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University of Leicester interested in co-op with UNEC (PHOTO)

Society Materials 13 February 2017 18:15 (UTC +04:00)
Delegation of the University of Leicester of Great Britain visited UNEC.
University of Leicester interested in co-op with UNEC  (PHOTO)

Delegation of the University of Leicester of Great Britain visited UNEC.

President of the University of Leicester Paul Boyle, Director on Strategic Cooperation Michael Green and Baku Regional Managers got acquainted with the innovations applied at UNEC and reviewed the Financial and “Innovative Banking” laboratories. The information about the performances of the International School of Economics and UNEC Business School were provided. At the same time, presentation on the “Electronic University” Model was demonstrated. Information about the operation of the Differential Salary System applied to assess UNEC teachers’ scientific and pedagogical activities was delivered. It was said that the system similar model of which is applied in most Western Universities is yielding results in their performances increasing business competitiveness among the employees of the university. The overseas guests became familiar with the centralized testing exam system.

Meeting with UNEC Rector, Professor Adalat Muradov delegation highly evaluated the novelties applied at the university. UNEC’s position in international rankings and the fact of being the biggest economy- oriented higher education institution of the region were said to play a significant role in cooperation between the both universities. It was noted that the targets and potentials of both higher educational institutions overlap. President Boyle expressed their interest in building deep and long- term strategic partnership with UNEC performing on the basis of innovative ideas.

The dual diploma programs, student and teacher exchange and other cooperation opportunities between UNEC and the University of Leicester were discussed within the meeting.

Afterwards, President of the University of Leicester Paul Boyle shared his impressions about the university on the Radio UNEC.

Note that, currently 3 UNEC students are studying at the University of Leicester within the framework of the Erasmus+ Program.

UNEC is the brand of Azerbaijan State University of Economics. The brand of UNEC has been registered and patented by the State Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Patent on January 21 2016.

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