This year’s QS World University Rankings has announced the top universities from around the world, covering 80 different locations. The leading university locations include the USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore and China. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University and Harvard University are unchanged top three. Azerbaijan is represented in this ranking by two universities - Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) and Baku State University and they share the same range in the ranking (1001+).  ©topuniversities.com

  The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. Currently there are also 17 states and 10 international organizations holding an observer status. Given the current circumstances concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, the Azerbaijani Chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement will organize the first-ever Online International Model NAM Simulation Exercise from 1 to 5 March 2021. The simulation exercise is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Movement. The event will bring together more than 40 young participants performing the roles of high-level dignitaries from the Member States of the Non-Aligned Movement. More detailed information on the Simulation Exercise can be found in the “Events” section of the webpage of the NAM Chairmanship. Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until February 21. ©namazerbaijan.org/

  366th place in the world The Australian-based UniRank rating agency has announced the ranking of the world’s universities for 2021. According to the UniRank ranking of more than 13,800 officially registered universities in more than 200 countries, UNEC ranks 366th in the world. 36th best university of Asia UNEC, the only university in Azerbaijan, was named the 36th best university in the region in the ranking of “200 best universities in Asia”, the regional ranking of the rating agency UniRank. ©UNEC    

  The opening ceremony of the overhauled student dormitory of Baku State University took place on January 29.  Emin Amrullayev Minister of Education attended the opening ceremony.  The five-storey dormitory with a total area of 5,100 m2 is designed for 220 students.  In addition to 104 bedrooms, the dormitory, which meets modern standards, has two living rooms, reading hall, dining room, laundry, relaxation area, medical room and an area installed with sports equipment. ©edu.gov.az