On November 27, a training on “Supporting an Innovative Environment” was organized at Sumgayit State University with the participation of Rector, associate professor Rufat Azizov. The main goal of the two-days training is to discuss the methods to use various approaches to expand the application of innovative solutions in education. The rector provided detailed information on the importance of efficiency and innovative approaches during the training. He noted that new methods are the basis of progress in science and technology, a knowledge-intensive society and cultural development. These approaches increase competitiveness in the global market and ensure long-term economic development. The rector also emphasized the importance of using innovative solutions in education, establishing active interdepartmental communication, standardization and other strategic approaches. He spoke about the importance of modern mechanisms applied at the state level in recent years, and noted that these processes create conditions for the expansion of innovation activity at all levels of society. In his speech, the rector, who emphasized the importance of establishing a systematic approach at the university, improving the quality of teaching, and organizing continuous training, recommended both educators and students to approach their duties more responsibly and come up with interesting innovative initiatives. The training concluded with a broad exchange of views.