• 22 Oct 2026

Vugar Narimanbayli, a lecturer at the Department of Business and Management of the Faculty of Regional Studies and Economics at Baku Eurasian University (BAAU), participated in an academic exchange at Atatürk University in Erzurum, Türkiye, from 12 to 16 October 2026, within the framework of the Orhun Exchange Programme.

During his visit, Vugar Narimanbayli delivered lectures on Research Methods and Cultural Heritage Management at the Faculty of Tourism of Atatürk University. He shared his theoretical knowledge and practical experience with students, contributing to the enhancement of teaching and learning practices.

As part of the programme, the BAAU lecturer met with Professor Gökalp Nuri Selçuk, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism at Atatürk University, as well as the Vice Deans, Professor Ahmet Çavuş and Associate Professor Neslihan Serçeoğlu. He provided information about BAAU’s activities, and the participants discussed possible areas of cooperation between the two institutions.

At a separate meeting with Associate Professor Oktay Yağız, Deputy Coordinator of the International Relations Office of Atatürk University, the sides discussed student and staff mobility and the possibility of joint research projects.

The visit reflects BAAU’s commitment to internationalisation, which the university regards as a key part of its development strategy.

The exchange aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 4 (Quality Education), through the sharing of teaching practices, and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), through its focus on cultural heritage management and preservation. It also supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening ties between the two universities.