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Community & Social Impact

Community & Social Impact

The University recognizes the importance of contributing to the development of society and the local community. Through partnerships, outreach activities, and public engagement initiatives, Sumgayit State University works to promote social inclusion, environmental awareness, and community development.

Disability Support Services

The Inclusive Education Center was established through an EU project for integrating persons with physical disabilities into higher education. Its regulations were approved on December 21, 2022 by the Scientific Council.

Disability Support Services
Head of Center

Docent Mammadova Aytekin Telman gizi (Pedagogy and Psychology Department)

Building of the Scientific Department of SSU (Room No. 5)

Five working days weekly

Meetings with students with disabilities in educational institutions
Information sessions about university center activities for new students
Faculty consultations on inclusive teaching methods
Exam accommodation preparation for students with disabilities
Volunteer engagement and training programs
Graduate employment collaboration and career support

Partnerships

Local Government
International NGOs
Community Organizations
Private Sector
Media Partners
Academic Institutions

Student Wellbeing Services

Psychological Service
Psychological Service
Psychological Service

Psychological Service

The psychological service has been operating at SDU since 2018. It identifies students' intellectual capabilities, personality-oriented potentials, natural abilities, interests and tendencies. It provides diagnostic examination of students' psychic development, ensures individual approach in teaching, and supports students' self-determination.

Services Provided

  • Diagnostic examination of students' intellectual capabilities and personality-oriented potentials
  • Identification of natural abilities, interests and tendencies
  • Ensuring individual approach in teaching and supporting self-determination
  • Diagnosing communication with adults and peers, identifying psychological causes of communication disorders
  • Differential diagnostics of various behavioral deviations
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 – 16:00Location: SDU Research Building (Room No. 5)

Medical Service

SDU operates a free medical station for staff and students, providing primary emergency medical aid and preventive healthcare services.

  • Primary emergency medical aid
  • Referral to hospitals for examination and treatment when necessary
  • Sanitary-hygienic awareness campaigns and preventive measures
  • Identification of infectious diseases
  • Recommendations for healthy lifestyle formation
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 09:00 – 15:30Location: Main Academic Building (Room No. 121)
Medical Service
Medical Service
Medical Service

Sports Club

The Sports Club has been operating at SDU since October 2, 2015, promoting physical health and organizing effective leisure time across various sports disciplines.

Club Director: Honored Coach, Docent Zakir Memmedov

Sports Sections

Table Tennis
Chess
Checkers
Football
Mini-Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Fencing

Sports Facilities

Large Standard Sports Hall
Fencing Hall
Mini-Football Field
Outdoor Chess Board
Volleyball Court
Stadium
Badminton Court
Tennis Court
Gymnastic Equipment

Partner Institutions

Baku State Physical Education and Sport Academy
Baku State University
Kazakhstan State Physical Education and Sport Academy

Student Unions & Clubs

Active student organizations shaping campus life at SDU

Students Trade Union
Student Youth Organization
Student Research Society
Ecoclub
Sports Club
Student Club
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Politicians Club
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SDU Model United Nations
Students Trade Union
Student Youth Organization
Student Research Society
Ecoclub
Sports Club
Student Club
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Politicians Club
Student Club
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SDU Model United Nations

Eco Club

The Eco Club was created in 2022 by SDU's Ecology Department to increase ecological knowledge among students, conduct ecological restoration, and involve students in ecological projects.

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Eco Club 4
Ecological calendar day celebrations with scientific-practical seminars
Eco-painting exhibitions
Excursions to industrial enterprises
Cleaning operations along the Sumgait coastline
Debates on ecological topics
Excursions to national parks
Ecological trainings for club members
Master classes by prominent ecologist scientists
Student Youth Organization

Student Youth Organization

The Student Youth Organization of SSU drew up its own charter and started its activity in 2005. It operates on a voluntary basis to strengthen student engagement and foster connections across faculties.

Chairman: Ravan Pashayev

"Sema" Dance Ensemble

Won prizes at "Student Spring" All-Republic Festivals (2016–2018) and Heydar Aliyev birthday competitions. Artistic director: Gulnare Abasova.

"Renaissance" Student Theater

Operating since 2000, performs works of classic and contemporary Azerbaijani literature.

Decorative-Applied Arts Circle

Creative arts workshops and exhibitions for students.

"Student" Music Ensemble

Operating since 2000, performing at university events and festivals.

University Choir

Led by Zaur Seferov and Sefaq Eliyeva. Regularly participates in "Student Spring" festival. Zaur Seferov composed the music for SDU's anthem.

KVN "Subaylar" Comedy Team

Created in 2018, won 1st place in Azerbaijan Regional KVN TV League finals (2018–2019). Artistic director: Mecid Huseynov.

Painting & Decorative Arts Circle

Led by artist Subhane Balcanli, focusing on fine arts and decorative craftsmanship.

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