A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Azerbaijan University and the “Social Work” Public Union. The document was signed by Saadat Aliyeva, Rector of Azerbaijan University, and Sabina Rustamova, Chairperson of the Public Union.

Before the signing ceremony, a business meeting was held between the parties. At the meeting, Rector Saadat Aliyeva provided an overview of the history and teaching of the Social Work discipline at the higher education institution headed by her, international and local collaborations in this field, the activities of the Department of Social Work Organization, as well as the University’s priorities and future plans for this specialty. She noted that bachelor’s degree programs in Social Work were first introduced in 2009, and today, the training of specialists on all three levels of higher education is underway. In 2023, the undergraduate program successfully passed international accreditation for a period of five years, which is an important milestone in the university’s internationalization efforts.

Nushaba Guliyeva, Advisor to the Rector, discussed the research projects carried out by University staff in the field of Social Work, as well as the conferences organized on the subject. Nigar Shakhhuseynbahova, Head of the Department of Social Work Organization, spoke about the practical training programs available to students.

Tural Mirzayev, Deputy Chairperson of the Public Union, provided insights into the organization’s activities, its international partnerships, and ongoing projects.

The meeting continued with a mutual exchange of views.

It is worth noting that under the memorandum, the parties will collaborate in various fields, including joint research projects, the organization of conferences, training sessions, and seminars, as well as joint support for socially significant initiatives and other related activities.

Public Relations Department