SDGs at ASOIU

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University is committed to ensuring access to quality physical health-care services for its students and academic/professional staff. In line with this commitment, ASOIU operates Polyclinic No. 2, which is located within the university’s main building and functions under the administrative supervision of the Baku City Health Center. The polyclinic is equipped to provide a broad range of medical services, including:

• Therapeutic services
• Cardiological consultations
• Neurological care
• Ophthalmological examinations
• Clinical laboratory testing

In total, the polyclinic comprises 11 specialized examination rooms and a fully operational clinical laboratory, ensuring timely and comprehensive health care support for the university community.

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University prioritizes the provision of high-quality physical health-care services for both its students and academic as well as administrative personnel. Students are entitled to all services offered by the polyclinic during operating hours. University Staff Members benefit from the opportunity to access free health services covered by the Mandatory Health Insurance package, as administered by the relevant national bodies. Blood samples collected at the polyclinic are sent for analysis to certified Reference Clinical Laboratories, ensuring accuracy and reliability in diagnostic processes. Any university staff member wishing to utilize the services may approach the polyclinic directly and request an examination or medical consultation.

This initiative exemplifies ASOIU’s dedication to the well-being and health of its university community. By offering accessible, free-of-charge health services, the university supports SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, while aligning its institutional policies with national healthcare standards.

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) ensures access to sexual and reproductive health-care services as part of its broader commitment to the physical and psychological well-being of its students and staff. These services are provided through the collaborative work of the university’s operational polyclinics and its professional psychological support unit. The coordinated approach enables confidential consultations, reproductive health assessments, preventive care, and emotional support related to individual health matters.

In addition to direct services, the university also organizes regular awareness seminars and educational sessions on sexual and reproductive health topics. These initiatives aim to promote informed decision-making, encourage healthy behaviors, and reduce stigma associated with reproductive health discussions. Through this integrated model of care and education, ASOIU advances its responsibility in ensuring a safe, supportive, and health-conscious academic environment.

In the framework of sexual and reproductive health-care services, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) not only provides in-house medical and psychological support but also actively collaborates with external healthcare institutions and professional psychologists to enhance the scope and quality of its initiatives.

As part of this effort, the university regularly organizes seminars, awareness campaigns, and informative sessions in cooperation with public hospitals, medical experts, and certified psychologists outside the university. These activities are aimed at increasing awareness among students and staff, promoting responsible health practices, and creating an open, informed environment for discussing sensitive topics related to sexual and reproductive health.

By engaging external partners, ASOIU ensures that its university community benefits from up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and receives access to specialized expertise beyond the university’s internal resources. This collaborative approach strengthens the university’s commitment to preventive care, education, and the overall well-being of its members.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the psychological well-being of its students, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) provides access to a range of mental health support services through both internal and external resources.

One of such initiative training seminars led by clinical psychologist Fidan Jabrayilova, organized by the ASOIU Alumni Career Center. The seminar focused on the theme of self-confidence development and was facilitated in partnership with Focus Group, a professional psychological consultancy. During the seminar, Fidan Jabrayilova addressed a series of key topics, including:

• The definition and importance of self-confidence
• Mechanisms through which self-confidence is developed
• Psychological perspectives on trust in oneself

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) is committed to fostering a safe and supportive academic environment through the provision of mental health services and awareness-raising initiatives targeting students, faculty, and staff.

ASOIU hosted an educational seminar titled “Preventing Suicide and Domestic Violence Among Children and Adolescents and Organizing Their Leisure Time Effectively.” The event brought together faculty members and academic staff, highlighting the university’s dedication to mental health awareness at all institutional levels.

The main presentation was delivered by ASOIU psychologist Laman Novruzlu, who provided an in-depth analysis of:

• Emotional and cognitive changes during psychological crises
• The underlying causes of adolescent suicide
• Signs and consequences of domestic violence in the family context