Baku: Baku Engineering University (BEU) Rector Yagub Piriyev met with students who won at the world final of the "International World Innovative Student Exhibition" (IWISE) international innovation competition, held in London, UK.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was attended by Tahira Baylarova and Ulkar Rahimli, fourth-year students in the "Electrical and Electronics Engineering" specialty of the dual-degree program carried out jointly by BEU and INHA University. Rector Yagub Piriyev praised the students' success at the competition, noting that the achieved result is a source of pride. He emphasized that supporting students' innovative ideas, developing their practical and research-oriented skills, as well as expanding opportunities for participation in prestigious competitions and projects, will continue to receive attention going forward. The rector also provided advice regarding their future career and educational paths, assuring the university's ongoing support.

Tahira Baylarova and Ulkar Rahimli shared their experiences from the IWISE competition and the results they achieved. They noted that competing in the event, which featured participants from 25 countries, was a valuable experience. They expressed gratitude for the support they received.

Tahira Baylarova was awarded 1st place in the "Labyrinth" category, completing the task in 4.11 seconds among 18 teams, while Ulkar Rahimli achieved 1st place in the "Robosoccer" category among 14 teams. The IWISE competition, held in London on August 2-7, serves as a platform for young people to showcase their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, robotics, and innovation. The Azerbaijani delegation's participation was supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.