzetdin Adamov (chairman of the committee) mentioned about dramatic influence of digital infrastucture to our daily lives and how it is important to be able to protect vital information and infrastructure, which became a complex challenge that has legal, business, political and technical ramification. In the welcome speech rector of Qafqaz university Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic and director of BM
A Business Case Competition was held at Qafqaz University on May 12 within the framework of Qafqaz Business Forum. Five teams composed of students from different departments of Qafqaz University presented the analysis of business strategies of international companies such as Google, Dell, Jet Blue Airlines, Krispy Kream and Wholefoods Market.
Qafqaz Business Forum, which is a student organization founded this semester at Qafqaz University consists of highly motivated and top performing students from Finance, World Economy and Business Administration departments. In addition to weekly trainings by Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
In the 38th International Convention organized by Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D.), held in Germany Frankfurt between April 29-30 of 2012, Qafqaz University was awarded with the International Arch of Europe (IAE) prize in golden category. B.I.D. is currently the most important private organization in the world presenting a Quality Award on the basis of principles as solid as those of the Deming in Japan, the Baldrige in the U.S., or the EFQM in Europe. B.I.D. is professionally related with companies in different countries whose products and services help position them as leaders that put special emphasis on
Sixth International forum “Partnership of State Authorities, Civil Society and the Business Community in Ensuring Information Security and Combating Terrorism” and Fifth Scientific Conference of the International Information Security Research Consortium (IISRC) have been held in April 23–26, 2012, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Munich, Germany.
The Qafqaz University as an institution pretending to be a member of IISRC consortium was represented by Chair of Computer Engineering Department Dr. Abzetdin Adamov. The Qafqaz University also participated in last conference that was held in Changsha, China in October 25-27, 2011 and
On April 19, Professor of Operations Research from California State University Dr. Jorjani visited Qafqaz University to deliver a seminar on the topic “Application of Quantitative Analysis in Operations Management”. The seminar was attended by Qafqaz Business Forum participants and fourth year students from Business Administration Department. During the seminar Professor Jorjani discussed the importance of quantitative analysis and modeling in making decisions regarding project management, supply chain coordination, inventory management, labor planning and other business related decisions.
Qafqaz Business Forum, which is a student
Qafqaz Business Forum hosted a workshop on March 15 with Kaia Miller who is founder and CEO of a Boston-based consulting firm named Aslan Global, which advises entrepreneurs and government leaders on competitiveness and business strategy. The workshop was opened by Adiljan Abdurazzak, the founder and Coordinator of Qafqaz Business Forum who introduced Ms. Miller to workshop participants.
Currently, Ms. Miller works as a consultant to the Greater Baku Regional Development Plan, which is a joint project of the government of Azerbaijan and the World Bank. Before joining this project Ms. Miller has advised public and private sector leaders in Latin
The pre elimination of 10th International Turkish Olympiad was held at National Academic Drama Theatre of Azerbaijan. In final, song and poem categories 12 students took part for the first place. Winner student will represent Azerbaijan in Turkey with the participation of 140 countries worldwide in June 2012.
Local GSM company Bakcell has met Qafqaz University bachelor and master students within the project of "The Bakcell Alumni". The "Bakcell Alumni" project gives students the chance to develop themselves as a Telecommunicaiton , Information Technology and Marketing specialist. Within the scope of the project students will participate in various activities of Bakcell gaining real world experiecnce. Bakcell will grant scholarships for the successfull students. Head of human resources department of Bakcell Ms. Nazmira Shirinova has presented the details of participation in the project.
Last year there were 7 students participating in the
Tutoring session on “Academy on ICT Essentials for Government Officials” was carried out by the Civil Service Commission under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, UNDP and Training Centre on Information and Communication Technologies on Asia and Pacific Region of the UN located in the Republic of Korea (APCICT) on 6-7 February 2012. The session was aimed at capacity building of top level civil servants in the field of ICT applications and e-government in civil service and training of these civil servants those who will represent as trainers on ICT.
Dr. Ahmet Sanic, Rector of the “Gafgaz” University,
Gandja State University(GSU), Qafqaz University(QU) and Azerbaijan State Agrarian University(ASAU) has signed memorandum of collaboration.
Today, 3 universities - Ganja State University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and the University signed a memorandum of cooperation. According to the memorandum, number of joint projects will be carried out. During the ceremony, the rector of the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University Mirdaməd Sadigov expressed the importance of cooperation between universities and mutual relations. Also stated that Azerbaijan will make a significant contribution to science. Then the contract was signed by
On 15th of February Qafqaz University together with National Aviation Academy (NAA) hold a scientific practical seminar. According to the information given from Qafqaz University, seminar took place at NAA more than 100 academic staff of both institution took part in event.
Vice rector for the education of the NAA professor Adalat Samadov and vice rector of Qafqaz University for education professor Cihan Bulut emphasized the importance of the event. Key speakers asserted fast growing economy of Azerbaijan and the importance of higher educational institutions research of modern economic trends.
Consequently the chairman of the
Bangkok (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) – Over 150 government officials and academics in Azerbaijan are taking part this week in back-to-back United Nations organized training programmes to develop national capacities to use information and communications technology for development (ICTD).
The Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (), a regional institute of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), is partnering with national development stakeholders in Azerbaijan to launch ICTD capacity development initiatives
The performance of Eastern European and Central Asian universities in the 2011 edition of the QS World University Rankings® is a fascinating mixture of stability and change. While the big hitters are all present, many have slid down the table. However this is offset somewhat by the ascent of a number of younger institutions, some of which are making their very first appearance in the QS World University Rankings®.
The total number of universities from the region in the top 600 has increased to 26 from 23 last year and 20 in 2009. As in the previous two editions, universities from the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Baku, February 8 (AzerTAc). A cohort of students of the Qafqaz University majoring in “Chemical Engineering” and “Industrial Engineering” are serving internship at the Petkim Petrochemical Holding. The internship is supported by the Azerkimya Production Association. The students were informed about not only the SAP (ERP) software implementation at Petkim petrochemical company but also got acquainted with the sales process. The internship is underway.
The Training of Trainers workshop (TOT) in Azerbaijan marks the official roll-out of the Primer Series in the region. For this event, APCICT is teaming up with Qafqaz University, which is hosting the workshop. The TOT workshops aims to strengthen the pool of resource persons who can advocate and deliver training on the in Azerbaijan and around the CIS
Professors, trainers and Masters students from universities and institutions in Azerbaijan, including Qafqaz University, the Institute of Information Technology, the National Aviation Academy and the Institute of Tourism, as well as participants from around the CIS will attend the 3-day
Today Chairman of the Caucasus Universities Union, Rector of the Ardahan University Prof. Ramazan Korkmaz and Rector of Kars Kafkas University Prof. Sami Ozcan has visited Qafqaz University.
In addition to the professor and students who welcomed the guests, Rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Ahmet Sanic gave detailed information about the university. The history of the union between Azerbaijan and Turkey, and spoke about brotherly relations. The rector underlined the importance of the ideas of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and national leader Heydar Aliyev, and reminded the words of Heydar Aliyev "One nation, two states." Professor Ahmet
According to the Qafqaz University, operation in Azerbaijan a round table will be held on the topic "ISO 9001-2008 Quality Standard and its application to higher education" with the participation of the Azerbaijan representative of Turkish Standard Institute, Hasan Demirtas.
According to the head of press service of Qafqaz University, on 22 May 2009 President Ilham Aliyev has approved the reforms of State Program on Azerbaijan's high institutions from 2009-2013, which intends to accelerate the integration process of high education institutions to European higher education system, establishing the content of higher education in
According to AzerTAc judges, expert-lawyers and deputies had participated in the seminar. The seminar of "Social Rights Located in the Constituion of Azerbaijan Republic" was opened by judge of the Constitutional Court Mr. Jeyhun Garachayev. In his speech he has indicated that under the leadership of national leader Heydar Aliyev rapid development in all areas including the economic and citizens' social rights as basis to fundamentals for the protection were created by the state. The first democratic constitution accepted by people on 12 November 1995, which was initiated by the national leader; number of items were reflected for the
According to the SOCAR press service, the students of technical and economic faculties to have practice for the improvement of their theoretical knowledge within the framework "open door" between university - industry relationship framework.Also in recent days a meeting was held with Qafqaz University, in order to use the talented students with echnical and creative potential for the improvement Azerkimya's website.The university representatives have stated that the idea will serve the intellectual development of students and that they will join the work with pleasure. It was also indicated that this idea will form closer relations with
In September 2012, fourth conference on "Cybernatics and Informatics Problems" will be held, by the organization of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Institute of Information Technologies.
Institute reported that the participants of the event will be: Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Education, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Institute of Cybernetics, Instutute of Information Technologies, National Aviation Academy, Baku State University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan Technical University, Qafqaz University and the
Qafqaz University Aumni meeting was held with a group of successful graduates working in various areas of the industry. Qafqaz University have informed Azertag that in the meeting, developments of the university were discussed.
Rector of the university Prof. Ahmet Sanic gave his best wishes for the graduates. Later, graduates expressed their wishes, and gifts were presented to them.
Delegation leaded by staff, regime and information technology deputy chairman of Azerkimya Production Association had meeting with the staff of Qafqaz University faculty of engineering. At the meeting, bilateral agreement between Azerkimya Production Association and Qafqaz University, and trilateral agreement between Azerkimya Production Association - Qafqaz University - Petkim Petrochemical Holding and the future perspectives and activities according to the agreements were discussed.
The following issues were discussed at the meeting:
Formation of the Azerkimya Production Association's website with the role of students under
Dmitri Fedotov; notable Russian journalist, editor-in-chief of arqumenti.ru- news and information website under the weekly journal "Arguements and Facts" have met teachers and students of Qafqaz University. Qafqaz University have reported AzerTAc that during the meeting rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Ahmet Saniç spoke about the activities of the institution.
Head of Department of Journalism Prof. Qulu Meherremli have reminded the guests contribution to the area of journalism and press.
D. Fedotov gave detailed information on the site and journal. Then the guest has answered the questions addressed and got acquainted with the conditions
With the organization of Qafqaz University Coordination Unit for Alumni, a meeting was held with graduates who obtained high achievements in the various spheres of the business world. During the meeting graduates were given information about the improvements and perspectives of the university. Later Qafqaz University Rector Prof. Ahmet Sanic received the graduates, congradulated them for their success and gave presents. Also proposals from the graduates regarding the university were evaluated during the meeting.
Note that, in the honor of the graduates an alumni dinner was organized by the Rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Ahmet Sanic.
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Representatives of Azerbaijan`s Caucasus University attended an international conference on conference on foreigners` rights on real estate in Turkey. Organized by the Ankara University, the event has brought together lawyers and
Baku, January 9 (AzerTAc). Representatives of Azerbaijan`s Caucasus University attended an international conference on conference on foreigners` rights on real estate in Turkey. Organized by the Ankara University, the event has brought together lawyers and economists from Germany, Great Britain, Egypt, Russia, Ukraine, Italy and other countries. Rector of Ankara University Cemal Talug and other speakers underlined
In Qafqaz University’s art center has organized another traditional “ Turkish visual art” seminar. Topic of this seminar has been dedicated to the 16th and 17th centuries art called “Art of Ebru and calligraphy”. Art of Ebru is a special paper marbling method of aqueous surface design. Participant have been introduced the history and development stages of “Art of Ebru and calligraphy”.
Seminar will be followed with the presentations of method of preparing paper marbling. The process is as follows, patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and
This year’s highest university entrance admission scores were at the Academy of Public Administration and Qafqaz University.
According to M. Abbaszade, State Students Admission Committee released the ranking of the higher education institutions, of 2011, based on the results of the university entrance admission scores: “Same as the previous years the highest university entrance examination score was at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Azerbaijan. Whereas, Azerbaijan Medical University was in the second place Qafqaz University was ranked third. Consequently, Azerbaijan University of Languages, State Oil
On December 31, as an initiative of the Department of Culture the university organized literary night of “Independent Azerbaijan as the stronghold of the world Azerbaijani’s” dedicated to Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijani’s. Participants of the event were intellectuals, and representatives of ministries and media. The focus of the literary night was mainly about Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijani’s which also highlighted vast contributions and efforts of the National Leader Haydar Aliyev.
In her speech, the guest of the event representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Ms. Gunay Rahimova,
Qafqaz University Theater Club often organizes modern plays. Amateur students with the aim to increase their practical knowledge perform scenes. Mesenat play which is about life of Haci Zeynalabdin Taghiyev Azeri national industrial magnate and philanthropist after Ali Amirli was performed under supervision of art director of Qafqaz University theater club Zamina Akhundova in The State Theater of Young Spectators.
Next Mesenat play is going to be performed by student actors on 29 December, 2011 12:00pm in Absheron District Culture Center. We invite our students, alumni, parents to the play of life of the great philanthropist Haji
SOCAR held an event in order to grant scholarships to the students of higher education institutions. According to the decision of the student contest commission the President of SOCAR Mr. Rovnag Abdullayev presented scholarship awards to 200 qualified students. Nominees of the scholarships were representing Azerbaijan State Oil Academy (125 students), Baku State University (27 students), Qafqaz University (20 students), Azerbaijan State Economics University (16 students), Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (6 students), Baku branch of Moscow State University (3 students), Sumqayit State University (2 students), and Academy of Public
Pratt Institute Executive Director of Strategic Planning Dr. Vladimir Briller together with expert for higher education visited Qafqaz University. The Meeting was launched with the general information about university. General information followed questions and answer session about university governance specifically assignment process of top administration, financial decision making, curricular reforms. Dr.Briller mentioned general improvement of universities from the governance point of view. As external expert based on his previous experience now universities are having common issues rather than individual. Another important point that Dr.
Student seminar on IEEE as Global Student Engagement Professional Platform was held in Qafqaz University in December 17, 2011 organized by IEEE Azerbaijan Joint Chapter. Students, faculty, young scientists and engineers from many Azerbaijani universities and industry took part in the meeting. The main purpose of meeting was to inform students about IEEE Membership Benefits and Opportunities, especially Exclusive benefits for students, as well as to invite them to become a student member of IEEE. Some of benefits:
- IEEE Student Competitions - IEEE membership allows you to compete against your peers and have fun simultaneously- IEEE
Functioning under the Department of Culture, Club of Industrial Engineering launched series of seminars devoted to various problems of industrial organization and management. Seminars and workshops will be held every Saturday with the support of Caspian Engineers Society and participation of well known local and foreign experts of industrial organization and management. The first event of the seminar series was organized on December 17 at Qafqaz University with the support of Caspian Engineers Society. The event targeted to support students of engineering faculties both from QU and from other higher education institutions. The first seminar was
Baku, December 24 (AzerTAc). General Director of the Fairmont Baku Mr. Adrian Ellis made a visit to Qafqaz University. In its statement to AzerTAc, Qafqaz University reported that during the meeting, with the honored guest Mr. Adrian Ellis, the rector of the university Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic gave a short speech about recent achievements of the university and measures being implemented to advance the overall education level and quality. In its turn, Mr. Adrian Ellis highlighted the activities of Fairmont Baku in Azerbaijan, and briefed on tourism services that the company provides in different countries which would hopefully be realized in Azerbaijan as
The conference was commenced with the opening of the monument of National Leader Haydar Aliyev at LSU building of social sciences. Participants were informed about education conduct and other activities of the LSU. As of today, representatives of the neighbor countries such as Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, etc. and academic staff of various higher education institutions take active participation in the conference.
It is significant to note that the conference is organized with the joint support of LSU, Lankaran Regional Scientific Center of ANAS, Baku State University, and Azerbaijan Tourism Institute.
The rector of the LSU Prof. Asaf Iskandarov informed
Members of the Business World Club, under the Department of Culture, won the right to participate in “Barama” project of Azercell. The primary object of the project is to explore, develop and ensure implementation of the new ideas related to Information Communication Technologies (ICT). 7 board members of the Business World Club, under the leadership of the head teacher of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Dr. Rasim Abutalibov, participated in the event. Comprised of three stages the project was joined by 45 students from other universities as well. A total 6 students from Qafqaz University were successful in the first
On December 21, Coordinating Unit for Language Teaching together with Literature Club organized the final stage of the knowledge contest dedicated to 20th anniversary of Modern Azerbaijan and CAĞ Education Corporation. The contest was represented with the participation of 20 student teams, distinct in knowledge and intellect. The winner of the intense intellectual competition was the ÜSİOF team. The rector of the university Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic referred to the closing stage of the contest as the “Final Report of the Year” and appraised the winners as the heritage of the generation who can overcome any serious obstacle
Yesterday, Qafqaz University signed Memorandum of Understanding with the ANAS ICT Institute on joint cooperation and collaboration. During the ceremony, the rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic gave a speech about the recent activities of the university. Having spoken about the accomplishments that the university implemented for the development of education Dr. Sanic especially emphasized the role and significance of information communication technologies.
According to his words, Qafqaz University is amongst the leading private higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. The university is distinct with the quality of education and modern
December continues to be a significant month for the Department of Translation and Interpretation. At the beginning of the month the department organized a presentation day for newly published book of “Tur-Heyerdal across borders, across seas” translated by Sheyda Suleymanova. During the event Ms. Suleymanova gave detailed information about the translation of the book and answered to a wide range of questions of students and teachers.
Another important event which made students happy took place on December 16. In order to share experience and knowledge Qafqaz University invited a group of experts from the Azerbaijan University of
Yesterday, Qafqaz University organized another seminar. The seminar was launched with the opening speech by the rector of the university Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic. Dr. Sanic mentioned an ongoing old tradition of organization of series of seminars at the university. Today’s seminar is dedicated to the discussion of chemical industry. Following the rector, Director of the Institute of Petrochemical Problems Mr. Vagif Abbasov spoke about the “Importance of Chemistry and Its Role in the Industry.”
Guest speaker especially stressed the notable development of the petrochemical industry in the country and emphasized recent achievements. Within
Top administration of ÇAĞ Education Corporation together with the President Anvar Ozeren and the rector of Qafqaz University Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic made a visit to Az Telekom. According to Qafqazinfo, the guest visitors congratulated the General Director of AzTelekom Mr. Mahammad Mahammadov on the occasion of being awarded a title of “Honored Engineer” by the Order of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic. During the meeting, the guest visitors were acquainted with modern communication technologies and prospects of AzTelecom. In addition, both sides discussed the possibilities and perspectives of potential future
The project management team of Qafqaz University visited Royal Institute of Technology with the purpose of taking part in kick of meeting of the project.
The kick off meeting of the Tempus project “Establishing Modern Master-level Studies in Industrial Ecology” was held at Royal Institute of Technology with the participation of all project partners. Consortium consists of universities from partner countries Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus. And European partners institutions from Sweden, Spain and Netherlands. Partners presented their home institutions. Sequentially Dr. Olga Kordas project manager of the IEMAST presented overall
IEMAST Project Coordination Team Took Part in Tempus Project Representative Meeting at Brussels
The meeting was organized within the framework of the European Union Tempus program which is funded by the European Development and Cooperation Directorate General and the Directorate General for Enlargement.
The meeting launched with opening speech by Mr. Claus Haupt, Head Of Tempus Unit, EACEA.
During meeting various topics were presented to the country representatives including management of the grant agreement, monitoring, reporting on activities and contract amendments. Several workshops concerning fianancial reporting and management were
On December 7, Qafqaz University hosted Dr. Carlos Machado, the coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus student exchange program, from the University of Gottingen. The primary purpose of the meeting was to disseminate the comprehensive information about the Erasmus Mundus opportunities and officially launch the process of sutdent exchange. The elaborate presentation made by the guest visitor stressed the core emphasis on the Erasmus Mundus guidelines, requirements and application details. Participants of the event represented students, faculty members, and administrative staff from Qafqaz University as well as guest visitors from different higher education
Mugam is the main genre and inseparable part of the Azerbaijan folk music. In order to encourage and attract the interest of the younger generation toward Mugam and transfer our national traditions and values to them Qafqaz University organized an event called “Mugam is Our National Heritage”.
The event was organized by the “Literature Club” of the university where the honored artist Valeh Rahimov gave an informative speech about the most precious heritage of Azerbaijan. Mr. Rahimov especially emphasized the care and unique support provided by the President of the Haydar Aliyev Foundation and Goodwill Ambassador of the
On November 26-29, 2011, the semi-final stage of the “36th International Student Competition of ACM Programming” and South Caucasus Open Championship was held in Tbilisi, Georgia.
In the competition, Qafqaz University was represented with 4 teams (3 students in each team): Baku Qafqaz U 1, Baku Qafqaz U 2, Baku Qafqaz U 3, and Baku Qafqaz U 4. In addition, Baku branch of the Moscow State University was represented with two teams.
In the South Caucasus Open Championship team competition two of our teams were awarded with the diploma of 2nd degree, and one of our teams was awarded with the diploma of 3rd degree. In the individual
Mr. Ferruh Tigli, Counselor for Economic Development of the Embassy of Turkey in Azerbaijan, had a meeting with a group of academically talented students studying at the department of World Economy, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Qafqaz University.
The meeting was launched with the opening speech by the dean of the faculty Asst. Prof. Hazi Eynalov who welcomed the participants of the meeting and highlighted the primary objective of the event as organizing meetings with prominent political leaders and distinct experts of the business world in order to share their life experiences with the students of the
December 3rd is the International Day of Disabled People. On this day member states of the United Nations organize different events and take necessary measures in order to strengthen the position of the disabled people in the society. The student charity association named after H.Z. Tagiyev at Qafqaz University organized an event to collect required donation.
Students of the charity association prepared different salads and sweets which were sold to university employees, students and teachers. Both university teachers and students were active in providing necessary support and collecting required funds. In addition, the rector of the
On November 30 of 2011 Baku City Tax Department held a student competition on the topic of “Taxes”. The competition was held at the Azerbaijan State Economic University and was represented by 9 higher education institutions: Azerbaijan State Economic University, Baku State University, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan University, Odlar Yurdu University, Baku Business University, Academy of Labor and Social Relations, Qafqaz University, and Western University. The participants of the competition responded to the relevant test questions, compiled in a database, prepared by
On November 30 of 2011 Qafqaz University Department of English Language and Literature organized a “Poem Competition” among students. The competition was held among students who read poems in English language. The winner of the 1st place Elnur Karimov was awarded with the complimentary diploma by the rector of the university Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic.
The meeting was launched with the exchange of ideas and topics covering the prospective areas of mutual cooperation between the two institutions. Guests presented new project that is going to be held in the country. As a part of the Global Innovation Through Science and Technology Initiative (GIST) representatives expressed their interest of participation of national Higher Education Institutions in the in the first business competition which is supported by the CRDF Global. By the implementation of the project higher educational institutions in the country will connect business and science in order to stimulate entrepreneurship
Collegues of Qafqaz University, lecturer of Engineering faculty Ahad Mammadov and lecturer of Pedogogy faculty Cemil Mammadov are participating in “Network Retreat” workshop which takes place in Bavaria, Germany. Organizers of the workshop which takes place within the project “Capacity building for human resources in eLearning in Caucasus region” are German organization G.I.Z. and Austrian eLearning consulting company Common Sense. The aim of the workshop is making contribution to establishment and development of eLearning in Azerbaijan.
Ahad Mammadov
During the last 18 months, Eduniversal has been completing its investigation of a total of 12,000 Masters Programs in the 1,000 Best Business Schools in 9 geographical regions. Based on the 10-year experience of ranking Master Programs Eduniversal has decided to establish a global map of the 4000 best postgraduate programs in 30 specializations in 153 countries and to highlight the expertise of the Best 1000 Academic Institutions.
The following postgraduate program of Qafqaz University has been included in the Eduniversal Ranking of the Best Masters and MBA Programs Worldwide in 2011:
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The Second Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on ICT Human Capacity Development: ‘Where are we, Where are we going and What will it take to fill the gap?’ were organized from 24 to 28 October by the Incheon-based United Nations Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (APCICT, www.unapcict.org), a regional institute of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Incheon, Republic of Korea (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) – Over 300 government representatives and development stakeholders from 35 Asia-Pacific countries
Scientific Conference on International Information Security has started its work in Changsha, China in 25 October and continue till 27 October. Representatives of many countries including Russia, United States, China, United Kingdom, Canada, etc. have came together to discuss existing Information Security Problems and try to find joint decisions acceptable for all sides.
Representatives of all participating countries show their concern about increasing cyber treats in Internet environment. All participants express understanding that regardless to technological and economical development no country alone can succeed in the war against cyber
Speaking at the opening of the ceremony, Education Minister Misir Mardanov congratulated attendees of the conference on the 20th anniversary of the restoration of state independence of Azerbaijan noting that the celebration is being marked in all parts of the country. Having glanced at the history of the 20 years of independence the Minister said that, during these years, Azerbaijan has gone a long way in the development, achieved successes in all areas of life, and that this way was launched by the great leader Heydar Aliyev. Having noted the works for strengthening of the independence and economic potential of the country have continued
Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Azerbaijan İnayat Ullah Kakar visited the next meeting of “41 +” club which is formed from distinguished students of International Relations and European Studies departments held on 11.10.2011.
The current level of Azerbaijani – Pakistan relations and their future perspectives were discussed during the seminar. Besides last developments going on in the Middle East and other parts of the world, the structure of the Organization of Islamic Conference and cooperation in the framework of the mentioned organization were also examined. The most interesting point for the students
The 5th International Conference on "Application of Information and Communication Technologies AICT2011" has ended. We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all attendees and presenters, for their invaluable contributions in making this event a great success.
We hope the past three days have been fruitful and that all attendees were able to make the most from the technical sessions. Wide range of keynote speeches, tutorials, and discussions, were presented with new ways to deal with some of the challenges in Application of ICT. We hope that each participant shared his experiences and expertise with other participants from near
The Department of English Language and Literature is organizing the second International Student Conference on April 27, 2012
The 2nd International Student Conference on “MODERN APPROACHES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE” dedicated to the 89th anniversary of the National Leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev will be held on April 27, 2012 at Qafqaz University, Baku, Azerbaijan. The language of the conference is English. The aim of the conference is to encourage students and young researchers in their study fields of interest, find out their abilities and stimulate them to improve their study and research areas in the future. The
On October 6th, representatives of ISM University of Management and Economics from Lithuania made an official visit to Qafqaz University. Visiting delegate was met by the vice-rector for International Affairs Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rovshan Ibrahimov. The primary objective of the visit was to explore possible options for interaction between both institutions and to establish exchange programs and summer schools. The meeting was launched with the short presentations about historical background and distinguished success of both universities. Guest visitors mentioned their fascination with soaring success that Qafqaz University has achieved over the
A seminar called “ Technological Usage from Website Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge “ was held in Qafqaz University.
On October 5, 2011 in Qafqaz University a seminar was held called “Technological Usage from website Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge” by Metin Tunç , a representative of Thomson Reuters in Turkish Republics to increase the effectiveness of usage of Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge by our personal and students.
On September 28 the delegate of academicians and upper level administrative staff members from the University of Siegen – Germany made a visit to Qafqaz University. The primary goal of the visit was to initiate the mutual collaboration on the forthcoming TEMPUS grant application process, enhance ongoing student and staff exchange partnership, and expand summer school and internship programs between Qafqaz University and the University of Siegen. The rector of the university, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic, greeted the guests personally and stressed the importance of valuable partnership and trust which is a product of a long term joint effort of both
On September 19 representatives of the the Middle East Association made a visit to Qafqaz University. Visiting members of the British Trade Mission represented different spheres such as industry, business, education, etc. The meeting started with the opening speech by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sanic, the rector of the university, and introduction of the guests from the United Kingdom. Participants of the Trade Mission gave introductory speeches about their organizations – some of which were University of Bradford, Aston University, and Wimbeldon School of English – and expressed their interest in establishing dual and joint degrees, exchange
On September 15, Qafqaz University organized an event which was devoted to the academic teaching year of 2011-2012 and Day of Knowledge.
AzerTAc reports that, during the event the vice rector of the university Prof. Cihan Bulut especially expressed the significance of attention and care that the National Leader Haydar Aliyev shared to education and irreplaceable success of the President Ilham Aliyev in the implementation of these ideas and national policy objectives. In addition, the vice rector gave a speech about the recent achievements of the university.
Prof. Cihan Bulut highlighted that according to QS World University Rankings-2011
Baku September 13 (AzerTac). Baku State University, Khazar and Qafqaz University of the Azerbaijan Republic are included in the ranking list of top 700 top world universities.
AzerTac reports that, according to "QS World University Rankings-2011" Baku State University, Khazar and Qafqaz University are among top 700 best universities of the world. QS collected and analyzed information about 2919 different world higher education institutions and as a result 712 of them were included in the ranking list. This year, the list of the best education institutions of the world was updated with 80 newly included universities. 18 of them are
The university entrance testing process to the Higher Educational Institutions is implemented by the State Students Admission Commission through the centralized examination system. In this year’s entrance examination only 4 applicants answered correctly to all 125 test questions and achieved the top highest score of 700. All of these 4 candidates were the students who applied to specialty group I. Hence, the question of “which Higher Education Institutions these top students intend to chose in order to achieve their higher education” is in the center of attention. According to the information that we have obtained all these 4
“Qafqaz University is the national leader Heydar Aliyev's work. To bring the Turkish University model to Azerbaijan, in 1993, that honorable person gave a push to this university to start its activity – these words was said by Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University at the 14th graduation evening 2010-2011 of Qafqaz University called “from ever growing family of Qafqaz to the world”. He said; I am proud of that to be a world university, fast-growing Qafqaz University has youth working and studying in 45 different countries. Then, the rector gave his best wishes to the teachers and parents.
Then the floor was given
According to the survey carried out among the teachers and students of Qafqaz University Arif Pashayev, the rector of the National Aviation Academy (NAA) was awarded to the honorary title of the scientist of the year. In this connection, yesterday the award presentation ceremony was held at the Scientific Council of the NAA. At the event, Arif Pashayev said that, in recent years the quality of education and science at NAA has been significantly increased. He said that, at the Academy 350 teachers are working and however 2100 students are studying. , students are studying in 2100. Academic specially stressed that, thanks to the support of President
09 June, 2011
For the first time Azercell will conduct an experiment over 4G here.
Today the latest mobile technology in the world - 4G (LTE) lab has been opened at Qafqaz University. The 4G (LTE) lab established by Azercell Telecom LLC has been formed after the discussions and consultations with Qafqaz University according to the students' requests and proposals. This lab is the special present from Azercell to Qafqaz University and in this lab 2G (GSM), 3G (WCDMA / UMTS) and 4G (LTE) radio base stations which are the last three generations of technology in mobile connection were established. This is the first laboratory not only in Azerbaijan,
Within the framework of joint project of BP-Azerbaijan and Qafqaz University, the opening ceremony of the chemical engineering laboratories was held at Qafqaz University. Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University made a speech at the event and reminded that, for the establishment of laboratories, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between BP and Azerbaijan in 2009. Ahmet Sanic noted that, the chemistry laboratories are great investment which will support the economic development of Azerbaijan.
The rector specially
The 3rd Youth Festival devoted to 88th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev was held at Qafqaz University Campus. At the event, Professor Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University made speech and in his speech he noted that, the selection of the name “the 3rd Youth Festival” which is devoted to 88th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev comes from the great leader’s statement of \"I always see the future of Turkish world in the young generation\". ”Love of motherland, nation, people, language and national culture held special place in Heydar Aliyev’s heritage. He considered all of these as basic human
Qafqaz University student theater club always prepare performances that meet the needs of modern life and requirements. Amateur students get aesthetic taste from the theatre and all the same, they improve their knowledge and cultural level too. After a long break, on the basis of the scenario given by Zemine Akhundova, the candidate to study of Art and the art director of amateur staff consisting of students, a work called “Maecenas” was played at Azerbaijan State Theater of Young Spectators by the students of Qafqaz University. This work deals with the outstanding Azerbaijani dramatics including millionaire H.Z. Tagiyev’s family
On 12 May, the resident coordinator of UN in Azerbaijan Republic visited Qafqaz University. At the meeting, Ahmet Sanic, the rector of the University gave information about University activity. Fikret Akcura gave information about “the UN structure, its activities and programs”. Talking about the modern political processes occurring in the world Mr. Fikret Akcura noted that, UN attaches great importance to the preservation of stability and peace in the world. He said “through the dialogue, this international organization strives to find a fair solution to any problems occurred between the countries”. Talking about
Baku, April 23 (AzerTAc). A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation has been signed between Azerbaijan`s Caucasus University and Turkish Ondokuz Mayis University. The document features exchange of experiences, implementation of joint program and projects. Prior to the signing ceremony, rector of the Turkish Ondokuz Mayis University Huseyn Akan had a meeting with rector of Azerbaijan`s Caucasus University Ahmet Sanic. Ahmet Sanic briefed the Turkish rector on foreign relations of the University. Professor Akan stressed the necessity of expanding cooperation between the two universities. During the meeting, they discussed development of education
On 27 April 2011, on the basis of monthly seminars project, Mukhtar Babayev, the general director of Azerchemistry Production Association visited Qafqaz University. On the subject of “the role of youth in the development strategy of Azerchemistry Production Association” he made a speech in front of the Qafqaz University students. After his reply to the questions of the students, a cooperation protocol between Azerchemistry Production Association and Qafqaz University was signed. After the signature ceremony, the guests were given
On 21.04.2011, Prof. Dr. Huseyin Akan, the rector of Ondokuz Mayis University, Prof. Dr. Sait Bilgich, that university deputy-rector, Prof. Dr. Alihaydar Shahinogly, the dean of the Faculty of Medical and Prof. Dr. Selim Arici visited Qafqaz University. The main purpose of this visit is that, to sign bilateral agreement with the higher education institutions which are taking activity in brother Azerbaijan.
At the event, Prof. Dr. Huseyin Akan, the rector of Ondokuz Mayis University stressed that Qafqaz University is very important for us because this university is an education bridge between Azerbaijan and Turkey. He said: I am happy to be here with
On the initiative of Qafqaz University and Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, an international scientific conference under the name of “Bologna Processes and the Quality Management in Higher Education” dedicated to the 88th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev held. In this international conference, Azerbaijan and Turkey universities’ rectors and public education employees took part.
On you can watch the videos of the scientific conference held under the name of “Bologna Processes and The Quality Management in Higher Education”
On March 18 the annual “UGUR” National Award declared the name of those having achieved significant results within the passed year. There are public figures as well as state organizations and private companies among the laureates. It is noticeable, that the latter ones were represented by truly established financial institutions and national corporations with significant share of existence in the local market as well as the new players appearing in the business space of the country comparatively recently. Ibrahim Baharov, the Chairman of the Organizational Committee of the “UGUR-2010” Award commenting the
The 1st International Student Conference on “MODERN APPROACHES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE” to which tens of students from six different countries have applied, will be held on April 22-23, 2011 at Qafqaz University. As the general coordinator of the conference, Mr. Ali Bereket informed, around one hundred papers in four different fields of study have been presented to the conference. The conference in English and Literature is expected to be productive since the conference is welcomed in the region and country and quite a lot of students have been submitted to the conference.
On April 12, 2011 Vuqar Aliyev, the chief coach of Azerreyl women's volleyball team and captain Natalya Hanikoglu were the guests of Qafqaz University. The guests attended the event organized by Qafqaz University Sports Department called month’s guest. Azerbaijani women’s volleyball team “Azerreyl” won the challenge cup” tournament held amongst the women volleyball teams of the European Volleyball Confederation, so they were awarded to the name of the guest of the month. Ahmet Sanic the rector of the University received Vuqar Aliyev and Natalya Hanikoglu and gave them information on university and its campus. Then, the
The quality assurance problem in Higher Education is on the agenda in countries with a very well known Higher Education system. Countries that participated in the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) resolves the issue stated above using the Bologna Process with some discussions among themselves and international conferences.
The international conference, “Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Bologna Process”, is held on 15th of the April of 2011 in dedication to the 88th birthday of the Nation Leader, Heydər ƏLIYEV, under the leadership of Azerbaijan Ministry of Education, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, and Qafqaz
On 7 April, 2011 the participants of 5th international environmental project Olympiad INEPO-EUROASIA visited Qafqaz University. After getting acquainted with the University Narmina Aliyeva, the lecturer at Qafqaz University Pedagogy Faculty made a speech on University. In her speech Mrs. Narmina emphasized that, President Ilham Aliyev pays attention to all areas especially to the environmental field and soonest ecologically, Azerbaijan will became the cleanest country in the world. At the end of the meeting, a group of Olympiad participants took a memorial photo with Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz
Dear quests, Rector of Qafqaz University, professors, teaching staff and students.
We are much honoured to welcome the participants coming from 37 countries Albania, Angola, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Philippines, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Central African Republic, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Polsa, Slovakia, Cyprus, Tajikistan, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Yemen to the 5th INEPO-EUROASIA in our University. I want to congratulate you on behalf of Qafqaz
According to the agreement signed by Professor Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University and Etibar Aliyev, the chairman of the Supervisory Board of "Tekhnikabank" OJSC, the parties will implement joint projects in the development of higher education, as well as training of the personals. According to the contract, "Tekhnikabank" OJSC will support Qafqaz University in the development of relations between business world and practical opportunities for higher education. Instead of this, "Tekhnikabank" OJSC will be supported by the theoretical potential of Qafqaz University.
Let me note that, in the meeting which was organized to sign the
The participants observed a moment''s silence in memory of the martyrs then rector of the university Ahmet Sanic made a speech on genocide. Then Solmaz Rustamova-Tohidi the professor of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Institute of History took the floor. She talked about the bloody events committed by the notorious Armenians in our territories once in a while.
She said; “ in 1918, thousands of Azerbaijanis were mercilessly killed by the enemy in Baku, Lankaran, Quba, Shamakhi and other territories, however our cities and villages was destroyed. Aggressive Armenians still carry out the occupation policy with the dream of
By the organization of Qafqaz University Department of Culture a literary evening devoted to Novruz holiday was held. Hamzaga Orujov, the dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Qafqaz University said: Novruz Holiday is not only the symbol of evaluation possessing deep history; it is also a holiday that personifies the nature awaking, peoples wishes and hopes. According to the tradition, the sprouted malt is a symbol of agriculture, spring incoming and nature awaking.
Usually on Novruz holiday, renovation, cleaning work is carried out at home and yard, trees are
Ali Agan, the president of Azercell Telecom was the next guest of the project called the guest of the month which has already become a tradition at Qafqaz University. The guest made a speech on the subject of “leadership” and then shared his personal experiences with the students of the University.
Ali Agan who thinks that leadership is inevitable for all Azeri young said: “try to be a useful man for the state and society where you live in”. “Do not be afraid of difficulties and study regularly”. Professor Ahmet Sanic, the rector Qafqaz University gave information on the future plans of Qafqaz University and
Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University made a speech in the event organized at Qafqaz University in connection with Khojaly and noted that, time is already over to give the political estimating to the Khojaly genocide in the international world. To carry out this mission, each of us, particularly our youths must be active.
Jala Aliyeva, the deputy of the National Assembly stresses that, with its Christian fanaticism, the West takes a passive position to the events happened in Khojaly. Only Islam Conference Organization has officially recognized this tragedy as genocide.
On 21 February 2011, the SSAC chairman Maleyka Abbaszadeh met Enver Ozeren, the president of Cag Educational Company and Professor Ahmet Sanic, the rector of Qafqaz University. The heads of structural units of the SSAC, as well as the leader to the head department of the Private Turkish High Schools and Araz courses which are taking activity under Cag Educational Company participated at the meeting.
During the meeting, the highest education indicators at the above-mentioned enterprises, an exemplary educational environment established at Qafqaz
On February 18, 2011, with the joint initiative of Cag Educational Company and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan at Azerbaijan State Theater for Young Spectators a ceremony based on the awarding of the final stage of the VIII traditional Republic contest called “lets love our mother tongue and make loved” under the name of our language is our presence which is devoted to the 21 February International Mother Language Day was held.
The ceremony was started with the reading of the national anthem of
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