Dr. Anar Valiyev, Dean of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University School of Public and International Affairs awarded Jean Monnet Chair
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University is delighted to announce that Dr. Anar Valiyev, Dean and Associate Professor of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University School of Public and International Affairs has been awarded the prestigious Jean Monnet Chair.
Dr. Valiyev is the second person in Azerbaijan and the first academician of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University, who is awarded with the Jean Monnet Chair position.
In his new role, Dr. Valiyev will help to educate researchers and to strengthen EU studies. During his 3-year tenure, he will contribute to the promotion of teaching and research of EU Studies in Azerbaijan.
Jean Monnet Chair is a teaching post with a specialisation in European Union studies, which is granted to university lecturers for a three-year duration.
It is worth to mention that Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University has been shown to be at the forefront in promoting EU related education and academic research in country. In 2013, as a result of continuous support and collaboration of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ University and EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, the Center of Excellence in EU Studies was established.