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Baku State University (BSU) provides a mandatory and structured programme on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including dedicated coverage of the social dimensions of sustainability, for students, academic staff, and professional staff members. Mandatory annual dedicated training on social aspects of sustainability for staff (faculty + professional staff) and students. This institutional training initiative is designed to ensure systematic capacity building and awareness-raising on key social sustainability themes such as equality, inclusion, social responsibility, and sustainable development in higher education. The programme is implemented as part of BSU’s quality assurance and institutional development framework and reflects a whole-institution approach, engaging both staff and students in sustainability learning and practice. The training activities are organized on a regular basis and demonstrate BSU’s commitment to integrating SDG principles into teaching, research, and institutional governance across the university community.
A series of capacity-building training sessions for staff and students on the integration of the SDGs into teaching and research, importance of social aspects of sustainability has been successfully implemented and continues as an institutional initiative led by the BSU Quality Assurance Center. These trainings are organized under the leadership of the Rector’s Advisor on Quality Assurance and are aimed at ensuring institutional-wide awareness and application of sustainability principles. For more information please look below:
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A structured series of mandatory trainings aimed at integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into teaching and research and the importance of SDGs at BSU. The programme was organized by the Quality Assurance Center and led by the Rector’s Advisor on Quality Assurance. It focused on embedding sustainability principles into academic and institutional practices.
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Continuing mandatory training sessions for academic and administrative staff focused on practical application of SDGs in higher education. The sessions support continuous professional development in sustainability education and research integration.
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A dedicated mandatory training session focused on embedding SDGs into teaching methodologies and research design. Participants were introduced to international best practices and practical implementation tools.
https://sdg.bsu.edu.az/news/bsu-and-satbayev-university-of-kazakhstan-held-a-joint-training-on-the-implementation-of-sdgs
https://bsu.edu.az/en/news/bsu_and_satbayev_kazakh_national_research_technical_university_conduct_joint_training_on_sustainable_development_goals
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An international collaborative mandatory training with Satbayev University focused on implementing SDGs in higher education institutions. The session emphasized institutional integration of sustainability into teaching, research, and governance systems.
https://sdg.bsu.edu.az/news/training-on-sustainable-future-through-insurance-held-at-bsu
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A student-oriented training addressing social sustainability, focusing on social protection systems, insurance, and sustainable economic security. Delivered in collaboration with national social protection stakeholders.
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A four-day professional development programme enhancing staff capacity in quality assurance systems, indirectly supporting sustainable institutional development and governance.
https://sdg.bsu.edu.az/news/sdg-week-has-started-with-the-organization-of-bsu-thik
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The opening ceremony of SDG Week at Baku State University marked the launch of a series of sustainability-focused activities organized by the Student Trade Union Committee. The event highlighted the importance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including addressing inequality, climate change, and quality education. University leadership emphasized BSU’s role in promoting sustainable development through education, research, and student engagement.
https://sdg.bsu.edu.az/news/a-training-titled-student-contribution-to-sdg-was-organized-at-bsu
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Baku State University organized a mandatory training session titled “Student Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” aimed at enhancing students’ awareness and engagement in sustainability initiatives. The event, initiated by the Quality Assurance Center, focused on empowering students to actively contribute to achieving the SDGs through academic, social, and community-based activities. Participants discussed practical ways students can support sustainable development and strengthen social responsibility within the university environment.