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Baku Higher Oil School, Heriot-Watt University discuss new cooperation areas

Rector of Baku Higher Oil School of SOCAR (BHOS) Elmar Gasimov, Deputy Head of Human Resources Department of SOCAR Elnur Huseynov and Head of Career and Student Affairs Department of BHOS Latifa Nasibova went on a working trip to Edinburgh, UK.

As part of the visit, they had a meeting with Rector of Heriot-Watt University Prof. Richard Williams and Director General for Educational Affairs of Geoenergy Engineering Institute Shams Asgar, and also got acquainted with the university's Robotarium and engineering teaching laboratories.

During the meetings, the successful experience of cooperation between BHOS and Heriot-Watt University was discussed, and the intention to continue cooperation in new areas was expressed.

Specifically, the implementation of a joint master's degree diploma program in renewable energy engineering at Baku Higher Oil School based on the curriculum of Heriot-Watt University was discussed and a preliminary agreement was reached.

At the same time, opinions were exchanged on the possibilities of improving the Oil and Gas Engineering program implemented at BHOS based on the curriculum of Heriot-Watt University.