On December 13, students of Azerbaijan University of Languages (ADU) began performing their duties within the framework of the "One-Day Caliph" project. ADU students were given the opportunity to manage 39 positions for one day.

The "One-Day Caliph" project has been organized at the university since 2017. As part of the project, caliphs, who are elected by voting, manage the university’s leadership structures for one day. During this time, students, master's students, and doctoral students take on the roles of rector, vice-rectors, deans, and heads of centers and departments. They make decisions regarding the educational process and administrative matters, as well as implement various innovations throughout the day. This initiative also strengthens the university governing body’s student representations, allowing students to actively engage in institutional decision-making processes.

The decisions made by students holding leadership positions on this day have full legal force. According to the decision of Rector, academic Kamal Abdulla, on the "One-Day Caliph" student self-government day, students, master's students, and doctoral students who hold the respective positions from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM also receive the salary for the position they are fulfilling.

Here is the chronicle of the events and meetings held as part of the "One-Day Caliph" project:

1. At 09:00, the Caliphs laid wreaths in front of the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The esteemed memory of Heydar Aliyev was honored with deep respect, and the role of youth in the development of the strong Azerbaijan he founded was discussed.
2. ADU’s fallen alumni were commemorated, and wreaths were laid in front of their memorial plaques. It was emphasized that the services of the heroic sons who engraved their names in golden letters in the history of the 44-day Patriotic War would never be forgotten and would live forever in our hearts.
3. At 11:00, Caliph-Rector Nurlan Tağıyev met with Nikolaos Piperiqkos, the Ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan. The diplomat shared his thoughts on the "One-Day Caliph" project and highly praised it.
4. At 11:30, Caliph-Rector met with Asif Əsgərov, the head of the Nasimi District Executive Authority. Asif Əsgərov spoke about the attention and care given to youth in the country: “The conditions created for students are also a sign of trust and confidence in youth. The students of Azerbaijan University of Languages are confident, knowledgeable, and play an active role in the country’s socio-political life.”
5. At 12:00, a meeting was held with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan. The ambassador later met with students at the Pakistan Cultural Center, where the "One-Day Caliph" project was discussed.
6. At 14:00, Caliph-Rector met with members of the Milli Majlis, Naqif Həmzəyev and Tamam Cəfərova. It was noted that within the framework of the project, students manage the university’s leadership structures for one day. The decisions made by students in leadership positions on this day have full legal force, and those who hold the positions will receive the one-day salary for their respective roles.
7. At 14:30, Caliph-Rector participated in the book presentation prepared by the Young Lawyers Union. The book showcased the atrocities committed by Armenian vandals in the recently liberated territories. The book, which displayed various photos, demonstrated the before-and-after views of our historical and cultural monuments. MPs Naqif Həmzəyev, Tamam Cəfərova, and Müşfiq Cəfərov participated in the presentation.
8. At 16:00, Nurlan Tağıyev visited ADU’s educational buildings on Tabriz Street and held various meetings.
9. At 17:00, Caliph-Rector Nurlan Tağıyev held a report meeting with the caliphs. The selected caliphs from different structures provided reports on their activities throughout the day.

It should be noted that this is the third time the project has been held at ADU. The foundation of the project was laid by ADU’s rector, full member of the National Academy of Sciences, and honored scientist Kamal Abdulla.