On February 28, 2024, ISET had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), a valued partner of ISET in Baku. This visit marks another milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two esteemed institutions.

The delegation from UNEC was led by the Rector, Dr. Adalat Muradov, accompanied by Vice-Rector, Dr. Neman Muradli and Director of the International Cooperation Department Dr. Narmin Ibrahimova. They were warmly received by the Director of ISET, Dr. Tamar Sulukhia.

During the fruitful meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between ISET and UNEC, which outlines various areas of cooperation, including academic exchanges, joint research initiatives and etc.

Discussions centered around exploring new avenues for collaboration and expanding the scope of partnership activities between the two institutions. The visit served as a platform for sharing best practices and exploring opportunities for mutual growth and development. Both ISET and UNEC expressed their enthusiasm for future joint endeavors and look forward to furthering their partnership for the benefit of their students, faculty, and the wider academic community.

ISET signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CENN that entails the renewal of the institute's course in circular economics and the organisation of various activities and development opportunities. The ISET Circular Economics Course was introduced for the first time at the undergraduate level in 2019 with the support of CENN and the USAID-funded project, Waste Management Technology in the Regions, in collaboration with Dr. Hans Wiesmeth, professor at the Technical University of Dresden. This year the course will be updated, with newly-added entrepreneurial aspects and contributions by various environmental experts.

"The main goal of the memorandum is to promote the education and development of a sustainable and inclusive future,” said Nana Janashia, CENN's Executive Director. "CENN is pleased to contribute to the introduction of the Circular Economics course and to the promotion of this topic among young people.”

ISET has broadened its international connections by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Clermont-Auvergne University, a leading public university in central France. The MOU will allow ISET students and faculty to visit and study in France, and – most exciting of all – includes a clause that provides for the future development of dual degrees to be granted from both universities. The broader cooperation between parties will also cover exchanges of researchers, development of research programs, participation in conferences, workshops and seminars.