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Rector of Baku Higher Oil School makes a business trip to France

Rector of Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) Elmar Gasimov participated in the training program called "Establishment of Rectors' Conference in Azerbaijan", which was organized in France within the framework of the Erasmus+ project.

The program was implemented with the coordination of Baku Business University (BBU) and the financial support of the European Commission (EC).

Rectors of Azerbaijani universities that are members of the project consortium, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, vice-rectors and other authorized university representatives participated in the first meeting held at the French International Education Organization.

Coordinator for International Relations of the French International Education Organization and former president of the University of Rouen, Jean-Luc Nahel, opened the event with an introductory speech. He welcomed all the guests and expressed his pleasure to see them in France.

Deputy Director of the Educational Cooperation Department of the French International Education Organization, Bruno Kurval, emphasized that the close cooperation within the project continues successfully and the training program will be useful.

President of the University of Rennes, David Alis, who participated in the event in an online format, made a broad presentation on the topic “The role and activity of committees in Rector's conferences”. He touched upon the importance of the relevant committees operating within the conference and shared his experiences on their activities, organizational structure, and functions.

After the speeches, there was a useful discussion and exchange of opinions between the participants.