On December 13, students of Azerbaijan University of Languages (ADU) began their duties under 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. Within the framework of the project, caliphs selected by students through voting manage the university's leadership structures for a day. On this day, students, master's students, and doctoral students take on roles such as rector, vice-rectors, deans, and heads of departments. They make decisions regarding the teaching process and administrative matters, implementing a range of innovations throughout the day.

The decisions made by students holding leadership positions on this day have full legal force. According to the decision of Rector Academician Kamal Abdulla, on the "One-Day Caliph" student self-governance day, students, master's students, and doctoral students who hold these positions from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM will receive the salary corresponding to the role they perform.

Below is the chronicle of events and meetings carried out within the project:

1. 09:00 AM: The Caliphs laid floral wreaths in front of the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. His dear memory was commemorated with deep respect and reverence. The role of youth in the development of a powerful Azerbaijan, which Heydar Aliyev laid the foundation for, was highlighted.

2. ADU’s martyr alumni were remembered, and wreaths were placed in front of the memorial plaques. It was emphasized that the services of our heroic sons, who wrote their names in golden letters in the history of the 44-day Patriotic War, will never be forgotten and will live forever in our hearts.

3. 11:00 AM: Caliph-rector Nurlan Tağıyev met with the Ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan, Nikolaos Piperiikos. The diplomat shared his thoughts on the "One-Day Caliph" project and highly appreciated it.

4. 11:30 AM: Caliph-rector Nurlan Tağıyev met with the head of the Nesimi District Executive Power, Asif Asgarov. Mr. Asgarov talked about the attention and care given to youth in our country: "The conditions created for students also demonstrate trust and confidence in youth. Students of Azerbaijan University of Languages are not only confident and educated but also play an active role in the country’s socio-political life."

5. 12:00 PM: A meeting was held with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan. The ambassador then met with students at the Pakistan Cultural Center. The "One-Day Caliph" project was discussed during the meeting.

6. 2:00 PM: Caliph-rector Nurlan Tağıyev met with members of the National Assembly, Naqif Həmzəyev and Tamam Cəfərova. It was noted that under the project, students manage the university’s leadership structures throughout the day. The decisions made by students in leadership roles that day have full legal force, and those holding positions will receive a one-day salary for their roles.

7. 2:30 PM: Caliph-rector Nurlan Tağıyev participated in the book presentation prepared by the Young Lawyers Union. The book showcased the atrocities committed by Armenian vandals in the territories liberated from occupation. The book, featuring various photos, displayed the before-and-after images of our historical and cultural monuments. Naqif Həmzəyev, Tamam Cəfərova, and Müşfiq Cəfərov attended the presentation.

8. 4:00 PM: Nurlan Tağıyev visited ADU's teaching buildings located on Tabriz Street and held various meetings.

9. 5:00 PM: Caliph-rector Nurlan Tağıyev held a reporting session for the caliphs. The selected caliphs from various departments presented their reports on the activities carried out during the day.

It should be noted that this project is being held for the third time at ADU. The project was initiated by Academician Kamal Abdulla, the Rector of ADU and a full member of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, a distinguished scholar.